Germantown Community Events Calendar

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Kids don’t 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 – 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 day’s activities: games, hiking, lunch…

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,…

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 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.…

Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (G.R.E.A.T.) Description (from host)

Hosted 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 individuals—especially those who are Black, queer, and non-binary—are often denied access to their own bodies and the full…

Hosted 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 “Manu” Morales. THIS EVENT WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH.

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) All we wanna know is: WHO’S READYYYY...???🪘🔥🪘🔥🪘🔥 WE AAAARE!!! 🎉 Friday Night Rumbas are back but this season we’re 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. 🥰 Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

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 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 let’s 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…

Hosted by Grumblethorpe Description (from host) Join us this Saturday from 1-3pm for the Annual Grumblethorpe Ginkgo Roast 🍂 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 🍵

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.

Hosted by Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together (G.R.E.A.T.) Description (from host)