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Participants will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as well as an offering for the ancestors of the forest. This can be tea, juice, fruit, a song, or something else you’d like to share.

All classes and gatherings in the Indigenous Phytotherapy series are donation-based, with a sliding scale suggestion of $10-$40 per session or $2 for Southwest residents and ACCESS cardholders. You can donate via Venmo to the facilitator or in cash at the event. No one will be turned away for their inability to pay.

ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS:

Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack.

Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children.

For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.

Join JJ Tiziou, LMT for a self-massage workshop at The Cedar Works where you’ll learn easy ways to apply therapeutic pressure using tennis or lacrosse balls and other tools to give yourself a massage anywhere, anytime!

WHAT WE’LL COVER:

Various weight-based self-massage techniques that deliver more impact with less effort
Ergonomic and alignment adjustments to find techniques that work best for you
Injury prevention

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

Techniques that will last you a lifetime that you can share with friends, family, and anyone in need of care.

You’ll also get a complementary pair of lacrosse balls to take home with you to start putting what you’ve learned into practice right away.

WHAT TO WEAR / BRING:

Please bring a clean pair of socks and wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in (tights, athleticwear, sweats, scrubs, etc) without lots of pokey bits (buckles, buttons etc). A water bottle is a good idea too!

ACCESSIBILITY:

Physical accessibility:

The Cedar Works is a ground-floor ADA accessible space. This workshop assumes about as much mobility as the average yoga class – we’ll be spending much of the time on the floor, and many of the techniques assume the ability to climb onto a table or sit down on the floor; please get in touch if you have any accessibility concerns.

Financial accessibility:

When registering, please choose the highest rate that feels accessible to you to help me continue to be able to make my work accessible to others. If finances are a barrier, please get in touch; two discounted / scholarship registrations are available.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

JJ Tiziou is a Licensed Massage Therapist (Lic. # MSG013959) practicing in West Philadelphia.

Find out more about his practice:
http://www.jjtiziou.net/massage

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As autumn deepens and the veil between seasons grows thin, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the Holistic Quantum Activation™ art expo! This event features Philadelphia’s most Cosmic Creatives advancing Bioresonant Architectures, promoting Energetic Grid Work, providing Transformative Mystical Initiations and ushering in the Golden Age of Quantum Consciousness. Will you join us on this sacred mission?
Divine souls who are interested in the biggest parody new age art show of 2025 should join us on Friday, November 14th at 7 PM.

Holistic Quantum Activation Vendor Exhibition and Sham Workshops on Matters of Great Celestial Import!
Explore the imaginative healing modalities of Philadelphia’s most cosmic creatives. Multiple exhibits and workshops will be set-up to interact with throughout the night.

Highlights include:

*Claims based on traditional vibratory practices, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease (unless you pay us enough, then we will guarantee it). Do not try “Inner Alchemy Process of Light Cultivation” at home.

Start your morning with mindfulness, scent, and slow movement.

Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles for a grounding morning experience centered on rest and release.

Begin by exploring soothing seasonal scents and creating your own candle with intention. Then, move into a gentle yoga flow to ease tension, reconnect with your breath, and settle into stillness. The morning will close with journaling and light reflection using reflection cards, accompanied by breakfast bites and refreshments.

A mindful morning of creativity, movement, and grounding to start your day with ease.

View local master wood engraver Rebecca Gilbert’s Memento Mori print series, full of beautiful skeletons.

Join Plant and People for a Halloween celebration filled with spooky fun and leafy magic! Kids can enjoy festive games, a Halloween storytime, and free hands on activities!

GINKGO WATCH 2025
Ginkgos are known to put on a show each fall with their bright yellow foliage, but their most special trait is dropping all of their leaves at once after one of the first frosts of the season.

The Woodlands staff is keeping a close eye on the trees and the weather in order to be as prepared as possible for Ginkgo Watch. With this map, you can visit the Ginkgos. You can also learn more about the history of the Ginkgo at The Woodlands (did you know the Ginkgo tree was first introduced to the US here at The Woodlands by our own William Hamilton?) with our blog post, “Roots of the Ginkgo.”

Come for a walk this Fall to see the glowing ginkgo leaves, tag your photos with @woodlandsphila and #GinkgoWatch, and make sure to follow our social media for updates on when the golden carpets arrive.

The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania will present the first American exhibition of acclaimed Basque photographer Fernando Postigo’s work from November 7 through late December 2025. This groundbreaking show offers unprecedented access to documentation of one of Spain’s most turbulent historical periods.

Exhibition Features
The exhibition will be accompanied by a short film about Postigo made by exhibition curator and award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter Decherney. Postigo will attend the opening, providing a unique opportunity for programming that addresses Basque history, the role of photojournalism, and the press’s role during revolutionary times.

Postigo’s granddaughter, Libby Paquette, served as assistant curator to the exhibition, and she has just begun her first year as a Penn undergraduate. 

This rare presentation offers American audiences their first chance to experience one of Europe’s most important photojournalistic chronicles of political transformation and social upheaval.

The Postigo Express is curated by Dr. Peter Decherney, Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Endowed Term Professor in the Humanities, Professor of Cinema & Media Studies, and Director, Penn Global Documentary Institute, with Libby Paquette, Assistant Curator. Funding is provided by the Neumann Family Fund and the Arthur Ross Gallery.

Get ready to shop local this season! West Craft Fest returns on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, filling 50th Street up to Baltimore Avenue with 80 local artists, makers, and creators. Each day brings a completely different lineup of 40 vendors, offering everything from handmade jewelry and ceramics to candles, prints, knitwear, home goods, and more.

The event runs from 10 AM to 4 PM each day outside Black Hound Clay Studio, with free admission and plenty of festive spirit. Bundle up, grab a hot drink, and find the perfect handmade gifts while supporting Philadelphia’s creative community.

West Craft Fest returns this holiday season, bringing two days of handmade shopping and local creativity to 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue, right outside Black Hound Clay Studio. Each day will feature a completely different lineup of 40 vendors offering one-of-a-kind holiday gifts — from jewelry, ceramics, and woodwork to prints, candles, clothing, and more. Admission is free and open to the public, making it the perfect stop for thoughtful, locally made presents.

Calling all makers! Applications are open for vendors who create, author, or design their own work. The fee is $75 for a 6×4 outdoor space, with setup beginning at 8:30 AM and vending from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, December 13 or Sunday, December 14. Space is limited, so apply by Monday, November 3 for the chance to join this beloved West Philly holiday tradition.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Sunset Social is getting in on the Halloween Fun above the clouds! Come by the rooftop lounge for spooky movies all day, lawn games on the green, candy, popcorn and more! Costume contest at 3pm – open to all ages. 

Join us at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia for an informal indoor/outdoor celebration with members of the growing community of Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers and project supporters. 

We’ll be awarding circumnavigator pins to those who’ve completed the entire walk, and will have other walk swag available for purchase on-site!

