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Antiracist Teach-In 2024

Greene Street Friends School 20 West Armat Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Greene Street Friends School + Uncle Bobbie's Books Description (from host) Join us for a morning of learning focused on antiracist instruction led by Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul (author of Stamped (for Kids) and Antiracist Re ading Revolution ), Tricia Ebarvia (author of Get Free: Antibias Literacy Instruction for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers ), and Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (author of Your Name is a Song, Sister Friend , Grounded , and many others).  The morning will consist of a…

$10 – $25

Seed. Sow. Swap.

Wyck House 6026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Black + Planted Description (from host) Join Black + Planted to sow, grow, & create for your plants & garden! Enjoy interactive moments, educational & informative segments, & learning sustainable ways to grow green and harvest meals. Vibe with growers of all levels in this fun, informative class! **FREE event for all. All attendees must be registered The Beautiful Bounty Series lineup drops this week with our segments & facilitators! • "Farm to Feast": Harvesting from Plot to…

Free

“Bless This Mess” Make Your Mark on ArtHaus History!

Germantown ArtHaus 6228 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR DRYWALL! Before we close the walls and round the corner to finish the spaces, we are inviting the community to "Bless This Mess" and leave their mark and well wishes on the beams of the ArtHaus Cafe! You'll have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply your unique well-wishes, hopes and love on the framing of the Germantown ArtHaus! This event will NEVER happen again. Our next phase includes drywall, flooring, and opening! Don't miss…

Free

Philly Day of HOPE

Martin Luther King Jr High School 6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by EMIR Healing Center Description (from host) On behalf of EMIR Healing Center, we would like to invite you to our Philly Day of Hope Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday September 21st at Martin Luther King High School.  Please feel free to share with your partners, families & community.   A day filled with food, fun and fellowship all FREE!!! Philly Day of HOPE , is an inspiring event hosted by the EMIR Healing Center. Our mission at EMIR Healing Center, as…

Free

Draw a Goat

The Farm @ Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Philly GOAT Project Description (from host) Draw a Goat with us and artist Barbara Katus on Saturday, September 21st from 1-3pm at our home at The Farm at Awbury! ✍️ 🖼️ 🐐 After graduating from PAFA, Barbara won the Packard Prize for animal drawing. She has also carried a sketchbook with her for over 40 years...and she is going to teach us to draw goats! She suggests that folx wishing to participate in the class bring a sketchbook…

Free

The Gateway Mosaic Astral Celebration

The Colored Girls Museum 4613 Newhall Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Description (from host) The Colored Girls Museum turns 9 in September and we have many fun and special events in store for you. Our new public art piece, The Gateway Mosaic Astral by Martha Jarvis is the culmination of a two year journey which includes the Garden, curated by Syd Carpenter. We celebrate these accomplishments with a naming dedication, special performances and more on Sunday September 22nd 1-4pm. @vashtidubois @mclemmons_art @ianfriday

Free

Golden Hour Concert

Germantown Kitchen Garden 215 E. Penn St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Description (from host) Our next concert in the garden is on September 22nd, with @birdiebusch and @braylynn.nahja07 . Tickets are on sale below.

$15
Event Series Tangled Title Workshop Series

Tangled Title Workshop Series

The Braid Mill 441 High St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hosted by Germantown United CDC Description (from host) Get free legal and financial assistance and guidance on clearing a home's title. Join us for a discussion about the new property tax increase and your options as a homeowner.

Free
Event Series Fiber Friends

Fiber Friends

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Fiber artists are invited to join us for an afternoon of crafting and conversation with fellow artists. All skill levels are welcome. Assistance with knitting and sewing will be provided, and we have a sewing machine to use. Some supplies will be available. We'll be meeting from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., most Wednesdays.

Free

Hidden Works: The Life of Philadelphia Clockmaker Edward Duffield

Friends Free Library at Germantown Friends School 5418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Join us next Wednesday, September 25 for an exciting conversation about the lives & work of early Philadelphia artisans! Author Bob Frishman will speak about his new book on influential clockmaker Edward Duffield at the Friends Free Library at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 for a small reception before the talk. There will be copies of "Edward Duffield" available for purchase. This program is free, but please register in advance below.

Free

Healing Verse Germantown Project Launch

Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Join Creative Philadelphia, Mayor Parker, City officials and community leaders on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. for the project launch celebration of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking (HVG), an impactful new poetry and temporary public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. Led by artists/co-curators Trapeta Mayson and Yolanda Wisher, and public art coordinator Rob Blackson, HVG is supported by the City of Philadelphia through Creative Philadelphia, and a…

Free

Outdoor Movement

Wyck House 6026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Featuring one of our gorgeous Greenspaces! Join movement instructor Megan Do Nascimento this Friday September 27th at 11am at Wyck, for a yoga session good for all ages and activity levels!

