Germantown Community Events Calendar

Hosted by Germantown United CDC Description (from host) Get free legal and financial assistance and guidance on clearing a home's title. Join us for a discussion about the new property tax increase and your options as a homeowner.

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.

Description (from host) Join us next Wednesday, September 25 for an exciting conversation about the lives & work of early Philadelphia artisans! Author Bob Frishman will speak about his new book on influential clockmaker Edward Duffield at the Friends Free Library at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 for a small reception before the talk. There will be copies of "Edward Duffield" available for purchase. This program is free, but please register in advance below.

Description (from host) Join Creative Philadelphia, Mayor Parker, City officials and community leaders on Thursday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. for the project launch celebration of Healing Verse Germantown: The Streets Are Talking (HVG), an impactful new poetry and temporary public art project cultivating peace and resistance against gun violence in Germantown and throughout Philadelphia. Led by artists/co-curators Trapeta Mayson and Yolanda Wisher, and public art coordinator Rob Blackson, HVG is supported by the City of Philadelphia through Creative Philadelphia, and a…

Description (from host) Featuring one of our gorgeous Greenspaces! Join movement instructor Megan Do Nascimento this Friday September 27th at 11am at Wyck, for a yoga session good for all ages and activity levels!

Hosted by Germantown 250 Description (from host) Join us to kick off Germantown 250 and learn how our neighborhood will be part of Philly’s 250th anniversary celebration. We’ll talk about Germantown’s history, culture, and creativity, plus enjoy food from a mystery local chef, complimentary wine, games, trivia with Rasheed Ajamu, and music by DJ Matigeo. When: Friday, Sept 27, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:00pmWhere: Our House Culture Center - 6380 Germantown Ave.THIS IS A FREE EVENT! Let’s gather, share ideas,…

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

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…

Hosted by Gtown Radio, Germantown Info Hub + Maplewood Mall Collective Description (from host) The 5th Annual 92.9 DAY/COMMUNITY OF JOY FESTIVAL is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24 in the heart of Germantown from 11am to 4pm at Maplewood Mall (Germantown Ave. and Armat St.) Live music, awesome vendors, live spoken word, fun activities, and more!

Description (from host) It's that time of the year again 🎂🥳 We're turning 4 🎉🎊 thank you to everyone that have contributed into our community fridges the past 4 years. Our community fridges are just that, our community. Our fridges wouldn't stay clean, get filled or get the other forms of support that they get without our community. Please join us Saturday September 28th from 11pm-1pm to celebrate community. Per usual we will be giving out food, toiletries and other…

Hosted by Attic Brewing Description (from host) Our 4th Annual Funktoberfest! Join us for an all-day music and beer festival! Food trucks, activities, and fun! FREE to attend with registration. The Attic Brewing Co. beer garden is transformed into an amazing event space! Huge professional stage, 10 bands, 14 beers, food trucks, vendors, activities and fun for the whole family! Best part is the event is FREE with registration!!! Don't miss Philadelphia's best alternative Oktoberfest!

Hosted by Maplewood Collective, The Art is in the Hat, and Margo Creative Designs

Hosted by Historic Germantown Description (from host) Original Arrangements and an Oral History of the John Coltrane era of Philadelphia Jazz 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. There is limited seating, so please bring a blanket or chair. ABOUT ODEAN POPE Odean was an associate of John Coltrane and will perform and give his historical perspective on the period…

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are making history with this one... literally! Join us as we welcome Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson - the first Black woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court - and celebrate the release of her new memoir, “Lovely One”. Be there for an incredible discussion covering the incredible, life and change-making career of Ketanji Brown Jackson. The first 500 admission + book ticket holders will be guaranteed a signed copy of…

Hosted by Space & Grace Yoga Description (from host) Dive deeper into your personal yoga practice as we study the anatomy and integrity of the physical body in asana. We will discuss: Alignment - spine, hips, jawline, feet - true north alignment Bandas - mula bandha - uddiyana bandha - jalandhara bandha - The meaning of duality in our bodies (strengthening vs surrendering, strengthening and surrendering) - Personal-agency/self-agency (does the teacher goals/class style align with your own goals or your…

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are thrilled to welcome New York Times best-selling author, activist and facilitator, adrienne maree brown for an intimate, in-store book signing and meet & greet. SEPT 29TH | 6PM | UBs Each ticket comes with a copy of adrienne’s latest book, Loving Corrections. Events like this don’t happen often... you do not want to miss this!