Shop sustainable prom picks at The Wardrobe!
2025-03-15 11:00 - 2025-05-17 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Wardrobe, 413 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
Shop one-of-a-kind secondhand treasures for prom attire and accessories at The Wardrobe. Shopping with The Wardrobe always supports our mission of eliminating clothing insecurity and curbing textile waste. Plus you can always bring us your clothing donations–casual, professional, menswear, womenswear, footwear, and accessories! Available at four wonderful Wardrobe sites–Northern Liberties, Upper Darby, Exton Mall, and Kennett Square. Learn more at WardrobePA.org.

Tour for Tusks Philadelphia- Wildlife SOS's 30th Anniversary Tour
2025-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Philadelphia Film Society, 1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Join Wildlife SOS co-founders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani in celebrating our 30th anniversary of saving India’s wildlife!

Join us in celebrating 30 years of saving India’s wildlife!
Enjoy the premiere of a short film about the baby elephant, Bani, followed by a Q&A session with Wildlife SOS co-founder, Kartick Satyanarayan.
VIP tickets are available, which include a meet and greet following the film screening with the Wildlife SOS co-founder, Kartick Satyanarayan, with delicious hors d’oeuvres, and drinks while you mingle. VIP tickets are limited – get yours today!
All proceeds from this event will go to the rescue, care, and conservation of elephants in India. Please consider adding a “pachyderm pedicure” or to “feed an elephant for the day” to your order.
We can’t wait to connect with you!

See the other stops on the tour:
3/20 Salt Lake City
3/27 New York City
3/30 Boston

Muhibbah Dinner
2025-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Rex at the Royal, 1524 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, PA, 19146, United States
The celebrated Muhibbah Series by Chef Ange Branca is returning with its ninth installment on Tuesday 3.25.25 at 6pm, once again bringing chefs together to celebrate the diversity of Philadelphia’s cultures, cuisines, and communities while supporting an important cause.

Originally the event was scheduled at Kampar, but due to a recent fire that shuttered the restaurant, it will now be held at Rex at the Royal.

Proceeds will benefit Esperanza Immigration Legal Services, a North Philadelphia nonprofit that provides?direct legal services, advocacy, and community education for underserved immigrants and their families.

The participating chefs are:

Ange Branca of Kampar
Jen Zavala of Juana Tamale
Nic Macri of Royal Tavern
Kevin Yanaga of Yanaga Kappo Izakaya
Dan Tsao of EMei
Reuben Asaramof Reuby

Kae Lani Palmisano, Emmy award winning host of Check Please Philly and Food Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, will be the emcee for the night!

The event is BYOB.

Tickets are available now at muhibbahdinners.org

Navigating Climate Anxiety
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Indy Hall Clubhouse, 709 N 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
?Navigating Climate Anxiety: A Panel & Networking Event

?Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You’re not alone. Join Net Impact Philadelphia, YIP, and Indy Hall for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and community-building as we explore practical ways to navigate climate anxiety.

?With growing concerns about climate change, sustainability, and the future of our planet, this event will provide a space to reflect, share, and find constructive ways to take action. Through engaging discussions and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore the emotional impact of climate change and how to channel that energy into positive, solution-driven action.

?After the panel, stay for casual networking and drinks, where you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, activists, and community members. Whether you’re a sustainability expert, an advocate, or someone simply looking for ways to manage climate anxiety, this event is for you.

?Panelists to be announced mid march.

?Date: Thursday, March 27th
Time: 6:00–8:30 PM
Location: Indy Hall
Cost: $5 to RSVP – $10 at door

?Let’s turn anxiety into action—come be part of the conversation.

Navigating Climate Anxiety: A Panel & Networking Event
2025-03-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Indy Hall Clubhouse, 709 N 2nd St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? You’re not alone. Join Net Impact Philadelphia, YIP, and Indy Hall for an evening of insightful discussions, networking, and community-building as we explore practical ways to navigate climate anxiety.
?With growing concerns about climate change, sustainability, and the future of our planet, this event will provide a space to reflect, share, and find constructive ways to take action. Through engaging discussions and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore the emotional impact of climate change and how to channel that energy into positive, solution-driven action.
?After the panel, stay for casual networking and drinks, where you’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, activists, and community members. Whether you’re a sustainability expert, an advocate, or someone simply looking for ways to manage climate anxiety, this event is for you.

