The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, March 9 to Thursday, March 15. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
We Love Camden Reception and Art Sale
Friday, March 9
5 – 9pm
Camden FireWorks
1813 South Broadway, Waterfront South, Camden, New Jersey 08104
Cost: Free
Join Camden FireWorks to celebrate (and maybe take home), the work of local artists! This will be the only night to see the complete exhibition so come out for a night of amazing art!
Community Stoop Sale
Saturday, March 10
10am – 2pm
Franny Lou’s Porch
2400 Coral St.
Cost: $15 a spot
Sign up and help Franny Lou’s fundraiser towards providing tools needed to grow their business.
Saturday Morning Cartoons – March edition
Saturday, March 10
12 – 2pm
PhilaMOCA
531 N 12th St.
Cost: $5
PhilaMOCA is bringing back the lost thrill of Saturday morning cartoons with a new monthly series of animated favorites from yesteryear! This month’s theme is 1980s obscurities. Enjoy short-lived and strange series from deep in the cartoon archives. Come out to this family friendly event!
Sourdough Workshop with John McGrath
Saturday, March 10
3 – 5pm
La Colombe Fishtown Cafe
1335 Frankford Ave.
Cost: $50
Did you know you can make bakery-quality sourdough bread in your own kitchen? Join Fishtown Cafe’s Head Baker, John McGrath, for a Sourdough Bread Workshop!
Beyond Apu: A Community Conversation
Saturday, March 10
4 – 6pm
Drexel University 3401 Filbert St.
Cost: $10-15
South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) will host the Philadelphia premiere of Hari Kondabolu’s “The Problem With Apu” documentary, followed by a community discussion about representations of South Asian Americans in popular culture. Join the conversation!
Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
Saturday, March 10
1 – 7pm
Indy Hall
399 Market St.
Cost: Free
Did you know that less than 10% of Wikipedia editors are women? At this event, people of all gender identities are welcome to come and learn how to edit Wikipedia. Come out for a day filled with feminism, fun and of course, snacks!
Our Stories: Our Closets
Saturday, March 10
1 – 3pm
Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th St.
Cost: Free
Qunify presents “Our Closets’” in our “Our Stories” series. This edition of Our Stories celebrates LGBTQ+ people who use fashion to shape their queer identity and self expression. Come out to this free event to hear some amazing stories.
Black Girls Rock! with Beverly Bond + Fox 29 News Alex Holley
Saturday, March 10
2 – 4pm
Impact Your World Church
5507 Germantown Ave.
Cost: Free
Uncle Bobbie’s proudly welcomes Beverly Bond to Philadelphia to discuss her new book “Black Girls Rock: Owning Our Magic. Rocking Our Truth.” Come out to this free event for an afternoon filled with #BlackGirlMagic!
Displaced Showcase & Concert: Of Roads and Homes
Sunday, March 11
4 – 6:30pm
Trinity Center for Urban Life
22nd and Spruce St.
Cost: $20 in Advance | $25 at the Door | $10 for Students with ID
Al-Bustan is pleased to present (DIS)PLACED: Philadelphia’s culminating showcase event, inviting friends, partners, and the public to enjoy an evening of poetry, music, art, food, and friendship.
Our Time To Wrinkle- Celebrating Girls and STEM with “A Wrinkle In Time”
Sunday, March 11
9:30am – 1:00pm
UA Riverview Plaza Stadium 17
1400 S Columbus Blvd.
Cost: $25
Join I am Black SiFi, for a screening filled with extra-planetary adventures hosted by Kennedy Allen, aka ‘Storm Tribble,”and Lani Kai. The screening will also feature a conversation with all-star Dr. Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer of the Franklin Institute.
Intentional Neighborhoods: A Gentrification Discussion
Monday, March 12
6 – 8pm
Free Library of Philadelphia, Ramonita de Rodriguez Branch
600 West Girard Ave.
Cost: Free
Those interested in civic engagement, long-term neighborhood residents, and newcomers alike, are invited to talk about shaping their community into one that serves a greater good for everyone. All are welcome at this important discussion about gentrification.
Tuesday Tea & Textiles
Tuesday, March 12
10am – 2pm
Kensington Storefront
2774 Kensington Ave.
Cost: Free
Come learn how to weave in a relaxing, supportive atmosphere. Under the guidance of artists Kathryn Pannepacker and Lisa Kelley, you will create both a small piece of weaving to keep and a larger piece that will become part of a community project. Weaving experience is not required or expected.
The InLiquid Gallery – Grand Opening Reception
Wednesday, March 14
6 – 8pm
The InLiquid Gallery
Crane Arts Studio 108 1400 N American St.
Join InLiquid for the Grand Opening of their new permanent gallery, located at Crane Arts! The reception will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and beer provided by Philadelphia Brewing Company.
One Book, One Philadelphia Finale with Jacqueline Woodson
Wednesday, March 14
7:30 – 9pm
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Cost: Free
The One Book, One Philadelphia Finale will feature an interview with author, Jacqueline Woodson, and with Tamala Edwards, 6ABC Action News Co-Anchor. This program will also feature a celebration of the poetry and music found in Jacqueline Woodson’s book “Another Brooklyn” with performances of original works inspired by the novel.
CreativeAtTheCannery: Prose Reading on the Ides of March
Thursday, March 15
5 – 8:30pm
Dock Street Cannery + Lounge
705 South 50th St.
For the first time ever, there will be a prose reading showcasing local authors at Dock Street! Doors open at 5pm for drinks and snacks; the readings will start at 7pm. Come early to secure a seat!
Tire Fire Presents: Gerard, Saul-Zerby, Crawford, & Trivedi
Thursday, March 15
7 – 10pm
Tattooed Mom
530 South St.
Join TireFire for a night of great readings from a variety of writers at Tattooed Mom. This month, they will also be collecting donations for Prevention Point Philadelphia, a private nonprofit organization providing harm reduction services to Philadelphia and the surrounding area.