A summer afternoon of clubs, conversation, and civic energy. Join Philly's first Pop-Up Activities Fair brings together 10+ clubs and community groups for an afternoon of discovery, connection, and hands-on fun. This isn't your typical networking event. Wander through an open-air village of Philadelphia's most welcoming clubs—from book lovers to bike riders, stretchers to sketchers. […]
Let's design our own pop-up parklet that can fit in a PARK(ing) spot for the worldwide celebration of PARK(ing) DAY. Walk away with sketches and a hand-built scale model. What is it? The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens […]
“Art Under the Stars” is Philly’s Annual Summer Art Soirée back again for the third year of celebrating living artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening to uplift and support talented Artists & Creatives from Philly, Jersey, Delaware & the DMV area. This unique and lively art experience is for art lovers, aspiring collectors, professionals, […]
The Philadelphia Mosaic: Immigrant Film Showcase seeks to celebrate and amplify the voices of Philadelphia’s immigrant communities through screenings and conversations. A Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screenings. All films are primarily in Spanish and this will be a majority Spanish-language event with subtitles in English. La Gira Mosaico de Filadelfia: Muestra de Cine Inmigrante celebra […]
We get it: it can be daunting to dip your toes into poetry. You may not be sure where to start. That’s why H&H Books started a new book club: Poetry is for Everyone. Our next meeting is Sunday, August 17 at 2 PM at Valerio Coffee Roasters (2331 Frankford Avenue). We’ll discuss Open Source […]
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 […]