Resource Fair
2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Come by to the Discovery Center and learn more about organizations within Strawberry Mansion, and neighboring communities, that are working to improve neighborhood and environmental issues. Resources given will focus on trash pickups, weatherizing the home, property services, community gardens, utilizing green spaces, recreational programs, etc.
Organizations include: Ya Fav Trashman, Fair Amount Food Forest, Strawberry Mansion N.A.C., LIHEAP, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Energy Coordinating Agency, Real Life CDC, Brewerytown Garden, Dept. of Environmental Protection, Clean Air Council, Physicians For Social Responsibility, Audubon Mid-Atlantic.
These organizations have resources you can take home, and free refreshments will be available. Join a weatherization workshop led by the ECA, and stick around for our Discovery Day that includes free rock climbing.
For further information, reach out to our coordinator.

The Point Breeze Community Market
2025-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania
A vibrant community/farmers market that host the wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery goods and other grocery items. We have An amazing set of vendors for hot food, dessert, and artisanal crafts! it will be an environment of fun and positivity for the whole community.

Green Philly Members Tour: Philadelphia Airport
2025-04-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Philadelphia International Airport, 8500 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
Join Green Philly for an exclusive Member Tour of Pennsylvania’s largest domestic and international airport! Led by Jessica Noon, the Philadelphia Airport’s Sustainability Manager, this behind-the-scenes experience will showcase the airport’s sustainability initiatives including the LEED Gold lounge, a visit to the Ramp Tower to see how they manage over 1,200 flights daily, and a look at the art exhibits throughout the terminal.

Become a Member to get access to this exclusive event: https://greenphilly.memberful.com/join

Philly Spring Cleanup: One Philly, A United City
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | 313 Adams Avenue, 313 Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States
Come celebrate The Philly Spring Cleanup with TTF Watershed, Philadelphia Parks and Rec, the Philadelphia Water Dept, The Office of Clean and Green and United by Blue at Tacony Creek Park.

We will come together to help preserve the health and beauty of Tacony Creek Park by tackling one of the largest illegal dumpsites in Philadelphia. Volunteers comfortable lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) are especially needed to help remove tires. Prefer lighter work? No problem—there will also be opportunities to collect smaller litter with grabbers.

We will meet at 313 Adams Avenue in Tacony Creek Park, the road will be shut down and parking attendants will help you find a place to park. Please arrive at 9 am so that we can check you in and begin the cleanup.

All cleanup gear (gloves, pickers, sleds, & trash bags) will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gloves if preferred. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes, and don’t forget sun protection and rain gear (just in case! ??). Lastly, be sure to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. ?A water cooler will be available for refills.

Volunteer and join our cleanup crew for a chance to win United by Blue backpacks, bottles, and apparel made out of recycled plastic. We will celebrate our work with free dumplings from the Humpty Dumpty Food Truck and drinks after the cleanup. Environmental non-profits and government agencies from the Philly area will be tabling to show how you can get more involved in their amazing efforts.

Register here

Weavers Way Electronic Recycling Event
2025-04-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, United States
Here’s an opportunity to recycle your electronics responsibly. Recycle at the annual Weavers Way C0-op Recycling Event. Not only will you be caring for the environment, but you’ll also be supporting PAR (People Advancing Reintegration) which provides transitional employment and job training for people returning from incarceration. And your donations will be used to give environmental grants to the community.This event is co-hosted by Weavers Way Environment Committee and the Sisters of Saint Joseph Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Donations support the Committee’s grant program for local environmental projects. Recycling services are provided by PAR-Recycle Works, and R2-certified recycler. Most items are free to recycle. See the full list of accepted items on the Weavers Way website.

Philly Maker Faire
2025-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Street Pier
Come see what Philly Makes!
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects.
Philly Maker Faire is a volunteer-organized, family-friendly celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, robots, crafts, tech, music, hands-on-activities, and more.

Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra (MCCO) Presents: Reflections
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
The Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra (MCCO), under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor David J. Fitzpatrick, will present its spring concert, Reflections, featuring the East Coast premiere of Ashes of Roses, a requiem by Minnesota-based composer Jocelyn Hagen.

