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Guitar for Busy Adults
2025-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
The Winter 2025 term of Guitar for Busy Adults Classes will be held January 18 through March 8, Saturdays at 4pm.
This class is designed for adults (ages 16+)
This class offers beginning students an introduction to the guitar. Classes will address the fundamentals of finger picking and flat picking styles and introduce other techniques used in a wide variety of styles. Students will learn how to read music, accompany songs, and explore the basics of improvisation, songwriting and more! Students must provide their own acoustic guitars and tuners.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Guitar4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA – iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!

Philadelphia Eagles-Themed Dinner Cruise
2025-01-18 19:00 - 21:30 | City Cruises Philadephia, 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
City Cruises Philadelphia is getting into the spirit of the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run with two special Eagles-themed cruises aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Guests are invited to don their best Eagles gear and join in on the fun as they cruise along the scenic Delaware River while enjoying delicious meals and drinks. As an added bonus, both Cruises will be offering one FREE Margarita or Corona to anyone 21+ wearing Eagles apparel! Mocktails or soft drinks are available as well. In addition to scenic views, delicious food, and drinks, the event will feature a live DJ set by Eagles digital creator DJ Erock, known for energizing the crowd with his electrifying beats and passion for the Birds. This exciting event is the perfect way to support the Birds, gather with friends, and enjoy a festive atmosphere before the big game. Reservations are required, as this Eagles-themed cruise promises to be a touchdown with fans of all ages.

Otherworld Presents: Mr. Carmack
2025-01-18 20:00 - 2025-01-19 00:00 | Otherworld Philadelphia, 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States
Otherworld debuts its inaugural live music event with EDM veteran Mr. Carmack. Like a hinge to the doorway between dance music and hip hop, Carmack’s musical output increasingly occupies a void frontier between the two genres, identified by his contemporaries, fans, and himself purely as “Carmack”. With a devotion to the studio and a grinding work ethic, the inventive producer aims to release a prolific amount of music in coming months, all while performing as often as possible.

Brunch at AAMP: Free Breakfast for Children, Tribute to the Black Panthers Party
2025-01-19 10:30 - 13:30 | African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Sunday January 19th, 2025, 10:30am – 1:30pm
$7 for adults and
$5 for Youth (4-12)/Student/Senior Citizens
Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2025, for a meaningful brunch event as we celebrate the legacy of the Black Panthers’ Free Breakfast Program and its profound impact on the community. This gathering aims to honor the spirit of service, empowerment, and unity that the program embodied during its time.
Savor a delicious spread featuring a variety of brunch favorites, including golden hotcakes, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, savory sausage, and fresh fruit. Enjoy these delicious offerings while engaging in inspiring conversations about social justice, community activism, and the importance of nourishing our neighborhoods.
Highlights of the event will include guest speakers who were influenced by the program, interactive discussions and workshops centered on community initiatives today, and opportunities to support local organizations committed to fighting hunger and promoting equality. Let’s come together to reflect on the past, celebrate our progress, and commit to creating a future where every child has access to a nourishing meal. Your participation helps keep the spirit of the Black Panthers alive!
As part of our MLK Weekend Celebration, we are pleased to offer reduced admission.

PHL Food & Booze Passport
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | *See Description for Venues and Showtimes, Philadelphia, United States
The PHL Food & Booze Passport will help you explore some of the best and coolest bars in Philly! From January to April, explore your neighborhood while supporting local businesses. Enjoy tasty drinks, delicious food, and fun environments, all while discovering some of the best craft beer Philadelphia has to offer.
The participating bars are scattered throughout Philly, grab some food & booze (beer), and exclusive specials from each location!
Passport runs from (January 20th – April 20th)! With a chance to win some really cool prizes!!!
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Pick up your passport at any of these participating locations!
@theboozymuttphl – 2639 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
@Liberteegrounds – 1600 W Girard Ave Suite C5, Philadelphia, PA 19130
@JerrysBarPhilly – 129 W Laurel St, Philadelphia, PA 191230
@OtherHalfPhilly – 1002 Canal St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
@BadBrotherPhilly – 726 N 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
@milkboyphilly – 1100 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
@milkboysouthstreet – 401 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
@khyberpasspub – 56 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
@ChicksPhilly – 1807 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Get it stamped at all the stops, and you’ll have a chance to win one of five unique and fun prize packages. Prizes include exclusive items from these incredible sponsors:
@statesidevodka / @statesidesodas / @drinksurfside
@redbull
@spacecadetbeer
@philadelphiadistilling
@kinseywhiskey / @newlibertydistillery
@BrewedAt / @TheBrewedAtPodcast
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How it Works!
1. Visit all restaurants in the passport.
2. Enjoy food & drink while taking advantage of Passport only specials! (only once per stamp)
3. Receive a stamp from each restaurant!
4. Must 21+ to participate & 1 Passport per guest.
5. When you complete your journey, submit your completed passport with page 3 completed to any participating restaurant by 4/20/2025 or earlier!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: BeLoved Stories Live
2025-01-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Pay What You Wish Admission all day!
Plus: Join us on Monday, January 20, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for BeLoved Stories Live!
Presented by Love Now Media and StoryCorps Brightness in Black, this immersive event honors Dr. King’s legacy with conversations on love, justice, faith, and more. It’s a powerful afternoon of dialogue and community.
Artwork credit: “Love” (Martin Luther King, Jr.), Date unknown, Elijah Pierce (American, 1892–1984)Image © Will Brown

