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Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Join Morris Arboretum to make botanical potions! Learn about plants and their mythological histories then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general admission. Meet at the Pumpkin Cottage.
Want to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then Start Talking Science! This First Friday, you’ll meet dozens of researchers from local universities, presenting innovative projects and answering your questions live […]
You’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands once again! On Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, November 8th, drop off your (4+ year old) children at The School for Mister John’s Music Date […]
Join a celebration of the opening of "From the Earth, We Rise" at The National Old City Apartments. "From the Earth, We Rise" is an exploration of movement and surrender in human nature’s purest form. It showcases the work of artists Kimberly Stemler and Nancy […]
An extra spooky night for October First Friday! The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center and Thunder Mug Café are partnering up to host a night of halloween-themed vending. Get your spooky trinkets, make a craft, eat some s’mores, and vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
Each evening from Friday, October 3 to Monday, October 6, the Night of Lights transforms Germantown Avenue into a walkable outdoor gallery. Archival images and stories are projected through storefront windows, while colorful lighting highlights the architecture of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic main streets. Night of Lights is […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
You’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands once again! On Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, November 8th, drop off your (4+ year old) children at The School for Mister John’s Music Date […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
