Event Calendar

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EVENT CALENDAR

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Cherry Blossom Festival – Apr 1-9. Whether it’s admiring the fragile pink blossoms of 1,000 cherry trees, participating in origami-making and sushi-making classes or enjoying martial arts performances, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia is the time to celebrate all things Japanese while enjoying the delights of spring. SubaruCherryBlossom.org. Cultivating Economic Justice – 10am-4pm. Join more than 300 engaged, spirited people at this extraordinary teach-in designed to cultivate economic justice in Philadelphia. Attendees will meet community organizers, cooperators, activist artists, farmers, bookkeepers, construction workers and more – all of them building economic control block by block as they start cooperative businesses. Learn, connect, network, and share your ideas at this cross-class, multi-racial, intergenerational gathering. Universal Audenreid Charter High School, 3301 Tasker St, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350. WeaversWay.coop. Animal Superhero Weekend – 10am-5pm. From Spider-Man to Catwoman, animals influence some of our favorite characters. Explore the real-life super abilities of animals from around the world with specially themed live animal shows, activity stations, and crafts. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia. Ansp.org. Scrapple Workshop – Noon-2pm. Chef Adam Diltz from Johnny Brenda’s comes to the Greensgrow Community Kitchen to teach participants how to make Scrapple from scratch while learning about the history and origin of this Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. They’ll get to see each stage of the process from cooking and preparing the pork, to seasoning, moulding and cooking the final product, and more. 2139 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 267-283-6787. Greensgrow.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Bookbinding – 1-4pm. This workshop offers an introduction to bookmaking. After a discussion of materials and techniques for a variety of bindings, participants will be able to make three simple structures: a one-page book, a pamphlet-stitched book and a long- stitched book. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. BartramsGarden.org. Complimentary Meditation – 3-4pm. Public gardens provide a vital opportunity to recharge and heal as we fight to survive, thrive and create positive change in a crowded urban environment. Pat George of the Zen Center of Philadelphia will lead participants in sitting meditation inside the Bartram House. Weather permitting, they’ll move outdoors for walking meditation in the garden. Free. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. BartramsGarden.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Growing Edible Native Plants – 7-9pm. Learn about the cultural requirements (soil, light, and water) that one needs to grow trees such as pawpaws, serviceberries, and persimmons; shrubs such as blueberries, hazelnuts, spicebush, and elderberries; and perennials such as ostrich ferns, violets, and ramps. Taste a few of these native treats and take home recipes for delicious native plant-based dishes such as serviceberry compote, persimmon bread, pawpaw pie, spicebush tea, and elderberry jam. Weaver’s Way, 555 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350. WeaversWay.coop. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Saturday Sketch – 10am-noon. Drop-in and draw from Rodin’s masterpieces. Materials provided. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-763-8100. PhilaMuseum.org. Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop – Noon-2pm. Learn how to best use the space in your backyard or community plot for a healthy and productive vegetable garden through the season. They’ll cover succession planting, companion planting, and crop rotation practices that will help keep your soil balanced for more disease and pest resistant plants. Seasonal transitions and how to incorporate best methods for weed control, watering and composting into your garden plan will be discussed. Greensgrow Farm, 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 215-427-2702. Greensgrow.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Science at the Ballpark – 11:35am. The Phillie Phanatic loves science! Before the game and throughout the first three innings, explore the first level concourse area just inside the Left Field Gate and take part in some of our favorite science activities. Children are encouraged to visit as many exhibits as possible, and those completing the minimum number of activities will receive a special Philadelphia Science Festival Day notebook. Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia. 215-448- 1346. PhilaScienceFestival.org. TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Twilight Yoga – 6pm. Free yoga on Race Street Pier. Race St and N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-922-2386. DelawareRiverWaterfront.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Patriots and Pirates Exhibition Opening Day – Discover Philadelphia's connection to the founding of the US Navy. The new, permanent exhibition features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public – highlighting the little-told story of America’s conflict with pirates. Climb aboard Schooner Diligence and test a variety of interactives that demonstrate how to build or sail a ship at sea. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S Cloumbus Blvd, Philadelphia. PhillySeaport.org. Make-Your-Own Spring Tonic – 6:30-8:30pm. Spring tonics have been used historically to awaken our bodies out of winter hibernation, cleansing the liver and skin. Learn about how the first spring greens and bitter roots aid us in facing the busy energy of the season. Traditional spring tonics like nettle, dandelion, chickweed, and burdock are all common weeds in Philadelphia that we’ll explore in depth. Participants will take home a traditional spring tonic vinegar preparation. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. BartramsGarden.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Home Baking and Sourdough with Philly Bread – Noon-2pm. Philly Bread’s dough wizard, Pete Merzbacher comes to the Community Kitchen to teach attendees the basics of sourdough fermentation and how to set up an organized home kitchen. They’ll get hand-on learning on how to mix, shape, and bake bread in any kitchen. Greengrow Community Kitchen, 2139 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 267-283-6787. Greensgrow.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Greensgrow’s Annual Community Greening Day – Apr 20-21. 10am-3pm. Join for a day of planting and clean-up and then get treated to lunch. The whole neighborhood will enjoy the fruits of our labor all season long. Greensgrow West, 5123 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia. 247-244- 4441. Greensgrow.org. Thyroid Dysfunction Seminar – 6:30-7:30pm. With Insight Health and Wellness. Free. Sofitel Hotel, 120 S 17th St, Philadelphia. 215-564-6689. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Climate Migration and Spatial Analysis – Noon-1pm. Join for Penn IUR and MUSA's Annual Earth Day event, to discuss the role of spatial analysis on forced migration due to climate change. Deborah Balk, Associate Director of the CUNY Institute for Demographic Research is an expert in spatial demography and the integration of earth and social science data and methods to address interdisciplinary policy questions. Her current research focus is on urbanization, migration and population distribution, poverty and health, and environmental interactions, particularly climate change. University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World, 3803 Locust Walk, Philadelphia. Pennuir.edu/events. Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival – Apr 21-23. 6-10pm. The inaugural Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival will showcase dozens of entertaining and powerful new international and regional shorts and features that celebrate natural beauty and raise awareness about our impact on the earth. Come out and be inspired, vote for your favorite films, and participate in evening Q&A with the filmmakers. Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia. 215-247-3105. PhilaEnviroFilmFest.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 EarthFest – 9:30am-2pm. EarthFest is an outdoor educational celebration of Earth Day where the answers to so many questions about the environment, sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and protecting and preserving the planet are just an exploration away. Temple Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler. Ambler.temple.edu/about/earthfest. Science in the Park – 10am-2pm. Bring the family to your local park for a day of fun, hands-on activities exploring the extraordinary power of science, technology, engineering, and math. Teach your kids that you don’t have to go far to have fun with science, and discover its joys and wonders together during this family fun day. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. PhilaScienceFestival.org. Experiential Workshop – 10am-5pm. Dr Brian Weiss astonished the world of psychiatry with the theories of past-life regression therapy detailed in his best-selling book, Many Lives, Many Masters. In a series of large and small group past life regression exercises, healing visualizations and right brain training, this exciting experiential workshop takes you on an incredible psychospiritual journey as you explore the limitless boundaries of the mind and soul. Lew Klein Hall, 1837 N Broad St, Philadelphia. 800-654-5126. BrianWeiss.com. Hand Crafted Fermentation Workshop – 1-3pm. Join Amanda Feifer, author of Ferment Your Vegetables and the fermentation blog Phickle, to learn everything you ever wanted to know about vegetable fermentation. In this hands-on, snack-filled workshop, the basics of both salted (think sauerkraut) and brined (think pickles) fermented vegetables will be covered. The Clay Studio, 137 North 2nd St, Philadelphia. 215-925-3453. OldCityDistrict.org. MGK’s Locals Only Beer Fest – 1-5pm. WMGK has teamed up with Independence Seaport Museum to bring Pennsylvania and New Jersey's finest breweries into one place to celebrate the tremendous bounty of awesome brew being made in the Philadelphia area. It's MGK's Locals Only Beer Fest. Tickets on sale now through MGK. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. PhillySeaport.org. Dance Engineered – 7-9:30pm. Explore the intersection between creative expression and scientific exploration through this stunning performance from Nora Gibson Contemporary Ballet. Physics, object oriented ontology, beauty, and essence crystallize in this ambient work for eight dancers. Blurring the line between art and science, this 50-minute work was created in part during a residency at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, New York, and is the culmination of a physics-based study by an aerospace mechanical engineer, Dr Leslie Lamberson, of Drexel University, and choreographer, Nora Gibson. Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St, Philadelphia. 215-569-4060. PerformanceGarage.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Be an H20-ologist – 1-3pm. The half-acre Pier 68, located at the end of Pier 70 Boulevard at the Delaware River, provides a place to relax and enjoy distinctive views of the city skyline, land to learn about tidal ecology of the Delaware River, and room for recreational fishing and public gathering. It’s the perfect place to discover nature thriving in a bustling urban environment. 1751 Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. 610-353-5587. DelawareRiverWaterfront.com. Bird Anatomy for Artists – 1-4pm. From goldfinches to bald eagles, Bartram’s Garden is a favorite stop for many migratory and year-round species of birds. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll take a look at the art and the science of avian anatomy. Explore new techniques for drawing on the fly and experience our feathered friends from a new perspective. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. BartramsGarden.org. Mindfulness in Action – 1:30-3:30pm. Learn an approach to purposeful living that fortifies you on the inside as you step powerfully into the world. Healing Arts Studio, 15 W Highland, Chestnut Hill. 215-305-7759. Estherwssflamm.com. MONDAY, APRIL 24 Science at the Library – 3:30-5:30pm. Science comes to your neighborhood as the city’s most engaging experts visit your local library to lead free after school programs. Spark a passion for STEM learning through exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid (and scientist) approved hands-on activities, right in your local library. Philadelphia City Institute Library, 1905 Locust St. 215-685-6621. FreeLibrary.org. FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Fitness and Wellness Retreat – Apr 28-30. Enjoy strength training, guided walk/run, hiking, yoga, and a guided moonlight meditation – all in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you are an experienced athlete or a novice, this is an opportunity to power your own potential, and feel the joy and pride of working on your health and wellness. Himalayan Institute Retreat Center, Honesdale. Register/info: 570-253-5551. HimalayanInstitute.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Philadelphia Science Festival – 10am-4pm. Check out this super-charged, super-fun celebration of science. This free event is unlike any other – with dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games, and electrifying entertainment for the whole family. Great Plaza, 101 South Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. PhilaScienceFestival.org. Container Gardening – Noon-2pm. Our container expert Maureen will teach attendees step-by- step, how to design a container with herbs and annual flowers. She’ll talk soil, light, position, care and maintenance for your particular container and conditions. Get the right plants in the right place. Receive hands-on planting your own container while you learn our filler, spiller and thriller method. Terracotta bowl (12-14”), plants and soil are included. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 215-427-2702. Greensgrow.org. plan ahead

SUNDAY, MAY 7 Philadelphia Broad Street Run – 8am. The Blue Cross Broad Street Run course is a 10-mile, point-to-point course (named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner's World) starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad St and Somerville Ave. The course is a pleasing run past the varied neighborhoods of Philadelphia along Broad St. The race finishes inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard at the end of Broad St in South Philadelphia. BroadStreetRun.com. Medical Yoga – 11am-4pm. Thomas Jefferson University, 1101 Locust St, Philadelphia. Info: YogaResearchSociety.com. SATURDAY, MAY 20 9th Street Italian Market Festival – May 20-21. The annual 9th Street Italian Market Festival features live entertainment, games (including a greased pole-climbing contest) and the Italian Market’s dazzling array of homemade sausages, delicious cannolis, imported meats and cheeses, luscious cappuccino, butcher-cut beef and poultry, specialty cookware and fresh pastas. 919 S 9th St, Philadelphia. ItalianMarketFestival.com. SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Manayunk Arts Festival – Jun 24-25. 11am-7pm, Sat; 11am-6pm, Sun. More than 300 artists from around the nation set up shop for the two-day Manayunk Arts Festival, the region’s largest outdoor, juried arts festival. Main St and Levering St, Philadelphia. 215-482-9565. Manayunk.com.