The latest and greatest things happening in Philly from Friday, March 16 to Saturday, March 24. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
A Listening Room: Flounder Warehouse and Benjamin Poole
Friday, March 16
8:30 – 11pm
Elixr Coffee
207 S Sydenham St.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
The March edition of ALR at Elixr will feature the introspective folk style by Benjamin Poole, as well as Philly’s own Flounder Warehouse. Don’t miss this musical evening!
MFON: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora
Friday, March 16
6:30pm
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
Cost: $8
Join the AAMP and the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) for a special conversation, book signing, and reception to celebrate the launch of MFON: Women Photographers of the African Diaspora.
Pussy Claps Back
Friday, March 16
9pm – 1am
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Ave.
Cost: $10
Join PUSSY* CLAPS BACK, a pro-femme and pro-womyn music and arts initiative based in Philadelphia, for an evening of music and art. Through events such as art exhibits and benefit concerts, PCB seeks to raise funding for organizations that support womyn’s and pro-femme rights, and artistic expression.
Those Who Talk Back Workshop
Saturday, March 17
2 – 5 pm
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine St.
Cost: Free
Join artist and activist Aram Han Sifuentes in this artist-led workshop to get a first-hand look at the artist’s creative process and learn the skills and techniques to make a protest banner of your own!
Crochet Workshop at the Barnes with Olek: Love Across the USA
Saturday, March 17
2 – 5pm
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Cost: Free
Olek’s Love Across the USA project is coming to Philadelphia, and you can be part of it! This massive crochet mural is a community-made public art project that highlights the accomplishments of women throughout US history, and brings people together through workshops and installations.
Yoga With Cats
Sunday, March 18
1 – 4pm
PSPCA
1546 Frankford Ave.
Cost: $15
Love yoga? Love cats too? Join Stacia Nero from Amrita Yoga who will teach the class while adorable (and adoptable) cats roam the room to provide additional stress relief. All levels welcome and alll proceeds will benefit the PSPCA’s life-saving mission.
Pliny the Younger Healing Hop for Sheila
Monday, March 19
5 – 7pm
Monk’s Cafe
264 S 16th St.
Cost: Ten ounce glasses of Pliny the Younger will be $15, CASH ONLY
Monk’s is tapping a keg of rare and delicious Russian River Pliny the Younger, 100% of the proceeds are going to Sheila Modglin, a beloved bartender in the Philly scene who was struck by a car on the Lincoln Drive and sustained devastating injuries. Sheila is well-known in the Philadelphia community, having worked 25 years at Dirty Frank’s and spread joy and creativity by bringing the arts to kids in Upper Darby. She is not insured, and currently faces a long road of rehabilitation and no income.
Release Party: Please Plant This Book
Monday, March 19
6:30 – 10:30pm
Jasper’s Backyard
101 E 7th Ave., Conshohocken, PA 19428
Cost: $15 or $30
Join Francis Daulerio, Nick Gregorio, and The Head & The Hand to celebrate the release of “Please Plant This Book.” The evening will be filled with readings, music, and light fare.
Thinking in Bets: Decision-Making in The Face of Uncertainty
Tuesday, March 20
6 – 7:30pm
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St.
Cost: Free
Join world-renowned poker champion turned author Annie Duke for an insightful look at the psychology of decision making through her unique and expert poker lens! The Franklin Institute’s Chief Bioscientist Jayatri Das will guide a dynamic conversation about how our brains process information, and about how we assess the risks and rewards of opportunities in the face of uncertainty.
Rad Fest Women’s Expo
Thursday, March 22
2-8pm
421 N 7th St
Cost:$10
Equal parts job fair, showcase, market, and conference, the inaugural Rad Fest brings together women-led businesses and ideas for a productive day of networking and celebration in honor of Women’s History Month.
City & State PA’s 2018 Above & Beyond Awards: Honoring Women of Public and Civic Mind
Thursday, March 22
5:30 – 7:30pm
325 Chestnut St.
Cost: $35
Join City & State PA for their inaugural event recognizing 25 exceptional women from the Commonwealth for their accomplishments across various sectors including politics, healthcare, education, nonprofits and beyond. Join them for an evening of shining a light on these powerful women who have distinguished themselves in their respective industries!
[RE]IMAGINING SCIENCE
February 8, 2018 – March 24, 2018
Esther Klein Gallery
3600 Market St.
Cost: Free
[RE]Imagining Science showcases researchers’ work in the fields of visual and sound arts, design, sciences and social sciences. The exhibit features large-scale sculptural objects, photographs, installations, video works, interactive environments, microscopy images, and sound works.