This gathering will feature JJ’s famous lentil soup, a giant bonfire w/ s’mores, a slideshow of recent images from the walk, and opportunities to connect with perimeter-walkers & help shape the project’s next steps.

It’s been another amazing year of Walk Around Philadelphia programs, with two sold-out cycles of the walk and several great new outreach opportunities and other events in between and now it’s time to gather, reconnect, reflect and envision what comes next for this project. 

Join us to hang out 4-7pm; the Circumnavigator Awards will be presented ~5:30pm

Friends & family welcome; please just register them here too so that we know how many folks to expect. 

Fall Flea Market, food, vendors, shopping! All are welcome!

Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop! Food! Vendors! Games! Raffles! Prizes! Fun for the whole family! Vendor tables $40.

Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth, said Albert Camus. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks spent half her life as a journalist, running after the truth in difficult places where despots and warlords were desperate to obfuscate. Later she turned to fiction, but her novels always hew as closely as possible to historical truth. In the Wolf Humanities Center’s 2025 Dr. S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities, Brooks will discuss her process as a novelist and how it is informed by the toolkit she acquired as a foreign corespondent covering conflicts in the Mideast, Africa, and the Balkans

A book signing will follow the lecture and Q&A.

Australian-born Geraldine Brooks is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist renowned for her deeply immersive, character-driven historical novels. Her fiction debut, Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague, became an international bestseller, translated into more than 25 languages. In 2006, Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her second novel, March. Her other bestsellers include People of the Book, Caleb’s Crossing, The Secret Chord, and Horse. In addition to fiction, Brooks has authored acclaimed nonfiction books, including Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women, Foreign Correspondence: A Penpal’s Journey from Down Under to All Over, and The Idea of Home. Her latest book, Memorial Days, was published in 2025.

Join the ICA for an illuminating conversation on the making of Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images, featuring the exhibition’s organizers, Hallie Ringle, ICA’s Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, and Kiki Teshome, Curatorial Assistant at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Ringle will share insights into the decade-long research and curatorial process that brought this landmark exhibition to life—the first major museum survey dedicated to Jamaican-born artist Mavis Pusey (1928–2019). Showcasing over 60 artworks from her prolific 50-year career, the exhibition highlights Pusey’s distinctive approach to abstraction and her engagement with themes that continue to resonate deeply today.

Teshome will also discuss her work with Pusey’s personal archive—letters, poems, and design materials—that offer a rare glimpse into new dimensions of the artist’s life and practice.

Join the ICA for Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic, ICA’s annual night of art and dancing inspired by the bold rhythms of Mavis Pusey and the cosmic “Funk-tional” visions of Xenobia Bailey. Come dressed in your funkiest, most colorful looks and get ready to groove with Lola Kinks!

Paint the Dancefloor is presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art, in collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design and the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation. This event is part of Arts at Homecoming at the University of Pennsylvania.

The event is free, and all are welcome! Registration is strongly encouraged.

Get ready for Halloween fun the whole family can enjoy! Come celebrate with costumes, festive music, sweet treats, and all the spooky-season vibes you can handle.

Everyone is invited to express themselves in costume and join in the festivities, including a Mask-Making Workshop with Cassie Craft Coven—design your own spooky or silly creation! Spots are limited, so we recommend arriving early, though you’re welcome anytime.

Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed.

A beloved West Philly tradition is back! The 26th Annual Halloween Little Tot Parade returns on October 31, bringing families, costumes, and community cheer to Spruce Hill.

Gather with neighbors starting at 4 p.m. on 45th Street between Baltimore and Larchwood, then watch the parade step off at 4:30 p.m., heading east along Larchwood. The celebration concludes at “Little Osage” (42nd & Osage), where tots and families can enjoy cider, baked goods, and festive treats from local businesses and community partners.

Neighbors along the route, please remember that roads will be closed from 3:45–5 p.m., and parked cars must stay put during the parade.

Costumes, smiles, and community spirit are all welcome—come join the fun!

Don’t miss this heart-warming (and stomach-filling) week in the Philadelphia region. The Philadelphia region’s eclectic and varied dining scene is sponsoring a new week-long event this November to encourage everyone to try new restaurants, sample new cuisine and do good!

The lineup includes neighborhood favorites like Gold Standard Café, Sabrina’s Cafe, Vientiane Bistro and so much more!

By choosing to have a meal at any of the participating restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia region between Monday, Nov. 10, and Sunday Nov. 16, 2025, you will support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Food Pharmacies in our region.

• West Philly participants:  

• 48th Street Grille – Caribbean & American Food 

• The Gold Standard 

• Haraz Coffee House 

A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories, their experiences, their worries, their fears, their wisdom, and find community and strength together. … Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.

Join Bethanna CUA 10 and Caring People Alliance CUA 6 for an evening of creativity. They’ll have pumpkins ready to paint, plenty of colors to choose from, and lots of festive cheer. Location: 4601 Market St. 5th FL Philadelphia, PA 19139

A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories, their experiences, their worries, their fears, their wisdom, and find community and strength together. … Parent cafés also provide an opportunity for you to help connect parents to resources to help solve problems they might face.

University City District is hosting a laid back, family-friendly fall event at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) on Thursday, October 16th from 4 to 6 PM.

Come by and get a free pumpkin (while supplies last), enjoy a family-friendly performance by local musical duo Ants on a Log, make slime and meet the Slime Monster with our friends from NOMASTER, and enjoy free refreshments from Renata’s Kitchen! Take a stroll through our Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch, where you can pick out your very own pumpkin for decorating. We’ll have free pumpkins available on a first-come, first-serve basis, plus tons of arts and crafts supplies to help you get creative. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by our friends at Renata’s Kitchen (also while supplies last).

While you’re there, enjoy the sounds of Ants on a Log, who play upbeat tunes for kids (and the kid-at-heart!)—full of humor, harmony, and interactive energy. Whether you’re a little one or a big kid, you won’t want to miss this lively, feel-good show! Follow the Ants (@antsonalogmusic) to learn more!

Adjunctions, the platform dedicated to connecting and supporting adjunct and non-tenured faculty, is hosting a happy hour to celebrate and connect educators. Attendees can register for the platform on-site to receive a free drink ticket and appetizers, while meeting peers and building connections within the adjunct community.

Spooky Season is here! Help us ring in Halloween this year by singing your favorite tunes, hosted by Pirate Pebbs from Dr. Thunder Karaoke. All ages are welcome, so everyone has a chance to join the fun! We’ll set the vibes with treats and decorations, and everyone in attendance is encouraged to come in costume. Don’t miss this spooktacular event at your favorite neighborhood library!

Learn about the history of this medicinal cider and its health benefits, as well as how to prepare and store it.

This workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19139)

Register Here

Formalized in 2018, SWWAG represents a coalition of local farmers and growers, led collaboratively by the Urban Tree Connection, the Philadelphia Orchard Project, Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, and the Garden at CHOP Karabots.

Celebrating Indigenous culture, history, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac.

Enjoy live performances, vendors, workshops, and more. More details TBA.

