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Event Series ‘Takes A Village Storyhour

‘Takes A Village Storyhour

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Koku-Roko Description (from host) Bring the whole family to enjoy tales representing black and brown peoples, play, and foster community. Led by Koku-Roko Learning Co-op, in we gather like-minded families; easing the load of parenting and offering a curious space to explore. More about Koku-Roko Koku-Roko is a Black and brown-led co-operative space for cultural enrichment and liberated learning. We curate child-centered and family-encouraged educational experiences to support the development of creative continuous learners and conscious critical thinkers.

Free

Healing Verse Germantown Poetry Workshop

Johnson House Historic Site 6306 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Creative Philadelphia Description (from host) Germantown community members of all ages are invited to attend this free poetry workshop as part of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking, a poetry and public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. Light bites and refreshments will be served. Participants will receive stipends. Stewarded by lead artists/curators Trapeta B. Mayson and Yolanda Wisher and a licensed social worker/trauma specialist team, the workshops offer a…

Free
Event Series Be Free Wednesdays

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

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

Hand-Made Holidays: Candle Holder Workshop

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join me for an afternoon of ease and creativity. Participate in a guided hand-building experience to create your own ceramic artifact. All materials will be provided. Please note: Ceramics is a slow and multi-step process. Your artifacts will remain at the studio for drying, glazing, and firing but will be ready for pickup before the holidays. Please send an email to margery@iamartifact.com for any questions. Address provided 48 hours before the event.

$60
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 PoeTree Nomad

PoeTree Nomad

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) offering a time of pause to deepen or activate your writing practice. opening up spaces of insight to re-connect to your own magic of being human a series of poetry workshops, meeting outside at secret locations across the Philadelphia area...under trees or inside spaces accompanied by natural elements. influenced by afro-diasporic + indigenous voices Inclement weather, classes take place at d'griot gallery + herbshoppe (51 Maplewood Mall 19144) Taught by blew kind: afro-indigenous artist, poet, momma,…

$15 – $30

Wild Wisdom & Potluck

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

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum & Many Hands Apothecary Description (from host) The Wild Wisdom course is designed to introduce common and underutilized wild edible, medicinal, and craft plants of the Philadelphia bio-region, ancestral homeland of the Lenape/Wingohocking people. Wild Wisdom will teach you to find, harvest, prepare, and cook wild foraged plants! The course is offered as a 4-part 3-hour workshop series covering each season’s bountiful harvest: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Classes can be taken as a stand-alone class,…

$40

Germantown Night Market

Maplewood Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Maplewood Mall Collective Description (from host) ✨ Get ready for Germantown’s FIRST ANNUAL NIGHT MARKET! Join us on November 16th from 4 PM to 9 PM on Maplewood Mall for an unforgettable evening of local vendors, delicious food, live music, and community fun! Interested in bringing out your food truck? Send us an email or DM! Bring your friends and family to celebrate our vibrant community! Don’t miss out!

Free
Event Series Be Free Wednesdays

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

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

Embroidery Workshop

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

Hosted by Young Friends of Wyck Description (from host) Join instructor Ritchie Metzger-Lopez of Duende Textiles for an evening of embroidery in the Wyck conservatory. Follow along and create designs based on objects from the Wyck collection. Bring your own textile & embroidery thread of choice. Light refreshment will be provided in the Ed Shed- no food or drinks will be allowed in the house. Email info@wyck.org with questions or to be put on a waitlist.

$10

Hand-Made Holidays: Sgraffito Tile Workshop

Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join me for an afternoon of ease and creativity. Participate in a guided hand-building experience to create your own ceramic artifact. All materials will be provided. Please note: Ceramics is a slow and multi-step process. Your artifacts will remain at the studio for drying, glazing, and firing but will be ready for pickup before the holidays. Please send an email to margery@iamartifact.com for any questions. Address provided 48 hours before the event.

$60
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

Uptown Soul Food Tour

Hosted by Philly Experiences Description (from host) Join us at the ONLY soul food tour in PHILLY! This kid-free walking tour was curated to give adults a much-needed fun half-day tour enjoying beautiful community murals, yummy food from up to five restaurants, and shopping at Black businesses while making new friends. Perfect for solo guests and small groups! Duration: 4 Hours   |   Perfect for: Solo Guests, Small Groups, etc.   |   Max Number of Guests: 10  …

$75
Event Series Be Free Wednesdays

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

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
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

The GREAT Germantown Giveaway

First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by G.R.E.A.T. Description (from host) Item donations welcome, not required! Only cleaning, dry, working items (up to 2 boxes). Drop off between 11a-1p. Family-friendly fun! Suggested items: clothes, shoes, toys, games, home goods, appliances, tools, school supplies, sports equipment, and more.

Free

Small Business Saturday

Description (from host) Stroll, shop, and support all the wonderful small businesses in Germantown!

Free

Event Series Be Free Wednesdays

Be Free Wednesdays

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story. Transforming the old to the new. blew will support next steps to get unstuck and free toward your goals personally and professionally. Bring your tea, share if you will, listen and learn from community conversation. More about blew: blew is a black woman, mother, artist, entrepruner, and alligned-being advocate. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses…

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
Event Series Afro Garden Party

Afro Garden Party

d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) We will be hosting the Afro-Garden Party every First Friday at d'griot gallery + herb shoppe (soon to be a wellness cafe!) +Wholistic Vendors of Artists & Wellness Professionals email rad.love.philly@gmail.com if you are interested in vending +Food & Teas d'griot will provide; getting a sneak peek on what we will be offering once the cafe opens. vegan, vegetarian, nutrient dense...made with love, always +Afrobeat y'all know we gotta bring the vibes. Live drummers / percussionists welcome to join…

Free
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