Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly pressed flowers class in the PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk! In this workshop, you will learn all about the age-old art of pressing and preserving flowers. We'll cover foliage selection, pressing techniques, and how to arrange and design your own work bundled with composition and style. All supplies […]
The Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival is a three-day improvisational comedy extravaganza, the largest event of its kind in the greater Philadelphia region. The festival will take place August 29-31, 2025, at the Adrienne Theater, Philly's home for improv comedy. Split across three days and two stages, the festival will feature nonstop laughter and unforgettable performances, […]
Join Green Philly as we celebrate the launch of We Are Seeds, a special mini-series from our Gritty & Green podcast . This series digs into Philly’s one-of-a-kind sustainability stories, the challenges we face, and the community-powered solutions growing a greener future. Come meet podcast host Meredith Nutting and Green Philly editor Julie Hancher for a behind-the-scenes […]
Come meet writer Jospeh Illidge at a signing event on Wednesday August 20th from 12-2pm. Joseph P. Illidge is a writer, editor, and creative strategist whose work includes Bloodletter (Image Comics), The Shadow Cabinet (Milestone/DC), and Batman: The Hill. A former editor of Batman: No Man’s Land, Birds of Prey, and Batgirl, Illidge has helped […]
Donate pet food and supplies supporting PAWS and learn more about The Junior League and its mission of supporting women’s empowerment within the community. Prospective members will hear from current members about JLP’s mission, key community service initiatives, and “why” they joined! Four-legged friends are encouraged to attend, and donations of sealed, non-prescription dog and […]
A night of beer and bingo! Wednesday August 20th at Future Days Beer Co at 6:30pm. $5 per bingo game or 5 games for $20. All proceeds benefit Grief Retreat Inc. Prizes from beat the bomb, otherworld, dorney park and more!
Join Us for an Evening of Fun, Connections & Laughter! Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to mingle, this night is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time. How It Works: Want to pitch your friend? Sign up in advance to pitch on our website. Spots are limited, so don’t […]
Celebrated Philadelphia performer Severin Blake premieres their first solo work, LABYRINTH OF THE OTHER (LOTO) – a queer reimagining of the Minotaur myth. A company member of immersive theater collective Applied Mechanics, Severin Blake has spent years meditating on this ancient Greek story – an interspecies child, othered by the world and imprisoned in a […]
Join Independence Historical Trust and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation for Movies on the Mall, an outdoor movie series celebrating the themes and history of Independence National Historical Park. Before the movie begins, enjoy family-friendly activities like 18th-century games, arts and crafts, Park Ranger programs, and more! Pre-show activities will begin at 5:30 pm. Guests […]
This documentary will explore the Afro-Caribbean dance, ‘whining’ alongside the practice of twerking to analyze respectability politics, pressures to accommodate whiteness, and gendered criticism of sexual expression within the Black diaspora. Using archival footage of West African dance, expert opinion from dancing and gender studies professors, and the active participation of partygoers in a dance […]
Join us on Saturday, August 23 for the One Africa! One nation! Uhuru Flea Market. Shop from vendors selling vintage good, all-natural skin and haie care products, African clothes & jewelry, vinyl records, and more! This is the peoples market! Beginning in 2004 as a small market with 15 vendors and has tremendously GROWN as […]
Warning: Extreme Science Ahead For one day only, science gets dangerously fun. Experience Caution! Don’t Try This at Home Day, a sizzling spectacle packed with wild, over-the-top experiments you should absolutely not attempt in your kitchen. We’re lighting things on fire, launching objects into the sky, and creating explosions that push the limits of chemistry […]
