YiP Community Calendar
Young Involved Philadelphia is here to help you and your team connect with other young civic groups, discover volunteer opportunities, and participate in social events—all ways of building a strong, engaged, and active community!
Please send us any upcoming events that support our mission to foster civic engagement, education, and community building among young Philadelphians ages 22–35.
Please allow up to one week for event review and publication on our calendar.
Note: All events are subject to review and may be declined if they do not align with our mission or are outside of the Philadelphia metro area.
Special Learning Session: Documentary Filmmaking and Community Empowerment with Natasha Florentino
In this Special Learning Session, Natasha will discuss how documentary filmmaking can be used as a catalyst to mobilize communities, counter misleading narratives, and achieve social impact.
Event info: http://scribe.org/florentino
Ronald McDonald Camp - REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for compassionate, mature and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in a hands-on way for children with cancer. Not only do the counselors love facilitating the best week of the summer for the campers, but they also love the community of all the camp volunteers and take away just as much joy as the campers. Members of YIP are concerned citizens with a bend towards giving back to the community—exactly the type of person who would make a great role model for our campers.
DUE TO ENROLLMENT WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN MALE COUNSELORS
Counselor Details
Ages 20+
Available for the full camp week of August 16–22, 2026 (counselors arrive August 15)
Application deadline: May 1
Mature, committed, creative, positive role model, engaging, fun, comfortable in the outdoor setting
Looking to make a difference for a child with cancer, while also experiencing a deeply meaningful week for themselves
Learn more at www.rmhcphilly.org/camp on the volunteer counselor tab
Questions are welcome anytime at victoria@rmhcphilly.org and applicants can ask additional questions during their interview.
Screening: Where the Walls Remember: Films by Marcellus and muthi reed
From local filmmakers, these two film projects focus on time, place, and living black and queer histories from North Philadelphia to Detroit.
Talking Walls by Marcellus (USA, 2024, 27 min) - In this audio-visual project, multiple voices reflect on the language, sounds, touch, history, and choice of public and private, Black and queer spaces.
it be your own people by muthi reed (USA, 2025, 21 min) is a cinematic assembly of reference materials contextualizing the love needed to thrive particular to people in a city called Philadelphia, and even more particular to Black North Philadelphians.
Corporate Sustainability Panel: Shaping Progress Across Industries
Welcoming everyone, especially those not (yet!) working in a sustainability-related role. Spend your evening learning with Net Impact Philadelphia and tune in for an informative panel to hear from folks working in corporate sustainability across different industries, from construction to hospitality. We'd love to see you at Philly Ethical on the 10th. Bring a friend!
Register here: https://luma.com/k4goyehk?tk=3DgN3s
We’ll hear from the following people on how sustainability shows up across very different industries.
Amanda Schmidt (Sustainability Analyst, TRC Companies, Inc.)
Kim Quick (Director of Sustainability, Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group),
Joe Pelusi (Financial Advisor, Green Investment Strategies, Inc.)
6–7:30 PM.
PMC Shares: The First 100 Days on the Bench
Explore the first 100 days of judicial service where some of our newly elected judges discuss the challenges and responsibilities faced in their first months – from courtroom management to public trust to balancing independent decision making based on interpretation of laws, statutes, and ethical considerations.
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts ("PMC"), a nonpartisan nonprofit, envisions a Pennsylvania judicial system in which everyone who participates is assured impartiality, fairness, accessibility and respect.
Event Landing Page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/164718
Career Journeys and Community Impact Panel & Networking Event
Join us for a panel featuring professionals who will discuss their career path and how they have incorporated their passion for and dedication to mission-driven organizations like the American Cancer Society along the way. Your ticket includes small bites, beverages, and a donation to the American Cancer Society. Must be 21+ to attend.
Event Landing Page: https://philadelphia.acsgennow.org/get-involved/career-journeys-community-impact/
2026 OpportUNITY Summit
United Way of Greater Philadelphia's signature annual event featuring inspiring speakers exploring ways to fight poverty and expand opportunity in Greater Philadelphia.
Register here
Festival of Many Colors
The Festival of Many Colors is a free outdoor festival showcasing three festive Philadelphia traditions - the Mummers, Philly Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla en Philadelphia. It features craft vendors, food truck and performances including Quaker City String Band, Philly Pan Starts Steel Orchestra, Banda La Poblanita and other acts from the three traditions.
Screening: BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale
BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale (USA, 2026, TBD) uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia, organizing a media coalition, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day.
