Step into the future, or at least how people in the early 20th century envisioned it, during the Third Annual Radiant Ball! The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library invites you to this electrifying evening celebrating the future of medicine through the lens of Marie Curie and her contemporaries. Don your most glamorous 1920s garb, […]
Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire, opens at The Stagecrafters on April 11. The play premiered on Broadway in 2006 and won multiple Tony Awards followed by being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2007. It was later made into a film starring Nicole Kidman. The play is about grief, loss, change and how the […]
This hilarious and subversive musical depicts a drought stricken dystopian society where private toilets are outlawed and there is a fee to pee. When a custodian of Public Facility #9 decides he’s had enough of the megacorporation, Urine Good Company, he leads his community in a revolution to free citizens from the financial burden of […]
Kickoff our semiquincentennial programming with an unforgettable weekend! Enjoy red, white & blue Winesicles, food, live music on the lawn, unique pop-ups, the highly anticipated release of our “Keystone Trio” & more—all set against the beauty of the vines as we toast this historic milestone together! This family (& dog!) friendly event is FREE! We […]
Join us for Sandy Sprint 5K in Philadelphia, a spirited fundraising event supporting the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Taking place on April 25, 2026, this exciting 5K run/walk brings together participants of all ages for a meaningful morning of fitness and community. Lace up your shoes, celebrate survivors, and help raise vital funds for […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. 2026 Bird Walks: January […]
9:30am-12:30pm & 1:30-4:30pm Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. […]
Yoga at Lawncrest Library Saturdays 11-noon. Open to all, no registration required. Bring your own yoga mat or we have mats available to borrow for the class. Free parking is available on the street in front of the library. Accessible by Septa 18 or 26 bus routes
In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Feminist Bird Club Philly, Andrew the Arborist, Disability Pride PA, the Philadelphia Mycology Club and City Nature Challenge participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity […]
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory. Featured Programming: Solar Viewing in Science Park: Safely view the sun with telescopes and custom solar-viewing tents. Space Suit Show: Do you have what […]
ABOUT THE EVENT: It's Food Truck Frenzy time, and we're bringing loads of deliciousness on wheels to Linvilla Orchards! Join us for a fun-filled event featuring a fantastic lineup of over 20 food trucks serving everything from burgers and cheesesteaks to dumplings, pasta, waffles, and sweet treats. This year’s lineup includes Albies Burger N’ Crabcakes, […]
Join us for our edition of Bridging Blocks—a community conversation exploring the future of our democracy. How have we evolved as a nation? To help answer this question, we’re partnering with WHYY to present 250 Years of Democracy: What’s Your Vision for the Future? Attendees will have the opportunity to step into our main studio […]