$5

Germantown 250 Meet Up

Our House Culture Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown 250 Description (from host) Join us to kick off Germantown 250 and learn how our neighborhood will be part of Philly’s 250th anniversary celebration. We’ll talk about Germantown’s history, culture, and creativity, plus enjoy food from a mystery local chef, complimentary wine, games, trivia with Rasheed Ajamu, and music by DJ Matigeo. When: Friday, Sept 27, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:00pmWhere: Our House Culture Center - 6380 Germantown Ave.THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Let’s gather, share ideas,…

Free
Event Series Fernhill Tennis

Fernhill Tennis

Fernhill Park 4600 Morris St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) Meet instructor & neighbor Coach Brandon McElwee on the tennis courts for all-levels beginners lesson surrounded by the lush landscape of Fernhill Park. Please bring water, warm fitness gear. Weather permitting. Pay what you wish, $5-$15 suggested

Free
Event Series Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand & Plant Nursery

Germantown Kitchen Garden Farm Stand & Plant Nursery

Germantown Kitchen Garden 215 E. Penn St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Germantown Kitchen Garden Description (from host) Germantown Kitchen Garden is a half-acre farm and nursery selling organically grown vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, perennials, and shrubs to neighbors, chefs, and local farm enthusiasts. On Saturdays from early May to October, we host a farm stand where you can shop fresh and delicious veggies, fruits, herbs, local honey, maple syrup, fermented foods, and flowers. Dead King Bread joins each weekend with warm, fresh from the brick oven sourdough bread. We…

Free

Germantown Community Fridge Turns 4!

Germantown Community Fridge 20 W Armat St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) It's that time of the year again 🎂🥳 We're turning 4 🎉🎊 thank you to everyone that have contributed into our community fridges the past 4 years. Our community fridges are just that, our community. Our fridges wouldn't stay clean, get filled or get the other forms of support that they get without our community. Please join us Saturday September 28th from 11pm-1pm to celebrate community. Per usual we will be giving out food, toiletries and other…

Free

Community of Joy Festival

Maplewood Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Gtown Radio, Germantown Info Hub + Maplewood Mall Collective Description (from host) The 5th Annual 92.9 DAY/COMMUNITY OF JOY FESTIVAL is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24 in the heart of Germantown from 11am to 4pm at Maplewood Mall (Germantown Ave. and Armat St.) Live music, awesome vendors, live spoken word, fun activities, and more!

Free

Affirmations Paint Party

54 Maplewood Mall 54 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Maplewood Collective, The Art is in the Hat, and Margo Creative Designs

Free

Funktoberfest IV

Attic Brewing Co. 137 Berkley St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Attic Brewing Description (from host) Our 4th Annual Funktoberfest! Join us for an all-day music and beer festival! Food trucks, activities, and fun! FREE to attend with registration. The Attic Brewing Co. beer garden is transformed into an amazing event space! Huge professional stage, 10 bands, 14 beers, food trucks, vendors, activities and fun for the whole family! Best part is the event is FREE with registration!!! Don't miss Philadelphia's best alternative Oktoberfest!

Free

Music Alive: Odean Pope Quartet

Historic Germantown Courtyard 5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Historic Germantown Description (from host) Original Arrangements and an Oral History of the John Coltrane era of Philadelphia Jazz The performance will take place in the Historic Germantown courtyard, located at 5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA  19144.  Show will begin at 4PM. Bring Your Own Picnic. There is limited seating, so please bring a blanket or chair. ABOUT ODEAN POPE Odean was an associate of John Coltrane and will perform and give his historical perspective on the period…

$20

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church (East) 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are making history with this one... literally! Join us as we welcome Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court - and celebrate the release of her new memoir, “Lovely One”. Be there for an incredible discussion covering the incredible, life and change-making career of Ketanji Brown Jackson. The first 500 admission + book ticket holders will be guaranteed a signed copy of…

$9.50

The Art of Alignment

Space & Grace Yoga and Wellness 6120 Greene Street B, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Space & Grace Yoga Description (from host) Dive deeper into your personal yoga practice as we study the anatomy and integrity of the physical body in asana. We will discuss: Alignment - spine, hips, jawline, feet - true north alignment Bandas - mula bandha - uddiyana bandha - jalandhara bandha - The meaning of duality in our bodies (strengthening vs surrendering, strengthening and surrendering) - Personal-agency/self-agency (does the teacher goals/class style align with your own goals or your…

$44

Book signing with adrienne maree brown

Uncle Bobbie's 5445 Germantown Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are thrilled to welcome New York Times best-selling author, activist and facilitator, adrienne maree brown for an intimate, in-store book signing and meet & greet. SEPT 29TH | 6PM | UBs Each ticket comes with a copy of adrienne’s latest book, Loving Corrections. Events like this don’t happen often... you do not want to miss this!

$20
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