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Germantown Community Events Calendar

For Germantown businesses + organizations: Do you have an upcoming event? Fill out our events form to be included in the calendar.

 

 

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

Organic Improvisation: Opening Reception

City Arts Salon 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by City Arts Salon Description (from host) Exhibition featuring Alan Levine (wood sculptures) and Cory Neale (watercolors).

Free

Live Music – Noggin Hill & Friends

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

Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. Description (from host) Live Music Every Saturday Night! This Week: Noggin Hill Noggin Hill has become a fixture of Philadelphia's music scene. Over the years, the group has gained inspiration from the city's incredible local artists and creative friends. Bluegrass is alive and well in south-eastern Pennsylvania! Along with the band's founding trio, Noggin's bandmates include Isaac Stanford (dobro, guitar), Cecilia Ferneborg (vocals), Ian Sigler (fiddle, guitar, vocals), and Zach Fay (fiddle, guitar vocals). Occasionally,…

Free

Key of She Jazz Jam 2025

Settlement Music School 6128 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Settlement Music School Description (from host) Join us for an afternoon of jazz performances and workshops with the Grace Fox Big Band! We especially encourage girls in jazz, but students of all genders, parents, educators, and jazz enthusiasts welcome! 1pm-5pm, doors at 12:30pm on Sunday, March 2, 2025  Settlement Music School Germantown Branch: 6128 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144  FREE PARKING ONSITE!  This is a free event, but registration is required! Students, bring your instruments!  Sign up to reserve…

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

How to Start Your Own Community Cafe

Hosted by d'griot Description (from host) Have you ever wanted to open up your own community cafe? Come learn how blew kind spent the last 16 years opening and running cafes in Philadelphia Need support, but cant make the meeting? Schedule a 15 min consultation with blew. What to expect: Learn more about blew blew kind is an Afro-Indigenous, mother, artist, entrepreneur, and certified life coach. From orphaned to owning multiple community based businesses, she guides folks through their transitions toward…

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

8th District Neighborhood Community Action Center Meeting

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

Hosted by City of Philadelphia Description (from host) Join us for the 8th District NCAC Community Meeting featuring our special guest, Lt. Jett from the Philadelphia Police 14th District. This is a great opportunity to connect with your neighbors, discuss important community issues, and hear directly from law enforcement. Details: Date: March 3, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Location: Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library68 W. Chelten Ave Feel free to share this flyer with your network and…

Free

Mardi Gras Party

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

Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. Description (from host) Next Tuesday is Fat Tuesday! 🎉 Let the good times roll at our Mardi Gras Party! 🎷 Live Music with Gumbo Nouveau🦪 @badmothershuckers Food Truck🍹 Rum Hurricane Cocktails🍻 Beer Specials⚜️ King Cake🎉 Mardi Gras Fun! This is a free event!

Free

John B Kelly Kindergarten Open House

John B. Kelly Elementary School 5116 Pulaski Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by John B Kelly Elementary School Description (from host) Know a rising Kindergartner!? Join us at our Open House to learn about our school, Kindergarten curriculum, meet staff, and tour the school. REFRESHMENTS & GIVEAWAYS! Spread the word!

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: Reimagining Highest & Best Use

Jumpstart Germantown 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Jumpstart Philly Description (from host) The concept of "highest and best use" in real estate, which on the surface seems rational and productive, has roots in exclusion and a focus on profits over people. This JUMPinar will feature a discussion with Tayyib Smith & Sandra Dungee Glenn, members of The Growth Collective, on how we can reimagine this concept and focus our collective efforts on holistic development with a community-driven approach.

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

Cope House Gallery: Among Worlds Opening Reception

Awbury Arboretum – Francis Cope House 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Join us at CHG for the opening reception of Among Worlds from artist Wendy Osterweil. Opening reception is a free and public event at The Francis Cope House from 6pm – 8pm.

Free

Scrapbooking: Collage Your Family Story

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

Hosted by Coleman Library Description (from host) Drop in for an afternoon of fun, visual storytelling. Put your memories on the page with scissors, glue, photos, and imagery. Collage and scrapbook materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own photos, drawings or paper. This program is part of our Let's Make Histories! season of programming. We will be meeting on the first Friday of the month, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Annual Sigma Youth Symposium

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

Hosted by The Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Description (from host) The Alpha Eta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. invites youth ages 12-18 to a day of learning, empowerment, and action against gun violence in our communities. This event is free for all attendees.

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

‘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

At Our Table

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

Hosted by iMPeRFeCT Gallery Description (from host) Dinners At Our Table are our monthly magical community gatherings at our home (same block as the gallery), to feast surrounded by art and to help support our work.

$30
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
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