Upcoming QVNA Events

Apr
19

Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Binding Agents & DVAA

Setting The Table: A Dinner Party with Binding Agents & DVAA
Friday, April 19 from 6–8pm | Da Vinci Art Alliance | 704 Catharine St.
You’re invited to a special DVAA Dinner Party in collaboration with Binding Agents, the Italian Market’s very own cookbook shop. A Ticket Includes: A donation to the gallery, a copy of Özlem Warren’s Sebze: Vegetarian Recipes From My Turkish Kitchen, and a  delious meal based off said cookbook. Get your tickets here!

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Apr
20

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.

Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.

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Apr
23

Mansions Along the Delaware

Mansions Along the Delaware
Wednesday, April 23 from 8:15am–5:15pm | 321 S. 4th St.
Please join the Powel House Committee and PhilaLandmarks for a special day of touring. We will be visiting three historic mansions along the Delaware River and enjoying lunch at the oldest tavern in Pennsylvania. Register and learn more here.

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Apr
25

Gravestone and Historic Marker Community Day Service

Gravestone and Historic Marker Community Day Service
Friday, April 25 from 1–3pm | Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St.

Join Marco Federico of Heritage Conservation Collective and participate in a local service project to clean historical markers and gravestones during National Historic Marker Day. The event is free. Pre-registration is highly recommended.

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Apr
25

From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine

From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26 at 8pm | Ulana’s | 205 Bainbridge St.
Join neighbors and residents for two benefits performances to support SAVE UKRAINE, which raises money to support children in Ukraine with resettlement and reuniting with their families after being held behind Russian lines. Tickets are $40. Call 646.326.7950 for more information.

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Apr
26

From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine

From America with Love: A Honky Tonk Benefit for Ukraine
Friday, April 25 & Saturday, April 26 at 8pm | Ulana’s | 205 Bainbridge St.
Join neighbors and residents for two benefits performances to support SAVE UKRAINE, which raises money to support children in Ukraine with resettlement and reuniting with their families after being held behind Russian lines. Tickets are $40. Call 646.326.7950 for more information.

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Apr
27

Lotion Blending Workshop

Lotion Blending Workshop
Sunday, April 27 4–5pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.
Join Certified Aromatherapist & owner of Full Moon Blends for a lotion blending workshop. Learn more about aromatherapy & essential oils before creating your own all-natural scented lotion to take home. Sample several essential oils and learn about their emotional and physical healing properties before picking your favorite oils to blend. Snacks & drinks provided but BYOB is OK! Guests will also enjoy 10% off Full Moon Blends aromatherapy products. Register here.

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Apr
27

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.

Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.

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May
3

Summer at Courtyard Fundraiser and Block Party!

Summer at Courtyard Fundraiser at New Wave!
May 3, 12–8pm | 300 Block of Catharine St.

In conjunction with New Wave Café, QVNA is hosting our third annual fundraiser for Summer at Courtyard—the free summer camp for children who live at the affordable housing development between Christian and Washington, 3rd and 5th Streets.

The program provides a six-week curriculum with reading and math, athletics, workshops on civics and engineering, weekly field trips, and more!

Join the celebration, enjoy some chicken fingers and a beverage, and help support this wonderful cause! Tickets for our raffle will be released soon. Stay tuned for more details!

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May
17

Beck Park Cleanup

Join the Friends of Beck Park for their Spring cleanup on Saturday, May 17 from 10am-12pm. Trash bags and tools will be provided. Come out to meet neighbors, make connections, and help keep this corner of Queen Village pristine and welcoming!

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Apr
13

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.

Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.

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Apr
12

Springtime Sound & Scent for the Pink Full Moon

Springtime Sound & Scent for the Pink Full Moon
Saturday, April 12 7–8pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.
Surround yourself with a healing sound bath from Coach Shay Mosely & aromatherapy inspired by spring and tonight's very special Pink Full Moon. Bring your own mat or blanket and get ready to relax, reset and feel renewed. Cost is $35. Reserve your spot here.

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Apr
12

Secret Garden Opening at Urban Princess

Secret Garden Opening
Saturday, April 12 | 620 S. 4th St. | Urban Princess

Check out the secret garden opening at Urban Princess! The 600 block of S. 4th Street will be hosting a sidewalk sale all day, while the store will have refreshments, live music starting at 6pm, and a full moon ceremony. Access the secret garden through the mirrored door inside Urban Princess. Open from April through November!