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance.

Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time.

PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited; participants MUST be pre-registered (using link below) in order to partake. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers.

Registration full but would like to still participate? Please contact Kimani Keaton at kimani@bartramsgarden.org to be added to our waitlist. Parents/guardians must complete registration for individuals 18 and under.

Please also email Kimani immediately if you plan on cancelling your attendance, so that we may make room for those on our waitlist.

Thank you!

Health reminders: We are in accordance with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia’s current COVID-19 response levels. Please follow the link to stay up-to-date on our city’s protocols. If you are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please do not volunteer.

Come out for a walk in the park!

Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center.

Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.

We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly), and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

For walk schedules, meeting locations, and other relevant updates, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.

Come out for a walk in the park!

Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center.

Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.

We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly), and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

For walk schedules, meeting locations, and other relevant updates, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.

Come out for a walk in the park!

Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center.

Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.

We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly), and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

For walk schedules, meeting locations, and other relevant updates, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.

Come out for a walk in the park!

Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! All walks will be led by a trained We Walk group leader from the community and will meet at the Welcome Center.

Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between September 4 and October 30.

We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks. Launched as a pilot program in 2017, We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (Get Healthy Philly), and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. We Walk PHL is funded in part by the Pa. Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.

For walk schedules, meeting locations, and other relevant updates, please visit the We Walk PHL public group page on Facebook.

Join Penn Museum for journaling in the garden lead by mindfulness specialist Dr. Hava Rose. Connect with the garden surroundings through a 30-minute intentional journaling exercise, then mingle and enjoy a small treat underneath the colorful fall trees.

No journaling experience required. Refreshments and journaling materials will be provided. Space is limited—advance registration required. Participants are welcome to explore the Museum after the conclusion of the program.

This mindfulness event is sponsored by the Nature Sacred Firesoul Network. Learn more at naturesacred.org.

Your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, explore complex themes, and unlock surprising connections across cultures as you encounter the myths, monsters, and legends conjured by ancient imaginations.

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand!

Discover vampires, werewolves, sea monsters, and other mythic beasts that tiptoe the line between fear and fascination. Alongside your seasoned guide to strange and sublime, you’ll dig deeper into the meaning of monsters: what they protected, what they punished, and what they revealed about the cultures that imagined them.

Space is limited.

Your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, explore complex themes, and unlock surprising connections across cultures as you encounter the myths, monsters, and legends conjured by ancient imaginations.

Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand!

Discover vampires, werewolves, sea monsters, and other mythic beasts that tiptoe the line between fear and fascination. Alongside your seasoned guide to strange and sublime, you’ll dig deeper into the meaning of monsters: what they protected, what they punished, and what they revealed about the cultures that imagined them.

Space is limited.

Archaeological science forms the core of any research into ancient societies. This colloquium commemorates the institution of the CAAM curriculum and research facilities—focusing on ceramic analysis, archaeobotany, archaeometallurgy, zooarchaeology, and digital archaeology—and its achievements over the last ten years. Looking both within and outside the Museum, we’ll examine how laboratory-based analysis opens exciting new vistas onto the everyday lives of people in the past.

Dr. Tom Tartaron, Kolb Senior Fellow and Executive Director of the Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials, will introduce the colloquium. This year’s keynote lecturer is Dr. Alicia Ventresca-Miller, Director of the Ancient Protein and Isotope Laboratory and Curator of Archaeological Sciences at the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology at the University of Michigan. The program features talks by Kolb Fellows specializing in the fields associated with CAAM and in some cases trained by CAAM as well: Dr. Reed Goodman, Dr. Christopher P. Thornton, Dr. Mark Van Horn, and current Anthropology graduate student Chelsea M. Cohen.

Mark your calendars! Parktoberfest is happening Saturday, October 18, from 2–8 PM at Clark Park. A family-friendly fundraiser with live music from local bands, craft beers from neighborhood breweries, and the best company—our amazing community. 🌳✨

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All are welcome to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the Fourth Annual HMS Community Day at its campus at 4400 Baltimore Ave!

This free community event is celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day and HMS’s 143 years of exceptional service in specialized education supporting children and young adults with cerebral palsy and other traumatic brain injuries.

HMS is inviting the greater Philadelphia community onto its historic campus for a free family-friendly event filled with activities such as feeding and petting a therapy pony, face painting, door prizes, an online auction, a game zone, a celebratory parade led by the University of Pennsylvania’s Band, plenty of food, and an appearance (from 12 PM to 1 PM) from special guest Phang, the Philadelphia Union mascot, all at no cost to attendees.

All are welcome to join in HMS’s biggest fundraiser and celebration while aiming to raise $60,000 benefiting HMS’s students and programs ahead of World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6^th.

Free food and refreshments will be provided by:

Geno’s Steaks, Humpty’s Dumplings, Milk Jawn, Dunkin Donuts, and Center City Pretzels

HMS School’s Fourth Annual Community Day is financially sponsored by: Independence Blue Cross, Reinard Insurance Agency INC, Investment Performance Services LLC, Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, Ross Feller Casey, LLP, Shoprite of Whitman Plaza, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Univest Financial, Mutual of America, PNC Bank, Rebecca Bradbeer, Permobil Foundation, and Team Toyota of Glen Mills.

Community Day page: www.hmsschool.org/communityday

Silent auction: https://hmsccp.betterworld.org/auctions/HMSCommunityDay4

Donation page:https://tinyurl.com/HMSCD2025

Learn why you should consider saving your historic windows and how you can restore them —no experience needed! In this hands-on workshop at the West Philly Tool Library, you’ll practice stripping paint, replacing glass, re-glazing window panes, and painting. Perfect for homeowners looking to tackle another project!

This class will cover:

• Removing window sashes from the frame
• Stripping peeling paint and removing aging glazing
• Cutting replacement glass
• Re-glazing window panes
• Painting sashes

This class will also include some time for Q&A’s regarding students’ individual home projects. If you are interested in general painting techniques – we encourage you to check out our other classes that focus on these topics.

Join us for a fun hands-on cyanotype workshop featuring your photos! Participants will learn how to create striking blue-and-white prints using one of the oldest photographic processes. You’ll coat paper, learn how to digitally adjust your photo negatives, and expose your design to UV light to develop your own set of one-of-a-kind 8.5×11 keepsake prints. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity. All materials and instruction provided.

Send your photos as soon as you can so that we can enhance the images for cyanotyping! Each ticket is for (2) 8.5×11 prints. You may purchase two separate tickets if you would like to make more!

The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $60 ticket, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.

In this class, we’ll be learning about Nerikomi, a traditional Japanese technique of layering different colored clay bodies to create agate or marbled surfaces. This technique can be seen in candy making, laminating pastry dough, some beadwork in polymer clay, knifemaking techniques and many other spaces. In this class each guest can use provided bisque molds or free build to make a set of dishes or bowls for your home. We will be using Brown, white and Blue Clay during our time together. This class is open to all levels of clay, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class! 

