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  • Lights Out Philly

    Why Lights Out Each year, tens of million birds pass through Philadelphia during the spring and fall migration. Unfortunately, many are killed when they fly into buildings, confused by artificial lights at night or by reflective or transparent glass surfaces. Artificial lights at night can attract birds migrating at night to buildings and ultimately cause them to collide with other parts of the buildings associated with the lights. What is Lights Out Lights Out is a voluntary program that involves turning off and/or blocking as many external and internal building lights as possible at night, when bird migration is occurring

  • Death and Taxes: The Man Behind the Legend Tour

    Death and Taxes: The Man Behind the Legend Tour
    Christ Church Burial Ground 340 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    "...in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." — Benjamin Franklin, 1789 Benjamin Franklin was more than just a Founding Father—he was a tinker, printer, swimmer, and even a spy. But in the end, even he couldn’t escape life’s two certainties: death and taxes. Join us this May at Christ Church Burial Ground for a captivating tour exploring Franklin’s legacy through the graves of his family, his rivals, and his fellow revolutionaries. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating stories, little-known facts, and his most memorable sayings, offering a deeper look at the man behind

    $7.18
  • Rabb for Congress PA-3 Coordinated Canvasses (City-Wide)

    About this event Rabb for Congress is coordinating with endorsing organizations across the the district to host multiple canvassing events* each weekend leading up to May 19th. Join your neighborhood canvass or come to a new part of the city and talk to voters about why you support Rep. Chris Rabb and why they should too!   4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in West & Southwest | 12:00am - 3:00pm | TBA 4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in Roxborough | 10:30am - 1:30pm | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave 4/11 Saturday with DSA & 2nd Ward Dems in South East of Broad

  • Birds at Poquessing Creek Park with BirdPhilly

    14400 McNulty Rd 14400 McNulty Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get a chance to see some early spring migrants!Please join us for a bird walk at this rarely-visited park in far NE Philly! Spring migration is just starting and we should see plenty of birds stopping in Philly on their way to the breeding grounds.Let’s meet at the end of McNulty Road (14400 McNulty Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154). There is a dead end. Cars can be parked along the road. GPS for Google Maps: 40.107337, -74.972503.Sturdy footwear is recommended as the ground can be wet and muddy. We will walk for 2-3 miles.No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • Gritty City Gravel Series | Manayunk

    Trek Bicycle Manayunk 4159 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    It’s a gravel-grinding good time!Hone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.Each ride will kick off from a Trek Philadelphia-area shop at a no-drop pace on mixed terrain. Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door April - August.Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.Philly Manayunk Route Here ( Coming Soon)Looking for your local Gritty City Ride? Check out when and where the different series rides are taking place ( Click this link ) :April 12 - Trek Bicycle MayanyunkMay 3 - Trek

  • Understanding Herps with DIY Slime (Ages 4+)

    Investigate what makes reptiles and amphibians—collectively called herps—so unique in this exciting (and slightly messy!) program.SUNDAY, APRIL 12Understanding Herps with DIY Slime (Ages 4+)10:00–11:00 AMMarissa Jacobs, Educator and Founder of The Art of EcologyInvestigate what makes reptiles and amphibians—collectively called herps—so unique in this exciting (and slightly messy!) program. Explore wildlife classification, discover how humans and herps differ, learn about their roles in our woodland and watershed ecosystems, and find out how we can help protect them. Create your own slime as a visual aid and hands-on way to understand these amazing animals.Suitable for ages 4+. Please dress accordingly—slime can

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00
  • Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

    FOR ALL AGES Discover the hidden world of Tyler’s bluebird families. Tag along with our knowledgeable guides as they check the bluebird boxes in Tyler’s succession field for signs of activity. Peek into active nesting boxes to observe nature in action—from carefully tended eggs to fuzzy nestlings waiting for their next meal. Along the way, learn about cavity-nesting birds, the important role volunteers play in their protection, and simple ways you can help these feathered friends thrive at home. This family-friendly outing invites curious kids and nature-loving adults alike. Arrive curious, leave inspired. Please check in with your tour guide on

  • Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

    FOR ALL AGES Discover the hidden world of Tyler’s bluebird families. Tag along with our knowledgeable guides as they check the bluebird boxes in Tyler’s succession field for signs of activity. Peek into active nesting boxes to observe nature in action—from carefully tended eggs to fuzzy nestlings waiting for their next meal. Along the way, learn about cavity-nesting birds, the important role volunteers play in their protection, and simple ways you can help these feathered friends thrive at home. This family-friendly outing invites curious kids and nature-loving adults alike. Arrive curious, leave inspired. Please check in with your tour guide on