This special performance will be even more memorable as Jocelyn herself will join us in person for this historic occasion!

Ashes of Roses is a beautiful, joyous work scored for choir, orchestra, three soloists, and soprano saxophone. Additionally, the concert will feature the world premiere of a new composition by Erik Meyer, MCCO’s collaborative accompanist and a talented local composer.

Reflections will be held on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446. To order tickets, visit mccomusic.org/reflections.

Ticket Prices:

General Admission: $25
Group Discount (6 or more): $20
Students: $5.00
Children 12 and Under: Free

Advance reservations are recommended.

Storm Drain Marking with Green Philly & PDE!
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Philadelphia Brewing Company, 2440 Frankford Avenue , Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Help Keep Our Waterways Clean: Storm Drain Marking Volunteer Event

Join us for a fun and impactful volunteer event as we mark the Olde Richmond neighborhood storm drains! Many people don’t realize that storm drains flow directly into local waterways—meaning litter, chemicals, and pet waste can end up in the same rivers we rely on for drinking water, fishing, and recreation. By adding educational markers to storm drains, we’re helping spread awareness and prevent pollution right at the source.

This volunteer event is in partnership with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary – all supplies will be provided, and no experience is needed! Grab some friends, learn more about stormwater pollution, and make a difference in your community. Sign up today and help keep Philly’s water clean! Please note that volunteers and guardians for participants under 18 will be required to sign waivers.

Rain date: April 10th. Please check your email and/or social media in case weather is uncertain.

Clay Shooting Trip - Singles Event
2025-04-13 10:00 - 15:00 | M&M Hunting and Sporting Clays, 2 Winslow Rd., Pennsville, NJ, 08070, United States
Join us for clay shooting and lunch with other singles! We will be traveling from Philly to M&M Hunting & Sporting Clays in Pennsville, NJ. We’ll make the 45-minute drive in a party bus, and we’ll play an icebreaker to get to know each other. At the beautiful, 1,400-acre property, no experience is necessary to learn and enjoy the sport of clay shooting from experienced instructors. Ear and eye protection will be provided, and we’ll travel the course on golf carts. Then, we’ll have lunch and drinks in the clubhouse before heading back to Philly.

This event is perfect for singles looking to meet new people, and promises fun and friendly competition. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy the great outdoors and make new friends.

FREE Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives, 326 New St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join us for a fun-filled FREE Easter celebration at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives! Families are invited to get creative with a spring-themed craft, enjoy a delightful reading of “How to Catch the Easter Bunny”, and take part in an exciting Easter egg hunt throughout our historic grounds. Bring your own basket! Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DACAB2DA7FBC61-55286287-easter#/

How to Help Nesting Birds in Your Yard
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Historic Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road, Paoli, PA, 19301, United States
Many cavity-nesting birds, like bluebirds, have become reliant on manmade bird boxes to provide them with the safe spaces they need to raise their young. Willistown Conservation Trust will speak at Historic Waynesborough about The Bluebird Project on Sunday, April 13th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. With unprecedented habitat loss and insect declines, birds need all the help they can get. Fortunately, our yards hold the keys to restoring some of this lost habitat while restoring our shared ecosystems. Learn all about how to support bluebirds and other native songbirds by maintaining bird boxes, gardening with native plants, and changing the way you see your yard.
Admission is $15. Children 12 and under are free.

Storm Drain Marker Day!
2025-04-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Upper Chichester Township Building, 8500 Furey Road, Upper ChiChester, PA, 19014, United States
In Collaboration with Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County Conservation District and its partners invite residents to participate in a Storm Drain Labeling Workshop on Wednesday 16, April 2025!

Location: 8500 FUREY RD, UPPER CHICHESTER, PA 19014 | Time: 4:30PM-6:00PM | Food/Drinks: Shared Coffee, Snacks, and Water will be available

Cost: FREE Event | Registration below! Please complete this form for each person attending.

Note: Navigation of uneven terrain and periods of bending or kneeling will be necessary to physically install the storm drain labels.

Reusable gloves and hand wipes will be available to use, though you are welcome to bring your own!

