This Week's Upcoming Philadelphia Area Events

Philadelphia PA

17 May, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for things to do in the Philadelphia area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Philadelphia Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Theatre Exile presents TS Hawkins's 'They'll Neglect to Tell You' When: Monday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Grace is a burgeoning therapist. Merci dangles for freedom at the bottom of a bourbon glass. College sweethearts and newlyweds, they elope to Philadelphia for a fresh beginning. Stumbling into polarizing landscapes, they struggle in margins of heart and home. Theatre Exile pre... Learn More JFCS - Art Support Group for LGBTQ YouthWhen: Tuesday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Zoom What: Explore your gender, your sexuality, and your questioning nature through art making. The facilitators will provide a safe space to express feelings about one's identity, build self-esteem, and increase a sense of support. WHEN:Every Third Tuesday of the Month, and 4 - 5pm ... Learn More Featured Event: WEBINAR: How Might Policy Changes Impact Corporate Executives When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Join RegentAtlantic Co-Head of Investments, Andy Kapyrin, and and Wealth Advisors Abby Rosen and Chad O'Brien for a discussion on President Biden's policy changes that may impact corporate executives. They will share planning strategies that could help you prepare and take action ... Learn More Featured Event: WEBINAR: How Might Policy Changes Impact Corporate Executives (RegentAtlantic) JFCS - Financial Strategies When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual zoom What: Financial Strategies for Families Caring for a Loved One with a DisabilityIf you care for a person with a disability or other special needs, it's important that you look beyond their medical care and the help you provide on a day-to-day basis. Join JFCS as we discuss some of t... Learn More JFCS - Signs of Suicide Parent Training When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual zoom What: In this training, parents/guardians will learn: • How to identify warning signs for suicide • Youth suicide prevention basics • About the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program • ACT message (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) • Tips to encourage teens to talkTo register please follow the link ... Learn More JFCS - Signs of Suicide Parent Training When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual zoom What: In this training, parents/guardians will learn: • How to identify warning signs for suicide • Youth suicide prevention basics • About the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program • ACT message (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) • Tips to encourage teens to talkTo register please follow the link ... Learn More Inclusive Leadership, Accessibility and Inclusion for all When: Thursday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Inclusive Leadership, Accessibility and Inclusion for all With a focus on digital access and inclusion, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a day to bring awareness to, and educate people globally on, the importance of digital accessibility for people with disabilitie... Learn More Upper Darby Greek Festival When: Thursday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. What: St. Demetrios Church, is officially announcing the date of the 2021 Festival. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, we were forced to modify the festival Slightly. There will be both Pickup and Drive thru and a sit down option. there will be 3 order stations and online ordering a... Learn More Bethesda Project's 24th Annual Party & Auction When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Join Bethesda Project on Thursday, May 20th at 6:00pm for our 24th Annual Party & Auction - a fun, interactive fundraising event streaming virtually into the homes of our supporters. Filled with live and pre-recorded entertainment, empowering messages, and online activitie... Learn More Designing in Brick: Flemish Bond When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Date: Thursday, May 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Description: Join Carpenters' Hall and historian and author Elizabeth Browne for a virtual presentation that explores the distinctive brick pattern on Carpenters' Hall. The event will examine Flemish Bond, the bricklaying technique us... Learn More The Energy Co-op Hosts Session on Electric Cars When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. What: CONTACT: [email protected] (215) 413-2122 THE ENERGY CO-OP HOSTS SESSION ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES What: The Energy Co-op is holding a free webinar on the latest information about electric vehicles. This event will focus on the opportunities and challenges presented b... Learn More Upper Darby Greek Festival When: Friday, May 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church What: St. Demetrios Church, is officially announcing the date of the 2021 Festival. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, we were forced to modify the festival Slightly. There will be both Pickup and Drive thru and a sit down option. there will be 3 order stations and online ordering a... Learn More The ELO Show comes to the Landis ! When: Friday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Landis Theater What: Philadelphia's premiere ELO Tribute, "The ELO Tribute Show" comes to the Landis Theater on May 21st to bring you an evening of hits by ELO and Jeff Lynne produced artists. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the following link:: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/... Learn More Featured Event: Making your Home Stand Out - A Sellers Workshop When: Saturday, May 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual - FREE What: The Spring Real Estate market is coming up soon! Is your property market ready? Real Estate agent Wetonia Evans will walk you through simple yet impactful ways to get your home sold!!!! This workshop is perfect for Roxborough, Manayunk, Philadelphia and surrounding area homeow... Learn More Featured Event: Making your Home Stand Out - A Sellers Workshop (Wetonia Evans) Featured Event: Treats for Troops of Ocean City Collection Drive When: Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. What: Thru out the summer in Ocean City volunteers pack care packages of necessity items and treats to be shipped to the troops overseas. Please organize a collection and drop off your items on May 22. A list of needed items can be found at https://www.philatreatsfortroo... Contact-... Learn More Featured Event: Treats for Troops of Ocean City Collection Drive (Fred Klevan) Featured Event: Project Moshen Presents: A Nigh In Moshen When: Saturday, May 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Institute of Dance Artistry What: Project Moshen is excited to announce A Night In Moshen (ANIM) their first live & in-person performance since 2019! As one of the regions first live arts events after the pandemic's impact on the Philadelphia arts scene, Project Moshen, will present a night of celebrating ... Learn More Featured Event: Project Moshen Presents: A Nigh In Moshen (Kelli) COVID-19 Vaccination Event When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Hilco Redevelopment Partners is joining the effort to #VaxUpPhilly On Saturday, May 22 from 9 AM - 3 PM, Hilco Redevelopment Partners will host a COVID-19 vaccination event in partnership with Mercy Health System at: 3144 Passyunk Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19153Pfizer vaccinations ... Learn More Saturday Youth Art Class When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Street Pier What: Saturdays 11:30am-1pmCost: $15/classClass Pack: 4 classes for $50 Sign up for 4 classes and get $10 offAges: 4-10Give your child a fun and creative Saturday! Children will explore a variety of age appropriate art techniques learning basic 2D and 3D art skills. Every Saturday,... Learn More Teen Portfolio Building Workshop When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Cherry Street Pier What: Saturdays May 22nd - June 12th 11:30am-1pmCost: $60/sessionAges: 11-17​These four week long workshop series are designed to help teens build a portfolio of work for school or personal use. Each weekly workshop will focus on a different portfolio requirement needed to apply to ... Learn More Free Online ACT Practice Test When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Live Online What: This is a free, live-online practice test. Students can "test drive" the ACT in a timed and proctored format. The practice test lasts about 3 hours. Score reporting is included and students will be able score and download their score report the same day.  For information on... Learn More POP UP 2021 #TheRemix When: Saturday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Venetian Club What: POPUP 2021 #TheRemix is our "Remix on the POP UP Shop and 2020. 2020 was less than exciting so let's come out and celebrate the new year with friends while we shop. Check out the awesome vendors that we have below: Masks are required for entry. DOORS OPEN AT 2:00 PM FOR THE ... Learn More Treats For Troops of Ocean City Collection Drive When: Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. What: Thru out the summer in Ocean City local volunteers pack care packages of necessity items and treats to be shipped to the troops overseas. Please organize a collection and drop off your items on May 22. A list of needed items can be found at https://www.philatreatsfortroo... Co... Learn More Upper Darby Greek Fesitval When: Saturday, May 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church What: St. Demetrios Church, is officially announcing the date of the 2021 Festival. Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, we were forced to modify the festival. There will be both pickup and drive thru and a sit down option. there will be 3 order stations and online ordering and a smal... Learn More Erie Reptile Show & Sale May 23rd 2021 When: Sunday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: ERIEBANK Sports Park What: Join us for The Erie Reptile Expo ! There is an outstanding mixture of vendors, breeders, educators and family-oriented, fun. Vendors will bring a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, inverts, small & furry friends, feeders, supplies, and more. Guests will have... Learn More NORC@JFCS Volunteer Spring '21 Event When: Sunday, May 23rd at 9:30 a.m. Where: The Philadelphia Protestant Home What: Join us for our NORC@JFCS Volunteer Spring '21 Event, where we will help members of our Northeast older adult community welcome spring by delivering potted plants and other goodies, along with big smiles and cheer! It's been a long year, and we want to show our appreciation t... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Philadelphia Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.