Categories: Events

America Still Celebrates: Week Events July 6-9, 2015

**This photo brought to you from our 4th of July adventures.

After a long holiday weekend, who’s ready for what Philly has to offer? Get your running shoes on, get hungry for local food & give some circus cats a try.

Philly Week Events: July 6-9, 2015:

  • YIP Running Club: Join Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP), the Young Professionals of the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) and Philadelphia Runner in July for our run to AVA to check out their space and learn more about their programs. Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30 PM; Philadelphia Runner,1601 Sansom St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103; More info.
  • 2015 Local Food Guide Launch Party: Join Fair Food Philadelphia and Grid Magazine in celebrating the release of this year’s Local Food Guide; Thursday, July 9 from 5-10 PM; 1622 Point Breeze Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145; Facebook RSVP.
  • Acro-Cats! Think your cat can’t be trained? Come see a troupe of former orphan, rescue, and stray cats ride skateboards, roll on barrels, walk tightrope and more! There is even the only all-cat band known to man Tuna and The “Rock-cats” Purrforming in Philadelphia fur one weekend. July 9-12, Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, More info.
  • Nerd Nite Philly Turns Five at Johnny Brenda’s: Celebrate 5 years of nerdy topics with 6+ nerdy talks and performances, Nerd Nite Philly swag, and most importantly, a party atmosphere to celebrate all the Philly nerds. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7 PM;  Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125, Info & Tickets.
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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