March - Events in the Community
Check out the great events happening within the CultureWorks community the month of March!
Are you a member of CultureWorks and interested in having your event posted? Send your information to Nana at napatu@cultureworksphila.org.
Saturday, March 1st
Led by expert Jerry Silverman, join Hidden City for an exclusive tour of the Broad Street and Ridge Avenue subway lines.
Sunday, March 2nd
Technology classes return at Laos in the House! Join them for educational sessions geared toward Lao-speaking elders.
Tuesday, March 4th
DAG is inviting Gwen McCauley, Executive Director of the Manayunk Development Corporation, for a discussion about flood mitigation, preparedness, and resilience.
Caribbean Community in Philadelphia - Winter Community Exercise Classes
Every Tuesday in March
5:30pm-6:30pm
CCP is bringing back free community exercise classes for the winter season. Join them at Greater Olney Library and get ready to work up a sweat!
Wednesday, March 5th
Join Blue Stoop for a virtual coworking gathering every Wednesday where creatives are provided the space to fully express their literary selves.
YAP is teaming up with Youth United for Change to host a pillow-making workshop, highlighting the importance of sewing across the African diaspora.
Jessie Lawrence, the new Director of Planning and Development for the City of Philadelphia will be joining DAG for a one-on-one discussion.
Following the opening of The Brush The Pen & The Knife - exhibiting artists Nina Hurwitz, TYWHO, and David Sweeny will be talking about themselves and their art!
Thursday, march 6th
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Thursdays on the Stoop: Working with Editors
Thursday, March 6th
4pm-5pm
Zoom
Blue Stoop is inviting professional book coach and editor Dayna M. Reidnouer to discuss the publishing process!
Saturday, March 8th
This tour was made for lovers of the subway! Join guide Jerry Silverman for a 2-hour exploration of SEPTA subway history.
Thursday, March 13th
Ms. AJ, child educator and musical theatre advocate, will be at H&H Books for an afternoon story time!
The Head & The Hand Workshop - Book Launch: Leave: A Postpartum Account by Shayne Terry
Thursday, March 13th
6:30pm-7:30pm
Join H&H for the Philadelphia launch of Shayne Terry’s Leave: A Postpartum Account, and a conversation with Jiordan Castle, author of Disappearing Act.
Philly Bridge & Jawn, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe and productive environments for teens, is hosting an open house! Join them this Thursday to learn about their mission.
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Thursdays on the Stoop: Crafting the Online Essay
Thursday, March 13th
4pm-5pm
Zoom
Join Blue Stoop and essayist Natalie Crystal as they explore the world of blogs and online essay publishing.
Friday, March 14th
Join Imperfect Gallery for their monthly Friday Night Rumba, an Afro-Cuban percussion jam session that celebrates life through song and dance.
CCP is hosting a workshop centered around estate planning and property rights - join them to get your questions answered!
Tuesday, March 18th
To celebrate the release of new Hunger Games novel Sunrise on the Reaping, H&H Books is hosting an archery session with Philly Archery. Every ticket also comes with a copy of the book!
Thursday, March 20th
Blue Stoop Literary Center - Thursdays on the Stoop: Incantations Against Empire
Thursday, March 20th
4pm-5pm
Zoom
Poet, artist, and educator Miriam Saperstein is joining Blue Stoop and leading a delve into incantations and poetic spells.
Friday, March 21st
Join Calm Clarity for a 1-hour session where participants will engage in exercises that promote physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Imperfect Gallery is hosting a benefit concert! Johnny Showcase & The Mystic Ticket will be performing, with an opening set by KARL BLAU.
Saturday, March 22nd
Sotomayor Productions is hosting a fundraising party - contributions will help cover costs associated with completing their film, Las Cosas Que Brillan. Expect raffles, drag performances, a costume contest, and more!
Sunday, March 23rd
Cambodian American Girls Empowering - Khmer New Year Pop-Up with Mama Long
Saturday, March 22nd & Sunday, March 23rd
12pm-3pm
Celebrate Khmer New Year with CAGE by supporting them at their pop-up shop hosted by Mama Long! 25% of proceeds will be donated to CAGE.
Join PST every fourth 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.
Thursday, March 27th
DAG is inviting Tobias Peter, co-director of the American Enterprise Institute’s Housing Center, to lead a discussion about the effectiveness of Philadelphia’s 10-year property tax abatement.
Hidden City Philadelphia - PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR Kickstarter Launch Party
Thursday, March 27th
6pm-8pm
Hidden City is hosting a launch party for the start of their Kickstarter campaign for PHILADELPHIA IN COLOR, a photobook showcasing Philadelphia’s rich history. Come through and support!
Sunday, March 30th
Ms. AJ, child educator and musical theatre advocate, will be at H&H Books for an morning story time!