2nd annual charity dinner in honor of Chef Rye Crofter
2025-01-23 08:00 - 17:00 | culinary collective, Bldg39 at the arsenal 5401 tacony st, Philadelphia, PA, 19137, United States
You’re Invited: The Second Annual Dinner Honoring Chef Rye Crofter on Thursday January 23rd at 5:30 and 8pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the legacy of Chef Rye Crofter at the Second Annual Dinner in his honor. This special event will bring together culinary talent, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
• A unique multi-course dinner featuring dishes prepared by former staff from Chef Rye’s time in the restaurant industry, traveling from Boston to contribute to this heartfelt tribute.
• Proceeds from the event will benefit The Everywhere Project, a Philadelphia-based charity organization that aims to expand the reach of harm reduction resources and education including: food, clothing, clean syringes, naloxone & overdose reversal training, fentanyl testing strips and safer use supplies. This event is a testament to Chef Rye Crofter’s lasting impact on the culinary world and his unwavering commitment to community and compassion.
Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! Let’s come together to honor a remarkable chef, enjoy exquisite cuisine, and support an incredible cause.
We look forward to seeing you there!
BLDG39 at the Arsenal
5401 Tacony St BLDG 39, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Ticket price $130

Pitch-A-Friend - Free Singles Event @ The Boozy Mutt
2025-01-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Boozy Mutt, 2639 Poplar St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Philadelphia, United States
Join us for an evening of connections, laughs, and mingling with amazing singles. Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to meet people, you’re in for a fantastic night!
How It Works:
Want to pitch your friend? Sign up in advance here: https://pitch-a-friend.com/philly/signup. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation that highlights what makes your friend awesome and what they’re looking for in a partner. Presenters get a free drink from Punch Buggy Brewing!
Just want to watch pitches and mingle? You’re welcome to come hang for free! Bring friends along to enjoy the night and meet other fantastic singles.
After the Presentations: Stay for our Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and see if sparks fly.
Cost: Free to attend!
Don’t miss out on a night of great connections and stunning views at this exclusive location!
Follow us on Instagram @pitchafriend.philly for more events and updates!
This event is sponsored by Tito’s Vodka

Philadelphia Eagles Flash Tattoo Event
2025-01-25 08:00 - 2025-02-09 17:00 | PA
Eastern Pass Tattoo Co is currently offering $100 Eagles flash tattoos for as long as the birds are in the playoffs. We have 3 designs available, arms and legs only, no appointments required.

Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
2025-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
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.
Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet in front of the Visitor Center.