This class is taught by local artist Mackenzie Pikaart, owner of MVP Studio. She holds a BFA in Crafts/Ceramics from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, taught at Fleisher and The Clay Studio, and has had multiple residencies throughout the country. Check out her page here!

The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $100 ticket, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.

Also please consider paying more, if you are able, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to design and build your own custom wooden bookshelf using basic woodworking tools and techniques. Perfect for beginners and intermediate DIYers alike, this workshop covers measuring and cutting lumber, drilling, assembly, sanding, and finishing. Participants will leave with a sturdy, functional bookshelf and the skills to tackle future woodworking projects with confidence. Forget IKEA and other cheap flat pack furniture, learn to build a quality bookcase and gain some new skills! All tools and materials are provided.

All participants will be able to walk away with a 24″ W x 10″D x 46″ H bookcase, crafted from cabinet grade wood. We will do our best to accommodate small adjustments (lower, wider, more shelves).

This is a hands-on class – so get ready to get your hands dirty and try something new at the West Philly Tool Library!

The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $75 ticket, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.

In this class, we’ll be making mugs, perfect for coffee, tea, soup, or anything really! Choose to make a larger soup mug or a set of two mugs. This class is open to all levels of clay, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class! 

Each ticket is for (1) big soup mug or (2) normal mugs, but can accommodate (2) people total for the date night. You may purchase two separate tickets if you would like to make additional pieces!

The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $100 ticket, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.

Also please consider paying more, if you are able, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.

In this class, we’ll be making matcha bowls, also known as chawans, which are the traditional ceramic bowls used for making and drinking matcha. Each student will learn about the different sizes, shapes, and aesthetics of traditional matcha bowls and then build their own! This class is open to all levels of clay, and is super approachable for beginners. I hope to see you at class! 

This class is taught by local artist Mackenzie Pikaart, owner of MVP Studio. She holds a BFA in Crafts/Ceramics from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, taught at Fleisher and The Clay Studio, and has had multiple residencies throughout the country. Check out her page here!

The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If you would like to pay less than the $60 ticket, please use coupon code “DISCOUNT10” or “DISCOUNT20” for $10 or $20 respectively off the class cost.

Also please consider paying more, if you are able, to help cover the costs of hosting this class and others like it.

Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment to handle lithium batteries or gasoline/combustion engines, so we don’t recommend bringing those items in. Get hands on as a pro helps YOU diagnose and repair your item, as part of WPTL’s mission to reduce waste and develop skills. In the event that we can identify a part/component that needs to be replaced, we will either recommend a supplier or we will sell you the item at-cost, and notify you when it arrives!

Registered participants will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan on joining the waiting list when you arrive. Each person registered is welcome to bring 1 item to be repaired.

Please register. If “sold out”, walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

The cost of this event is FREE, but we kindly ask that you make a donation that goes directly towards the material used and the professionals who are helping make this event happen!

Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author, creativity, publishing, and finding an agent. This program is meant for adults and teenagers.

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller, author, and motivational speaker. She is also a mother and community organizer. During the day, she works with community members, non-profit organizations, and government officials to make the world a better place. Then she puts on her writer’s hat to craft heartfelt stories. Alyssa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with her family.

A Hispanic Heritage Month Program.

The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees.

Join us for the final installment of the West Philly Skill Share! Did you customize your Myspace to perfection back in the day but forgotten HTML? Are you interested in coding your own website, without using expensive and generic website builder platforms?

Come to Blackwell Regional Library and code your own website with Ana Woulfe, a local artist and self-taught coder. Learn how to code in HTML and CSS on the Phoenix Code program.

Please bring a laptop with you to this workshop.

Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York Times for his “spell-binding cut-paper animations.”

Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last. No prior experience necessary.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a lively holiday blending of Indigenous Mexican beliefs and traditions with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. With roots in rituals dating back 3,000 years to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Día de los Muertos is observed across Latin America and in Latine communities worldwide.

Explore the unique history, traditions, and expressions of this celebration of life and death. Learn about the ofrendas (offerings) at the center of the festivities. These ornate and colorful altars honor the dead (and encourage them to join the party!) with bright yellow marigolds, food, drinks, and photos. Discover the origins of the iconic smiling calacas y calaveras (skeletons and skulls) that are seen on candy, masks, and dolls across parades, vigils, and gatherings.

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community cuisine, and artistic expression—designed not only to honor the past but to inspire shared cultural futures.

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community cuisine, and artistic expression—designed not only to honor the past but to inspire shared cultural futures.

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community cuisine, and artistic expression—designed not only to honor the past but to inspire shared cultural futures.

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of their celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community cuisine, and artistic expression—designed not only to honor the past but to inspire shared cultural futures.

Everyone is welcome to come out to the Woodlands to explore the POP Learning Orchard! The orchard will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and we invite you to come see what’s growing. Take a self-guided tour and try our Tree Finder Map to learn more about the specific tree varieties.

This event is free and open to the public. No food or refreshments will be available but we encourage you to BYO picnic.

A guided tour of the orchard, nursery, and high tunnels will be offered at 11am.

Karaoke in the Cemetery invites everyone to gather in the cemetery to sing, listen, dance, or make a raucous or emotional mess together, shattering cultural expectations that grief should be kept silent.

This event is hosted by The Woodlands, artist Leigh Davis, and Past Present Projects.

Pre-registration required. You do not need to sing to participate!

Come celebrate new and old friends at our community block party! Featuring local food, music, games, and activities for the whole family.

Kids sessions from 2pm-5pm, family and adult fun and games from 5pm-8pm.

Activities include:

10-Minute Chair Massage with Reset Bar Massage & Wellness Chair massages provided by licensed massage therapists available to attendees that are age 18+ during the Block Party from 3PM -6PM. Pre-registration is encouraged, and you must arrive 5 minutes before your appointment time. Limit 1 per person. At 3PM, this activation kicks off with the Whats and Whys of Massage Therapy, a brief presentation on systems of the body impacted and the benefits of massage. The event is set for Friday, September 26th, and has rain date of Friday, October 3rd.

A Sound Bath Experience: The Science of Self-Care. Radiant Touch Energy Healing will host this 1-hour presentation which can help you release stress, clear your mind, and bring your body’s energy back into balance. The soothing vibrations of singing bowls and chimes encourage deep relaxation and a sense of peace, leaving you refreshed and restored. The presentation will guide participants through breathing exercises, provide information on the science of self-care and the chemical reaction within the body to improve health, in addition to the sound bath experience. The event is set for Friday, September 26th 4-5PM and has a rain date of Friday, October 3rd 4-5PM.

Save the date! The 25th Annual Peoplehood Parade returns on November 8, 2025!

Each year, activists, neighbors, and youth come together each Fall to build Peoplehood’s giant puppets, banners, and performances that celebrate Philly’s justice movements and nurture community connections. 

Get involved by volunteering beforehand, or join in on the day of the parade. The parade starts at the Paul Robeson house, and ends with a gathering at Clark Park. All are welcome!

