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.

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!

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.

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.

St. Patrick’s on the Plaza
Sunday, March 16 from 2–7pm | Headhouse Plaza

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and we’re celebrating with shamrock spirit on and around South Street! Featuring Pop-up bars from: Bridget Foy's, Cavanaugh's Headhouse, Paddy Whacks Pub, Tamalex Bar & Grill, and O'Neal's Pub!

Spotlight on Food Insecurity at St. Peter’s Church
Sunday, March 16 at 10am | 313 Pine St.
Glenn Bergman, former executive director of Philabundance, will outline the landscape of the food insecurity support system in Philadelphia. What has worked and what hasn’t? What are ideas to address this problem in the future?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Click here to join the QVNA February Zoning Meeting.

Meeting ID: 870 0159 1057
Passcode: 387368

Join us for the March Membership Committee Meeting, where we’ll discuss and plan for:

• Our May 3 “Summer at Courtyard” Fundraiser and Block Party on the 300 block of Catharine St.

• Smaller-scale events to support throughout the neighborhood as the warmer months approach.

Hope to see you there!

Opening Reception for 3rd Street Gallery
Sunday, March 9 from 2–4pm | 610 S. 3rd St.
Check out Jim Brossy and Joe Klaus’s new shows this Sunday, March 9 at 3rd Street Gallery!

Coffee Chat with Rep. Ben Waxman and Senator Nikil Saval
Sunday, March 9 at 11am | Bower Cafe | 1213 Walnut St.
State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Ben Waxman are inviting constituents for coffee, pastries, and a robust conversation about what matters to you the most. Please join them for a Meet & Greet at Bower Café. They will be on hand to answer any questions you have about state government and how they can help make Philadelphia and its neighborhoods better for all.

Advanced Study Concert at Settlement Music
Saturday, March 8 at 7pm | Settlement Music School | 416 Queen St.
Join Settlement Music School as they host their Advanced Study Concert—a free night of music featuring nine outstanding and nationally recognized chamber ensembles. More here.

Re-Framing the Self Portrait: A Collage Workshop with Sarah Bloom
Saturday, March 8 from 10am–12pm
Da Vinci Art Alliance | 704 Catharine St.

Part of DVAA's  exhibition "The Female Gaze", this International Women's Day workshop will start with a selfie or an instant camera self-portrait, which participants will use as the foundation for their artwork. Register here!

Join the Friends of Jefferson Square Park for their monthly park cleanup! Bags and supplies provided. We hope to see you there!

Create Your Own Story Workshop
Friday, March 7, 6–7:30pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th Street
Join our 1.5 hour workshop led by Nancy Li to create an outline & the book cover of the story you have inside of you! Our time together will include (1) exercises to connect to the stories you want in your life and in the world, (2) opportunity for your story to be seen and heard without any editing, advice giving, or commiserating, (3) the start of creating your own book: a book blurb, physical book with a cover that you designed and decorated, (4) Tea and light snacks. Book your ticket online here.

Night Music at Bel Canto
Thursday, March 6 at 7pm
Powel House | 244 S. 3rd St.

Join neighbors for a soiree at Powel house, with pre-concert talk at 6:30pm, for music by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and others! Come for the music, stay for the conversation, and leave your own mark on this unforgettable evening, designed to evoke the virtuosity and grace of a bygone era. Tickets here.

Join us for our monthly Community & Safety Meeting where we will discuss safety trends in Queen Village, Bella Vista, and Hawthorne, as well as gathering feedback on an upcoming temporary pedestrian plaza at the corner of 4th & Bainbridge Streets! The goal of the ped. plaza is to add new planters with trees, convert the slip lane to a usable pedestrian space, and add new benches for the growing number of patrons, visitors, and residents who love to use Bainbridge Green!

3rd Street Bike Lane Town Hall
Thursday, March 6 at 6pm
Old Pine Community Center | 401 Lombard Street

Join Councilmember Mark Squilla and representatives from the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure System (OTIS) to discuss the upcoming 3rd Street bike lane project.

Come join us as we discuss preliminary article ideas for the Summer 2025 QV Crier issue! All are welcome to attend!

Secret Cinema: Presenting Oscar-Winning Short Films!
Friday, February 28 at 8pm | Old Pine Community Center | 401 Lombard St.

Join residents and movie aficionados two nights before the Academy Awards to check out films that rose to the highest of honors, yet unlike the longer prize-winning films of their time, are now largely overlooked. We feel they all deserve to be seen again! They include live-action short dramas, animation, a documentary and the only short film to ever win the best screenplay award. Films include The Bespoke Overcoat (1956), Frank Film (1973), The Red Balloon (1956), The House I Live In (1946) and The Magic Machines (1969). Admission is $10 at the door.

PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series Presents John Walthausen | Friday, February 28 at 7pm
Hill-Physick House

This solo harpsichord program features intimate 17th century-harpsichord repertoire, contemporary works by Bernard Fouccroulle, and Johann Sebastian Bach’s mighty Partita No. 2. Inspired by the idea of the “entretien des dieux,” or conversation among the gods, experience the infinite capacity of the harpsichord to cross time and space. Light refreshments will be provided before the concert. Buy tickets here.

Fourth Friday on South St!
Friday, February 28 from 4–7:30pm
3rd St Gallery | 610 S. 3rd St.

Kick off you Mardi Gras Celebrations and the return of Fourth Fridays on South Street! Join us for wine, cheese, and Mardi Gras beads!