Philly EventsPumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards When: MONDAY – SUNDAY, Through Sunday, November 5, 2023 Where: Linvilla Orchards The name tells the story at Linvilla Orchards’ annual Pumpkinland fall festival. Visit the waning days of the gourd gala that features a slew of daytime activities like harvest hayrides, corn and (slightly more difficult) straw bale mazes, apple blaster target shooting, pick-your-own crops, fishing in Orchard Lake, and pony and train rides. Things get slightly spookier after dark with moonlight hayrides around the farm or to the nearby Witch’s House that end at a campfire with cider and marshmallows. Makers Market When: Saturday, November 4th | 11:00am to 4:00pm Where: Elfreth's Alley During this one-day event, local Philadelphia crafters, artisans, and regional makers will set up shop on Elfreth’s Alley, Philadelphia’s most historic residential street. Centuries of artisans, craftspeople, and working class folks lived on this street, and this event celebrates that history by inviting present-day artisans and craftspeople to continue their business on the Alley. It is FREE to attend, but we recommend bringing some money to purchase the fantastic items you'll find! Featured vending includes artwork, plants, candles, jewelry, home goods, and vintage items. You won't want to miss it! Elvis: A Musical Revolution at Walnut Street Theater When: MONDAY – SUNDAY Through Sunday, November 5, 2023 Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street An exciting new jukebox musical charting Elvis’ meteoric rise to fame, Elvis: A Musical Revolution — still running a few more days at historic Walnut Street Theater — showcases the life of The King of Rock and Roll through the perspective of the people who knew him best, like his parents, his wife, Colonel Tom Parker, Ann-Margret and the R&B legends from whom he crafted his sound. Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival When: Thursday-Sunday, November 2-12, 2023 Where: Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street Among the largest festivals of its type, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival celebrates and showcases the stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders in film, performance art, music and other creative expressions during its multi-day run. The hybrid fest, held at the Asian Arts Initiative in Chinatown, features the best in Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora filmmaking and storytelling, presented through panel discussions, in-person cinema screenings and online showings. CraftMONTH: Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show & Special Exhibits in Greater Philadelphia
When: Dates vary by event Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street November is CraftMONTH, celebrating artists, makers and crafters working in wood, clay, fiber, metal and glass. Here’s how Philly is celebration this week:
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Penn EventsJoin us for a Thanksgiving Dinner Party! Are you staying on campus for Thanksgiving break and looking for things to do? Are you an undergraduate or exchange student looking for an American Thanksgiving experience, complete with roast turkey and cranberry sauce? The Assembly of International Students is continuing the “Thanksgiving Meal” program this year to connect undergraduate students with Penn faculty/staff members who have volunteered to welcome students into their homes over break and host them for a Thanksgiving meal. We hope that the Thanksgiving program will be a great chance for you to build a connection with a Professor in a department of your interest or a staff member who is familiar with many resources on campus. It will also be fun to possibly meet some of their family members (or pets!) and experience a typical American Thanksgiving. AIS is here as a resource for you, so please do not hesitate to contact Heather Shieh ([email protected]) if you have any questions or suggestions! HALLOWEEN AT GIC When: Tuesday, October 31st 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Where: 3708 Chestnut Street The GIC will be hosting a Halloween Party filled with food and fun activities such as pumpkin decorating. Come stop by in your best costumes and celebrate Halloween with us! AI and Climate Data When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Kleinman Center Energy Forum, 220 S. 34th St. In this workshop, Dr. Amy Braverman will consider the role of AI in addressing climate change through the lens of the most comprehensive data resource for understanding climatic change: satellite data. Satellites have been observing the Earth for more than 50 years (LandSat) and provide a massive, distributed global archive of information. In the United States, most of these data are provided by NASA and NOAA, but other space agencies, such as those in Europe, Japan, and India, also have robust data collection programs. Braverman will show why it is important to understand how these are collected and processed. Crucially, because all geophysical data derived from satellites are inferences based on observed spectra, they are subject to uncertainties. Braverman will explain why quantifying these uncertainties is critical if informed decisions are to be made in response to climate change. Penn Women's Center Game Night When: Every Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30pm Where: 3643 Locust Walk Need a break? Come by the Women’s Center for their weekly Game Night! Mind & Mood Recharge When: Wednesday, November 01, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St. In partnership with Penn Medicine, the Penn Museum hosts an all-levels yoga class and a mindfulness session. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats. Get your monthly dose of wellness Wednesday in our galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings including a botanical bar, wellness marketplace, and a monthly rotation of all-levels wellness activities from local practitioners of yoga, meditation, expressive arts, and more. Everyday Utopia When: Thursday, November 02, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Kristen Ghodsee of Russian and East European Studies discusses her book, “Everyday Utopia: What 2,000 Years of Wild Experiments Can Teach Us About the Good Life.” Her book examines places around the world as a way to reimagine how we live our daily lives. PENNYO PRESENTS "MAMMA MIA: HERE WE YO AGAIN!" When: Nov 3rd, Friday, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM & Nov 4th, Saturday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Iron Gate Theatre Mamma Mia, here we YO again! Join PennYo in Iron Gate Theater on Friday, Nov 3 and Saturday, Nov 4 for a chaotic celebration of love, comedy and music! From Shakira to A-Mei to ABBA, our setlist is sure to bring you through a rollercoaster of joy and tears. Click the link below for tickets. Philly EventsBoos & Brews at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia When: October 19 & 26, 2023 Where: Museum of Illusions Philadelphia, 401 Market Street This 21-plus party at Old City’s mind-bending Museum of Illusions features special Halloween-themed exhibits, DJ sets and adult bevs from Evil Genius Beer Company. Costumes are highly encouraged. Tickets are required and come with two free drink tickets. Boo-yah! Philadelphia Film Festival When: October 19-29, 2023 | THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY Where: Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut Street This annual festival showcases the best in independent and foreign cinema — shorts, features, animated and guest-accompanied films — in theaters and venues around Philadelphia. This year’s festival opens with a screening of American Fiction, a sharply satirical comedy from director Cord Jefferson (Thursday). The festival also features the debut of Stand Up and Shout: Songs From a Philly High School, a documentary from Amy Schatz that follows the music-making process of several Philly students during their post-pandemic return to school. The 6 p.m. screening is followed by a Q&A session with executive producer and superstar musician John Legend (Friday). Gran Fiesta De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration & Workshop at the Boathouse at FDR Park When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 6-9 p.m. Where: Boathouse at FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue & S. Broad Street This nighttime Day of the Dead celebration features sugar skull workshops and face painting, performances from dancers and DJs, and free hot ponche — traditional Mexican fruit punch served warm on special occasions. Additional food and drink is available on a pay-as-you-go basis. This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required. Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
When: Saturday - Sunday, October 21-22, 2023 Where: Various locations including Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Avenue Hundreds of artists and community spaces open their doors to the public during Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), an annual tradition that seeks to make workshops, galleries and other creative spaces more accessible. During the second weekend of this celebration, studios west of Broad Street (in University City, Manayunk, Germantown, etc.) open their doors for guided and self-guided tours. Penn EventsOctober Wellness Walk When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. Where: Benjamin Franklin Statue, College Green Penn Public Health leads a two-mile walk on and near campus, in recognition of breast cancer awareness. Bind Your Own Notebook with Penn Common Press (In-Person) When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm Where: Other Campus Location- see event details Are you interested in printing and binding your own notebook? Come and join other grad and professional students in using antique wood types in Common Press's collection to design and print your name on a notebook that you bind by hand. You'll leave with a blank book suitable for journaling or note-taking, and the skills to bind more blank books on your own in the future. Special Tea When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm Where: Weigle Information Commons Rooms and Booths Each month, join us for tea, food, and conversation with a variety of our campus partners – from the Weingarten Center, Health & Wellness, Restorative Practices @Penn, Campus Recreation, our Libraries, and more! Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff Death Cafe (-Registration required-) When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT Where: Holman Biotech Commons, 3610 Hamilton Walk, Johnson Pavilion Philadelphia, PA 19104 The GOAL of a Death Cafe is to provide a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying. - The discussion is moderated but without a predetermined agenda or theme - We do not lead participants to a conclusion, product, or action The Death Cafe IS NOT a grief support nor counseling session, but a space for NORMALIZING conversation that deepens our awareness about death. Culture Fest! Día de los Muertos
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET Where: Penn Museum Explore the unique history, traditions, and expressions of this celebration of life and death. Learn about the ofrendas (offerings) at the center of the festivities. These ornate and colorful altars honor the dead (and encourage them to join the party!) with bright yellow marigolds, food, drinks, and photos. |
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