🌸 Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration! 🌸

All are welcome on September 26–28, 2025 at Penn Alexander School, University City, Philadelphia for three days of joy, heritage, and community spirit. 🎉

✨ Experience the vibrance of Bengal through:

🎶 Traditional music & dance

📖 Storytelling & art

🍲 Community cuisine

🌍 A UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage celebration

This year, we’re bringing together 150+ participants—families, students, and professionals—to celebrate creativity, unity, and resilience. Let’s honor our roots and build new cultural connections together. 💫

📅 Dates: Sept 26–28, 2025

📍 Venue: Penn Alexander School, 4209 Spruce St, Philadelphia

👉 Stay tuned for registration details and cultural program highlights!

Preservation Alliance Executive Director Paul Steinke will lead a walking tour of his former neighborhood!

The brainchild of developer Clarence Siegel, Garden Court took shape in the 1920s, occupying in a tiny sliver of undeveloped land in the midst of West Philadelphia’s older streetcar suburbs. A planned community of detached, semi-detached and row homes rose up before the Great Depression, along with several distinctive multi-family apartment buildings. The neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, front gardens and accommodations for the increasingly popular private automobile set it apart from the older neighborhoods surrounding Garden Court. The borders of the Garden Court neighborhood are from 46th to 52nd street between Locust Street and Cedar Avenue.  This area also sometimes overlaps the ”Cedar Park” neighborhood.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED

$20 for Phila Chapter SAH members & Preservation Alliance Members

To register please send your name and cell phone number to info@philachaptersah.org

If space is available, the team will send you the payment link.

🚀 PTJ Marathon Monday 🚀

Come through om Monday, September 15th at 6pm as Philly Track Jawn kicks off Marathon Mondays at Two Locals Brewing in West Philly (37th and Market).

Because they know that not everybody is out here training for a marathon, they’ve got options to get y’all out the crib and moving:

– 2K Jog (with 2 pace groups)
– 1 Mile Walk that’ll stay together
– 5K Run (with 5 pace groups ranging from 8 min/mile to 15 min/mile with a sweeper to ensure no one gets left alone!

In short, we got you.

What to Expect:
• #NikeVomero Plus demo shoes available… just bring an ID or car keys to trade in as you try a pair during the run
• Post-run stretches led by @i.shan.te, and recovery situation led by the team at @sweatofffitness
• Post-run drinks & vibes at Two Locals Brewery with music by @DJSt.Amina
• Free + open to all; Just hit the link below to sign up, or just plan to come through next Monday.

Parking: Street parking available + open-air lot on 38th St. (behind The Lawn at @ucitysquare). There are a ton of @septaphilly options too, so check that out as an option.

✨ Whether you’re training for the marathon, half, 8k, starting your journey, or just here for the vibes, Marathon Mondays are for you, so come through!

The West Philly Artist Yard Sale is back! Join Black Hound Clay West on Saturday October 4 from 12-4 for the best art yard sale out there! supplies, discounted art, handmade items and other weird stuff 🏷️ More deets to come!

We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations. 

After installing a new retaining wall with seating, we hope you’ll join us to install plants in the garden bed, so that next spring the space is alive with color and texture. We’ll provide the plants, tools and instructions, just come ready to get your hands dirty.

To participate, please e-mail awhittenberger@universitycity.org.

University City District’s Green City Works, in partnership with the Walnut Hill Community Association and Do Moore Good, is leading improvements at the playground, made possible by a $75,000 Target Foundation investment. Guided by input from more than 70 neighbors, early work includes a new play surface and upgraded safety features, with future plans for shade, games, and new equipment. Together, we’re helping transform this beloved community space, and we welcome all community members to participate!

Join LA21 and local entrepreneurs at the monthly Open Office Hours. Event is in-person at LA21’s location, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd floor. B2B networking, light bites, giveaways. Speaker at the event will be Robin Miles from Philly VIP. Learn about the legal resources and legal workshops provided for the small businesses in the Philadelphia region. Event is FREE but, please register in advance using the QR code on the flyer or at the LA21 website, www.la21philly.org

Celebrate the closing day of Pentridge Station’s 2025 season! Join them one last time this year for good food, drinks, and community in our garden space. It’s a chance to soak up the summer atmosphere, connect with neighbors, and toast to another memorable season at Pentridge.

Join Philly Bike Action to celebrate the new 47th Street Bike Lane in West Philly with a bike ride tour around the neighborhood! They will be joined by council member Jamie Gauthier and start/end at Clark Park. They plan to meet at 9am, and roll at 9:20am.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52581229 (4 miles on 48th, 47th, Walnut, and Chestnut lanes)

In celebration of its 130th anniversary (and 40th as a Reconciling Congregation, publicly committed to the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities), Calvary Church is hosting a special benefit concert featuring renowned musician and composer, Mark Miller, and a community choir!

The concert is free, but donations are encouraged (whether you can attend the concert or not!) to support Calvary’s future at the intersection of 48th and Baltimore, spirituality and justice. Suggested donation is $25.

All are welcome to participate in the community choir. RSVP required as there will be a rehearsal the morning of the concert. 

Full details at allmeansall.org/concert. 

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc.

While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Wonder Food Hall, the popular chain that partners with award-winning restaurant partners, is opening its doors in University City at 3925 Walnut Street! On Thursday, September 4, community members are invited to a grand opening to celebrate the variety of restaurant concepts coming together under one roof. RSVP

Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will await you at the stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands.

Join University City District for an exclusive opportunity to enjoy AKA University City’s Level28 Club (2929 Walnut Street) for networking and drinks! Guests will arrive at the lobby and be directed to the 28th floor to enjoy complimentary Keystone Lemonade cocktails courtesy of Union Forge Vodka and pay-as-you-go beer, wine, and other drinks all evening long.

Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will await you at the stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands. Runner’s Happy Hour is an opportunity to become a Runner Member of The Woodlands while celebrating the best place for walks and runs in the neighborhood.

Free for active members of The Woodlands and active Grave Gardeners
$10 Suggested Donation for non-members

The 27th Ward Democrats will be hosting an emergency Town Hall and information session next week on the state of SEPTA. Come to hear live updates, ask questions of our elected representatives and learn how to get involved with some of the leading transit advocacy organizations in the city!

The meeting will be in the cafeteria of Penn Alexander School. There will be childcare available, as well as light refreshments.

Discover the flavors and stories of West Philadelphia on the Baltimore Avenue Food and History Tour! This walker-friendly tour takes you on a journey through the neighborhood, sampling dishes from a variety of international cuisines while learning about the rich history of the area. Guided by Joe Becton and Gigi McGraw, who bring a combined 40 years of touring experience, participants will enjoy an engaging mix of food, culture, and local history. The tour costs $40 per person—a delicious way to explore Baltimore Avenue!

E-mail shegg910@gmail.com to participate.

