Categories: Events

Is it Spring Yet? Week Events March 30 – April 2, 2015

We’re almost out of March. We’ll get you through the best events to see the light of April – and hopefully warmer temps.

Philly week events: March 30 – April 2, 2015

  • Meatless Monday Fun Run: Join a weekly Fun Run with Team Humane League! Meet up at Boot & Saddle, and enjoy a run in FDR park. Monday, March 30, 6:30pm, Boot & Saddle; 1131 S. Broad St; RSVP.
  • Green Drinks:  It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time to have a beer with friends in Northern Liberties, South Philly or Cherry Hill. Green Drinks, Wednesday April 1 at 6 PM, various locations.
  • Nerd Nite No. 47: Star Formation! Plane Crashes! And Improv! The 47th edition of Nerd Nite Philly is all over the place with a talk by a local astronomer on early stage star formation, an expert from Boeing talking about technology improvements in aviation, and a speaker at the upcoming TEDxPenn talking about the powers of improvisation. Wednesday at 7:30pm at Frankford Hall, $5, RSVP.
  • City Council Candidate Convention: Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP), in partnership with the Committee of 70 and hosted by WHYY, presents the first ever City Council Candidate Convention!This event is a one stop voter preparation experience in advance of the May 19th primary election. Each of the candidates will be at booths to answer questions, get info on voter registration & more. Register for free. Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, WHYY Independence Civic Space, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

Recent Posts

Lobbying polluters, SEPTA funding boost, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  Farm Philly expands Community Compost Network. Farm Philly’s…

4 days ago

From mapping to air bubbles: How local researchers are tackling PFAS in Philly’s water

"Forever chemicals” are in Philly's waterways. Research teams are tracking contamination and testing new ways…

5 days ago

New Trail crew, Fight for Zero Fare, Dreadging threatens fish, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City to launch first-ever trail maintenance crew. Philadelphia…

1 week ago

Philly Fixers Guild: Meet the Philadelphians building community through repair

Sick of your stuff breaking? Once a month, this volunteer-led organization helps community members repair…

2 weeks ago

New bus station home, fossil fuel expansion, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news:  City searches for new intercity bus station location.…

2 weeks ago

After 20+ years on Superfund list, Franklin Slag Pile cleanup moves forward – without a clear climate plan

EPA begins long-awaited remediation of the contaminated Port Richmond site, which is increasingly vulnerable to…

3 weeks ago