  • Self Care Sundays

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective Rittenhousetown Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective presents Self Care Sundays with meditation and yoga classes.Welcome to Self Care Sundays! Join us on Sundays at 11:00 AM for some time dedicated to self-care and relaxation. This event will take place at Black Lotus HHC at 206 Rittenhousetown Lane, where you can unwind and focus on yourself.Take part in yoga sessions, meditation exercises, and mindfulness activities to rejuvenate your mind and body. Treat yourself to healthy snacks and refreshments while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and practice self-love. See you there!More about Black Lotus

  • Rabb for Congress PA-3 Coordinated Canvasses (City-Wide)

    About this event Rabb for Congress is coordinating with endorsing organizations across the the district to host multiple canvassing events* each weekend leading up to May 19th. Join your neighborhood canvass or come to a new part of the city and talk to voters about why you support Rep. Chris Rabb and why they should too!   4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in West & Southwest | 12:00am - 3:00pm | TBA 4/11 Saturday with Reclaim in Roxborough | 10:30am - 1:30pm | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave 4/11 Saturday with DSA & 2nd Ward Dems in South East of Broad

  • The Philadelphia Activities Fair

    Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Looking for your people in Philadelphia? The Activities Fair brings together 40+ local clubs, civic groups, and community organizations in one afternoon so you can find the ones that fit. Meet organizers face-to-face, ask real questions, and leave with a concrete next step. Whether you're new to the city, looking for a regular thing to do, or just curious about what's out there, this is the easiest way to get started. The Fair includes a Civic Commons section featuring the Free Library of Philadelphia, Committee of Seventy, People's Budget Office and others, making local government systems more accessible and approachable.

    Free
  • Introduction to Photography: Wildlife Edition

    548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

    Troy Bynum, owner of TB Wildlife Photography LLC, is not only an enthusiastic birder but also a passionate wildlife photographer.Join this introductory photography workshop and unlock the secrets of digital photography! This hands-on course delves into the essentials of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO, empowering participants with a solid foundation. Explore Exposure Compensation, Auto-Focus, Metering, and more, while mastering important terminology and troubleshooting techniques.Perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, this workshop cultivates the skills needed to capture images with your unique artistic flair. By the end, you’ll confidently use manual settings to photograph wildlife and diverse subjects, applicable across

  • Upcycling Workshop: Create Your Own Totebag

    Sarah Tremain 5122 Springfield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to turn old into new and design your very own totebag at this awesome upcycling workshop!Welcome to the Upcycling Workshop: Create Your Own Totebag hosted by Sarah Tremain! Join us for a fun and creative session. Get ready to transform old materials into trendy tote bags. Let your imagination run wild as you design your unique accessory. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to sustainability. See you there!

  • Divine Fragments

    Divine Fragments
    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.

    Free
  • Art as Medicine: The Clare Feldman Poliakoff Inaugural Lecture

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    How does art heal? Can creativity transform healthcare? Join us for the inaugural Clare Feldman Poliakoff Lecture, where medicine meets artistic expression in a groundbreaking conversation about accessibility, empathy, and the power of art to restore and inspire. Iranian-American cardiologist and visual artist Dr. Nazanin Moghbeli delivers the keynote address, drawing on her unique practice that transforms EKGs and diagnostic imagery into stunning works bridging Persian calligraphy and modern medicine. As Jefferson Health's Artist-in-Residence, Dr. Moghbeli pioneers the use of art to cultivate empathy among healthcare providers and prevent burnout—proving that creativity is not merely decorative, but essential to healing.

    Free
  • Spring Workshop: Painting with Nature

    FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 10-17 Turn natural materials into paint and learn basic watercolor techniques while making a step-by-step painting of beautiful spring blooms! Take some of your pigments, your artwork, and a piece of Tyler in the spring home with you.    About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Lead Educator Erin Conway is thrilled to bring this painting workshop to Tyler. Nature has always inspired her own artwork, and art has a unique way of connecting people with nature. Painting with the plants and materials that you’re working to bring to life on canvas puts that connection in sharp focus. Also,

  • Spring Workshop: Painting with Nature

    FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ARTISTS AGES 10-17 Turn natural materials into paint and learn basic watercolor techniques while making a step-by-step painting of beautiful spring blooms! Take some of your pigments, your artwork, and a piece of Tyler in the spring home with you.    About your instructor: Tyler Arboretum Lead Educator Erin Conway is thrilled to bring this painting workshop to Tyler. Nature has always inspired her own artwork, and art has a unique way of connecting people with nature. Painting with the plants and materials that you’re working to bring to life on canvas puts that connection in sharp focus. Also,

  • Choose Your Own Weaving Adventure (includes loom)

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    All materials provided to begin a tapestry or weaving on your new upright loom. Take home your new loom and create your weaving studio.Learn how to warp and weave on a 9.85x 15.5inch loom. 3D and experimental forms will be covered alongside traditional method. Limited space due to materials.Bonnie MacAllister is a fiber artist whose practice involves interactive collaborative workshops demonstrating embroidery, felting, natural dyeing, and recycled textiles.Getting here: https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/getting-here/

