Philly’s first Really Really Free Market
We’re big fans of Freecycle, the Yahoo Group where your unwanted stuff can find a new home that’s not the landfill. Craigslist’s free stuff page serves the same function (as does the expedient of putting your stuff on the curb with a “Free” sign, not that we’re advocating that). So we’re psyched for Philadelphia’s first Really Really Free Market, to be held Sat., June 6 from 1-5 p.m. in Clark Park. [more]
Curated by reading | Warren Hoffman
Co-sponsored by Kol Tzedek West Philadelphia Synagogue and Bindlestiff Books
Tuesday, July 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Philadelphia author Warren Hoffman will read from and discuss his new book, The Passing Game: Queering Jewish American Culture. Hoffman’s book explores queer Jewish identity in 20th-century American literature, drama and film. Hoffman examines [more]
art | West Philly Art Expo
Presented by Funtown
Saturday, June 13, 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Funtown is proud to present the West Philly Art Expo! West Philadelphia is a vibrant, unique community with a wealth of exceptional visual artists and we want to showcase all the amazing talent this area has to offer. Free. [more]
show and tell | Philly Pecha Kucha 2
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
What’s Pecha Kucha? Rapidfire creative show-and-tell governed by one simple rule: show 20 images, talk about each one for 20 seconds. From University professors and goldfarming to Balloonology and sharkdiving, PPK2 is bound to enlighten, entertain, maybe even educate! Featuring live music by local band Igor’s Egg! $5 suggested donation. Here’s the lineup: [more]
meetup | Philadelphia Massage Meetup
Sunday, June 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
Dan Myers, a 10-year veteran of massage and instructor of aromatherapy, will share 5-star knowledge to those who seek it. Here is what you can expect: a brief meditation, a 10-20 minute instruction, and then the rest of the meeting will be all massage. Personal instruction available. More info. $20 prepaid, or $25 at the door. Group rates available.
Things to bring: [more]
monthly party | Feet Active
Dance Party, Vegan Cupcakes, and Midnight Yoga
Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the dancing, cupcakes, and yoga the June edition of Feet Active will feature a live performances by Maple Rabbit and Wisdom Tooth. Doors will open at 7:30. $5 or pay what you can. Full schedule: [more]
Movie filming at Green Line Cafe, Tues 5/26
Come watch a Hollywood movie being filmed! From the Green Line Cafe‘s Facebook page:
Help us spread the word! The Green Line Cafe at 43rd and Baltimore will be closed on Tuesday May 26 (day after Memorial Day) roughly 7am-2pm for the filming of the movie “Cafe.” The film crew will be set up in Clark Park. [more]
New West Philly news blog
Here’s a promising new addition to the West Philly online-media scene: [more]
S34′s new site design!
All, we’ve relaunched studio34yoga.com with a slew of new features that we hope will make it easier to find out what’s going on at Studio 34. First among them is an event calendar running down the left side of the page: [more]
dance class and performance | Bollywood Dance and Bharatanatyam
Usiloquy Dance Designs
Friday, July 3, 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn a pulsating, lively routine to music from India. [more]
Pseudo-breaking pseudo-celebrity news
Inky, May 12: Jennifer Love Hewitt was reportedly spotted hanging around the Green Line Cafe during the filming of the indie pic written at the cafe…
storytelling | Mighty Writers Story Telling Series
Thursday, May 21, 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Which Philadelphia do you know? Hear the stories of citizens and storytellers from all corners of our city. [more]
artistic fun | Help Save the Life of a Cat Through Art!
Art auction and benefit for City Kitties cat rescue
Friday, May 29, 7 to 10 p.m.
Come to the second annual evening of artistic fun to benefit local cat rescue group City Kitties! [more]
comedy | Illegal Refill
Thursday, May 14, 10 to 11 p.m.
Like the robins in your front yard, improv comedy is building a nest at Studio 34. [more]
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