Philly Nature Journaling Club
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us for a loosely guided meet up of the Philly Nature Journaling Club. For April, 2025, we are meeting Fairmount Water Works on Saturday April 19th from 10am to 12pm. We ask that you fill out the form so we know how many people plan to attend. In the practice of nature journaling, we use words, pictures, and numbers to collect and record our observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook. You do not need to be an artist or a naturalist to begin. These skills can be learned by anyone, and you can develop them with deliberate practice. Philly Nature Journaling Club is hosted by Meg Lemieur .
We will meet at Fairmount Water Works, located at 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Meg will then lead the group a short ways down the path to a greener spot where we can settle down and journal together. Specific meeting instructions will be emailed to you a few days before the event. This event is intended for adults, and is inclusive to accompanied children.

Spring Garden Moments at Grumblethorpe Gardens
2025-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Grumblethorpe, 5267 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, United States
Join us to watch Grumblethorpe transform into a Wisteria Wonderland, alongside a variety of tulips and other Spring bulbs. Enjoy Spring Garden Moments and a cup of Wisteria lemonade at Grumblethorpe for the Historic Germantown Stamp Rally Kickoff!

Loving Landmarks 2.0
2025-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Celebrate International Day of Monuments and Sites and learn why the Fairmount Water Works, a prototype for water supply systems around the world, was one of the most visited sites in the United States in the nineteenth century (second only to Niagara Falls)! Join us for an interactive guided program exploring its significant architecture and its various incarnations. $5.00 materials fee per couple or family

Weeknights at the Wagner: Landscapes of Enslavement
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | 1700 W Montgomery Ave, 1700 West Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
Join us for a FREE evening lecture with esteemed archaeologist Jillian Galle! During the talk Galle will discuss how thousands of small artifacts, from ceramics and fish bone to tobacco pipes and glass trade beads, can reveal information on how people historically navigated slavery. Jillian Galle, PhD, directs The Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (DAACS), based at Monticello, the Thomas Jefferson historic site. DAACS fosters inter-site, comparative archaeological research on slavery throughout the Chesapeake, the Carolinas, and the Caribbean. An evening lecture series, Weeknights at the Wagner, invites experts into our Victorian lecture hall to speak on a variety of science and history of science related subjects. After the lecture, stay for our Annual Member Reception with wine & nibbles in the Exhibit Hall! Enjoy refreshments, exchange ideas with fellow members, and explore the Wagner’s vast natural history collection at this special evening event. Program: Talk in the Lecture Hall: 6 – 7:30 PM Reception in the Museum: 7:30 – 8:30 PM The reception is free for current members and $15 for guests. Sign up for the lecture, the reception, or both! Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weeknights-at-the-wagner-landscapes-of-enslavement-registration-1280082875339?aff=PSEC

Peter Wentz Farmstead's Sheep Shearing Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, 19446, United States
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Sheep Shearing Day

Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, sewing, candle-dipping, and more. Visit our Museum Shop for historically-inspired gifts for all ages. We can’t wait to see “ewe” there!

All ages; free

Coffee & Confetti Dye Class
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Sunday Girl Cafe, 263 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Winter is finally over, and what better way to celebrate than with a dreamy Saturday morning filled with coffee and creativity?
Join us for a hands-on plant-dye workshop, where you’ll learn the magic of turning everyday ingredients—like onion skins and a variety of plant dyes—into stunning, one-of-a-kind silk scarves. We’ll guide you through the playful techniques of confetti dyeing and steam dyeing, making it easy and enjoyable for all skill levels. Plus, enjoy a Sunday Girl specialty coffee of your choice while you craft. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a love for trying something new!

BIOMIMICRY:Mimicking Nature's Problem Solvers
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Nature has some really cool solutions to everyday challenges and many challenges are similar to ones humans face. Biomimicry is the practice of learning from nature and using similar strategies to solve issues. For example, a Swiss engineer invented the Velcro hook and loop fastener after studying the burs stuck in his dog’s fur. The barbs on burdock seeds provided the inspiration! Join us to explore some examples of biomimicry and create nature-inspired solutions to some water-based problems. For families and all ages. This pop-up activity is free and no registration is needed—Just drop in!

Birds of a Feather: Art, Nature & Community at Tacony Creek Park
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Tacony Creek Park, Whitaker Gateway, 635 Tampa St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States
Join us for Birds of a Feather, a family-friendly celebration that blends graffiti art and nature—because art belongs in the places we love!

? Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM? Rain Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025? Tacony Creek Park, Whitaker Gateway, Whitaker Avenue & E Loudon Street, 19120

Happening on Circuit Trails Day and Earth Day weekend, this exciting event—imagined by local artist Jay Correano in collaboration with TTF Watershed Partnership—brings together live mural painting, local artists, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to Expect:
? Live mural painting by the V.U.R.T Creative?? Artist market featuring artwork, handmade goods, clothing & more? Hands-on art & nature activities for all ages? Food, music & community fun
? Free & open to all—come be part of it! ?

2025 Temple University Bike Tour
2025-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Temple University Ambler, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, 19002, United States
2025 Temple University Bike Tour

Sunday, April 27, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m.

Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour.

Early Bird Fee: $30 (Ends March 24)
General Fee: $35 (Ends April 21)
Student Fee: $15 (Ends April 21)

Start: Temple University Main Campus (Diamond Lot), 1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
End: Temple University Ambler (Ambler Arboretum of Temple University), 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler PA 19002

It’s time to fly with the Owls! Join us for the 2025 Temple University Bike Tour on Sunday, April 27. Register now at https://ambler.temple.edu/biketour! Registration for the Temple University Bike Tour will close on Monday, April 21. There will be no on-site registration.

Funds raised during the Bike Tour will support Temple Ambler.

Cyclists will travel a beautiful 22-mile route from Main Campus to Temple Ambler on April 27, touring the Greenway through Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park’s Forbidden Drive and Fort Washington State Park.

At the finish line, Bike Tour participants, family, friends and the general public are invited to a celebration including activities for the whole family, information from Bike Tour sponsors and tours showcasing the unique experiences available at Temple Ambler! Find out more about the tour.

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Absolutely Apropos and RDS Vending proudly sponsor the Temple University Bike Tour.

BioBlitz at The Woodlands
2025-04-27 11:00 - 12:30 | The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Update: Due to unexpected thunderstorms, we’re moving the BioBlitz to Sunday, April 27. We’ll begin promptly at 11:00 AM, so please try to arrive a few minutes early to get settled and find our group!
Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on Sunday, April 27 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at The Woodlands!
In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Bird Philly, Skype A Scientist, Andrew the Arborist, City Nature Challenge and Philadelphia Mycology Club participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health.
What is a BioBlitz?
During a set period of time at a set location, participants focus on finding and identifying as many species as they can.
How do I participate?
Please download* the app iNaturalist (it’s free!) to your smart phone, create an account, and learn the basics of how to upload an observation. iNaturalist is an app that allows everyone no matter their skill level to find and identify species they come across, from an unknown plant to a cool bird!

iOS Download
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*Please note if you do not have a smart phone, we can group up and take turns!
Why should I join?
First, it’s FUN! Second, this hands-on event offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature (and others who are interested in urband wildlife) while contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts! And finally, we are contributing to the 2025 City Nature Challenge where cities around the world collaborate to share observations of nature!
Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, all are welcome to participate in this accessible, engaging, educational experience. Spaces are limited so RSVP to learn more about the urban wildlife in your neighborhood!
Please note: The BioBlitz will coincide with the West Philly Craft Fest, so parking won’t be available on-site. Visitors must park in the surrounding neighborhood, but The Woodlands is easily accessible by public transit, with the 40th Street Trolley Portal right across from the gates.

The Plea: Film Premiere and Panel on the Power of Vaccines Featuring Dr. Paul Offit
2025-04-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Join us for the world premiere of filmmaker Neil Halloran’s latest film, The Plea, a powerful documentary exploring the global eradication of smallpox through vaccination-the only human disease successfully wiped out by science and global cooperation. This unique screening will feature a live accompaniment of the film’s score led by Grammy-award winning musician Ranaan Meyer. Following the screening, engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit, filmmaker Neil Halloran, and physician and vaccine educator Dr. Kristen Feemster, moderated by Dr. Jayatri Das, Chief Bioscientist at The Franklin Institute. Together, they will examine the critical role of vaccines in global public health, the lessons of the worldwide collaboration that eradicated smallpox, and why vaccine education is more important than ever.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Reception in the lobby. Cash bar.
6:30 PM | Lobby and house doors open for general seating.
7:00PM | Event Begins