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Apr
10

April QVNA Community Meeting ft. DRWC and the Washington Ave Connector Project Updates

Joint Community Meeting on Wash. Ave. Connector and CAP Updates!
Thursday, April 10 from 6–7:30pm | QVNA Office | 709 S. 5th St.

Join neighbors from Queen Village, Bella Vista, Hawthorne, and Society Hill to hear updates from the Delaware Riverfront Development Corporation (DRWC) as they share updates on the Wash Ave Connector, CAP Project, South Street Bridge, and South Wetlands Park!

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Apr
10

Property Tax Rebate Workshop with Rep. Waxman

Property Tax Rebate Workshop with Rep. Waxman
Thursday, April 10 from 12–3pm
William Way LGBT Community Center | 1315 Spruce St, 2nd Floor Ballroom

Join Rep. Waxman’s office for a workshop on how to apply for Property Tax and Rent Rebates! Please click on flyer for more details or call 215.246.1501 for more information.

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Apr
6

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga

Donation-Based Vinyasa Yoga
Sundays from 4:30–5:30pm | Practice Yoga Coop | 804 S. 4th St.

Check out a great yoga class at Practice Yoga Coop! All the proceeds go to supporting Yoga4Philly, which is a non-profit committed to making yoga and meditation available to everyone. Click here to find out more about the impact of Y4P in Philadelphia.

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Apr
5

Zhang Sah Spring Open House

Spring Open House
Saturday, April 5 from 10am–12pm
Zhang Sah | 530 Bainbridge St.

Don’t miss your chance to check out Zhang Sah’s Spring Open House to tour the school, meet instructors, apply for kindergarten, and more!

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Apr
5

Society Hill Shredding Event

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Society Hill Shredding Event
Saturday, April 5 from 10am–1pm | 511 S. Front St.

In case you missed our last shredding and e-cycling event, there is another one hosted once more by Rep. Isaacson and Councilmember Squilla!

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Apr
5

Sensory Friendly Seaport

Sensory Friendly Seaport
Saturday, April 5 from 10am–2pm
Independence Seaport Museum | 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Check out the launch of Sensory Friendly Kits, a new free resource that allows visitors of all ages to feel safe and comfortable while visiting the museum. Kits include noise-canceling headphones, sensory-friendly fidget items, and communication cards for non-verbal visitors. There will also be other educational activities and a raffle for a great prize!

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Apr
5

Yoga at DVAA with Sarah Jane Timmons

Yoga at DVAA with Sarah Jane Timmons 
Saturday, April 5 at 10am | 704 Catharine St.

We’re bringing a fun all-levels 60 min vinyasa flow to Da Vinci Art Alliance! A chance to explore movement with creative sequencing that can be fun, challenging, and supportive. Saturday April 5, at 10 am. Register Here.

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Apr
5

Egg Hunt at Shot Tower

Egg Hunt at Shot Tower
Saturday, April 5 from 9–11am
Shot Tower Playground | Front & Carpenter

Visit Shot Tower Playground for a Spring Egg Hunt! Egg hunt will begin promptly at 9:30am. Enjoy face painting, snacks, and crafts!

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Apr
3

April QVNA/BVNA Safety Meeting

Don’t miss our monthly Community & Safety Meeting to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the neighborhood. The meeting is co-sponsored by Bella Vista Neighbors Association, the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, and the South Street Mini Station.

We’ll also discuss the much-anticipated return of the Safety Ambassadors! Scott Nistico, head of Grayman Security, the firm we partnered with to provide this service, will join us. He’ll answer questions about the program, share success stories from the neighborhood, and discuss plans for this upcoming year.

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Mar
23

Swedish Quartet at Gloria Dei

Swedish Quartet at Gloria Dei
Sunday, March 23 from 3–4pm | 916 S. Swanson St.
Come enjoy rarely heard 18th and 19th century Swedish Quartet pieces at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’ Church), performed by the Franklin Quartet. Get your tickets here. Don’t miss the meet-and-mingle event afterward at Riverside Hall for a chance to chat with your neighbors.

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Mar
22

Cheese & Wine at Old Pine ft. Quizzo!

