This Week's Events In Philadelphia Area

Philadelphia PA

24 May, 2021

12:10 PM

Description

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. Hot tip: If you want to see your event 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. Commonwealth Youthchoirs' Virtual Open House When: Monday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Attend our virtual open house to learn all about Commonwealth Youthchoirs' programs - Keystone State Boychoir & Pennsylvania Girlchoir - including performance opportunities, rehearsal schedules, singer groups, expectations of choir members and more, followed by a Q&A w... Learn More Cabaret of the Exiled – Spring Edition When: Monday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Theatre Exile's beloved cabaret event has returned for a Spring performance! Join us for this virtual extravaganza with showman and innovative tour-de-force Johnny Showcase, along with talented actors, musicians, and and special guests including Bi Jean Ngo & David Raine; Carl... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Gimignano's Towers When: Tuesday, May 25th at 11:00 p.m. What: FREE WEBINAR Italy's Great Monuments: San Gimignano's Towers Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero Date & Time: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Known as "the city of beautiful towers", the Tuscan hill town of San Gimignano boasts 13 preserved medieval tower houses, and ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Gimignano's Towers (Emilie) Coffee and Capital with Michelle Levine of Solasta Ventures When: Tuesday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: (Virtual, Zoom) University City Science Center What: Your chance to learn from a seasoned investor. Ask all your questions about finding funding, the entrepreneur-investor relationship, how to pitch, and anything else on your mind. Also a great opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs. Michelle is an investor at Solasta ... Learn More Xfinity Communities Presents Hey That's Easy: The Road Ahead When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Facebook Live What: Join Xfinity Communities for Hey- That's Easy! a Facebook live variety show streaming monthly. The options are endless with shows featuring food, fitness, ceramics...even career advancement to name a few! Join us for our next episode hosted by University of Phoenix's Ava Zurin... Learn More JFCS - From Strength to Strength: Building Resilience in Youth When: Wednesday, May 26th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Via zoom link What: The Fran and Elliot Kane Memorial Lecture Childhood trauma can have long lasting adverse effects on one's brain, body, and behavior. Join JFCS for a virtual workshop to learn how you can address these effects through strength-based trauma - sensitive care when working with ch... Learn More How can we fight lanternflies and reduce pesticide use? When: Wednesday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Webinar What: Join PennPIRG, PennEnvironment and Penn State Extension's environmental health expert Michelle Niedermeier for a discussion on how we can fight invasive species like the spotted lanternfly while reducing the use of toxic pesticides. We'll also save time for a Q&A following... Learn More Heart of the Wissahickon When: Thursday, May 27th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Valley Green Inn What: Come see the coolest part of Wissahickon Park. It's the stuff that Poe and others wrote about - Devil's Pool, Cresheim Creek, Cresheim gorge, the gravity sewer, Shakespeare Rock, the Finger Span, a skunk cabbage wonderland, Livezey Dam and Mill, a really old cave. A truly "gor... Learn More JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Thursday, May 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Zoom What: JFCS is launching three unique afterschool volunteer programs that encourage children and teens to experience and learn the Jewish values of justice, service, and "repairing the world," and provide opportunities to put these values into action. Kids Program – for ages 8 – 12 ... Learn More Frances Negrón-Muntaner: AIDS in the Barrio & Brincando El Charco When: Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Scribe Video Center What: Scribe Video Center in collaboration with Philadelphia Latino Film Festival presents a Producers' Forum screening of Frances Negrón-Mutaner's AIDS in the Barrio and Brincando el Charco: Portrait of a Puerto Rican on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 PM. A prolific scholar and filmmake... Learn More Virtual End Childhood Cancer Run Series When: Friday, May 28th at 12:00 a.m. What: Kick off your summer in a meaningful way by joining Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for a weekend-long running series taking place over Memorial Day Weekend. The race weekend kicks off with a one-mile challenge on Friday, followed by a 5K on Saturday, and concluding wi... Learn More Saturday Youth Art Class When: Saturday, May 29th 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 Hidden Hollow Swim Club When: Sunday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Hidden Hollow Swim Club What: Summer is upon us! That means it is time for some fun in the sun and what better way to enjoy the summer than soaking up the rays by the pool. Come make a splash at Hidden Hollow Swim Club located at Linvilla Orchards. Families will be able to enjoy the swim club at a low pric... Learn More See more local events, 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.