About the Participants

Dr. Paul Offit is a world-renowned pediatrician, infectious disease expert, and vaccine advocate dedicated to protecting public health through science-based medicine. As the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, he has been at the forefront of vaccine research and education for decades. Dr. Offit co-invented RotaTeq, a life-saving rotavirus vaccine that has prevented countless hospitalizations and deaths in children worldwide.? Beyond his groundbreaking research, Dr. Offit is a tireless advocate for vaccine education and combating misinformation. He has authored numerous books and scientific publications, frequently appears in media interviews, and serves as a trusted voice in the fight against vaccine hesitancy.

Neil Halloran is an American filmmaker known for creating animated, data-driven documentaries that explore topics such as war and climate change. His notable works include “The Fallen of World War II” and “Degrees of Uncertainty.”?

Dr. Kristen A. Feemster is a pediatric infectious disease physician and researcher. She serves as the Executive Director of Global Medical Affairs for pneumococcal vaccines at Merck Research Laboratories and is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jayatri Das is the Chief Bioscientist at The Franklin Institute, where she leads initiatives to engage the public in understanding neuroscience, health, and emerging technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University.

Ranaan Meyer is a Grammy and Emmy award-winning double bassist, composer, and educator. He is best known as a founding member of the string trio Time for Three and serves as the Artistic Director of the Honeywell Arts Academy.

Date and Time: On Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00 – 22:00

Venue details: Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

Category: Community | Health and Safety

Price: Free: USD 0.00

Artist / Speaker: Neil Halloran

Confluence, Fine Art Exhibition
2025-05-01 16:30 - 2025-05-03 18:30 | Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
From May 3 – July 26 stop by the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center’s gallery to enjoy a fine art exhibition centered on the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, and the junction where they meet, known as a confluence. Eleven artists showcasing 26 works of art, will tell the tale of the two rivers and the landscapes they traverse before coming together in South Philadelphia. Visitors are invited to flex their imaginations enjoying abstract and representational landscapes exploring the expansive ecosystem that is our region’s watershed.
Register for a Preview Reception on May 1 and enjoy special activations through the run of the exhibition:

Philadelphia Marketplace 2025
2025-05-02 12:00 - 2025-06-28 18:00 | Pennsylvania
Come out and support a revolving list of small businesses from the Philly area and beyond at the Philadelphia Marketplace 2025! Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. Along with the joyful chatter of the fountains and skating brought by the CCD, this fun shopping experience brings together vendors of all categories and product types.

Join the summer festivities every Friday and Saturday, when this group of revolving vendors will set up their shops at sunny Dilworth Park. Don’t miss these pop up shops from May 2 through June 28, 2025 and from September 5 through October 4, 2025 from 12pm – 6pm. Find something for everyone in the family or friend group from the ever-changing list of merchants every week. Fan-favorite vendors like Lily Lough Jewelry, Fairy Greens, LuvonFire Candle Co., Harleysville Beekeeper and Skyseed Jewelry and more will be bringing their unique products to Dilworth Park again and again throughout the summer, but be sure to catch them before that summer heat hits! This pop-up market is brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia in cooperation with the Center City District.

Stroll the vendors’ individual shops and take a spin on the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink. These businesses will set up their tent-shops alongside the many wonderful activations and events set up by the Center City District. You can learn more about their events and programming to plan accordingly at centercityphila.org

The Philadelphia Marketplace is a perfect weekend activity in the heart of the city for groups and individuals of all ages. Get your shopping on and let the summer festivities begin! Save the date to celebrate the first warm spring days in Philadelphia. Full details, along with more confirmed vendors will be released in late April. Visit www.madeinphila.com to get more information and connect on social media, Instagram @philaholidays and Facebook @madeinphila.

2025 EVENT DATES

May 2 – June 28, 2025

Sept 5 – Oct 4, 2025

2025 HOURS

Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 12pm – 6pm

LOCATION

Dilworth Park at the West Side of City Hall Philadelphia

1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

ADMISSION

Admission to the Philadelphia Marketplace is free.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:

Facebook: @madeinphila

Instagram: @philaholidays