  • Forest Bathing (4/12)

    Join us for a sensory walk rooted in the practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”).SUNDAY, APRIL 12Forest Bathing1:00–3:30 PMStacey Vinci, Certified Forest Therapy GuideJoin us for sensory walks rooted in the practice of Shinrin-yoku (“Forest Bathing”). These special forest bathing experiences will be nourishing to the soul, offering a safe space to wander, reflect, and restore. Begin with a guided mindfulness meditation, then experience the Jenkins woodlands through a series of exploratory invitations that encourage grounding and playfulness with nature. Walks will conclude with herbal tea and shared reflections.Program will be held outdoors with indoor or covered options available for inclement

  • Introduction to Needle Felting

    Introduction to Needle Felting
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Students will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft-sculptures. This workshop will cover the basics of needle felting, understanding barbed needles, angling, troubleshooting, and exploring additive and subtractive techniques. By the end of the 6 weeks, students will walk away with their own soft-sculptures made of wool.

    $275
  • Climate Resilience Plan Community Workshop

    Coach House 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    How is extreme weather affecting your daily life? What does your neighborhood need to be better prepared? Bartram’s Garden and ACANA are proud to host a community workshop in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability. Together, we’ve helped design a workshop that is specific to our neighborhood, grounded in local experiences, and centered on community voices. This workshop will provide direct input to Philadelphia’s Citywide Climate Resilience Plan, which is focused on developing strategies at different scales —citywide and neighborhood-level solutions—to prepare for extreme heat, flooding, storms, power outages, and other climate impacts.   Why does this

  • Delaware County Symphony Presents: America 250 Chamber Concert for All Ages

    Neumann University- Meagher Theater 1 Neumann Dr., Aston, United States

    The annual Chamber Concert for All Ages will be presented on April 12 and will feature the Chamber Series Winner of the Youth Concerto Competition, along with a lively program of American and patriotic music performed by a variety of ensembles for the whole family to enjoy. This special concert celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States with lighthearted American favorites. Performances will include the DCS String Ensemble, a Cello Choir presenting patriotic tunes, and traditional fife and drum music from the Revolutionary War era. The America 250 Wind Band will also take the stage, performing works by renowned

    $20
  • Guided Bird Walk

    548 Flourtown Rd 548 Flourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, United States

    Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation.Join us at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special.Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

  • Sis Walks & Talks

    Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sis Walks & Talks is a sacred space for women to walk, talk, and heal together. Through intentional movement and meaningful conversation.Sis Walks & Talks is a community-centered experience designed for women to connect, reflect, and grow together-physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's more than just a walk; it's a safe space for meaningful conversations, sisterhood, and self-care in nature.This beautiful trail offers a peaceful, scenic setting where we can enjoy nature, move our bodies, ano engage in uplifting discussions.What to Expect:A refreshing walk through nature's beautyOpen and supportive conversationsLight nutritional snack & waterA welcoming space to connect with like-minded womenWhy

  • Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Satanic Panics

    Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Satanic Panics,” a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed

    $13.50 – $17
  • Become the Light | Group Mediation

    4250 Wissahickon Ave 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us in person to vibe together and brighten your soul at Become the Light | Group Meditation! Become the Light | Group Mediation Join us in person for a relaxing and uplifting group meditation session. This is your chance to connect with like-minded souls, find your inner peace, and truly become the light you wish to see. No experience needed—just bring your open heart and calm mind. Let's meditate, breathe, and shine together!

  • Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury

    Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury
    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento! Questions? Contact our Wellness Walk coordinate Megan Do Nascimento at wellness@awbury.org.

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • Early Spring Wildflower Walk

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a walk through the Andorra section of the park where we look for emerging spring wildflowers.Join us for a walk through the Andorra section of the park where we look for emerging spring wildflower such as Blood Root, Spring Beauty, Trout Lily, and May Apple. These beautiful wildflowers have a short growing season before the large trees obscure the light reaching the forest floor. Free!

  • Free Community Food Distribution

    Everybody Eats 16 West 5th Street, Chester, PA, United States

    Come grab some free groceries and meet your neighbors at the Free Community Food Distribution - everyone is welcome!

  • SEEDZ a new play by Joseph P. Blake.

