Family Halloween Night Party
Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia 100 W Coulter St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by JJC
Free
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Germantown Community Events Calendar
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Afro Garden Party
d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by d'griot Description (from host) We will be hosting the Afro-Garden Party every First Friday atΒ d'griot gallery + herb shoppeΒ (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
Fernhill Tennis
Fernhill Park 4600 Morris St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesDescription (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
Community Paint Day!
Pik-A-Panel 5000 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Mural Arts Philadelphia Description (from host) Mural Arts is pleased to announce the installation of a new mural by artist Shira Walinsky. The work was designed in collaboration with members of the community and is currently being installed on the side of Pik-A-Panel at 5000 Germantown Ave.(wall is located on W. Seymour st.). Members of the community are invited to participate in a community paint day, scheduled for November 2, 2024, from 10am-12pm. Learn about the mural-making process…
Free
Germantown Farmers Market
Market Square 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Description (from host) Vendors:
Free
Mural Dedication! The Struggle for Absolute Equality
Germantown ArtHaus 6228 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Germantown ArtHaus Description (from host) There's Levels to This Story... ...layers and history, both lived and revealed, that depict the "long walk to freedom" for millions of people throughout this country. As part of the 2023 multi-city 'Absolute Equality' Mural Project, the Germantown ArtHaus introduced Philadelphia's 1st Juneteenth mural to Germantown. Founder and Lead Artist, Keisha Whatley shared the story behind each of the three levels of the mural that depict: But there's another level; another layer to this story... Unfortunately in 1865 when…
Free
Music Alive: Saul Broudy
Historic Germantown 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Historic Germantown Description (from host) Rescheduled Date: November 2nd, Saul Broudy Tickets are now "pay what you wish"! The performance will take place inside the Historic Germantown museum, located at 5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Show will begin at 4PM. Please no outside food. Saul Broudy Performs American Folksongs of Work and Travel Join Historic Germantown/Jim Dragoni as we present a special presentation by Saul Broudy, to be recorded in front of a studio audience on November…
Free
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 β $30
Philly Flannel Fest
Braid Mill 441 High Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Live 24 Hours Description (from host) Grab your coziest flannel and join us at Philly Flannel Fest! Eat, sip, and shop with your friends and family at this fall themed festival happening at The Braid Mill in Germantown Philly. Enjoy live music, DJ's, and food trucks alongside some of your favorite small businesses vendors. Last year we hosted about 1k guests. This year we're working to break the Guinness World Record of largest gathering of people wearing flannel.…
Free
School Day-Off Camp: Election Day
Awbury Arboretum – Francis Cope House 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Kids donβt have school on certain national and religious holidays, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp? Election Day Camp β Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 Time: 8:30am-3:30pmLocation: AdventureWoods, 6060 Ardleigh St., Philadelphia 19138Fee: $60 (Awbury members) / $70 (non-members). Scholarships available - On four separate holidays this spring, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm, with a full dayβs activities: games, hiking, lunch…
$60 β $70
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 β $30
Be Free Wednesdays
d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by d'griot Description (from host) Come to this free weekly virtual healing session in group format for folks needing support in their story.Β 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
Fiber Friends
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesDescription (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: Collaged Bowl 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. Artifacts can be shipped for an additional charge. Please send an email to margery@iamartifact.com for any questions.…
$60
Seed-Saving Series
Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (G.R.E.A.T.) Description (from host)
Free
Poetry as Pleasure
Blackbird Rising 5838 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Black Bird Rising Description (from host) Poetry as Pleasure blends creative writing with sex education to explore how pleasure, both sexual and non-sexual, can be a pathway to personal and collective liberation. Grounded in the teachings of Audre Lorde and bell hooks, as well as the theories and ideas within Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown, this workshop emphasizes that marginalized individualsβespecially those who are Black, queer, and non-binaryβare often denied access to their own bodies and the full…
$15
Book Launch for “[pasiΓ³n frontera]” by Francisco Font Acevedo
Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Book launch for "" with Puerto Rican author Francisco Font Acevedo in conversation with Lucas Iberico Lozada and David Acosta. Performance by Jose A. Ortiz-Pagan and music by Manuel βManuβ Morales. THIS EVENT WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH.
Free
Friday Night Rumba
Imperfect Gallery 5539 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) All we wanna know is: WHOβS READYYYY...???πͺπ₯πͺπ₯πͺπ₯ WE AAAARE!!! π Friday Night Rumbas are back but this season weβre going to change it up a bit. They will happen once a month, on the SECOND Friday of the month. Which means Rumba tomorrow!! Still at 8pm, $10 donation and your good vibes. π₯° Rumbas are NOT performances, theyβre an immersive experience. Pass the word! See yβall soon! Rocio & Renny
Free
Fernhill Tennis
Fernhill Park 4600 Morris St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesDescription (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
Ginkgo Roast
Grumblethorpe 5267 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Grumblethorpe Description (from host) Join us this Saturday from 1-3pm for the Annual Grumblethorpe Ginkgo Roast π Highlighting our prolific and historic ginkgo tree, gather round to learn the simple process of cleaning and roasting "nuts" collected at Grumblethorpe! Enjoy the fall garden with other adventurous foodies and foragers and try ginkgo bean curd soup prepared by Chef Gail π΅
Free
Sol Shine Play Care
Hosted by Nadirah Shakur Description (from host) Here to support mothers in my community. The goal is to provide a safe space for our children to play + be free and for mothers/parents to relax and have time to themselves. I will continue to share availability to my story. I also have additional availability so letβs chat and coordinate what works for us. DM with any questions/interest. I look forward to connecting and being/building our village (needed now more than…
$15
‘Takes A Village Storyhour
d'griot 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted 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
Seed-Saving Series
Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (G.R.E.A.T.) Description (from host)
Free
Uncle Bobbie’s X Mike Africa Jr. – On A Move
First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesHosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) Join us for an important discussion with with activist and writer whose family was targeted in the MOVE bombings, Mike Africa Jr. Mike is the author of, On A Move: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son's Lifelong Battle for Justice. He will be in conversation with our own Marc Lamont Hill to discuss the book, and his incredible journey since the bombing almost 40 years ago. You do not want to miss…
$7 β $35