Christina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory media practices rooted in collective memory and movement-building.
Event Info: http://scribe.org/barriotv
Workshop: Video DJing
In this course, Rashid Zakat, video artist and filmmaker, will share various techniques on pushing the practice of DJ’ing into the visual realm. Participants will use a range of editing programs to create haptic audiovisual content and be introduced to non-linear editing styles for the purpose of creating their own video remixes. Experience in DJing is not required; beginner experience with editing programs such as Premiere Pro is suggested.
Event Info: http://scribe.org/djing
ECF International Health Conference 2026
All health enthusiasts, health staff, and lifelong learners are warmly invited to Championing Prevention as a Path to Improve Health. Explore the latest health trends and join the fastest-growing free online health community on May 7, 14, 21 @ 7:30pm (NY) on Zoom.
Register today at https://shorturl.at/I7
Know Your Rights in Civil Court
This course will discuss the reasons why a contract is a legally enforceable promise and how to enforce or defend it if it is broken, and who is responsible for harm and damages. What actions can be taken and what elements need to be proven in order to sue in PA.
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts ("PMC"), a nonpartisan nonprofit, envisions a Pennsylvania judicial system in which everyone who participates is assured impartiality, fairness, accessibility and respect.
Parkway Central Library | Heim Center, Room 130
Contemporary West Dance Theatre "Spring Fling Concert Series"
Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY and its relocation to the city of brotherly love Philadelphia, effective June 05, 2025 This strategic move aims to enhance our mission of fostering creative and artistic Expression while expanding our reach within one of America’s most vibrant cultural city’s.
To celebrate this exciting new chapter CWDT will present “Have a Spring Fling with CWDT” taking place May 1-2, 2026 at the esteemed Fringe Arts Theatre in old city Philadelphia. CWDT will present three performances with works by celebrated Founder and Artistic Director Bernard H. Gaddis. The program will include “Starburst” A world premiere celebrating the USA and Philadelphia’s 250th Anniversary. “l’amore l’amore l’amore”. and excerpts from various ballet, “Sacrifus”, “Steel & Bones”, and “Liaison”, all created by Founder and Director Bernard H. Gaddis.
For more information about the relocation, upcoming events and how to get involved, please visit us at www.CWDanceTheatre.org
Celebrating 19 years, Contemporary West Dance Theatre (CWDT), is a multicultural nonprofit organization founded in March 2007. Making historic strides as the first professional Contemporary Dance Theatre, and the first to be founded by two people of color in the city of Las Vegas, and the state of Nevada. Bernard H. Gaddis and Charmaine Hunter. These former principal dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theatre of Harlem (respectively) created Las Vegas’ first premiere contemporary modern dance company, named by the Las Vegas Review Journal as one of the “Fab Four” Arts organizations in Nevada. Gaddis continues to lead the company and states. “CWDT has a dance methodology that integrates classical and modern paradigms with an athleticism that gives audiences a more profound dance experience”. CWDT dancers are passionate, relatable, and highly skilled, and have been bringing virtuoso performances to the stage that have excited and inspired audiences around the world for over a decade. CWDT was voted “Best Dance Company to Represent Las Vegas” two years in a row, and its Founder and Artistic Director, Bernard H. Gaddis was recently Awarded Best Choreographer in Las Vegas.
GenPhilly Meet-a-Mentor 2026
GenPhilly mission:
GenPhilly is a vibrant network of emerging professionals from the Philly area who work in the field of aging or are passionate about aging. Together, GenPhilly connects and educates professionals and the public about aging through creative programs and meaningful professional development. Check out our website at pcacares.org/genphilly
Application Process:
You MUST register via the survey by April 24th: GenPhilly Meet-a-Mentor 2026 Event Registration – Fill out form
Program Overview:
The GenPhilly Mentorship Program is designed to connect emerging professionals with experienced mentors in the field of aging services and whose work reaches aging populations and beyond. The program aims to enhance professional development, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen the network of individuals committed to creating an age-friendly Philadelphia.
Objectives:
Professional Development: Provide mentees with guidance and support to advance their careers in aging services.
Knowledge Exchange: Facilitate the sharing of expertise, experiences, and best practices between mentors and mentees.
Networking: Expand professional networks to include a diverse group of individuals dedicated to positive aging initiatives.
Program Structure:
Mentor-Mentee Matching: Participants are paired based on shared interests, goals, and areas of expertise.