Art Star CRAP Bazaar
2025-01-25 11:00 - 2025-01-26 16:00 | Independence Visitor Center, 1 North Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Short version:
An Art & Craft Rummage Sale + Fundraiser
All items at LEAST 50% Off the original price
25% of all Crap Bazaar sales will go to the Sunday Love Project & World Central Kitchen
We will also be collecting items to donate to No More Secrets
Long Version:
This yearly fundraising event is a funny take on our Art Star CRAFT Bazaar, though it will be nothing like that event. Over 20 of our regular crafters will be selling off their “Seconds” at huge discounts. There will be no fancy booth displays and no frills! Just a bunch of big tables piled with stuff to rummage through!
The crap bazaar aims to support our artists by helping them make some income off of time spent learning and playing – an important part of the artistic process. Many of the items included in the “crap” bazaar are just that – pieces that were made as practice before the piece is perfected and placed on shop shelves and sold at craft shows. Other items are overstock, samples, or have been discontinued from their retail lines to make room for fresh, new work. Some may be mishaps, that have little cracks, chips, or other imperfections. Find a handmade Treasure at A GREAT PRICE. Items will be marked down AT LEAST 50% off retail prices.
Another mission of the Crap Bazaar is to give back to our community. Each year we donate 25% of the total sales from the event to two Non-Profits. This year we have chosen World Central Kitchen and The Sunday Love Project. The donation will be split between these two evenly.
World Central Kitchen is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Learn more HERE.
The mission of The Sunday LOVE Project is to share food amongst those experiencing food insecurity in our community. Our efforts aim to ease the burden of choosing between paying bills and feeding our families. For the last seven years, we have focused on serving those experiencing homelessness. Recently through Greater Goods, our free grocery store, we have shifted gears to ensure parents are able to feed their children. We are a liaison between a hungry, struggling mind and a focused, nourished soul. Learn More HERE. .
We are also encouraging customers to drop off donations for us to collect and give to No More Secrets (the nation’s 1st Menstrual Hub and Uterine Wellness Center.) Requested items: Menstrual Pads, Tampons, Panty Liners, Baby Wipes or Flushable Wipes (not makeup removers or anti-bacterial wipes), Soap Bars, Deodorant, Shampoo & Conditioner, Body Wash, Underwear/Bras, Razers, Menstrual Cups. All should be new/unused and unopened and in original packaging. No loose tampons/pads.
The “Crap” bazaar occurs only once a year, so don’t miss out on a chance to purchase original, handmade goods at great prices.

Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
2025-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Jessica at jshahan@newlingristmill.org or 610-459-2359.

Cumulative Threads + Stumbling Through
2025-01-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catherine St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Come celebrate this month’s new exhibitions at DVAA!
Learn more about our current exhibtions at: davinciartalliance.org
This event and free and open to all. Suggested donation to attend is $10 per person.
DVAA is a historic row home in the Bella Vista neighborhood. We are not yet wheelchair accessible; Da Vinci is a three floor gallery with narrow staircases. (We are working towards becoming ADA accessible by 2027!) It is 5 steps up to the first floor level, and 14 steps from the first to second floor, where the gender-neutral bathroom is located. Da Vinci has masks and COVID tests available at our events. We can reserve seats for low-vision and Deaf and HoH community members as needed. DVAA exhibitions are free to visit and all of our programs are free or suggested donation. If food is being served at the event you are coming to, please reach out to us about dietary restrictions. For information, or to notify our team members of any needs prior to your visit, please contact info@davinciartalliance.org.

Pea Soup Dinner
2025-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates back to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, crisp bread, and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. Gather with friends and family to enjoy time together at the Museum. Don’t miss out on this delightful meal!
Pre-registration is required by January 24th. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

KnuckleMania V coming to Philadelphia on January 25, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center!
2025-01-25 20:00 - 23:30 | The Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Don’t miss the action-packed KnuckleMania V on January 25, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia! Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) presents an unforgettable night of live fighting featuring Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez vs. Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens, plus social media star turned fighter, Bryce Hall taking on Kimbo Slice Jr. in a high-stakes bare-knuckle showdown. Also, see world champion Bec Rawlings battle fan-favorite Taylor “Killa B” Starling. Get your tickets now for the biggest fight event of the year!

