weekly meditation | The Vipassana Meditation Group (Wednesdays)

Open Weekly Meditation- FREE

Wednesdays, 8 to 8:45 a.m.

An opportunity for community members to share silence. Vipassana (“seeing through”) is a non-denominational group open to all levels of meditation practice. Brief instructions will be given at the beginning of each session. We will begin with the most basic instruction.

This is a free and open weekly event. Come early for open yoga practice beginning at 7am!

Please contact Meg Ferrigno with questions: margaretferrigno@yahoo.com.


art | Fun-A-Day 6 (2/12 & 2/13)

Friday February 12, 7 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, February 13, 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.

People around the world have embarked on an astounding artistic endeavor: to create a piece of art every day during the month of January. Come enjoy the fruits of their labor at the Sixth Annual Fun-A-Day Art Show!

This year’s show will be TWO big days: Friday and Saturday! Saturday will also feature a Reading Event for literary projects: 4-6pm!

For more info visit www.artclash.com.


Visit Studio 34 at the new UCity Lounge!

A new programming series is happening once a month with unique presentations given by University City’s most popular cultural, food, and retail businesses. Special programming includes food tastings, yoga lessons, theater previews and bike workshops.

On Wednesday, February 10, Studio 34 will be hosting a free one hour Forrest Yoga Class open to all levels. Please come show your support!

All programs take place from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Williams Hall on Penn’s Campus (255 S. 36th Street).

For more information, download the flier.


free class | Movement For Every Body (11/29, 12/20, 2/14, 2/21)

Sundays, November 29, December 20, February 14, and February 21, 12:15 – 2:30 p.m.movementforeverybody

Come and experience a FREE* new monthly movement class at Studio 34. Facilitated by Fatima Adamu, this class will explore using movement in its many manifestations to create a vehicle for healing, self-exploration and release. It will be guided by African Dance, Meditation & Breath, Yoga, Music and Contact Improvisation.

*donations in any amount will be accepted.


kids class | Music Together (10/17, 11/7, 12/5, 12/12)

Free Demonstration Classes!

Saturdays, October, 17, November 7, December 5 & 12, 8:25 to 9:15 a.m.MusicTogether

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergardeners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.

A ten-week semester (of which there are three per year) begins in January 9, 2010.

Music Together classes are offered by The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy. For registration and other information, and to RSVP for demonstration classes, please contact icanplay@philasuzukipiano.com or 267.251.0429.

Tuition includes:

  • Ten weekly 45-minute classes
  • A beautifully illustrated songbook with activity suggestions for parents.
  • Two copies of a professionally recorded CD which includes songs, rhythm chants, “play-along” music, and tonal and rhythm patterns — a different song collection for each semester, rotated over three years.
  • A Parent Guide DVD for new families called: “Music Together at Home: Helping Your Child Grow Musically.”
  • An ongoing parent education program throughout the semester to help parents learn how children develop musically, and how to assess their child’s rhythm and tonal development.

Music Together art & logo design © 1992-2010 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered Trademark. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, LLC is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: www.musictogether.com, (800)728.2692


kids series | ZoomDance: Action Adventure Story-Telling Dance Classes (10/15)

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; Runs 7 weeks starting Oct. 15.zoomdance

ZoomDance is a high-energy class of dance, music, story-telling, imagination and fun! Aimed at kids 18 months through 4 years old, the classes emphasize creative play and building confidence through songs, stories, and performance. Each week, we’ll read a new book and explore the movement and adventures of the characters. Kids have the opportunity to show off their favorite moves, invent characters, and try lots of new movement ideas. Come for the free Oct. 15 trial!

$60 through Oct. 15 (preregister via
info@zoomdance.org or 610-937-2032), $70 thereafter. Get more information about the ZoomDance class, Sarah the teacher, and the other locations: www.zoomdance.com.


monthly party | Feet Active (10/9)

Friday, October 9, 8 p.m.feetactive

A very special October Feet Active as Ross of Love and Jason Doodle are both celebrating birthdays.

The night sets up like this…
8pm – a special guest performance by the The Lenny Seidman Tabla Choir, with guest Craig Ebner on sitar.

9:30 – DJs Ginkgo and Ross of Love team up to set the stage for an energetic joyous dance party.

Midnight – Lenny returns to play live tabla during Jason’s midnight yoga class!

100+ vegan cupcakes with a special guest appearance from candles.


free yoga | Forrest Basics 4-Week Series (8/29-9/19)

Saturdays, August 29 – September 19, 4-5:30 p.m.

A great class for new students and beginners as well as experienced students, who would like to brush up on the basics. Taught by our eager Forrest Graduates and assisted by either Stephen or Angie.


art | Art From The Heart (8/21)

A Celebration of Creativity

Friday, August 21, 7pmArtfromtheHeartFlat

An eclectic assemblage of astounding artists have explored the epically expansive interiors of their imaginations, intrepidly emerging with illuminating icons of creative self-expression. The combustible compulsion to create propels these incredibly imaginative individuals’ souls towards a higher consciousness. Simply put: they can’t not do it!

Join us in an enthusiastically inspired celebration of wondrous work – join us in celebrating Art from the Heart!

Featuring singing, paintings, drawings, guitars, pianos, comics, videos, animation, bubbles, and more incomprehensibly awe-inspiring original art!

Snacks and drinks will be available.
This event is free and all ages.
Fun is guaranteed!
www.artfromtheheartphilly.wordpress.com
848-250-1375


Yoga for Youngsters at Free Library

Saturday, June 6

Annie Baum-Stein, a local West-Philadelphia resident, parent, and yoga instructor, will be holding a free Yoga for Youngsters class at the Walnut St. West library. The class is intended for children ages three and up (along with their parents and care-givers). Registration is required, so call 215-685-7671 to save a place for your child in Annie’s class.


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]