Regular Meetings: Mentor-mentee pairs are encouraged to meet regularly, either in person or virtually, to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Workshops and Events: The program offers workshops and events focused on professional development, skill-building, and current topics in aging services.
Evaluation and Feedback: Regular assessments ensure that the program meets the needs of participants and provides opportunities for continuous improvement.
Eligibility:
Mentees: GenPhilly members who are emerging professionals who work, or aspire to work, with older adults in some capacity, and are located in Philadelphia or the surrounding counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery).
Mentors: Experienced professionals in the field of aging services willing to share their knowledge and support the development of emerging leaders.
Both mentor and mentees need to complete the GenPhilly Mentorship Application Form to be considered, and assigned a mentorship opportunity.
Benefits:
For Mentees: Access to experienced professionals, personalized guidance, and opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in aging services.
For Mentors: The chance to give back to the community, influence the next generation of leaders, and gain fresh perspectives from emerging professionals.
How to Join GenPhilly:
Interested individuals can join GenPhilly by completing the questionnaire available on the GenPhilly webpage. Once accepted, members will receive information about participation and upcoming events.
By participating in the GenPhilly Mentorship Program, both mentors and mentees contribute to advancing the mission of fostering meaningful connections, raising awareness about aging issues, and celebrating positive aging in Philadelphia.
Content & Program Timeline:
Review this handbook for an overview on the process and expectations for the mentoring relationship: https://www.togetherplatform.com/handbook/mentee-user
Either at the event or at your first mentoring meeting, you must define the year-long commitment with your mentor/mentee. You will also outline expectations together using our form (handed out on the day of the event).
Commitment:
The GenPhilly Mentorship Program encourages a one-year time commitment as detailed in the timeline above. During this time, we suggest Mentors and Mentees commit to a minimum of meeting for a half-hour each month (or every other month, depending on schedules). We also suggest Mentors and mentees attend at least one in-person event together; these can be either GenPhilly-led events or other career advancement opportunities that the pair feels are essential to the Mentee’s professional development goals.
Bring your business cards!
Coffee and donuts will be served
Leadership Discussion - Young Hospitality & Tourism Professionals - Panel Discussion
This month, Skål Philadelphia is hosting a leadership discussion to support our Young Skål members and other up-and-coming professionals as they build their careers in tourism and hospitality.
Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"
Join us for Souletri Sunday: the best of Philly artistry at Two Locals Brewing Co.
Whether it’s your first time on the mic or a resident artist sharing their work, Souletri Sunday is your stage! Come join the hundreds of artists gathering to celebrate the artistry of their neighbors.
Hosted every month by local artists in the heart of West Philly, this open mic is rooted in joy, creativity, and community. Singers, poets, comedians, storytellers, and creatives of every kind are welcome here. A slot at Souletri Sunday is more than just a performance–it’s a space to tap in, build with other creatives, and be part of something real.
People come from all over to share in the experience, and once you’re in the room, you’ll understand why.
Don’t hear about it later. Be there now.
Location: Two Locals Brewing Co.
Date: April 26th 2026
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
What to expect: Live poetry, music, storytelling, and everything in between.
️ This month’s featured artist: ANGELCONCEPCION
https://www.powerstreettheatre.com/what-is-souletri
City Nature Challenge - BioBlitz at The Woodlands
In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Feminist Bird Club Philly, Andrew the Arborist, Disability Pride PA, the Philadelphia M ycology Club and City Nature Challenge participants will use the app iNaturalist to explore the biodiversity of The Woodlands (an incredible green space located in West Philadelphia) all while participating in community science! Community science data collected through iNaturalist observations is key to help monitor urban biodiversity health.
Tickets available here! Donate what you can.
What is a BioBlitz?
During a set period of time at a set location, participants focus on finding and identifying as many species as they can.
How do I participate?
Please download* the app iNaturalist (it's free!) to your smart phone, create an account, and learn the basics of how to upload an observation. iNaturalist is an app that allows everyone no matter their skill level to find and identify species they come across, from an unknown plant to a cool bird!
*Please note if you do not have a smart phone, we can group up and take turns!
Why should I join?
First, it's FUN! Second, this hands-on event offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature (and others who are interested in urban wildlife) while contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts! And finally, we are contributing to the 2026 City Nature Challenge where cities around the world collaborate to share observations of nature!
Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or a curious beginner, all are welcome to participate in this accessible, engaging, educational experience. Spaces are limited so RSVP to learn more about the urban wildlife in your neighborhood!