Discover the flavors and stories of West Philadelphia on the Baltimore Avenue Food and History Tour! This walker-friendly tour takes you on a journey through the neighborhood, sampling dishes from a variety of international cuisines while learning about the rich history of the area. Guided by Joe Becton and Gigi McGraw, who bring a combined 40 years of touring experience, participants will enjoy an engaging mix of food, culture, and local history. The tour costs $40 per person—a delicious way to explore Baltimore Avenue!

E-mail shegg910@gmail.com to participate.

Fall Fest is the annual fundraising event hosted every year to bring the community together in celebration of the year’s accomplishments and to look ahead to the work still to come. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and music, all while supporting important initiatives. Tickets are available now, and contributions help ensure participation in the event.

This past year, significant wins were secured on City Council, including a historic $800 million investment in affordable housing and the successful passage of a ballot initiative to fully fund the Housing Trust Fund.

Looking ahead to the next Council session, the agenda includes advocating for SEPTA funding, protecting the housing of 3,000 district residents at risk of displacement, addressing the impacts of federal policies, fighting climate change, and more.

Support from the community is essential to continue this work. Donations help secure a spot at Fall Fest on September 7 at Bartram’s Garden, promising an evening of celebration and community connection.

Fall Fest is the annual fundraising event hosted every year to bring the community together in celebration of the year’s accomplishments and to look ahead to the work still to come. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and music, all while supporting important initiatives. Tickets are available now, and contributions help ensure participation in the event.

This past year, significant wins were secured on City Council, including a historic $800 million investment in affordable housing and the successful passage of a ballot initiative to fully fund the Housing Trust Fund.

Looking ahead to the next Council session, the agenda includes advocating for SEPTA funding, protecting the housing of 3,000 district residents at risk of displacement, addressing the impacts of federal policies, fighting climate change, and more.

Support from the community is essential to continue this work. Donations help secure a spot at Fall Fest on September 7 at Bartram’s Garden, promising an evening of celebration and community connection.

The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania is delighted to announce Hung Liu: Happy and Gay, on view August 15–October 26, 2025. This timely traveling exhibition celebrates the work of renowned artist Hung Liu, exploring themes of history, identity and cultural memory through vibrant, large-scale paintings.

On Friday, September 5th at 4 pm there will be a VIP Preview walkthrough with Dr. Dorothy Moss, Director of the Hung Liu Estate, followed by an opening reception at 5 pm with remarks at 6 pm.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Arthur Ross Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Hung Liu: Happy and Gay, opening this summer. Organized by the Georgetown University Art Galleries in Washington, D.C., where it was guest curated by Dr. Dorothy Moss in collaboration with Georgetown graduate students, the exhibition will travel to Philadelphia from Georgetown’s Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Art Gallery. Hung Liu: Happy and Gay presents a selection of oil paintings and prints from a 2011-12 series by Hung Liu, the renowned Chinese American artist (born Changchun, China 1948 – died Oakland, California 2021)

Sliding Scale Tickets start at $5

Ticket LInk: https://fringearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUO000004vOpP2AU

Description: West Philadelphia’s Shakespeare in Clark Park, in collaboration with Upstream Performance Collaborative (UPC) and Cannonball, presents new heaven new earth, a bold, revisionist Afrocentric adaptation of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra by multidisciplinary artist Rayne. Directed by SCP Producing Artistic Director Shamus and featuring live music by Karen Smith, this allegorical work blends ancient history with poetic futurism, as Cleopatra faces off against a soothsaying Crocodile on the edge of empire and asks “when peace demands war, what will you become, and for whom?” Following an oversold, one-night premiere at Philly Theatre Week, new heaven new earth continues its development with two staged readings at The Proscenium at The Drake, running September 1st at 6 PM & September 16th at 8 PM.
The reading stars a host of Barrymore Award recognized talent and Shakespeare in Clark Park alumni including Kishia Nixon as Cleopatra, Ross Beschler as Marc Antony, STARFIRE as Charmian & Crocodile, Adam Howard as Octavius et al, Dante Brattelli as Enobarbus et al, and Katherine Perry as Octavia et al. Live percussion is performed by Karen Smith, a 2023 Pew Fellowship recipient known for her percussion-based collaborations and leadership of The Karen Smith Experience and Sistahs Laying Down Hands.

new heaven new earth was commissioned by Shakespeare in Clark Park in 2024 as part of a season-long initiative to develop original works in direct conversation with Shakespeare’s text and uplift Queer, Trans and Non-Binary voices. Rayne’s plays have been produced or developed with Primary Stages, Theatre Exile, Azuka Theatre, PlayPenn, and more, supported by the Leeway Foundation, Independence Foundation, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. Shamus’s directing credits span Shakespeare in Clark Park, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, the Playwrights’ Center, Pridefest at the Tank, and the Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Festival.

For more information, visit www.shakespeareinclarkpark.org or follow us on social media.

The West Philly-based Black theatre company, Theatre in the X, is returning to Malcolm X Park with its summer production of Fraternity, a thought-provoking drama by acclaimed playwright Jeff Stetson.

Admission is free and available to the public at Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine St). Audience members should BYOC (bring your own chair) and will experience a block-party like atmosphere before the show. Shows are August 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and August 23 and 24 at 5 p.m..

With performances running August 21 – 24, Fraternity brings together a dynamic cast featuring titans of Philadelphia stage and screen, including Brian Anthony Wilson, and rising young talent. The show examines urgent questions about power, legacy, and what it means to be a Black man in America.

“At a time when divisions seem sharper than ever, Fraternity challenges us to confront the tensions within our own communities — and to imagine what real unity might require,” said director and Theatre in the X leader Eric Carter. “Theatre in the X is proud to bring this urgent, thought-provoking work to life in the heart of West Philly, where Black stories deserve to be seen, heard, and wrestled with in public space.”

Join Garden Court Towers for an event aimed to celebrate and thank our community & healthcare workers!

The events will include complimentary chair massages, healthy refreshments, free wellness inspired giveaways, calming ambiance and community connection!

This event is especially curated for medical professionals, but all residents are welcome to attend and enjoy the experience.

Pack a picnic and a flashlight for a laid-back evening of nature and discovery at The Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave)! Enjoy story time, hands-on activities with local environmental groups, and a close-up look at raptors before joining a group walk to spot fireflies and bats. Limited parking available, so consider walking or biking to Nature Night!

Join the Friends of Clark Park on Saturday, August 16 from 2–3 PM for a celebration of recent updates to the Clark Park Plan. Hear exciting news about what’s ahead and enjoy remarks from State Representative Rick Krajewski, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Mayor Cherelle Parker (or a representative), a representative from Parks and Recreation, and FoCP President Ben Sirolly. The gathering will take place by the playground. We hope to see you there!

Local businesses and community vendors participate in one of the neighborhood’s most special traditions by offering special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5, while local musicians and artists provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Avenue. From 40th Street to 51st, grab your water bottles and get ready for an afternoon of great music, food and company!

We hope to see you there.

