Categories: Events

Rabbit Rabbit Week Preview: June 1 – 5, 2015

The full moon will be in full swing this week as you can pick your favorite exercise method and howl with the rest of ‘em. Looking for more to do this week? We hand picked the best events for you in today’s weekly roundup.

Week events for June 1-5, 2015:

  • Full Moon Bike Ride: Join the monthly full moon bike ride for the Strawberry Moon. which got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. Tuesday, June 2 at 9 PM, meet at Art Museum Steps; Facebook RSVP.
  • 6th Annual Full Moon Yoga: Not into biking? Give the full moon yoga a try instead at the Race Street Pier. Tuesday June 2nd at 8:30 PM; Race St at N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; $10 Donation. Facebook RSVP.
  • Corn Belt Almanac Release Party: Celebrate the release of Head and the Hand Press’s latest almanac by stopping by Emerald Street Community Farm of founder Nic Esposito and his wife Elisa. The collection of stories will be a great one – GPB’s editor (aka me) has a tale included. Friday, June 5th at 7 PM; Corners of Emerald and Dauphin Street in East Kensington; Facebook RSVP.
  • United by Blue Turns 5: United by Blue has been around for 5 years, increased its operations (by a lot) and restricted 250,000 pounds of trash from entering the Ocean. Celebrate its accomplishments including beverages from Yards Brewing Company, spirits from Manatawny Still Works, samples of our new food offerings from Soup Kitchen Cafe and live music from Gobble Ghoul and more. Friday, June 5th from 6-9 PM; 144 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Facebook RSVP.
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.

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