    20*20 Gallery 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Please join BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Productions on Monday, April 13, at 6 pm for a script-in-hand reading of “SEEDZ” a new play by Joseph P. BlakeLocation: 20*20 House, 20 Lansdowne Court. Admission: $5 donation suggested. Space is limited; RSVPs are highly recommended. Light refreshments will be served. Follow along for more information Black Magic Woman ProductionsMore than 35 years ago, longtime residents Solomon and Matthews transformed a weed and trash-filled vacant lot into a neighborhood oasis. With each harvest, their vision of self-sufficiency was affirmed and grew stronger.Now the garden’s very existence is being threatened by the combined forces of wealth,

  • cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Speakn’ Trane and Sylvie’s Love

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street, #Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In April, we’re celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month with Eugene Ashe's Sylvie's Love and Anyabwile Love's Speakn' Trane (local short). Following the program, culture writer, John Morrison will be in conversation with Anyabwile Love. You don't wanna miss this! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it

    $135
  • Riverbend Summer Camp Registration in Gladwyne

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Riverbend camps create an outdoor experience of fun & free play for campers of all ages! Hiking, stream-stomping and bug-catching are a few of the key ingredients that have made Riverbend's summer camp a sensation since 1982. Riverbend campers aren’t afraid to get a little dirty in our weekly program that runs from mid-June to Labor Day. Our qualified and enthusiastic educators (some who were campers themselves!) guide children in hands-on nature exploration and investigation, games, crafts, hikes and more. Your child’s favorite summer memories await!

    $660
  • We Walk, We Ride with Indego at FDR Park

    Gateway Plaza at FDR Park Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Join We Walk PHL and Indego at FDR Park for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching. Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 8:30 am - 10:30 am Location Gateway Plaza at FDR Park Broad Street and Pattison Avenue Philadelphia PA 19145 Join We Walk PHL and Indego for a spring morning walk, bike ride, and bird watching to celebrate the upcoming We Walk season and the recent installation of a new Indego bike station at the Gateway Plaza in FDR Park. Bikes, helmets, binoculars, swag and safety intro will be provided on site. The ride will begin at the Gateway

  • Cobbs Creek Community Workday

    Cobbs Creek Park 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come volunteer with us for a community workday at the Johnny Sample Recreation Center in Cobbs Creek Park! Date Tuesday, April 14 Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Cobbs Creek Park Join Fairmount Park Conservancy for a Community Volunteer Workday! Join us on Tuesday, April 14th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we help refresh the gardens at Cobbs Creek Recreation Center with perennial cutbacks, weeding, and mulching. We’ll provide all necessary tools, supplies, and materials for the workday, including gloves. We look forward to working with you! EVENT TIMELINE: 9:00 AM – Volunteer check-in 9:10 AM – Project

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Philly Unwrapped Community Waste Reduction Engagement Session

    PHMC 4601 Market Street, Philadlephia, United States

    Philly Unwrapped, come let your voice be heard about waste reduction and reuse in Philadelphia! Philadelphia spends millions every year managing waste. Almost nothing prevents it. At the same time, food and beverage businesses are required to purchase single-use packaging that increases operating costs and contributes to pollution that disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities where waste is processed and incinerated. There may be a better, less wasteful way — and it saves money and protects public health. Philly Unwrapped is bringing together restaurant owners, cafés, caterers, corner stores, food trucks, event venues, hospitality operators, community leaders, and public officials

    Free
  • From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects

  • Local Author Jack McCarthy – A Century of Music Under the Stars

    Falls of Schuylkill Library 3501 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a discussion of the recently released book A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center.Join us for a discussion of the recently released book A Century of Music Under the Stars: A History of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Robin Hood Dell with the author, Jack McCarthy.Everyone has a memorable story about attending a performance at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts or the Robin Hood Dell - “the Mann” and “the Dell” to their many patrons. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, meticulously researched, and engagingly

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250
  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Creative Community 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250
  • Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Intro to Wheel Throwing
    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. We will cover foundational topics including centering, handle making, throwing functional forms (cups, bowls, plates, etc.), trimming, and surface decorations. Come and learn the joys of making art you can use! Class will run Tuesday nights April 7th - May 12th 6pm - 9pm ------ Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is

    $250
  • SETTING OUR STORIES FREE / 4-Part Storytelling Master Class

    Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A 4-Part Storytelling Master Class: Over four intensive sessions, join award-winning author Susan Darraj setting your stories free!Your history is a masterpiece waiting to be written. Learn the craft to finally set your stories free.Schedule: Four Consecutive Tuesdays (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)• Week 1 (April 14): The Foundation * Focus: Brainstorming family stories; the "Scene" as the core unit.• Week 2 (April 21): The Architecture * Focus: Outlining, character, and dialogue.• Week 3 (April 28): The Texture * Focus: Detail, setting, and theme/ how to finish a first draft.• Week 4 (May 5): The Release * Focus: Revision and

  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today announced that Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, will speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture. The Science History

    Free
  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today invites the public to hear Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today invites the public to hear Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Uncle Bobbie’s X Ericka Hart: Nasty Work Book Tour

