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ALMANAC June 12 ongoing


ArtWell’s Heartspeak Workshop at the Durham Library, 3320 Haverford Ave, every Wednesday thru June 13 at 4 p.m. Youth learns to express themselves through poetry, storytelling, and comic-book art, mentored by a professional poet and a pro- fessional comics illustrator; the purpose of this program is for young people to explore their identities and share their stores while practicing literacy and art skills. 215-685- 7436.


Boys and girls, ages 5-18, are invited to attend the city’s first and only Arabic Lan- guage and Cultural Day Camp which will be held at Springside Chestnut Hill Acad- emy from July 1-12, 2013. The two-week program, sponsored by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture provides a fun and enriching environment that brings young people of all backgrounds, together with artists, edu- cators and families to create a welcoming sense of community through sharing Arabic language and culture. Registration deadline has been extended to June 15th


. For schol-


arship information or more details, please contact Al-Bustan at 267-809-3668.


Drexel University is partnering with TEC- CDC to offer a free, discussion-based course that will explore community or- ganizing as it relates to urban farming and community garden, at the Enterprise Center, 46th


Tuesday from June 25th August 15th


Sign-up: 215-895-4050. Every Thursday Night from June 20th


- , the UCD will screen awesome


movies from the 80’s in Drexel Park, 32nd & Powelton Ave, at dusk. Free. (No movie 7/4). Listings: Universitycity.org.


Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral (located on 38th


Street between Chestnut and Mar-


ket Streets) is pleased to announce the opening of a summer art exhibition en- titled 17 Women. Exhibition Dates: June 3 through July 31. Viewing times: Mon – Fri: 10 am – 2 pm; Sun: 11:30 am – 2 pm; Other times by appointment. Artists’ Reception: Friday, June 7, 5-7 pm. The artists are from our region as well as from around the coun- try. The exhibition follows in the footsteps of The Female Gaze, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (11/12-4/13). 215-386- 0234, ext. 104, www.philadelphiacathedral. org


The Greater Life Christian Center, 617 N. 41st St. will offer daily free mails from June 24th


thru August 16th . Breakfast at 9 a.m.,


lunch at 12 p.m. Provided by the City of Philadelphia. There’s also a free Christian Camp for ages 3-6 from June 24th 3rd


. Space limited. Sign up at: 215.222. GLCC (4522).


Walnut Hill Community Farm Stand opens June 6th


in the field beside the 46th


Wednesday nights throughout the sum- mer are synonymous with two things at


& runs ever Thursday from 4-7 p.m. St. El Stop.


thru July


If you miss the Monday noon editorial deadline for Almanac listings, please enter your event yourself, day or night, on our online calendars at www.ucreview.com and www.weeklypress.com! In order to have events published in our calendar, you must provide a phone, as well as website address if available for more information! To submit new calendar listings, email newsdesk@pressreview.net, fax: 215-222-2378.


the Penn Museum: eclectic live music and laid-back fun. This year’s P.M. @ Penn Museum Summer Nights music se- ries, Wednesdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Museum’s outdoor Stoner Courtyard, 3260 South St., kicks off June 19 and runs through September 11. For listings: 215- 898-4000, www.penn.museum.


Writing Club at the Philadelphia Institute, 1905 Locust St., at 2 p.m. Meet other young writers, practice different writing techniques, and collaborate on a book to create at the end of summer. This program is intended for children aged 9 – 14. Pre- registration is encouraged. Runs every Fri- day from 6/21-8/9. 215-685-6621.


June weds6/12


Gene Robinson reads/discusses “God Be- lieves in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Mar- riage” at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at noon. Free. 215-686-5322.


Local author Rich Wagner will present the program “Philadelphia, One Big Brewery- town.” Rich is the author of “Philadelphia Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Cradle of Liberty.” The program will be in the community room of the Independence Branch Library, 18 South 7th Street, phone 215 685-1633. It is free and open to the public.


& Market, from 5-8 p.m. every -August 27th


. Free.


Screening of “Impromptu” at the Philadel- phia Institute, 1905 Locust St., at 2 p.m. Free. 215-685-6621.


June thurss6/13 Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll, 43rd


St., from 5:30-8:30 p.m. www.universityc- ity.org.


Calvary United Methodist Church hosts Community Vespers, 6:30 pm, 48th & Bal- timore (use 48th Street entrance). All are welcome for a simple service of silence, prayer, reflection and singing, rooted in progressive Christianity but open to differ- ent spiritual journeys. And be sure to stop by our table during Dollar Stroll, featuring fair trade chocolate for $1! 215-724-1702, www.allmeansall.org.


Introduction to Using E-readers to Check out Library Materials at the Philadelphia Institute, 1905 Locust St., at 3 p.m. 215- 685-6621.


First World Theatre Ensemble presents Joseph P. Blake’s Muralista, directed by Christopher Thompson. Muralista takes cen- ter stage at First World Theatre Ensemble Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through June 16, 2013 in The Meeting House The- ater, Community Education Center (CEC), 3500 Lancaster Avenue. Show times are 8:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 pm on Sundays. For tickets/more info: 267-329- 9746, www.FirstWorldTheatre.biz


Trivia Challenge with Bob at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 6:45 p.m. Find out if you’re smarter than a 5th 215-686-5322.


grader. -52nd St. June fris6/14


Book Sales outside the Walnut Library, 201 S. 40th


St., from 12:30-2:30 p.m.