Join us for a FREE concert with Catbite, Philly’s own neo two-step ska band to The Lawn at uCity Square (37th and Cuthbert) on Thursday, August 21st!

Catbite is a ska band from Philadelphia formed in May of 2018. Influenced by the jolting energy of the Specials, the Selector’s edged lyrics, and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody, the group cranks out short, catchy tunes that usually have a deeper meaning… and sometimes don’t. Their highly anticipated Sophomore album, “Nice One,” also on Bad Time Records, was released on August 6, 2021 and was accompanied with a sold-out hometown show. Nice One includes hits like “Call Your Bluff,” “Excuse Me Miss,” and the soulful rocksteady tune, “Bad Influence.” You can catch them on tour across North America.

poetik selektions will kick things off with a DJ set at 5 PM, and Catbite will take the stage at 6:30! Our thanks to uCity Square for being our host and partner for Catbite!

The uCity Square Beer Garden will be open during the concert for pay-as-you-go drinks from Two Locals Brewing Company. Be sure to check them out!

Don’t miss our other dates for Summer Series! We’ll be welcoming BlocoFunk on Thursday, June 12th and Lady Alma and Vertical Current back to The Lawn on Thursday, July 10th.

About the Lawn: The Lawn at uCity Square is a playful pop-up space where the neighborhood can find shade, feel the grass beneath their feet, and enjoy events like live music, movies, fitness classes, crafts, and more. The uCity Square Beer Garden is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 7 PM all season long. See their full calendar of events here.

About Two Locals: Richard and Mengistu Koiler made history when they opened Two Locals Brewing Company, the first Black-owned brewery in Philadelphia, in January of 2024 at 3675 Market Street within uCity Square. Two Locals serves a growing selection of house-brewed beers and food provided by Liberty Kitchen. See the video we produced about their journey from brewing at home to opening up their flagship store in University City.

Do you like carrots, beets, and broccoli? Come to Sankofa Community Farm to learn the basics of planting your fall garden. We will also cover fall maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Kyone Carter. (beginner-friendly!)

Orangetheory Fun Run/Walk

Join Orangetheory coaches this summer for a FREE Fun Run/Walk series around uCity Square! Enjoy a 1-2 mile run or walk followed by a circuit style workout. Pre-registration required.

Starting points are listed below for each day.

May 6th – start @ The Square

June 17th – start @ Pivot Park

July 15th – start @ Innovation Walk

August 12th – start @ The Lawn

Attend 3 out of 4 events to receive a UCity x OTF t-shirt!

*NEW PRIZE* Winner will take home a $200 Nintendo E-Shop Gift Card 💰

CALLING ALL RACERS 🏎️

Race on up to the rooftop Friday July 25th for our 32-Person tournament 🎮 It all comes down to one winner🏆

Signups are in-person only and begin at 4:30pm 📋

A free six-week support group for those who identify as caregivers – working either at the individual level (e.g. teachers, nurses, those caring for elderly, sick or disabled family members) or the systems level (e.g. community organizers, activists, et al). The group will be half-interpersonal/process and half-psychoeducational, focusing on common themes in caregiving.

The group will be facilitated by Cara Blouin, a licensed psychotherapist and certified mindfulness instructor. Her focus is on burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. She has facilitated processing groups for artists, activists and educators to support them in their work.

To sign up, or with questions: allmeansall.org/caregivers.

In this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose to take this beginner course again with a personalized emphasis on multilayer printing. Our classroom environment is welcoming to all skill levels and we strive to make our shop accessible to new and experienced printers alike. A materials fee covers paper, ink, use of a screen, and other consumables.

$40 for Current Members of the Soapbox/$45 for Non-Members Students will also be charged a $15 materials fee that covers masters, ink, paper, and maintenance of equipment.

Learn the basics of printing letterpress at The Soapbox, from setting type, to locking up your form on the press, to printing (and cleaning!) using the Vandercook cylinder press. Other methods of image making will be discussed. Explore our type drawers and gain the basic skills you need to work during Open Hours. A materials fee covers paper, ink, other consumables, and studio maintenance.

Dust off that Gocco Printer you picked up with dreams of creating a vibrant collection of prints! Join us for an exciting workshop where Soapbox Riso Studio leaders Dre and Corey will guide you through the process of revitalizing your Print Gocco experience!

Say goodbye to discounted supplies woes and those pesky, toxic one-time-use flash bulbs! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to create fresh stencils for your Gocco Printer using a thermal printer or fax machine and more!

By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with:

Your own original Gocco printed postcard prints.
A wealth of knowledge and confidence to continue using your Gocco Printer.
Insight into the history and theories of Risograph and Stencil Duplication printing.
A really fun and joyful experience with other Print Gocco enthusiasts!
Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn how to play nice with your Gocco Printer like never before! We believe in you!

“It is the journey that counts, not the goal itself.” – Noboru Hayama, “Print Gocco” inventor and founder.

Indications: Teresa Cervantes
August 15 – November 29, 2025

Please join Saint Joseph’s University for the opening reception of Indications: Teresa Cervantes at The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. The event will take place on Friday, September 5th from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus.

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

About the Exhibition: The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy presents work by Artist-in-Residence Teresa Cervantes. Drawing on traditions of apothecary craft, pharmaceutical marketing, and visual art, Cervantes’ compounded artistic approaches divulge the hope, fear, and purpose contained within the domestic medicine cabinet. As sites of ritual self-construction, medicine cabinets are porous spaces bridging the personal and political, the corporal and corporate. Indications invites viewers to consider the active ingredients of play, poetry and touch as forms of resistance to today’s increasingly corporate health and wellness industries.

Public Hours:
Thursday 2-6 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 12-4 p.m., and by appointment
Curator Led Tours:
First Saturdays in September, October, and November at 1 p.m.
See website for full schedule of programs: sju.edu/pharmacymuseum/exhibitions

Access information: Saint Joseph’s University is dedicated to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If entering Griffith Hall through the Main Entrance at 601 S 43rd St., there are three sets of doors, each with five stairs leading up from street level. The middle set of stairs has railings on both sides. There are two sets of manual, wooden doors visitors must go through before entering Griffith Hall’s foyer, which leads directly to the entrance of the museum gallery. Griffith Hall also has an ADA accessible entrance with a ramp, railing, automatic doors, and elevator, as well as accessible restrooms and parking. Please contact us ahead of time to arrange an escort through this entrance, which is locked to the public. Two air filters will be running in the gallery.

On Sunday, 7/27, come join us for a wild night of karaoke! Singers will have the chance to step on stage with A LIVE BAND from New Orleans and sing their hearts out with four professional musicians backing them up!

The band plays over 250 songs from the 70s to present day. Our repertoire can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fbjMfnvvjkimAxSewAAsZm_ltDORqZoc389OvdA-o2w/edit?usp=sharing

Now Karaoke Band lives by one simple adage: Karaoke is the Great Unifier. In the spirit of working together, smashing the ruling class, and celebrating the good times, we’re proud to announce our 2025 Summer Tour: SEIZE THE MEANS! We’ve got to take the power back, and it starts with a microphone! We supply the tools for revolution (a four-piece live rock band), and you are the lead singer. Join your fellow karaoke pro(letariat)s and join us in song because our drummer’s name is Karl and he always scores high marks.

