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Germantown Community Events Calendar

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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

Artist Talk

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Meet and listen to our current exhibiting artists speak about their works.

Free
Event Series Wellness Walks

Wellness Walks

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

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

The Music Studio @ Lonnie Young

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Free
Event Series Friday Night Rumba

Friday Night Rumba

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions held on Second Fridays. Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

Free

Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Blackbird Rising & Black Honey Apothecary Description (from host) 🌱 Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism Workshop Series 🌱 Join us for a transformative workshop series, where we explore the healing power of herbalism as resistance and solidarity. Dates: Fri. Mar 7th, 14th, 21stTime: 4-6 PMLocation: Black Bird Rising @black.bird_risingAdmission: Sliding Scale (Suggested donation: $15-$60)🫖 Limited to 15 slots per workshop Explore herbal medicine through hands-on practice, deepen your connection to ancestral plant knowledge, and empower your community through…

$15 – $60

Women’s History Month @ 54 Maplewood

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

Hosted by Art is in the Hat Description (from host) March is Woman’s History Month!🙌🏾 🥳❣️ @theartisinthehatphl will be hosting our inaugural small business women’s fair! We will have a display of vendors on Saturdays all month long 🛍️ VENDORS NEEDED🌱PM for vendor sign-up 54 maplewood mall,phila Pa.Open Wednesday-Saturday 10a-5p

Free
Event Series Line Dancing

Line Dancing

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Lonnie Young Advisory Council Description (from host) The Lonnie Young Advisory Council invites you to an afternoon of line dancing! Every Saturday from 12-2pm. Free & fun fitness!

Free

Recess

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

Hosted by Space & Grace Yoga Description (from host) Remember when recess was the best part of your day? It’s back!! No deadlines, no responsibilities. Just laughter and FUN. Little you still wants to play. Tap in! Join us for our 2nd Anniversary Celebration Recess is Back! Saturday, March 15 @ 7PMGames, giggles, food & friends. ✨ Affirmation: I give myself permission to play, laugh, and be free, knowing I am worthy of love, joy, and care. I nurture my…

$15

Victorian Book Club: Sarah E. Farro’s True Love

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 200 W Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Ebenezer Maxwell Museum Description (from host) The next meeting of our Victorian Book Club will focus on Sarah E. Farro's novel, True Love. Farro's 1891 novel is believed to be the first novel by an African American woman. Description: True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life (1891) is the first and only novel by Sarah E. Farro. Inspired by the works of Dickens and Thackeray, this novel models itself on the stories of romance and everyday life…

$12

West African Cooking Class w/ Chef Christine

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

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this hands on workshop to learn how to make vegetarian empanadas with a West African flare. All materials will be provided. More about Chef Christine Chef Christine has over thirteen years cooking experience and five years professional culinary experience. She developes and showcases food from her Nigerian and African roots. Follow her on Instagram More about d'griot. d'griot (pronounced “duh-gree-o”) is named in honor of African storytellers and urban slang. A space of story; stories…

Free – $50
Event Series Wellness Walks

Wellness Walks

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

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

The Music Studio @ Lonnie Young

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

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

JUMPinar: How to Clear a Title

Virtual Philadelphia

Hosted by Jumpstart Philly Description (from host) H&H Settlement Services returns for another educational JUMPinar to help you understand the process of obtaining clear title and title insurance for your investment property!

Free
Event Series Wellness Walks

Wellness Walks

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

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Free

The Music Studio @ Lonnie Young

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Free

Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism

Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Blackbird Rising & Black Honey Apothecary Description (from host) 🌱 Rooted in Justice: Radical Herbalism Workshop Series 🌱 Join us for a transformative workshop series, where we explore the healing power of herbalism as resistance and solidarity. Dates: Fri. Mar 7th, 14th, 21stTime: 4-6 PMLocation: Black Bird Rising @black.bird_risingAdmission: Sliding Scale (Suggested donation: $15-$60)🫖 Limited to 15 slots per workshop Explore herbal medicine through hands-on practice, deepen your connection to ancestral plant knowledge, and empower your community through…

$15 – $60

Imperfect Benefit Dance Party

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery & Johnny Showcase Description (from host) FRIDAY 3.21✨✨✨ Come dance it out in support of @imperfectgallery, with an opening set by @hownowkarlblau! It is also the second to last night of “The Brush, the Pen and the Knife” gallery show, so you can get your art on at the same time. Doors at 8. Donation $20-$50 Imperfect Gallery is a vibrant hub of art and culture in Germantown. Lately they have been facing financial difficulties and…

$20 – $50

Women’s History Month @ 54 Maplewood

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

Hosted by Art is in the Hat Description (from host) March is Woman’s History Month!🙌🏾 🥳❣️ @theartisinthehatphl will be hosting our inaugural small business women’s fair! We will have a display of vendors on Saturdays all month long 🛍️ VENDORS NEEDED🌱PM for vendor sign-up 54 maplewood mall,phila Pa.Open Wednesday-Saturday 10a-5p

Free
Event Series Line Dancing

Line Dancing

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Lonnie Young Advisory Council Description (from host) The Lonnie Young Advisory Council invites you to an afternoon of line dancing! Every Saturday from 12-2pm. Free & fun fitness!

Free

Closing Reception for The Brush The Pen & The Knife

Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) All are invited! This is your last opportunity to see the exhibition.

Free
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