Please note: The BioBlitz will coincide with the West Craft Fest, so parking won't be available on-site. Visitors must park in the surrounding neighborhood, but The Woodlands is easily accessible by public transit, with the 40th Street Trolley Portal right across from the gates.
The Middle Market: A Pulse on America’s Economic Growth Engine
Anchored by the National Center for the Middle Market’s (NCMM) yearly mid-market indicator report, gain valuable insight from our annual keynote speaker, Doug Farren, Managing Director of the NCMM, who will present and reflect on the current state of the middle market. Doug will highlight future trends, current challenges, and opportunities that shape our middle market businesses and their workforce. In addition to the presentation, attendees will enjoy dedicated opportunities to connect and network with our region’s middle market firms and business community at large over breakfast.
TICKETS
Member Discount Ticket - $75.00
YPC Ticket - $65.00
Philly Mobility Advocacy Training
Join the People's Budget Office, Transit Forward Philadelphia, The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and 5th Square for a mobility budget advocacy workshop.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to prepare testimony for a city council hearing?
Would you like to learn more about how to be an effective advocate for Transit Forward Philly campaigns like expanding the student fare program?
Are you excited about mobilizing for this year's statewide day of action in Harrisburg?
Want to share your support for increased Vision Zero funding in the city budget?
Join us at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Transit Forward Philly offices for a day of action training where we'll equip you with the skills needed to become a more effective advocate for public transit!
RSVP here
Isaiah Turner Foundation - Hoops for Hope
Hoops for Hope is a high-energy basketball event designed to bring young people, families, and communities together for competition, fun, and a cause that matters. This isn’t just about basketball—it’s about showing up, showing out, and making an impact.
Student-athletes will hit the court to compete for bragging rights, trophies, and an MVP cash prize, all while representing their schools and communities. But Hoops for Hope goes beyond the game—it’s about raising awareness for sickle cell disease and honoring the life of Isaiah Turner, a student-athlete whose legacy continues to inspire others.
This event is designed for all ages, with something for everyone:
Competitive basketball games featuring local high school teams
Skills & drills sessions for younger kids, focused on fundamentals, confidence-building, and fun
Health screenings and wellness resources to support community health and awareness
Giveaways and prizes throughout the day
Music, energy, and a strong community vibe
Opportunities to connect with other student-athletes and community leaders
Whether you’re competing on the court, learning the game, supporting your team, or just coming out for the experience, Hoops for Hope is where basketball meets purpose.
Come compete. Come learn. Come connect. Come make a difference. http://theisaiahturnerfoundation.com
Street Movies! Undercover
Scribe Video Center and YEAH Philly present short films on the theme ‘Joy and Abolition’ in this upcoming screening + performance on April 16th. Join us at 6809 Greenway Avenue to learn and support the work of YEAH Philly, a Black-Led community-based nonprofit that works with teens and young adults who have been impacted by violence. Two new films will be premiered by YEAH Philly alongside A New Voice (2025), directed by lifelong activists Mike and Debbie Davis, and Preservation (2019) a short doc about Malcolm X Park, produced by the Philadelphia Student Union through Scribe’s Precious Places Community History Project.
Event Info: http://scribe.org/street-movies-2026
Reclaiming our Routes: Public Transit and Community Greening
Join Transit Forward Philly as they present Reclaiming our Routes: Public Transit and Community Greening, a guide to accessing green spaces in the Philadelphia region via public transportation.
All are welcome to join. Please contact stephen@transitforwardphilly.org with any questions or if there are ways we can make this event more accessible for you to participate.
The Fitler Forum | From Ideas to Action: Shaping the City We All Deserve
In a city where there is great need, there is an even greater response. Join us for a gathering with those leading on the frontlines!
About the Forum
Join us for a full-day gathering of Philadelphia’s most dynamic nonprofit leaders, funders, civic partners, and changemakers.
The inaugural Fitler Forum is designed as more than a conference. It is a space for alignment, clarity, and momentum.
At a moment when our city faces complex and urgent challenges, this convening brings together those working on the front lines — leaders shaping policy, driving community impact, and building solutions where they are needed most. Through candid conversation and meaningful connection, the Forum aims to strengthen the ecosystem that supports Greater Philadelphia.
This is a call to connection.
A day to step back from the pace of daily work and engage in nuanced dialogue about what it truly means to lead with purpose, responsibility, and courage in this city. Together, we will explore how to build sustainable organizations, deepen collaboration, and leave a lasting mark on Philadelphia’s future.