Cheese & Wine at Old Pine ft. Quizzo!
Saturday, March 22 at 6pm | Old Pine Community Center | 401 Lombard St.
Tickets are on sale for Old Pine Community Center’s fundraiser, featuring wine from Mural City Cellars and charcuterie by From Marjorie. Recruit your quizzo team, spark fun competition with your neighbors, and help us raise important funds to continue our important work. Buy your tickets today! $40 per ticket and free childcare on-site!

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Mar
20

Philadelphia District Attorney Candidates Forum (TBD)

Philadelphia District Attorney Candidates Forum
Thursday, March 20 | String Theory School | 1600 Vine Street
Save the date for a forum between our District Attorney (DA) candidates in partnership between the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, the NAACP, and the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition. Both DA Larry Krasner and Judge Pat Dugan confirmed attendance. RSVPs will be required. More details will come soon.

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Mar
19

Celtic Magic & Symbolism

Celtic Magic & Symbolism
Wednesday, March 19 at 6:15pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th Street
Long before Americans celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish, Celtic Witches honored nature and sought harmony with Earth. Add a little magic to your life and join us to explore ancient Celtic mythology, symbolism, and rituals. The event is BYOB, and there will be some Irish snacks to sample! Register here.

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Mar
15

Tang’s Bakery Pop-up at DVAA's Coffee Club

Tang’s Bakery Pop-up at DVAA's Coffee Club 
Saturday, March 15 from 10:30am–12pm
Da Vinci Art Alliance | 704 Catharine St.

DVAA's got the coffee and tea covered. Tang’s will have yummy treats for sale. And you all will bring your beautiful selves! Swing by the cozy row home turned gallery and get to know the fun and brilliant characters involved in and around Catharine Street.

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Mar
15

Shredding & E-Recycling Event

Shredding & E-Recycling Event
Saturday, March 15 from 10am–1pm
Carpenter’s Walk (Front St between Christian and Washington)

Join Rep. Mary Isaacson and Councilmember Mark Squilla as they host a free shredding & eCycling event in Queen Village. Responsibly and sustainably dispose of your personal information and documents while protecting yourself from identity theft. Also recycle your used electronics. Staff will be available to provide constituents with info on city and state government services and resources.

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Mar
15

Shot Tower Playground Cleanup

Shot Tower Playground Cleanup
Saturday, March 15 at 9am | 101-31 Carpenter St
Help cleanup one of our beloved parks, hosted by the Friends of Shot Tower and the Philly Dragons! Supplies like gloves, trash bags, and tools will be available, but feel free to bring your own rakes, brooms, or other cleaning equipment. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make Shot Tower Playground a cleaner, more inviting place for all.

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Mar
14

Maker’s Table Happy Hour at DVAA

Maker’s Table Happy Hour at DVAA
Thursday, March 14 at 7pm | Da Vinci Art Alliance | 704 Catharine St.
Hosted within DVAA's powerful exhibition, The Female Gaze. On Thursday, March 13 at 7pm come immerse yourself in art, conversation, and community as we raise a glass to women artists, creators, and the power of female joy. Buy your tickets here. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Mar
14

Full Moon Circle

Full Moon Circle | March 14 at 6:15pm
Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.

Celebrate the powerful energy of the Worm Moon and lunar eclipse with open conversation and aromatherapy. We'll also enjoy time for self-reflection, journaling and Bay Leaf intention setting and release. This is the perfect time to manifest in the areas of personal growth, renewal and new beginnings.
Participants will get 10% off their shop purchase and take home wildflower seed paper. Register here.

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Mar
14

Meredith Elementary Music Night

Meredith Elementary Music Night
Friday, March 14 from 4:30–7pm | Meredith Elementary | 725 S. 5th St.
Free and open to all, join the Meredith community for a screening of “Counted Out: Math is Power” on the pervasive nature of technology, data, and algorithms in the 21st century, and how we can leverage that power for good.

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Mar
13

How Philly Became The Center Of Arts And Culture in Colonial America

How Philly Became The Center Of Arts And Culture in Colonial America
Thursday, March 13 at 7pm | Gloria Dei Church | 916 S. Swanson St.
Join music historian Jack McCarthy to learn how Philadelphia went from a barren musical landscape in its early years to one of the most vibrant places for culture on the eve of the Revolution. Learn more and buy tickets here.

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Mar
13

Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop
Thursday, March 13 from 10am–12pm
Anthony’s Italian Coffee House | 903 S. 9th St.

Join us for Coffee With a Cop! There isn’t an agenda, just a chance to ask questions and get to know the officers in your community!

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