Germantown Community Events Calendar

Hosted by Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Hosted by GREAT Description (from host) It is time to get our garden plans together. Why not create a garden vision board with like members of @greatgtown We will have cardboard for you. Please R.S.V.P. to let us know you are coming. See you all this upcoming Monday February 10, 2025 at 5pm at the @jeclibrary Bring some extra magazines if you can! @greengrocercee @sewsophisticatedpoet

Hosted by Uncle Bobbie's Description (from host) We are so excited to welcome Muhammad Abdul- Hadi, founder and owner of Down North Pizza, for the launch of his new book, "We The Pizza: Slangin' Pies & Savin' Lives". There are few things more inspirational than the company and mission that Muhammad built and once you hear his story, you'll be inclined to join the movement... and run down North to get you a slice! Muhammad will be in conversation with…

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 Awbury Arboretum Description (from host) Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Monday’s & Thursday’s from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness…

Hosted by BuildaBridge Description (from host) **REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 1/15/2024.  **WE'LL OPEN UP REGISTRATION AGAIN IN 2-3 WEEKS. **THE NEXT PROGRAM SHOULD BE BEGINNING IN MARCH **FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST **WE'LL BE IN TOUCH IF SPACE OPENS UP Build A Bridge is sponsoring The Music Studio @ The Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30PM, Monday and Thursday, 1100 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The program is free. In…

Hosted by Imperfect Gallery Description (from host) Rumbas are Afro-Cuban percussion jam sessions held on Second Fridays. Rumbas are NOT performances, they’re an immersive experience. Pass the word! See y’all soon! Rocio & Renny

Hosted by Germantown Historical Society Description (from host) A selection of letters and ephemera from the Germantown Historical Society collection highlighting various forms of love and connection to commemorate Valentine’s Day. There will be letters between lovers, scrapbooks, and ephemera from the archives. We will also have a valentine craft station with the option to scan your valentine creation into our new digital collection, “History in the Making.” The event is open to walk in anytime between 3pm-6pm, and the…

Hosted by Space & Grace Yoga Description (from host) Invest in your relationship by creating moments of peace, harmony, and togetherness. We look forward to guiding both of you on this wonderful journey of emotional and physical connection. Couples yoga is a beautiful way to: What to Bring: Availability:Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate and personal experience, so make sure to reserve your spot early!

Hosted by CJ Wolfe Foundation Description (from host) Join us for a dynamic Saturday morning at the Immortal Suite at the beautiful Braid Mill. In this photography class, students will dive into camera basics, use Immortal Vision Studio's professional photography equipment and studio space, and have an unforgettable hands-on experience at Philadelphia's Most Booked Photo Studio.

Hosted by Rikki D. Description (from host) Twerk and Flow is a twerk yoga class that relies on intuitive movement led by Rikki D. In this new 4 part series offered at Black Bird Rising we're offering 4 different opportunities to twerk 4 different ways. You'll learn to know breath, meditation and yoga postures as tools to find your twerk. The rhythmic movement of the PELVIS known as twerking helps release trapped and stagnant energy in our bodies. You will…

Hosted by Free Library of Philadelphia Description (from host) Amaze yourselves and learn basic moves to create your own choreography by exploring the American art form of breakdancing, with Hip Hop Fundamentals. Created in the 1970s by New York's youth, the dance form is an engaging and exciting way for young people to express themselves, have fun, exercise, build confidence, and work as a team. This workshop is designed to build self-confidence and reinforce the idea that you can do…

Hosted by Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion Description (from host) The Magnificent Maxwell Affair celebrates Victorian culture and supports the Ebenezer Maxwell Affair, Philadelphia's museum of nineteenth-century daily life. Taking place in a historic home's ballroom in Chestnut Hill (address and directions will be distributed to ticket buyers closer to the event), the evening will feature food, music, dance, and a celebration of bygone era. Join us, and bring friends!

Hosted by Mt. Airy Learning Tree Description (from host) Unlock the secrets of seed packets and delve into the world of seed swapping in this interactive workshop. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, this course will equip you with the knowledge to read seed packets like a pro and participate in seed swaps with confidence. Learn to decode planting instructions, improve your agricultural vocabulary, understand seed sources and types, and engage in a hands-on exercises that…

Hosted by Wild Indigo Poetry Description (from host) We live in wild times of incredible tumult with so many crises we may want to shut out the news or find ourselves wondering what fires to tend and which to put out. We may even find ourselves overwhelmed by suffering to the point of numbness. We welcome you to feel, in this month of love and beyond it. In community, in care, in resistance of feeling and against dehumanization, we do…