Pairing Wine & Popcorn
2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Pairing Wine & Popcorn
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Sunday, January 26, 2 pm
Butter not miss it!
Pop over to the winery for the next best thing in wine pairing. Sample several handcrafted sweet and savory kettle corns from Cluster Popcorn in Lahaska, along with tastings of Crossing’s award-winning wines.
Includes instruction, wine tasting and assorted popcorn treats. There’s nothing corny about that!
Cost: $35 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy
2025-01-27 10:00 - 2025-03-15 17:00 | Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum 4.550 Google reviews Art gallery in Glassboro, New Jersey, 301 High St W, Glassboro, NJ 08028, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
GLASSBORO, NJ—Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum is excited to announce Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy, a new exhibition celebrating the works of former Black Panther Party artists: Gayle Asali Dickson, Emory Douglas, Malik Edwards, and Akinsanya Kambon. Curated by Colette Gaiter, Carrying On… showcases the legacy and current work of these cultural pioneers together for the first time to honor their lifelong commitments to people, justice, liberation, and the freedom to express their creative visions. This exhibition will be on view from January 27 to March 15, 2025. In celebration of Black History Month, a panel discussion with the artists and curator will take place on Saturday, February 8 from 3-4 pm, followed by an opening reception from 4-6 pm.
These four artists were teenagers and young adults when the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended legal segregation and discrimination in the United States. They grew up in the Jim Crow era, restricted by laws and practices that affected every aspect of their lives and severely limited opportunities to pursue their dreams. Through talent, perseverance, and serendipity, they became and remain artists.
The Black Panther Party and The Black Panther newspaper are the common denominators unifying their early artistic careers. As Curator Colette Gaiter explains, “Carrying On… brings together four artists who participated in a radical justice experiment that resonates today over half a century later. Emory Douglas joined the Black Panther Party (BPP) in 1967 and practiced the Party’s mantra, “Each one teach one.” He later worked with Gayle Asali Dickson, Malik Edwards, and Akinsanya Kambon at various times on The Black Panther newspaper in the early 1970s. Edwards and Kambon joined the BPP after serving in Vietnam. Like Dickson and Douglas, they saw a way to work for liberation. The artists’ early work (made during the late 1960s- early 1970s global social movements and uprisings against oppression of all kinds) alongside their later and current work reveals personal and artistic evolutions. Dickson and Edwards use spiritual elements in their art just as they did in their lives to transcend oppression and bring others along with them. Douglas and Kambon connect with ancestors for the same purpose. Various media and work styles represent the artists’ need to increase their expressive range and expand their thinking. From the beginning, each artist used their talents and insights to visualize a radical future and motivate others to imagine beyond their current conditions. Their work helped make lasting changes in the world. Carrying on the BPP’s teachings, all four artists still work with communities, telling visual stories that sustain a steady movement toward liberation for everyone.”
In the decades following their work at The Black Panther newspaper, each artist has expanded their ways of using figures to represent realities and communicate aspirational ideas. Carrying On… will feature drawings, paintings, clay sculptures, graphic design, digital prints, and images generated from Artificial Intelligence (AI) prompts. The juxtaposition of viewing the artists’ early work next to their later and current work will also offer insight into the artists’ perspectives on social progress and change, while celebrating their dedication to the belief that art motivates and inspires people to work for their own liberation.

The Clay Studio presents Clay & Conversation: Liisa Nelson
2025-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | The Clay Studios, 139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Clay Studio presents Clay & Conversations, an exciting series of informal conversations and get – with ceramic artists, curators, scholars, and friends together. On February 21, join Philadelphia-based ceramic artist Liisa Nelson to learn about her new exhibition Dreams. The exhibition comprises a series of sculptures, furniture, and wall tile pieces exploring human longing through the myths and spirits of the past, blending them with symbols of the digital age and late capitalism. The collection questions how our hopes and dreams are shaped in an increasingly consumer-driven world and how power structures capitalize on our deepest desires.
Born and raised in Montana, the wildness of nature and the quietude of mountains is in Liisa Nelson’s blood. In 2020, Nelson founded Theorii Contemporary Art Space, an experimental gallery that is currently transitioning from brick-and-mortar to a digital and pop-up-based project. Participants can register for the discussion on Zoom.

Singing for Busy Adults
2025-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
The Winter 2025 term of Singing for Busy Adults will be held January 27 through March 24, Mondays at 6pm.
Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your vocal skills in an informal and supportive atmosphere. The class focuses on posture, breath control, tone production, diction, and the development of basic musicianship skills.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/SingingBusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA – iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!

Beginning Piano for Busy Adults Class
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
The Winter 2025 term of Beginning Piano for Busy Adults Classes will be held January 28 through March 25, Tuesdays at 6pm.
If you once played the piano or you’re just dying to learn, here’s your chance. Playing in our newly renovated and updated piano lab, learn basic rhythms, chords, note names and musical forms.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/PianoBusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA – iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!