All proceeds from the Forum support the Fitler Foundation's commitment to advancing nonprofit leadership and expanding impact across Greater Philadelphia.
Forum Highlights
Thought-provoking panels featuring civic, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders
A keynote conversation with a nationally recognized changemaker
Short film screening spotlighting Fitler Foundation Impact Residents
Moderated Q&A sessions and audience engagement
Curated movement and reset breaks
Breakfast, lunch, and closing cocktail & mocktail reception
Intentional networking designed to spark collaboration
Learn what it means to truly leave your mark in a city that is hungry for your brilliance and solution-driven spirit!
The Philadelphia Activities Fair
Looking for your people in Philadelphia? The Activities Fair brings together 40+ local clubs, civic groups, and community organizations in one afternoon so you can find the ones that fit.
Meet organizers face-to-face, ask real questions, and leave with a concrete next step. Whether you're new to the city, looking for a regular thing to do, or just curious about what's out there, this is the easiest way to get started.
The Fair includes a Civic Commons section featuring the Free Library of Philadelphia, Committee of Seventy, People's Budget Office and others, making local government systems more accessible and approachable.
Free and open to everyone. RSVP at joinphilly.com
The Philadelphia Chorus Spring 2026 Concert “Reaching Home”
A Concert Featuring:
Howard Goodall- Eternal Light: A Requiem
André Thomas- Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy
Bob Chilcott- Nidaros Jazz Mass
& others
Tickets: $30; $25 Seniors & Advance Sales; $15 Students
Information: 215-995-3118; www.thephiladelphiachorus.org
Our concert, “Reaching Home” will feature Emmy Award-winning British composer, Howard Goodall’s Eternal Light: A Requiem. Centering on the experience of those left behind, Goodall’s requiem offers a profound reflection on grief and comfort. Instead of focusing solely on the salvation of the deceased, Eternal Light celebrates the solace found in music while acknowledging the painful reality of loss. This beautiful composition combines familiar liturgical text with poetry and hymns.
This concert will also feature André J. Thomas’ Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy. This five-movement piece adheres to the traditional liturgical structure of the Mass while being reimagined through the lens of gospel rhythm and harmony.
In addition, we will present Bob Chilcott’s Nidaros Jazz Mass. This innovative mass seamlessly integrates ancient liturgical texts with contemporary jazz. The composition transitions effortlessly from contemplative ballads to vibrant, blues-infused, and high-energy movements.
Event Info: http://www.thephiladelphiachorus.org
Earth Day Block Party
Join Transit Forward Philly's coalition partner, Climate Action PA, for a block party in Brewerytown to celebrate Earth month!
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/lcvpa/event/920242/
All are welcome to join. Please contact stephen@transitforwardphilly.org with any questions or if there are ways we can make this event more accessible for you to participate.
SEPTA Philly Spring Cleanup
SEPTA is hosting it's second annual Philly Spring Cleanup! Participants will convene at City Hall then travel together to the clean up the area under the L between Spring Garden and Berks streets.
All are welcome to join. Please contact stephen@transitforwardphilly.org with any questions or if there are ways we can make this event more accessible for you to participate.
Science After Hours: Rhythm & Booms at The Franklin Institute
The ultimate adults-only (21+) night at the museum is back, and it’s all about the music. Electric or euphoric, raucous or relaxed, think spring music festival meets science museum energy.
A mix of live bands and DJs will set the night soundtrack, so dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms” at the hands of The Franklin Institute team.
So, dress like you’re headed to your favorite festival. Make a statement.
Science has never sounded so smooth.
Featured Programming:
All My Friends DJ (AMFDJ) takes over the Fels Planetarium and transforms it into a “Space Odyssey meets Club Space” experience. It’s cinematic, euphoric, and bass-driven. Expect hypnotic grooves and rolling low-end energy.
Luminous Abstract delivers a fully immersive 360-degree visual experience, custom-designed for the full dome of the Fels Planetarium. Engage, interact, and warp the projected video art using technology engineered just for this event.
Osborne Audiology at Drexel University demonstrates the science of sound and its effects on hearing and overall well-being.
Explore the vibrational science behind vinyl records with Consonant Collective.
Listen to the ethereal sounds of Mano Divina, concert thereminist for the Divine Hand Ensemble, then try your hand at the 100-year-old instrument you play without even touching.
Rob Curto’s Forró for All brings the feel-good, infectious, and party-ready energy. Dance to upbeat Brazilian Forró with accordion, percussion, cavaquinho, and vocals. Think: Saturday night in Pernambuco.
