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Join the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia for a post-summer networking event and reception at Freeman’s, America’s oldest auction house, for an evening of art, bourbon, and transatlantic business development. Freeman’s has been part of the auction world and art market for more than 215 years. They are currently active on five international bidding platforms.

While the officers are away, the enlisted will play…and now, it’s your turn! Climb aboard Cruiser Olympia and step into a 1920s speakeasy, but be sneaky and don’t get caught by Admiral Dewey! Once safely inside, enjoy a night full of music, drinks (1 free drink is included with your ticket!), and games, and learn all about what serving in the United States Navy during prohibition looked like while standing on the oldest floating steel warship in the world.

Une exploration littéraire et sociologique d’Yves Navarre (1940-1994), et des années noires de la crise du Sida de sa communauté à Paris. Animé par Claudia Brown.

This event is a 5-week workshop and requires a certain amount of mandatory reading to do each week. Advanced levels only (310+) !

The African People’s Socialist Party’s non-profit the African People’s Education & Defense Fund organizes the Uhuru One Africa! One Nation! Marketplaces to support the economic self-determination of the African community of Philadelphia.

Uhuru means Freedom in Swahili.

Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence!

Ukrainian Ethnic Foods & Baked Goods

BBQ Picnic Foods

Beverages and Refreshments

Arts and Crafts Market and Vendors’ Grove

Art is a visual record of artists’ perceptions throughout time. Held in the Barnes galleries, and focusing on developments in the painting and sculpture of Western Europe, this class explores how artists learn and adapt earlier traditions, and how modern art evolved in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Capacity: 18

Barnes classes will: Increase your understanding of art-related concepts. Increase the ways you think critically about art. Improve your ability to communicate about art. Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.

Obon is a Japanese celebration of one’s ancestors. Each August, people return to their hometowns to remember the dead and reunite with loved ones. Obon is celebrated with regional dances called bon odori along with dances and other cultural celebrations.

The Philadelphia Obon Festival includes bon odori folk dances with Seabrook Minyo Dance Group, and taiko drumming performances by KyoDaiko, Hoh Daiko (Seabrook Buddhist Temple) and Casual Fifth. Attendees can also enjoy arts and crafts, a yukata dressing station, as well as a vendor market.

GPA’s annual World Heritage City Celebration is a night to join together, revel in the year’s accomplishments, and honor an outstanding individual who has enriched our community.

You can expect a five-star evening, build your network, and get inspired by exceptional leaders. You’ll also fuel GPA’s efforts to grow the World Heritage City project by:

- Preserving and Celebrating Historical and Cultural Assets;

- Educating Global Kids with Roots;

- Building World Heritage City Awareness and Ownership;

The SDG Walking Tour in Center City, scheduled for August 23rd, 2023, promises an enriching experience exploring various murals dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The tour will encompass three significant murals crafted by talented artists. Barbara Smolen's compelling artwork depicting SDG5 (Gender Equality) at Friends Select (17th & 1651, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy) will be one of the highlights. Additionally, the tour will feature SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) mural by Miriam Singer, displayed at the Academy of Natural Sciences on 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. Moreover, participants will have the opportunity to witness Russell Craig's powerful mural portraying SDG17 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) at 2042 Arch St. 

It’s a “New Day and New Way” for Small Diverse and/or Veteran Owned Businesses who want to do business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The PA Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) will be conducting a training overview on “Certification and How to do Business with the Commonwealth.”

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