April 18 – June 21, 2024

A multimedia speculative art exhibition featuring the work of nine artists exploring alternate futures free from the shadow of gun violence. Rooted in the principles of futures thinking and speculative design, Futures Without Guns invites visitors to embark on a journey through diverse artistic perspectives and tap into their innate creativity to envision a future where the threat of gun violence is a distant memory. Futures Without Guns is a call to action that unites us in our collective determination to actively shape a brighter future.

Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit: https://sciencecenter.org/programs/art/futures-without-guns

The Green Tambourine is offering music classes and lessons for all ages (3-adult) in Cedar Park. West Philly Local readers can save on group lessons. Go here for more information and to register: https://www.thegreentambourine.com/wpl-promo

April 24 – May 11, 2024

Written by Hannah Moscovitch.
Songs by: Ben Caplan & Christian Barry

Directed by Rachel Gluck
Musical direction and sound design by Damien Figueras.

A hilarious and edgy love story interwoven with a high-energy Klezmer concert; this unique music-theater hybrid is inspired by the true tale of two Jewish Romanian refugees finding love after arriving on the shores of Canada in 1908.

Old Stock has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike across Canada, Great Britain, and New York.

Tickets: http://www.curiotheatre.org/old-stock-a-refugee-love-story.html

This pottery sale is a fundraising event for a Southwest Philly mosaic mural. All pottery sales will go towards supplies like thin-set, grout, mesh and other tools for the mural. The hope is to start creating mural sections on mesh in Winter 2024.

Most pots are $2-$25, with some $50+.

Where: 5716 Springfield Ave

When :
Friday May 3rd 5-8pm
Saturday May 4th 11-4
Sunday May 5th 11-4
*Sunday – Little Moon Pizza will be on-site (available for purchase)*

See the flyer for more details.

Who: Chase for Business

What: A complimentary, all-day event for Philadelphia business owners featuring workshops, panel discussions with local experts and market leaders, free professional headshots, food and live entertainment.

When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Informational sessions led by local experts, personalized marketing workshops and networking opportunities

5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Food, drinks and live entertainment

Where: City Winery Philadelphia

990 Filbert St

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Why: The Experience: Philly is part of Chase for Business’ ongoing commitment to supporting the D.C. business community by providing them with the tools and resources they need to start, run and grow their businesses.

Register Here: Registration is required to attend.

Secure your spot today at chase.com/phillynews.

Champions of Literacy believe inside every child is a reader, writer, and thinker. Raise a glass with us at Victory Brewing Co. for our annual celebration and fundraiser!

Thurs, May 16, 2024

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Victory Brewing Co.

Enjoy a night of beer and cheer, live music and games, great food, brewery tours, and awesome raffle baskets.

Get your tickets here: https://www.treehousebooks.org/champions-of-literacy-1

GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, described by The Philadelphia Inquirer as “an intrepid artistic personality,” is presented as a guest soloist in two concerts with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, performing W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major. Conducted by Music Director Dirk Brossé, the concert program will also include George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C major.

As a musician who embraces collaboration and inclusiveness with her artistry and performances, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major holds particular significance for Dinnerstein. Not only is the piece included on her 2017 album, Mozart in Havana, but the concerto served as a point of artistic connection between Dinnerstein and the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, with which she performed the piece while visiting Cuba in 2015, at the invitation of her teacher and esteemed pianist, Solomon Mikowsky. Gramophone describes Dinnerstein’s approach to piece, which she also recorded with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra for her album, as having a “wide yet subtle palette of tonal shadings and articulations,” while also applauding her “crisp fingerwork and strategic left-hand accents” in the concerto’s finale.

Buy tickets here: https://chamberorchestra.org/project/mozart-dinnerstein-piano-2024/

Who: Everyone!! This event is free and open to the public!

What: Festive Choral Evensong

When: May 19, 2024, 5-7PM

Where: St Mary’s at Penn, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bicentennial-commencement-choral-evensong-tickets-848577838157?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

If you love to sing, we invite you to join our choir for Evensong! Just email our administrator for song sheets if you’d like to participate administrator@stmarysatpenn.org !

To learn more about St Mary’s at Penn and our 200th Birthday and our Bicentennial Events Calendar, visit our webpage: https://www.stmarysatpenn.org/bicentennial

On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 4-6 pm, Andrea Walls (founder of the Museum of Black Joy) and Angel Edwards will co-facilitate a Forage and Photo Walk at Malcolm X Park. This walk is for all ages and levels! If you’re a photographer looking to strengthen your skills through plant knowledge, a budding forager looking to learn more about this land’s plant offerings, or you want to enjoy the company of others while walking around West Philly, this workshop is for you! This event is family-friendly; all ages and levels are welcome and encouraged to join.

We will start at @malcolmxpark and then walk through and around West Philadelphia ✨

We have cameras for use, and all foraging materials will be provided, but if you have a personal camera, bring it! You will also be sent home with FREE native seeds to plant in West Philadelphia!

Follow us @whatiswestphl for more information and updates.

We’re excited to see you there.

Made Jr. Teen Fashion Summer Camp offers a creative hub for teens interested in fashion. This two-week camp, located in West Philly, is designed for young designers ages 13-17. Students engage in activities like fashion sketching, mood-boarding, and sewing their own clothes, all taught by industry professionals. They get to create their own wearable collection and showcase it in a professional photoshoot, all while making friends and being creative. It’s the most fun setting for inspiration and growth in the world of fashion!

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 3 pm

Session 1: July 8 – July 19, 2024

Session 2: July 22 – Aug 2 2024

Session 3: Aug 12 – Aug 23, 2024