'JLP in Motion' — Pure Barre Main Line
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Pure Barre, 503 W Lancaster Avenue, Suite 9, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
The Junior League of Philadelphia is hosting ‘JLP in Motion’— a month-long series of high-energy workouts at gyms across Greater Philadelphia that give back to the community through fundraising for women’s leadership and community impact. This week’s class is a full body workout class at Pure Barre Main Line. This class will focus on low-impact and small movements that will target cardio, strength, and flexibility. Grip socks are required (and available for purchase if needed), the studio also asks for leggings to be worn for the class. All levels welcome!

Pitch-A-Friend - Free Singles Event @ Libertee Grounds
2025-01-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Libertee Grounds, 1600 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us for a fun and inclusive night out where you’ll enjoy 3-5 minute PowerPoint presentations about fantastic single friends! This event is free to attend—come watch the presentations, mingle with amazing singles, or simply enjoy a lively evening meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere.
Want to pitch your awesome single friend? Be sure to sign up in advance to pitch via the link on our website: www.pitch-a-friend.com/philly. Don’t miss out on this unique and entertaining way to connect!
This event is sponsored by Wissahickon Brewing Company.

Exhibition Closing Reception: Our Flesh of Flames by Theodore Harris and Amiri Baraka
2025-01-30 17:30 - 18:30 | 1901 Vine St., 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103
Join us for a closing reception with the artist on Thursday, January 30th, starting at 5:30pm. The exhibition of artwork by Philadelphia-based artist Theodore Harris is on display in the hallway galleries of the Art & Literature departments through the end of January 2025 and features collage work and other materials related to his book, Our Flesh of Flames: Collages by Theodore A. Harris and Captions by Amiri Baraka, along with other artwork created by the artist for numerous other publications. Both are located on Parkway Central Library’s second floor.
On November 23rd, the library hosted the artist for a reading from the new and expanded edition of his book, Our Flesh of Flames: Collages by Theodore A. Harris and Captions by Amiri Baraka. (2024). The reading was followed by a conversation between Harris and Taji Ra’oof Nahl / TR7 and a recording of the event can now be viewed here.
Theodore A. Harris (1966-) is a Philadelphia-based visual artist and poet. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in private and public collections such as Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, University of New Mexico Art Museum, Saint Louis University Museum of Art, La Salle University Art Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, McGill University Visual Arts Collection, Center for Africana Studies; University of Pennsylvania, Kislak Center Rare Books and Manuscript Library; University of Pennsylvania, and the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art, and the Winston and Carolyn Lowe Collection. Harris is the co-founder of the Anti-Graffiti Network/Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
Harris has also co-authored and authored books including Our Flesh of Flames:Collages by Theodore A. Harris and Captions by Amiri Baraka (2024), Malcolm X as Ideology (2008) with Amiri Baraka, TRIPTYCH with Amiri Baraka and Jack Hirschman (2011), i ran from it and was still in it with Fred Moten (2007), and Thesentür: Conscientious Objector to Formalism (2017). He is the Founding Artistic Director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Black Aesthetics. He is a 2022 Visual Artist Fellow CFEVA (Center For Emerging Visual Artists).

Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
The Winter 2025 term of Jazz Concepts for Busy Adults Classes will be held January 30 through March 27, Thursdays at 6pm.
Instrumentalists and vocalists of all playing levels are welcome. This class will take you on a thoughtful listening and analysis journey of classic and modern jazz. We will focus on key components of jazz theory, history, and application, adding new concepts week over week. This course is heavily focused on listening and analysis, however we layer in application/performance where possible. We offer both in-person and virtual options for this course! Ability to read music is not a requirement but is recommended. Whether you’re new to jazz, or looking to build on existing knowledge, this class give you the opportunity to engage and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/Jazz4BusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park)
Easy access via SEPTA – iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Words That Summoned Vampires
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Black Squirrel Club, 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Words That Summoned Vampires,” on the literary origins of Dracula and other fanged fiends, with Curt Herr, professor of Victorian, Gothic, and Queer literature at Kutztown University and former editor of The Journal of Dracula Studies.
Before Nosferatu there was Dracula, and before Dracula there was Varney.
Yes, Varney. And who the heck was Varney, you might ask?
Come to Philadelphia’s Black Squirrel Club to excavate the forgotten vampires that gave rise to familiar ones with Curt Herr, who has taught courses on vampire literature at Philadelphia’s Rosenbach Museum and focuses his Gothic literature classes at Kutztown University on vampire themes.
We’ll go back in time to Varney’s 1845 rise in the literary phenomenon that was Victorian Street Fiction and published stories known as “Penny Dreadfuls.” The first ‘disposable’ forms of literature written for the newly literate working class, such stories were published in newspapers, cost pennies to purchase, and were meant to be read quickly and tossed away. Their authors were hack writers focused on crime, monsters, insanity, and murder, and the tales they produced featured buckets of blood.
Within this genre, Varney the Vampire (or The Feast of Blood) began serialization in British newspapers in 1845. Wildly popular, it ran for a whopping three years and compiled into the first vampire novel in the history of English literature. Its lead character, Sir Francis Varney, influenced everyone from Bram Stoker—who heavily borrowed some of Varney’s exploits for his own novel, Dracula—to the writers of TV’s vampire soap opera, Dark Shadows.
Dr. Herr will discuss how Sir Francis Varney could be called Dracula’s vampiric grandfather in theme, influence, and style. He’ll also explore the erotic nature of the vampire’s bite and trace its changing tone from animalistic feeding to erotically charged seductions.
You’ll learn how Stoker’s novel was transgressive on many levels, exploring the rise of the “New Woman” and feminism while conversely creating monstrous mothers who consume their young. It explored the homoerotic nature of the vampire, which Anne Rice capitalized in her Vampire Chronicles and which was later explored in True Blood.
You’ll emerge from the talk perhaps knowing enough about vampires’ lineage to keep one listening until the sun comes up. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Guests are welcome to arrive any time after 5:30. Talk starts at 6:30.)
Image: From the cover of one of the original 1845 versions of Varney the Vampire. (Tint added.)

Birds Give Back Event
2025-01-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Chickie’s & Pete’s, 1526 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145, 1526 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19145
Philly Sports Trips is hosting its inaugural Birds Give Back charity event at Chickie’s & Pete’s! Proceeds from this impactful event will go to the Eagles Autism Foundation and Make-A-Wish. Every dollar raised will make a meaningful impact on these life-changing organizations! Philadelphia sports fans can buy tickets to indulge in a night of friends, fun, and philanthropy along with the chance to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl. Tickets include Chickie’s best Philly favorites buffet, 3-hour open bar, live entertainment from DJ EROCK, and special guest appearances from Brandon Graham, Hollis Thomas, Todd Herremans, Irving Fryar, and Philly Sports Guy.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents Three-Week Panel Mosaic Workshop
2025-01-30 18:00 - 2025-02-13 20:00 | Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents a three-week panel mosaic workshop, where participants will be led by PMG’s Preservation Team in creating their own 24” x 16” mosaic panel using the Zagar Method of mosaicking. Discover this freeing and versatile art form with staff that have trained with PMG creator Isaiah Zagar and are responsible for maintaining the mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. All supplies are included. Participants should plan to take their mosaic home with them on the last day of class. Framing is available for a discounted rate at New Image Art & Framing, 601 S. 9th Street.
Week 1: Create a “blob” with colorful grout and glaze tiles to use in your mosaic
Week 2: Learn to break tile and cut mirror, plan your design, and place tiles
Week 3: Grout your mosaic and take your masterpiece home

Tarot Card Reading & Wine Tasting
2025-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Tarot Card Reading & Wine Tasting
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, January 30, 7 pm
Thursday, February 27, 7 pm
Thursday, March 20, 7 pm
Get together with your friends for a fun night out. Enjoy wine tasting, dessert and a private Tarot Card reading.
Reservations are a must.
Cost: $45 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com

Revengence Comedy Show
2025-01-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Fat Lady Brewing
A night of improv and stand-up comedy! Presented by Bambi’s Revenge. $5 pay at the bar.
Featuring: Jabari Saeed, Jesse & Joe, Inside Jokers, Third Wheel, and Bambi’s Revenge

Lunar New Year Party at Aiyah
2025-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | aiyah, 1809 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Aiyah is reopening with a Lunar New Year celebration! By Ren Jewelry will be debuting a limited-edition charm collection inspired by the Lunar New Year. DJ Yolo Ono will be spinning all night, Sydney Rae Chain will be serving up delicious bites, and we’ll have a cocktail/mocktail bar with all proceeds being donated to Asian Americans United. Come by from 6pm to 9pm! 1809 Fairmount Avenue. Gong Hei Fat Choy!
