Events Round-up…

May 2019 Passyunk Post Event Information: 

 

• Now through mid-fall, every Wednesday, 3-6 pm – East Passyunk and Tasker at Singing Fountain – Farmers’ Market. Come and get your fresh, locally-grown produce and baked Amish goods.

 

• Now through 9/27, Tuesday-Friday every week, 1140 South Ninth Street, South Philly Barbacoa – Steve Coleman and Five Elements will be doing six-month Philly residency. Jazz combo reminiscent of Thelonius Monk.   360.5282

 

• Now through 6/29, 704 Catharine Street – Davinci Art Alliance Group Exhibition – Civil Disobedience: Celebrating Queer Narratives  https://lightboxfilmcenter.org/programs/civil-disobedience-celebrating-queer-narratives\

 

• Friday, 5/17, 6-9 pm, 1901 South Ninth Street, Bok Building – “A Night Out for Kirkbride School” fundraiser, a celebration of Kirkbride Elementary at A Night Out 2019 at the Workshop at Bok! Supporters, neighbors, teachers, and parents will gather for an evening of local food, cocktails, raffle baskets, and an awesome live and silent auction. https://www.buildingbok.com/calendar

 

• Saturday, 5/18, noon – 5 pm, 1901 South Ninth Street, Bok Building – Bok Clothing Swap + Misprint Sale: A Fundraiser for the MTERC, hosted by Philadelphia Printworksand March to End RapeCulture.  https://www.facebook.com/events/642974019464217 and https://www.buildingbok.com/calendar

 

• Saturday-Sunday, 5/18-19, 11 am – 6 pm, South Ninth Street – Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia’s largest block party. Experience the procession of saints, grease pole contest, live entertainment, family events, crafts, and food, food, and more food.

 

• Saturday, 5/18, 3-7 pm, 2341 South Fourth Street, South Philly Social Club – Charity lunch for the city’s returning heroes. Have lunch and support our heroes, and 25% will go to upcoming food delivery to the Veterans’ Multi-Service Center, a facility dedicated to bringing prosperity and security to veterans since 1980.  https://www.facebook.com/events/south-philly-social-pub-llc/veterans-charity-fundraiser-lunch/2331955840419369/

 

• Sunday, 5/19, 1-5 pm, 2401 South Swanson Street, Anthony’s Ballroom – SPHS Alumni Association’s 109^th Hall of Fame Banquet. https://www.sphsaluni.com or call Liz Oliveri, 267.278.2837.

 

• Sunday, 5/19, through Sunday, 5/26, 1340 South 13^th Street, Theater Exile – Among the Deadby Hansol Jung, a dark and poignant comedy about a family broken apart by betrayed promises and finding each other again through SPAM, journals, and Jesus. A shape-shifting (and weed-toting) Jesus serves as the intermediary of this story, which weaves together three separate time periods through one central location – a small hotel room in Korea. You and a guest are invited to join us for Press Night to see the performance and check out Theatre Exile’s newly renovated space.  http://theatreexile.org/

 

• Sunday, 5/19, 8 am – 7:30 pm, Third and Reed Streets – Sacred Heart of Jesus Festival. Free live outdoor concert, tour of historic 147-year-old church.  After masses (8 am and 9:15 am), there will be breakfast and food trucks, craft vendors, kids’ activities. http://www.sacredheartchurchsp.com/parish-festival

 

• Monday, 5/20, 12:30 pm, 2437 South Broad Street, Fumo Family Library – Mindfulness Meditation/Chair Yoga.

 

• Monday, 5/20, 4:30 pm, 2437 South Broad Street, Fumo Family Library – Movement Mondays. After-school program featuring exercise and fun activities.

 

• Monday, 5/20, 1:30 pm, 2437 South Broad Street, Fumo Family Library – Mindfulness Meditation/Chair Yoga.

 

• Tuesday, 5/21 – NICE Neighbors Investing in Childs Education, 1536 South Carlisle Street – Election Day Bake Sale.

 

• Wednesday, 5/22, 4-7 pm, Pattison Avenue and Broad Street, boathouse lawn – FDR Park Plan Celebration. Fun interactive exhibits showcasing the master plan, plus pay-as-you-go food trucks and kid-friendly activities.  https://myphillypark.org/what-we-do/capital-projects/fdr-park/

 

• Wednesday, 5/22, 5 pm, 1901 South Ninth Street, BOK Building Tour. If you’ve never visited BOK and are curious about what we’re up to, join us for a free tour every Wednesday. Please arrive promptly at 5:00 PM at the entrance to the building (which is 1901 S 9th Street. You do not need to register for the weekly tour. Tours will only be cancelled if they land on a federally recognized holiday. We look forward to showing you around!