Drum, move, and play with Taiko-inspired rhythms by RhythmetriX. Boost focus, mindfulness, and connection through high-energy, easy-to-learn exercises.
Learn from Wissahickon Brewery's head brewer, Jake Blitzer, on the brewing process of this event's exclusive Golden Lager, Treble Maker.
Taste Stateside samples like the new Blueberry Lemonade Surfside and Super Lyte products.
See repaired and modified string instruments, all available for guests to play—courtesy of Tonecrafte Luthiery.
Examine microfibers under a microscope, learn about their impact, and discover ways to protect oceans, rivers, and lakes with special guests from the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean.
Directly engage with professional-grade electronic instruments in a supportive learning environment with Jerry Kaba, who will be sharing the fundamentals of analog synthesis and sound design.
The Mobile CPR Project Learn to spot cardiac arrest, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Hands-on life-saving skills.
Drone Amplified showcases how drones fight wildfires and trigger avalanches. Explore fire, ice, and the tech designed to manage extreme natural forces. http://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20260410/science-after-hours-rhythm-booms
Screening: "You Don’t Have to Go Home, But..." by Aidan Un
Join Scribe Video Center in West Philly for a screening of "You Don't Have to Go Home, But..." by Aidan Un, winner of the Audience Award for Favorite Feature Documentary at the 2024 BlackStar Film Festival. The program opens with “Hop Hop Life”, produced through Scribe’s Documentary History Project for Youth (DHPY).
"You Don’t Have to Go Home, But..." by Aidan Un (USA, 2024, 78 min) is an ode to dancing bodies, a grimy love letter to Philly, a story about what to do when the DJ has played the last song, the club’s lights come on, and you gotta go . . . somewhere. Following dancers at different stages of their artistic lives, with legendary party Second Sundae as backdrop, this film examines the possibility of spiritual fulfillment in a socioeconomic configuration that ultimately doesn’t value the practices that make us free.
Aidan Un is a French-Korean filmmaker based in Philadelphia for the past 17 years. When he’s not making films, you can catch him at a Capoeira roda or drumming with Korean Percussion Ensemble 우리얼 (URIOL).
Made in Philadelphia Spring Market
Come out and support a lineup of small businesses from Philadelphia and the tri-state area at the Made in Philadelphia Spring Market 2026. Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, jewelry, home goods, specialty foods, and more to Dilworth Park for a vibrant weekend outdoor market in the heart of Center City.
The Made in Philadelphia Spring Market takes place Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2026. Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift, treating yourself to something handmade, or simply enjoying time outdoors, this free family-friendly market offers something for everyone.
Brought to you by the organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia, in cooperation with the Center City District, the Made in Philadelphia Market Series celebrates local creativity throughout the year at Dilworth Park.
Visit www.madeinphila.com for updates and follow on social media, Instagram @philaholidays and Facebook @madeinphila.
Location: Dilworth Park (West Side of City Hall)
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hours: Friday & Saturday 12pm–8pm | Sunday 12pm–6pm
Quizzo For A Cause
Enjoy a fun night out while making a difference for Philly youth.
📍 McGillin's Olde Ale House | Philadelphia
📅 Wednesday, April 8 | 5:30 PM
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence for Philly Quizzo, hosted by our Philadelphia Regional Advisory Board. This fun-filled evening brings together trivia, great food, and community in support of life-changing mentorship programs.
Your ticket includes:
✨ 3-hour food buffet & open bar
✨ Trivia questions from Johnny Goodtimes
✨ Raffle prizes up to $250
✨ Friendly competition and plenty of laughs
Your participation helps Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence create and support life-changing mentoring relationships for youth across Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey.
💚 Tickets & Sponsorships
Individual Ticket — $65
Team of 8 — $440
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor — $500
Supporting Sponsor — $250
Big Experience Collective — $100
Sponsor a Big Experience — $50
Risks and Rewards of AI in the Public Sector
Join Temple’s Public Policy program and a group of expert panelists for an in-depth discussion on the future of AI in the public sector. This discussion will explore how government agencies, policymakers, and nonprofits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and across the country are already utilizing AI to improve citizen services and engagement, operations, compliance, and decision-making. Panelists will also weigh in on the innovative ways in which these entities can continue to utilize AI in a responsible way that appropriately addresses rising concerns regarding privacy and data protections, cybersecurity and safety risks, accountability, and transparency.
Virtual