Please join Saint Joseph’s University for the opening reception of Indications: Teresa Cervantes at The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. The event will take place on Friday, September 5th from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus.

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

About the Exhibition: The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy presents work by Artist-in-Residence Teresa Cervantes. Drawing on traditions of apothecary craft, pharmaceutical marketing, and visual art, Cervantes’ compounded artistic approaches divulge the hope, fear, and purpose contained within the domestic medicine cabinet. As sites of ritual self-construction, medicine cabinets are porous spaces bridging the personal and political, the corporal and corporate. Indications invites viewers to consider the active ingredients of play, poetry and touch as forms of resistance to today’s increasingly corporate health and wellness industries.

Public Hours:
Thursday 2-6 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 12-4 p.m., and by appointment
Curator Led Tours:
First Saturdays in September, October, and November at 1 p.m.
See website for full schedule of programs: sju.edu/pharmacymuseum/exhibitions

Access information: Saint Joseph’s University is dedicated to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If entering Griffith Hall through the Main Entrance at 601 S 43rd St., there are three sets of doors, each with five stairs leading up from street level. The middle set of stairs has railings on both sides. There are two sets of manual, wooden doors visitors must go through before entering Griffith Hall’s foyer, which leads directly to the entrance of the museum gallery. Griffith Hall also has an ADA accessible entrance with a ramp, railing, automatic doors, and elevator, as well as accessible restrooms and parking. Please contact us ahead of time to arrange an escort through this entrance, which is locked to the public. Two air filters will be running in the gallery.

Please join Saint Joseph’s University for the opening reception of Indications: Teresa Cervantes at The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. The event will take place on Friday, September 5th from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus.

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

About the Exhibition: The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy presents work by Artist-in-Residence Teresa Cervantes. Drawing on traditions of apothecary craft, pharmaceutical marketing, and visual art, Cervantes’ compounded artistic approaches divulge the hope, fear, and purpose contained within the domestic medicine cabinet. As sites of ritual self-construction, medicine cabinets are porous spaces bridging the personal and political, the corporal and corporate. Indications invites viewers to consider the active ingredients of play, poetry and touch as forms of resistance to today’s increasingly corporate health and wellness industries.

Public Hours:
Thursday 2-6 p.m., Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday 12-4 p.m., and by appointment
Curator Led Tours:
First Saturdays in September, October, and November at 1 p.m.
See website for full schedule of programs: sju.edu/pharmacymuseum/exhibitions

Access information: Saint Joseph’s University is dedicated to hosting inclusive and accessible events. If entering Griffith Hall through the Main Entrance at 601 S 43rd St., there are three sets of doors, each with five stairs leading up from street level. The middle set of stairs has railings on both sides. There are two sets of manual, wooden doors visitors must go through before entering Griffith Hall’s foyer, which leads directly to the entrance of the museum gallery. Griffith Hall also has an ADA accessible entrance with a ramp, railing, automatic doors, and elevator, as well as accessible restrooms and parking. Please contact us ahead of time to arrange an escort through this entrance, which is locked to the public. Two air filters will be running in the gallery.

DIY painting stain glass decorations at our coffee shop!

Every Weekend in July from 9am-1pm, Haraz Coffee House will have a Flowers Market featuring Horticultural LLC. Guests can create beautiful bouquets and indoor house plants and learn quick tips and tricks to care for their green friends at home. Get 10% off at Haraz Coffee when you make a purchase at the Flowers Market.

Root 2 Fruit is the annual festival put on by Tyra “Crux” Jones-Blain and Stonez the Organic of Forbidden Fruit. This FREE, one-day fest will nurture mind & body with creative energy, with wellness sessions, live performances, free massages, vendors & raffle giveaways, immersive stations, a Digital art gallery + more!

Join an intimate reading circle exploring the lives of sapphic artists Virginia Woolf, Sarah Bernhardt, Natalie Barney, and Eleonora Duse through selected passages from “After Sappho” by Selby Wynn Schwartz. Participants are invited to bring poems, art, music, or reflections about these historical figures to share. No need to read the book ahead of time – passage scans will be provided. This gathering serves as research for Danielle Levsky’s upcoming immersive theatrical project “Sappho’s Salon.” The event is open to all who identify as queer and aims to challenge dominant historical narratives while centering queer artistic practices. This is a masked event with masks provided at the door. Limited to 18 participants for intimate discussion format.

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!

This 90-minute interactive webinar will explore what it takes to successfully apply for an SBIR/STTR grant. They will review eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more.

A free six-week support group for those who identify as caregivers – working either at the individual level (e.g. teachers, nurses, those caring for elderly, sick or disabled family members) or the systems level (e.g. community organizers, activists, et al). The group will be half-interpersonal/process and half-psychoeducational, focusing on common themes in caregiving.

The group will be facilitated by Cara Blouin, a licensed psychotherapist and certified mindfulness instructor. Her focus is on burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. She has facilitated processing groups for artists, activists and educators to support them in their work.

To sign up, or with questions: allmeansall.org/caregivers.

Two Locals Brewing Co. invites the community to experience Rhythm & Brews, an R&B-focused evening of music, culture, and connection in University City.

This vibrant event will feature two live DJs spinning a mix of classic and contemporary R&B, creating the perfect soundtrack for a night of dancing, mingling, and celebration. Guests can enjoy a full menu of local craft beer, wine, and cocktails in a space known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to community.

Hosted by Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, Rhythm & Brews is a celebration of Black joy and sound, open to all who appreciate good music and good energy.

Use password “lovebeer” to unlock $10 tickets!

The exhibition runs March 14 through July 19, 2025, open Wednesday through Friday 11 AM – 4 PM. Kurt Vonnegut’s artwork, like his writing, invites us to reflect on the human condition with humor and depth. His visual art, characterized by its simple yet poignant line drawings, often critiques societal norms and encourages empathy. This exhibition serves as a conversation starter on how art can express empathy, bridge divides and help heal societal trauma. 

For more information on the exhibition and programs please visit the Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist webpage.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. 

Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take participants on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free Library, Philly Queer Birders, and the Woodlands will provide a limited number of adult & kid binoculars; BYO if you have them. Please be extremely mindful of tripping hazards in the cemetery. Parking is available onsite.

This program is meeting at the Woodlands Cemetary.

Celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare in Clark Park with A Bottom’s Dream—a bold, joyful, and completely free musical reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This world premiere queer pop disco adaptation from Richard Rodgers Award winner Jay Eddy features Philly drag icon Lili St. Queer, a powerhouse ensemble of Barrymore-recognized talent, and a Youth Ensemble of local performers. Expect original music blending Chappell Roan, Donna Summer, and Daft Punk vibes, all under the summer stars.