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Black queer non-binary femme activist and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart joins us for the release of her book, "Nasty Work"."Free your mind / And the rest will follow..." - En VogueWe are so excited to welcome Black queer femme activist, writer and award-winning sexuality educator, Ericka Hart for the release of her new book, Nasty Work.Ericka will be in conversation with organizer, advocate and the Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU, AJ Hikes.Get ready for a powerful discussion around sex, sexuality and gender and how we can liberate our world, just as well as our

  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand. Gates open at 7:45 am. The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: All levels of birding experience welcome. We will be walking at a slow, birders’ pace. Walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and uneven trails. Changes in grade,

  • Weekday Bird Walk

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Listen, watch, and discover the birds of Tyler Arboretum. Explore Tyler’s forests and meadows with birders Sara Boucas Neto, Chuck Root, and Dave Eberly. Hear the calls, spot the birds, and experience this Audubon-recognized Important Bird Area firsthand. Gates open at 7:45 am. The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect: All levels of birding experience welcome. We will be walking at a slow, birders’ pace. Walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and uneven trails. Changes in grade,

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for scraping, digging, tamping, and cutting; moving

  • PA Fibershed Meet The Makers: Holly Guertin

    Zoom, Online Only

    In an increasingly digital and virtual world, working with wool has offered artist Holly Guertin a return to physical, tactile experience. This talk explores how fiber and textile practices ground us in our bodies and reconnect us to material reality, serving as a counterbalance to systems that often distance us from our humanity, dignity, and agency. The presentation will feature works from Hand in Hand, Holly’s upcoming solo exhibition on view July–October at Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. Through this collection, Holly reflects on themes of connection, reciprocity, and communion between people and the earth, using textiles

  • Divine Fragments

    Divine Fragments
    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia 1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exhibition presented by Wendy Liss and Dolores Poacelli displaying their work of ceramic sculptures and mixed media.

    Free
  • Penn Climate Seminar: Andrew Hoffman

    Steinberg-Dietrich 351 3620 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Penn Climate for a discussion by Andrew Hoffman titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Penn Climate welcomes Andrew Hoffman, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Penn Vet, for a seminar titled "Climate Change Through the Lens of Veterinarians."Veterinary medicine aims to protect and preserve animal health, biodiversity, and agriculture-food systems, all areas heavily impacted by climate change. We will discuss the connections between climate change and veterinary medicine while highlighting opportunities to engage across schools through a One Health framework. Finally, we will discuss Penn Climate Insights, a new knowledge-sharing platform originating from Penn Vet that

  • Girard College Historical Campus Tour

    Founders Hall at Girard College 2101 South College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Take a guided tour behind the 10-foot wall of Girard College to explore its history and architecture.Enjoy a guided tour behind the famous 10-foot wall of Girard College with Director of Historical Resources Kathy Haas. As we stroll around this 43-acre oasis in the middle of the city, we’ll talk about Stephen Girard, the 19th-century multi-millionaire who left his fortune to create a school for financially-disadvantaged children; the monumental architecture of the school, including Founder's Hall, a National Historic Landmark; the generations of students who have lived and learned here (and still do); and the powerful civil rights activism that

  • Valley Talk – Postcards From The Wissahickon: The Sequel with David Bower

    Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In person at the Valley Green Inn or online on Zoom David Bower, FOW volunteer extraordinare and avid postcard collector, will show dozens of images from his extensive collection of Wissahickon postcard views, most of which date to the “Golden Age of Postcards” over 100 years ago. We’ll view and talk about beautiful cards, interesting and funny messages, special addresses and postmarks, one-of-a-kind cards, and many that he’s acquired since his first Valley Talk in 2022. David Bower has been a longtime Wissahickon Park visitor since the 1970s and an FOW volunteer since 1992. From 1998 through 2016, he worked as the

  • Let It Glow: Protecting Fireflies in the Home Garden (Online)

    Few sights capture the wonder of summer quite like the flicker of fireflies. But their glow is growing dim. Across North America, firefly populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, light pollution, and other human-caused threats. Conservation educator and macro photographer Danae Wolfe will guide you through the curious lives of fireflies, from glowing larvae to synchronous spectacles. Author of Grass Isn’t Greener: The Everyday Conservationists Guide to Bringing Nature to Your Yard will share how to identify common backyard fireflies, understand their unique flash patterns and lifecycles, and discover what makes them so vulnerable. Come away with

    $25
  • Texture Rollers & Plant Pots

    Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Develop your own texture roller and use a library of provided texture rollers to hand build a plant pot.🌸 Texture Rollers + Plant Pots 🌿Celebrate the season in the Ceramic Studio with a hands-on handbuilding workshop inspired by spring growth and fresh starts!In this class, you will learn how to create ceramic tiles using slab-building techniques and then transform them with decorative surface methods. Create your own texture rollers, try your hand at sgraffito carving, and experiment with underglaze painting to add color and personality to your work.Once you’ve practiced these techniques, you’ll use your decorated slabs to construct a

