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Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. & 23 Drese Description (from host) Saturday 12/14 Holiday Toy Drive 6pm hosted by @23drese Music by @_djchopps Bring in new, unwrapped toys for your chance to win great prizes! @moltobeneraviolico Food Truck
Hosted by The Colored Girls Museum Description (from host) Explore the themes of The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure—Double Consciousness, Past and Presence, Our Aliveness—with guest speakers. Experts lead visitors in a “detour” that brings their unique voice to this already multiphonic exhibition. The speakers will reprise their detours for the culminating event of the exhibition, the Black History Month Celebration on February 7, 2025. Detour on Our Aliveness: Speakers: Vashti Dubois and Michael Clemmons December…
Hosted by Wild Indigo Poetry Description (from host) We are so excited to close out this fall season with Wild Indigo with @urucker and Miller Oberman at @youngamericancider on December 15 (@sarahbrowningpoet birthday!) with @reclaimphiladelphia Hosted by Sarah Browning and @rainaleon Check out these bios! MILLER OBERMAN is the author of Impossible Things (Duke University Press) and The Unstill Ones (Princeton Series of Contemporary Poets). He has received a number of awards for his poetry, including a Ruth Lilly Fellowship,…
Hosted by iMPeRFeCT Gallery Description (from host) The Last Suppers are back and this one falls on the Full Moon again!! Our monthly dinners for rent are magical gatherings around a long table to feast in support of our work. Details and menu will be available soon.
Hosted by Braid Mill Description (from host) Join us for a night of creativity and community at the Braid Mill Art Center Open House. This special event offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant artistic scene of Philadelphia. Immerse yourself in a world of color, texture, and imagination as you witness live art demonstrations, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with talented artists.
Hosted by Covenant House Inc. Description (from host) Join us on December 17 at Holsey Church (5305 Germantown Ave) from 11am-3pm for a holiday celebration. Take pictures with Santa and his helpers, enjoy pizza, hot cocoa, music, and dancing. Toys will be given out while supplies last (first come, first served; children must be present). Donations are requested. For more information, contact Carmen Batista at 267-761-3775 or cbatista-mejia@covenanthousehealth.org.
Hosted by Joseph E. Coleman Library Description (from host) Make a child smile this holiday season! Our Library is accepting donations of new toys, children's books, and gift cards for teens from December 2nd-16th. We will also be accepting toys for pets that will be donated to a local animal shelter! You may drop off your gift(s) in-person during regular library hours or ship them directly to Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library. The Toy Giveaway will take place on…
Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Elaine Hardman at Artifact Studio for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 17 from 6:30-8pm Participate in a guided workshop to create your own upcycled earrings made from recycled plastic. All materials will be provided for you. We have a responsibility to tend to the land we live on. Upcycling reduces landfill waste, decreases pollution from making new materials, and encourages us to explore creative ways to practice environmental sustainability.…
Hosted by Germantown United CDC (us!) Description (from host) Join us for our next Tangled Title Workshop on December 17 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Crossroads Women’s Center! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into important housing issues such as tangled titles, property taxes, estate planning, and much more. Enjoy a delicious dinner while you learn and engage with our knowledgeable speakers. To make it even easier for you to join us, we’re providing Uber…
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…
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.
Hosted by Description (from host) Join us Dec. 18th for a toy giveaway and Kwanza celebration. From 3pm-6pm at Roosevelt Middle School🧸🕎🧸
Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Zola Blue and 400 Shares of Beauty for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 18 from 6:30-8pm Participate in a guided workshop to create your own crocheted ornaments or coasters. Both knitting and crochet can challenge and strengthen our brains through the repetition of complex stitches and patterns. This can help build new neural pathways to improve memory and reduce cognitive decline. The rhythmic motion of yarn crafts can also…
Hosted by Artifact Studio Description (from host) Join Crystal Lamar of Nocturne Notions at Artifact Studio for an evening of creativity and community. Date: December 19 from 6:30-8pm Learn the basics of ice dyeing on sumptuous silk fabrics to create three one-of-a-kind handkerchiefs, plus receive a PDF with all the information covered so you can make more at home! All materials will be provided for you. If you have additional silk or cotton items, feel free to bring them, and…
Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) WINTERBLOOM: A Soulstice Gathering Thursday, Dec 19 8pm -Midnight $15-$20 donation Our friend @paulitomuse and friends have put together a beautiful evening to welcome Winter with soulful performances * global grooves * poetry * artisan vendors and community vibes. Come warm up with us! Performances by @braylynn_nahja & @paulitomuse, The E &J Dynamic Duo, @musethepoetess plus special guests. Global sounds by DJ @ren.ascends. It will be a night to remember, don’t miss it!
Hosted by Golden Key Prints & Young American Cider Description (from host) Join us for Adult Art Club; a recurring, monthly meet-up on the patio at Young American Tasting Room (Germantown-Philadelphia). This month, we'll be meeting Friday, December 20th from 7-9 PM! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a hobbyist, this is the perfect place to unwind, sip on some delicious drinks, and socialize with fellow creatives! Don't worry about skill level - this club is all about having fun and…
Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. Description (from host) On Friday, December 20th, we are partying like it's 1924! Break out your best Roaring Twenties outfits and join us for a night of Jazz Age music with @parlournoirjazz starting at 7pm. Dress to the nines and get drink specials all night including $5 Illiado Cream Ale drafts and themed cocktails!
Hosted by Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Description (from host) Bring your kids to meet the "jolly old elf" and enjoy a beverage with neighbors and friends. Victorian holiday tours at noon, one, and two. Make tour reservations online.
Hosted by Attic Brewing Co. Description (from host) We’re hosting a Consumable Holiday Market Saturday December 21st 1-5pm!!! This indoor market will feature food, beverages, spirits, bakeries, candles & soaps! (All the gifts people really want this holiday 😉) Plus hot drinks, fire pits & pics with Santa!!! Vendors include @moonraker_roasters @muralcitycellars @elizabethpeytoncreations @bubblinglenn @insideannasoven We have room for a few more vendors, so DM us ASAP if you want to set up! @comedianmelharris as Santa @taco_the_town_kitchen Food Truck
Hosted by iMPeRFeCT Gallery Description (from host) Come pick up some art or merch from our local vendors for your loved ones or Pollyannas.
Hosted by GREAT Description (from host) This is a gathering of like minds and hearts to celebrate the winter solstice and to learn by processing seeds together.
Hosted by TIMESPACE Description (from host) Presenting works on paper by Annson Conaway for a limited one-night viewing.Join us for refreshments and seasonal merry-making.
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…
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.