Opening Reception for Jessica Barber’s Ex- hibit, Vestige: An Industrial Perspective at the Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St., from 6-9 p.m. Runs thru 7/7. 215-772-1515, www. twenty-twogallery.com.


40th Street Air Space Gallery, 4007 Chestnut St from 6-9 p.m. Exhibit features: The Past is Over, a solo exhibition of new work by 2012- 2013 artist-in-residence Mike Harpring. mike- harpring@gmail.com.


State Senator Vincent Hughes in conjunction with the Veteran’s Support Group of Philadel- phia and Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs will present an important and informative symposium designed to help Veterans and their families navigate through the complex maze of issues and challenges unique to them. This activity will take place on from 8 AM to 1PM at Community College of Philadelphia located at 4725 Chestnut St. A wealth of resources, services and organiza- tions will be available to assist these brave men and women who have sacrificed greatly to ensure the safety and security of our great nation. 215-280-2557.


June sats6/15


Celebrate the 375th anniversary of Swedes and Finns landing in the Delaware Valley at the Great Plaza in Penn’s Landing. Celebrate this monumental anniversary with a variety of musical acts and family fun, hosted by Phila- delphia Finnish School. This will include tra- ditional Scandinavian games, gifts such linens and embroidery, and tours aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, a replica of the ship that brought Finnish and Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. Free to attend, Family Friendly, Multi- cultural Festival, Music, Food, Art, Shopping. www.delawareriverwaterfront.com.


Creative Collective Craft & Fine Arts Fair, at the sheltered Head House Square 2nd


bard Sts., from 10 a.m.—9 p.m. Free to at- tend. www.cccraftsfair.com.


Lindbergh Blvd., from 2-5 p.m. Free. Call to register: 610-284-6246.


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Men Seminar Only: Transformation to Man- hood at the Pepper Middle School, 84th


Join Philadelphia Young Playwrights for a preview of the play and a discussion about the lives of enslaved, free and immigrant Ameri- cans who toiled for wealthy families in Phila- delphia at the Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave, from 5-7 p.m. echase@cliveden.org.


The Producers Guild presents Jazz Picnic/Fam- ily Style in Fairmount Park’s Chamounix Man- sion, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 215-668-6479.


UCD and VIX Emporium will host a 30th Street Craft Market outdoors at the The Porch’s from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Find unique and locally made wares such as jewelry, prints, ceramics and children’s gifts by more than 50 crafters - plus food trucks (MacMart, Vernalicious, and Lil’ Dan’s), live music from the West Philadelphia


Orchestra (noon-2pm) and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream! This will be the Porch’s biggest event ever! www.universitycity.org.


St. Francis de Sales School Flea Market in the auditorium at 47th & Windsor Ave. Any donations to be sold at the DeSales table will be gratefully accepted on Friday, June 14th between 9 AM and 5 PM in the auditorium. We accept almost anything – except clothing and large furniture. Vendors may rent tables for $25 each. To rent a table, volunteer or get more information, call 215-222-2255 or 215- 222-5819.


Ward AME Church, 728 N. 43rd Street pres- ents: Living a Life of Beauty Women’s Confer- ence from 8 am to 3 pm. Meditation Speaker - Rev. Sherry Hailey Day will include Continen- tal Breakfast, Hour of Power, Praise Dancing and Gifted Soloists, Inspirational Workshops, Dynamic Presenters, Lunch, Prizes and much more...Come and be Blessed! 215-247-4841 or 267-292-3566.


suns6/16 June


Immerse yourself in Portuguese customs and culture at this year’s Portuguese Heritage Festival at the Great Plaza in Penn’s Landing from 1-7 p.m. This year’s festival features six International Portuguese Music Award nominees, the ceremonial Raising of the Flag, fine arts and crafts, folk dancing, traditional costumes, and the blessing of the Gazela. Music will include Priscilla Paige, Six Behind Wednesday, Xaque, Philadelphia’s own Sierra Hurt, along with Hejira, the Black Mamba and Frankie Chavez directly from Portugal. Free, Family Friendly, Multicultural Festival, Music, Food, Art, Shopping. www.delawareriverwa- terfront.com.


mons6/17 June


Baby & Toddler Storytime at the Central Li- brary, 1901Vine St., at 11 a.m. 215-686-5322.


Storytime & Music for Pre-K crowd at the Fumo Library, 2437 S. Broad St., at 2 p.m. 215- 686-1758.


Movie Matinee for kids presents “Thomas and Friends” at the Walnut Library, 201 S. 40th St., at 1 p.m. 215-685-7671.


June 2nd tuess6/18


Music & Movement Storytime at the Phila- delphia Institute, 1905 Locust St., at 10 a.m. 215-685-6621.


for 4224 Baltimore Ave at the Interna- tional House’s South American Room, 3801 Chestnut St., from 6:30-8:00 p.m. http://4224baltimore.com We expect that participants will be able to view and com- ment on a couple of conceptual designs based on information gathered from the first meeting and from subsequent posted comments.


Stories & Crafts at the Fumo Library, 2437 South Broad St., at 1:30 p.m. 215-685- 1758.


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