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free
  • CCCG Education Series 2026

    508 Lakeland Rd 508 Lakeland Road, Gloucester Township, NJ, United States

    CCCG Education Series: Join us in person for the CCCG Education Series monthly this January to December 2026!CCCG Education Series:Join us monthly in person for the CCCG Education Series this January to December 2026! It's a great chance to dive into exciting topics, connect with others, and boost your skills. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative event—mark your calendar and get ready to learn and engage live!Date Topic Description1/28/2026 Winter SowingLearn how to start seeds in milk jugs for spring planting – receive milk jug/seeds2/25/2026 HydroponicsLearn about hydroponics (growing in water) and receive produce3/25/2026 Starting a Vegetable GardenLearn

  • This Old Home – Where Local Places Tell Revolutionary Stories

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Ambler Branch 209 Race Street, Ambler, PA, United States

    Our next America 250 program at Ambler Library, presented by local historian Sue Johnston, will focus on our area.Learn where Revolutionary Soldiers encamped in our area; what battles they fought in in this area and what routes they traveled on the way to the battles.Discover what local homes, churches and buildings, that are still in use today, were used in the Revolutionary War and what function they served.

  • Candlelight Yoga

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Step into the peaceful glow of the candlelit Barn Loft for 75 minutes of gentle, mindful yoga “after hours” with instructor Christina Teofilak. Breathe deeply, move at a gentle pace, and let the serene evening atmosphere soothe your mind and body. Follow guided poses designed for all levels, with modifications offered to make every movement comfortable. Reserve your spot for this unique, one-night-only experience! What to expect: Gates open at 6:30 pm Class held in candlelit Barn Loft A friendly, welcoming atmosphere A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful

  • Candlelight Yoga

    FOR ADULTS 18+ Step into the peaceful glow of the candlelit Barn Loft for 75 minutes of gentle, mindful yoga “after hours” with instructor Christina Teofilak. Breathe deeply, move at a gentle pace, and let the serene evening atmosphere soothe your mind and body. Follow guided poses designed for all levels, with modifications offered to make every movement comfortable. Reserve your spot for this unique, one-night-only experience! What to expect: Gates open at 6:30 pm Class held in candlelit Barn Loft A friendly, welcoming atmosphere A slower-paced yoga class suitable for beginners and intermediate students Simple sequences with an emphasis on alignment, mindful

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    PA

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Richard’s Rambles

    FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, inviting you to notice the details and see the Arboretum with fresh eyes. Come curious, leave inspired. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide 2-3 mile, leisurely-paced hike led by an experienced guide Peaceful woodland scenery Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails Changes in grade, including steep hills What to wear

  • Richard’s Rambles

    FOR ADULTS (18+) AND TEENS AGES 15-17 Slow down and experience the Arboretum with naturalist Dr. Richard Brenner. Explore forests, meadows, streams, and rocky outcrops while learning about wildlife, plants, geology, and history. Each Ramble is shaped by the season, inviting you to notice the details and see the Arboretum with fresh eyes. Come curious, leave inspired. What to expect: Check in at the Visitor Center, then meet your guide 2-3 mile, leisurely-paced hike led by an experienced guide Peaceful woodland scenery Diverse walking surfaces that include pavement, grass, gravel, and rocky trails Changes in grade, including steep hills What to wear

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 9 to October 29, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates.

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00
  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00
  • Spring Water Policy Forum

    Golkin Hall, Fitts Auditorium 3501 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of TechnologyThe Water Center at Penn is pleased to present our third annual Spring Water Policy Forum, to be held in person at Fitts Auditorium in Golkin Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. This year’s Forum will explore AI for Water: Policy at the Speed of Technology, examining how rapidly evolving technologies are reshaping water governance, decision making, and infrastructure management.Convened in partnership with Penn Carey Law School and the Penn Program on Regulation, the Forum will bring together policymakers, professionals working across water, climate, and infrastructure systems, researchers, and students for

  • Printmaking By The People Exhibition Opening

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Participants in workshops around the city created their own art to express their ideas about the rights that are crucial for a just society.Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Free Library of Philadelphia present Printmaking by the People: Posters for a Reimagined Declaration of Independence, an exhibition of hundreds of posters created by Philadelphians who were asked to share their visions of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” This special exhibition is part of Printmaking by the People, Philadelphia’s largest 2026 public art and community engagement project inspired by the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.Printmaking by the People opens

