Sewing Summer Camp for Kids & Teens at Made Institute!

Looking for a creative and fun summer activity? Made Institute’s Sewing Summer Camp is the perfect place for young designers (ages 10-17) to learn sewing and fashion design skills in an exciting, hands-on environment!

📍 Location: Made Institute, 4719 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

📅 Sessions:

• Kids Ages 10-13: June 16- June 27, 2025
• Teens Ages 13-17: July 21 – August 1, 2025
• Teens Ages 13-17: August 11 – August 22, 2025

🧵 What They’ll Learn: Sewing, illustration, inspiration boards, and a professional photoshoot at the end. Students create their own garments and accessories, work with other creative kids, and are taught by experienced designers.

Spots fill up fast—register now! Learn more at Made Institute’s website: https://made-institute.com/teen-camp.

PFCU is hiring full-time Universal Branch Associates for the West Philadelphia location. Open interview nights will be held June 17 and June 24, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, 5000 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. This is your chance to interview with management and take the next step in your career!

Bring your resume!

See the flyer for more details.

Join us at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center for a brand new season of creative workshops led by artists Kenni Field and Linda Fernandez.

This isn’t just an art class — it’s an adventure! Explore the nature of Cobbs Creek, meet new friends, and let your creativity flow with drawing, painting, and clay sculpture.

All ages welcome — bring the whole family! Each workshop dives into hands-on art making while sparking conversations about nature, community, and environmental justice.

Come get inspired, get messy, and make something meaningful with us!

Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm

June 25, July 2, July 16, July 30, Aug 13, Aug 27, Sept 10, Sept 24

At Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center, located at 63rd and Catharine (down the hill).

Bring your friends and family to explore the Penn Museum for FREE as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in America!

Explore our shared humanity across 10,000 years of history—from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today.

Take in the vibrant cultures of Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, and Mexico & Central America through ancient artifacts, world wonders, and contemporary artworks. Don’t miss special exhibitions Preserving Assyria and U-2 Spy Planes & Aerial Archaeology.

This is also your last chance to experience Native American Voices: The People—Here and Now before it closes on July 7. This powerful exhibition explores the stories, resilience, and living traditions of Native communities across North America.

In between adventures, take a moment in our tranquil gardens and courtyards filled with lush seasonal foliage, relaxing fountains and ponds, and communal spaces to picnic and play.

Garden Court Community Association

Sunday, June 29th, 3:30 PM

Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine Street

Speaker: Professor Ken Jacobs

“Garden Court West:

Life Above 47th Street, 1922-2025”

The evolution of neighborhood spaces including schools, stores, the tennis courts, community garden, parks, the swim club, and key apartment buildings 1922-2025.

Ken Jacobs is an architect and historian. He is on the faculty at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University and has just completed a preservation plan for the John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion.

Contact: Amy Orr at amyorr1@gmail.com

website: gardencourtca.org

Known for stellar musicianship and dynamic live shows, West Philadelphia Orchestra (WPO) is a brass band inspired by the Romani brass “orkestras” and “fanfares” of Eastern Europe. The band’s sound is large, loud, and extremely danceable. WPO began as a village band for their neighborhood in 2006, performing at parks, rocking street festivals, and collaborating with community theaters. Their albums WPO (2008),  Live at Tritone (2012), and Tour de Filli (2016) are available on Bandcamp.com and streaming platforms.

More info and tickets: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/780/garden-jams

Known for their exceptional musicianship and genre-blending sound, Vertical Current fuses jazz, funk, soul, and gospel into an electrifying musical experience. Their performances are rich with energy, groove, and improvisation, captivating audiences wherever they play. Since their formation, Vertical Current has been a driving force in the Philadelphia music scene, lighting up festivals, concert halls, and intimate venues alike. Their albums Bright Side of Midnight (2014), After Midnight (2017), and The Future Is Bright (2021) are available on Bandcamp.com and streaming platforms.

More info and tickets: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/781/garden-jams

Known for their vibrant rhythms and infectious energy, Los Bomberos De La Calle is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich Afro-Caribbean traditions of Puerto Rico. Inspired by the call-and-response vocals, driving percussion, and powerful dance rooted in the traditions of bomba and plena—genres blending African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences—the group delivers electrifying performances that bring audiences to their feet. Since their inception, Los Bomberos De La Calle has been a staple in the local music scene, performing at festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings. Their recordings, including Raíces del Ritmo (2018) and Sonidos de la Isla (2022) are available on Bandcamp.com and streaming platforms.

More info and tickets: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/782/garden-jams

Known for their mesmerizing rhythms and dynamic live performances, Malidelphia fuses the traditional sounds of Mali—home to one of the richest musical legacies in West Africa—with the diverse and vibrant musical landscape of Philadelphia. Drawing inspiration from the griot tradition—West African oral historians, poets, and musicians who preserve cultural stories through music—the band blends intricate kora melodies, powerful percussion, and deep, soulful grooves to create a sound that is both timeless and electrifying. Since their formation, Malidelphia has been a driving force in the city’s global music scene, performing at festivals, cultural events, and community gatherings. Their albums Sunu Journi (2018) and Bridging Worlds (2022) are available on Bandcamp.com and streaming platforms.

More info and tickets: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/783/garden-jams