December - Events in the Community
Check out the great events happening within the CultureWorks community the month of December!
Are you a member of CultureWorks and interested in having your event posted? Send your information to Nana at
napatu@cultureworksphila.org.
Tuesday, December 3rd
Join the Calm Clarity community for an elevated discussion about the process of establishing a more mindful and aware society.
Wednesday, December 4th
Join Blue Stoop for a virtual coworking gathering where creatives are provided the space to fully express their literary selves.
Philly Bluegrass - Twisted Pine w/ Damn Tall Buildings @ World Cafe Live
Wednesday, December 4th
8pm-10:30pm
Twisted Pine is on tour with special guest Damn Tall Buildings. Join them at World Cafe Live for a jam-filled evening!
Thursday, December 5th
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Thursdays on the Stoop: Exploring Daughterhood
Thursday, December 5th
4pm-5pm
Zoom
Blue Stoop and Ethiopian-American poet Hiwot Adilow invite you to a TOTS session dedicated to “what daughters are capable of making and unmaking.”
Design Advocacy Group - Understanding Financial Incentives for Rehabilitation Projects Presentation
Thursday, December 5th
10am-11:30am
Zoom
DAG is inviting special guests Paul Steinke, Philip Balderston, and Justin Kaplan to discuss developments within the field of historic building restoration.
Saturday, December 7th
Join Blue Stoop for the third installment of the Novels in Progress series, “a salon-style reading and conversation featuring the work of two writers deep in the process of a long project.”
H&H will be at Malaysian restaurant Kampar during their mortar and pestle class, selling copies of Pat Tanumihardja's Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen.
Caribbean Community in Philadelphia - Holidays in the Park w/ Fairmount Park Conservancy
Saturday, December 7th
10am-4pm
Join CCP at Lemon Hill Mansion for some Caribbean holiday joy - expect an afternoon of delicious food and traditional music performances.
Tuesday, December 10th
Following last month’s opening of Profound Simplicity, join Imperfect Gallery for a chance to discuss the exhibition with the featured artists.
Join Theater of Witness at PFC for the premiere of Cleaning in the House of Healing, a film exploring the lives of those whose work is often overlooked - Environmental Service Workers who clean in hospital settings.
Wednesday, December 11th
Join Blue Stoop for a virtual coworking gathering where creatives are provided the space to fully express their literary selves.
The Head & The Hand Workshop - Beyond the Page: Visual Poetry Incubator
Wednesday, December 11th
6pm-8pm
H&H is hosting their final installment of the Beyond the Page 2024 series! Join them for an exploration of visual poetry.
Thursday, December 12th
Join The Bearded Ladies Cabaret and pop diva Cookie Diorio for the kickoff of Mabeline: The Greenaissance Tour at Voyeur! Showtimes start at 8pm, running until December 21st.
Ring in some holiday cheer with YAP and join them for their annual Winter Art Market - proceeds support local queer artists and YAP programming!
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Thursdays on the Stoop: Avoiding the Info Dump
Thursday, December 12th
4pm-5pm
Zoom
Join Blue Stoop and American crime fiction author Tony Knighton for a discussion surrounding attention-grabbing, impactful, and momentous writing.
Friday, December 13th
Join Imperfect Gallery for their monthly Friday Night Rumba, an Afro-Cuban percussion jam session that celebrates life through song and dance.
Saturday, December 14th
Sunday, December 15th
Join Hidden City in exploring the vibrant history of Philly’s Jewish Quarter, first established in the late 19th century.
Join PST every third Sunday of the month for a comfortable environment to express yourself in. Whether performing or watching, Souletri Sundays are the place for community and inspiration.
Imperfect Gallery is bringing back Last Suppers - monthly dinners shared by and with the community!
Wednesday, Decmber 18th
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Creative Coworking
Wednesday, December 18th
3:30pm-5:30pm
Zoom
Join Blue Stoop for a virtual coworking gathering where creatives are provided the space to fully express their literary selves.
Thursday, December 19th
Make way for “Bray & Paulito” and “The E & J Dynamic Duo” at Imperfect Gallery for some jazzy soul.
Friday, December 20th
Join WW facilitators Jake and Bob on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month for a casual and comfortable virtual writing session for veterans and active duty.
Saturday, December 21st
Just in time for the holidays, shop from local vendors and artists for gifts for yourself or your loved ones.
Saturday, December 28th
To celebrate the closing of Profound Simplicity, Imperfect Gallery is hosting a live painting session with the featured artists - accompanied by the sounds of DJ OLUWAFEMI.