  • East Camden Community Resilience Meeting

    2912 Federal St 2912 Federal Street, Camden, NJ, United States

    Join us in East Camden to chat, connect, and build stronger community vibes together!East Camden Community Resilience MeetingHey neighbors! Join us in person for the East Camden Community Resilience Meeting.We would love to talk to you about:Repairing your homeFlooding in your home and streetPreparing for emergencies and Leadership Training

  • Confluence Film Festival

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A month-long environmental film series held each April in celebration of Earth Month, with screenings every Thursday evening. Presented in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, Confluence 2026 showcases films that speak to this year's theme, “Seeding the Future.” With feature-length films, shorts and documentaries appropriate for adults, the festival is both a call to action and a loving reminder that we don’t have to simply react to the climate crisis; we can actively

  • Confluence Film Festival

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for its third annual Confluence Film Festival. A month-long environmental film series held each April in celebration of Earth Month, with screenings every Thursday evening. Presented in partnership with BlackStar Projects, cinéSPEAK, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, Confluence 2026 showcases films that speak to this year's theme, “Seeding the Future.” With feature-length films, shorts and documentaries appropriate for adults, the festival is both a call to action and a loving reminder that we don’t have to simply react to the climate crisis; we can actively

  • Live Music and Economic Development

    CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia 1315 Walnut Street, #Unit 300, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A conversation on how live music fuels local economies—bringing together musicians, venues, and businesses shaping the Philly scene.Live music is more than entertainment — it’s a driver of local economies.Across major cities, vibrant music scenes support tourism, activate restaurants and cafés, sustain performance venues, and generate income for artists, educators, and cultural workers. When supported intentionally, live performance becomes not just cultural expression but a vital part of a city’s business ecosystem.This Third Thursday conversation will explore how live music functions as both creative practice and economic strategy. The discussion will look at how musicians build sustainable careers, how organizers

  • Artists in Conversation: Craig Calderwood and Didier William

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join guest curator Robert Cozzolino as he leads a conversation with two artists included in the exhibition Bodies & Souls. Craig Calderwood and Didier William have each reimagined figurative painting through hybrid materials and a meaningful use of patterns. Each explores gender, sexuality and how bodies relate to culture in their work. Calderwood has three drawings and a work on fabric in the exhibition; two of William's works are featured at PAFA and one will be on view at Woodmere.

    Free
  • Habitat Advocate: Qigong – Mindful Movement for Gardeners

    102 Chester St 102 Chester Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

    Explore mindful movement to tend to your best habitat restoration tool - your human body!Whether you are seeking gentle warm-ups to prevent injury or meditative motions to connect to the spaces you steward, Qigong offers a way to easefully warm, transform, and activate energy in your body.Participants will explore the philosophy of Qigong, a practice developed in China thousands of years ago, and practice mindful movement forms in a group setting as insight for later personal practice. Please wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement.The Lancaster Conservancy has protected over 11,000 acres of natural lands, which are critically important to supporting

  • Brownin’

    Brownin’
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free
  • Miniball

    Christ Church Neighborhood House Theatre 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

    Cannonball’s Miniball returns April 16 – 19 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and Icebox! A four-day microfestival of multi-genre performances, Miniball features Cannonball encores and new works with fourteen distinct offerings between the two venues. Get a sneak peak of all-new performances from Philly performance legends alongside roofshaking out-of-town projects and hidden gems from emerging artists. General Admission tickets are $25 with sliding scale tickets from $5-$50. Get all the info here: https://www.cannonballfestival.org/miniball-2026 Highlighted performances include: //shrouded\, a new work from Jaamil Olawale Kosoko described as “a living poetic sculpture and an immersive dance work” which will premiere at Lincoln

    $25
  • Growing Together Series: Dirt, Compost or Soil?

    Brewerytown Garden Master and N 27th, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Growing Together Workshop Series: Dirt, Compost, or Soil? Join us at Brewerytown Garden for the first event in our Growing Together series.

  • cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi presents Pt.2 – The People Rise Up: A Third World Newsreel Retrospective (1968-72)

    Vox Populi 319 N 11th Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    We're thrilled to announce a new year-long collaboration: cinéSPEAK x Vox Populi present 3rd Thursdays! For April, we’re presenting powerful short films from the Third World Newsreel retrospective (1968-1972), documenting grassroots movements for land sovereignty both domestically and around the world. This program showcases movements in the Dominican Republic, Palestine and New York City. Since 1968, Third World Newsreel (TWN) has been at the forefront of advocating for media that champions cultural and social justice, highlighting the narratives of historically marginalized and diverse communities. TWN is committed to fostering unity and solidarity through powerful storytelling that drives change. 📍 Vox

  • Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration

    Embark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections.THURSDAY, APRIL 16Art or Science? The Co-Construction of Botanical Illustration7:00–8:30 PMTracy Qiu, Consultant, Artist, and ResearcherEmbark on a journey into the complex and fascinating stories surrounding botanical renderings and colonial plant collections. Tracy’s Ph.D. research explores the circumstances under which botanical illustrations were produced and asks the question, “How has the history of botanical illustration shaped the way we perceive plants, gardens, nature, and the environment today?” Drawing on archival research at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Edinburgh, Tracy will share insights into

