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La Salle University Art Museum: Second Saturday

La Salle University Art Museum 1900 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) The mission of the La Salle University Art Museum is to further the University’s Lasallian educational objectives by helping students, other members of the University community and the general public to experience significant, original works of art in an intimate setting and to place them in meaningful contexts. In addition to acquiring, preserving and exhibiting its collections, the Museum offers viewers an opportunity to sharpen their aesthetic perception and to investigate the interrelationships which emerge between art…

Free
Event Series Concord School House: Remember the Children Memorial Workshop / Second Saturday

Concord School House: Remember the Children Memorial Workshop / Second Saturday

Concord School House 6309 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) May through October 2024, Cassandra Gunkel will be working with children to create a Remember the Children Memorial. Through numerous workshops, held in the Upper Burying Ground, the project will engage children around gun violence. Using various art processes, such as screen printing and book making, children will create signs, posters, and small books, expressing themselves through artmaking, sharing, and exhibiting. The project entails connecting with schools and churches in the area to access the children and…

Free

Community Outreach Festival

Men Who Care of Germantown Community Center 180 E. Tulpehocken St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Men Who Care of Germantown Description (from host) Refreshments & fun for everyone! Raffles, live music, moon bounce, prizes & vendors. An anti-violence event.

Free

Look What I Made Collective Art Show

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

Description (from host) Welcome to the “Look What I Made’’ Collective Art Show! Join us on Sat September 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM at 51 Maplewood Mall for a showcase of incredible creativity and talent. This event is a celebration of artists coming together to share their unique creations with the community. Come support these talented individuals and be inspired by their work. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see some amazing art up close and personal. See you there!

$35

Music Alive: Rhenda Fearrington, Gloria Galante, Jim Dragoni

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

Hosted by Description (from host) Songs and stories from the road by vocalist Rhenda Fearrington, Harpist Gloria Galante and Guitarist Jim Dragoni.  Stories and performances from the combined experiences playing with Roberta Flack, Frank Sinatra, Luther Vandross, Mose Allison, and other icons. 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.

$22

Shop & Stroll

Maplewood Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Description (from host) This Saturday Armat and Greene 4-8pm! Have your dance shoes ready!

Free

Wild Indigo Poetry: Denice Frohman & Gabriel Ramirez

Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room 6350 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Description (from host) This is the fall lineup for 2024 and Wild Indigo Poetry Didn’t we tell you? AMAZING!  Our co-curators and hosts are @rainaleon and @sarahbrowningpoet and we are so excited to partner with @youngamericancider @reclaimphiladelphia and @acentosreview with support from @nalac_arts for Acentos anthology folks (it’s coming with @flowersongpress). So much brewing and on the horizon in arts and activism and community. Just a $5 donation (no one turned away for lack of funds). We hope those who can join will enjoy the ciders, the food, the nonalcoholic fare at…

$5

Germantown Info Hub Open Office Hours

Weaver's Way Germantown Outreach Office 326 West Chelten Avenue #B, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Description (from host) Chat with the Germantown Info Hub to connect, learn more about our work, and tell us more about what you want to see when we host our Open Office Hours at the Weavers Way Germantown Outreach Office next Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 12 to 3 p.m. 📅 You can also learn more about the @equalinfo215 Textline, as we’ll have the EIP team with us! 📲

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

Family Write Night

Mighty Writers Germantown 12 E. Church Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Hosted by Mighty Writers Germantown Description (from host) Join us at MW Germantown for an evening of story time and creative writing with children's book author Cousin John! For kids ages 8-14 and their guardians.

Free

Construction Basics

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

Hosted by Jumpstart Germantown Description (from host) Mark your calendars for our upcoming JUMPinar about construction basics with Robin Tasco, master electrician, license electrical inspector and general construction expert! This free event will be held from 7:00-8:00pm at our office at 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor. Doors open at 6:30pm for networking. See you there!

Free

Eve

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

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) SHE’S BAAAAACCCKKK!!!! EVE - the multi-platinum, and Award winning, artist, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur - will be in Philly to launch her memoir, “Who’s That Girl?”. Eve will be joined in conversation with our Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the book, life and her incredible journey. All tickets will come with a signed copy. In addition, you can have a chance to have Eve answer your question live on stage. This will be…

$33.50

Fall Equinox | 108 Sun Salutations

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

Hosted by Space & Grace Yoga Description (from host) Celebrating Fall Equinox with 108 Sun Salutations is a transformative yoga practice that honors the balance of light and dark as we transition into autumn. Join us in this meditative journey of 108 Sun Salutations, symbolizing renewal, gratitude, and the shedding of what no longer serves us. This powerful practice will help you connect with the rhythms of nature, cultivate inner strength, and set intentions for the new season. Whether you're…

$40

Historic Germantown Stamp Rally Walk

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

Hosted by Historic Germantown Description (from host) A walk so good we had to do it twice! Join us for round two of our Stamp Rally Walk - get outside, meet fun folks and continue to add to your stamp collection! Tomorrow 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟖:𝟑𝟎𝐚𝐦 at The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall Street, then walk through Germantown over to Hood Cemetery and catch a rare glimpse of an ethereal graveyard, then continue up the avenue to Grumblethorpe…

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

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
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