  • Uncle Bobbie’s X Brian Jones – “Black History is for Everyone” Book Talk

    Join us as we welcome educator and scholar, Brian Jones to discuss his latest book "Black History is for Everyone".Black history IS American history and is for EVERYONE.Educator, scholar and author, Brian Jones will be at Uncle Bobbie's to discuss his latest book, Black History is for Everyone.With Black history under attack from many fronts, it's never been more important to read, engage with and share the works being written by our truth-tellers. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss race, politics, culture and how Blackness is an undeniable part of it all.Brian will be in conversation

  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30
  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. Gates open at 7:45 am The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on the trail: 2½

  • Weekend Warm-up Hike

    Start your Friday on the right foot with an invigorating one-hour hike through Tyler’s gardens and into the wilder natural areas beyond the deer exclusion fence. Designed as a moderate cardio workout, we’ll cover about 2½ to 3 miles at a fast pace—but don’t worry, we’ll also take time to pause for those unexpected moments nature has in store. Gates open at 7:45 am The group leaves promptly from the parking lot at 8:10 am. Please arrive on time. Check in with your experienced guide in the parking lot. Restrooms will be open. What to expect on the trail: 2½

  • Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3

    FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required. Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum

  • Nature Journaling Single Class: Class 3

    FOR ADULTS AGES 18+ Take a deep dive into the natural world. Use nature journaling to observe and record the flora and fauna around you. Engage your inner scientist, writer, and artist as you capture meaningful details. Learn simple tools and techniques for observing, recording, and sketching in a supportive setting at Tyler Arboretum, exploring a new area in each of the four classes. These classes are well-suited for both new and returning participants, offering fresh perspectives, prompts, and discoveries in every session. Registration: Advance registration is required. Classes are subject to cancellation up to 48 hours in advance if minimum

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00
  • PlayIn Time Music Circle

    Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania

    Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children up to age five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Miss Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn.  Things to know:   Classes will run on Friday mornings from 10:15am – 11:00am.   Join for the whole series or just for one or two sessions. Registration is available on PlayIn Time’s website, linked below.   If

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10
  • Bird Box Workshop at the Discovery Center

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd in learning how to create a bird box for your own home or green space! Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd both share a mission of maintaining local ecosystems along the Schuylkill and Delaware River, and this is where your stewardship can help. We will begin the workshop with a bird tour around Discovery Center and discuss why bird boxes (also known as nesting boxes) are essential to birds due to the decline of natural habitats. Then, each participant will have the opportunity to assemble a bird box kit (using hammers and nails) which you

    Free
  • Brownin’

    Brownin’
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Curated by InLiquid in collaboration with Zindzi Harley, Brownin’ showcases five Philadelphia-based artists whose work studies the Black figure and celebrates black identity by redefining the meaning of beauty. ‍

    Free
  • SENG’S HAIR SALON

    SENG’S HAIR SALON
    The drake 302 S Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.

    $38
  • Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase with Pablo Batista

    Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase Curated by Award-Winning Percussionist Pablo Batista TEATRO ESPERANZA 4/17/26, 7:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) Complimentary Livestream EAC launches our new annual Latin Jazz series, led and curated by series director, Grammy-winning Philadelphia-based percussionist and recording artist, Pablo Batista. This inaugural concert will feature the first Latin big band in Philadelphia comprised of twenty acclaimed regional musicians, donned in vibrant coordinated formal wear from the 40’s and 50’s, and seated on multi-tiered platforms evocative of the big band era, premiering new arrangements by bandleaders Jimmy Lopes and Tony

  • Koresh Dance Company presents “Never/Mind”, April 17-19

    FringeArts 140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Koresh Dance Company proudly presents its 2026 Spring Home Season at FringeArts, April 17–19. This program features the world premiere of Never/Mind, a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Roni Koresh with an original score by Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. Never/Mind is a state of mind in which your creativity is reached free from external opinions, expectations, and distractions. In this unfiltered mental space, the artist cannot be swayed—focused solely on instinct, individuality, and authentic expression. Through Koresh’s signature physicality and DeAgro-Ruopp’s evocative composition, the work invites audiences to consider what becomes possible when we silence the noise and trust our own

    $30 – $45
  • The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow at The Stagecrafters Theater of Chestnut Hill

    The Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, P, United States

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding robot she built called Jenny Chow. The play, authored by Rolin Jones, won the 2006 Obie Award for Playwriting. Mr. Jones was also a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this play. For the last four years, Mr. Jones has been writer-producer

    $26 – $30