Programs at Richmond Library
Richmond Library, 2987 Almond St., hosts a preschool and toddler storytime and play group on Wednesdays, Aug. 14 and 28, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for stories, songs and fun for ages 4 and under with caregivers. Stay after storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
Read, Baby, Read Storytime & Play Group takes place on Thursdays, Aug. 15 and 29, at 10:30 a.m. Join Ms. Meghan for lap time with stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces for babies with caregivers. Stay after storytime to play. Siblings welcome.
Revolution at the Library: What’s Under the Museum? is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14, at noon. Go behind the scenes with Museum of the American Revolution staff to discover cool artifacts from the past, and learn all about archaeology, and the thousands of objects discovered under the museum in an 18th-century toilet.
Revolution at the Library: Spies of the Revolution is set for Wednesday, Aug. 21, at noon. Join Museum of the American Revolution staff to learn about the spies of the Revolution.
The Horror Book Club, for people 18 and older, will meet on Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m.
Call 215-685-9992. ••
Apply for community grant
Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, through the support of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation, is asking for applications for its 2025 Community Grant Program. Grants are awarded annually to provide funding for projects that promote the health and wellness of community residents. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15. Funds must be used within one year of receipt. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply, and must provide a copy of their tax exemption letter from the Internal Revenue Service and a current completed W-9 form. Organizations applying for grants should be located within or serve one of the following ZIP codes: 19012, 19027, 19111, 19115, 19120, 19133, 19149, 19152, 19006, 19046, 19095, 19114, 19116, 19124, 19126, 19135, 19136 and 19154. Projects receiving funding should take place within these ZIP codes.
For additional information about the program, or to request an application form, contact Rosemarie Schlegel at 215-728-2131 or rosemarie.schlegel@tuhs.temple.edu.
AFL-CIO announces endorsements
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO announced its endorsements in the November election.
The union is backing Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president. It had previously endorsed Joe Biden for re-election as president before he dropped out under intense pressure from Democrats and donors following his disastrous debate performance. It also endorsed Josh Shapiro for vice president before Harris picked Walz.
The state AFL-CIO is endorsing U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle for re-election, along with Democrats Eugene DePasquale for attorney general, Malcolm Kenyatta for auditor general and Erin McClelland for treasurer. ••
St. Hubert going to NYC
St. Hubert will hold a day trip to New York on Saturday, Nov. 23. A bus will depart the school at 7:45 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. showing of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, followed by free time until the bus departs at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $220 per person, paid in full by Oct. 1. Proceeds benefit the faculty scholarship fund. To reserve your seat, contact Mary Clifford at 267-231-7367 or SHSanta@huberts.org. ••
Stand-up comedy at Fillmore
Oscar- and Emmy-nominated writer and actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani will be performing his new hour of stand-up at The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., on Saturday, Sept. 21. Ticket information can be found at https://linktr.ee/kumailnanjiani. ••
Free pet beds
The Bridge Clinic, 2275 Bridge St., Building 209, will host a pet care fair and pet bed giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, email staff@thebridgeclinic.org. ••
Card show at Rivers
The Fishtown Card Show will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, at Rivers Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. There will be sports and trading cards, autographs, memorabilia, sports art, collectibles, door prizes, live sports streaming, food and beverages. Among the guests will be John Kruk.
One-day admission options are $10 or $15. A two-day early admission pass is $25. Children ages 10 and under are free.
Tickets are available at the door or at www.fishtowncardshow.com.
For more information, visit https://www.instagram.com/fishtowncardshow. ••
Cool off at Bridesburg Pool
Bridesburg Pool, 4625 Richmond St., is open and accepting sign-ups for swim lessons and the swim team. Public swim is available weekdays from 1-4 p.m. and weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Family swim is weeknights from 6-7 p.m. ••
Come watch E.T.
Riverfront North Partnership will show E.T.: The Extraterrestrial on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. at Bridesburg Recreation Center, 4601 Richmond St. ••
Golf outing in August
The Carr Stone Carr Legacy Golf Classic will take place on Friday, Aug. 23, at Juniata Golf Course.
Tee time is at 1 p.m. There will be a best ball format.
The cost is $100 per golfer and includes cart, shirt, box lunch and after-party at Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 87, 3524 E. Thompson St.
The cost is $40 for non-golfers.
For information, call Jim Carr at 215-620-6547. ••
Veterans monuments coming to Campbell Square
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 87 will be unveiling two monuments honoring veterans in Campbell Square park, Allegheny Avenue and Belgrade Street, on Saturday, Aug. 24, at noon. The first monument is dedicated to all veterans from the Port Richmond neighborhood. The second is dedicated to John J. McVeigh, the only World War II Medal of Honor recipient from Philadelphia.
There will be patriotic music, and a proclamation from the state House will be given to McVeigh’s daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. ••
North Catholic alumni golf outing
Joe Hand Promotions and Northeast Catholic Alumni Association will hold their 34th annual golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at North Hills Country Club in Glenside. The outing funds the alumni association’s scholarship fund, which provides $500,000 each year for Catholic education. For reservations, sponsorships or more information, email necathalum@aol.com, call 215-543-1051 or visit www.northcatholicalumni.org ••
Bingo in Port Richmond
Port Richmond On Patrol And Civic (PROPAC) will hold Mystery Bingo on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at St. George Hall, 2700 E. Venango St. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $35. Early bird tickets are $25. There will be 10 games of bingo and two bonus rounds, along with a 50-50, gift baskets and free lunch. For more information, call Anne Paul at 215-380-9782. ••
Boy band concert
The Pop 2000 Tour will be at Rivers Casino on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.
The tour features Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera and LFO.
Tickets start at $39. They can be purchased at RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
Armenian Heritage Walk
The Philadelphia Armenian community announces an outdoor gallery called the Armenian Heritage Walk outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With a planned unveiling in April 2026, the walkway will feature public art and gardens celebrating the Armenian story, thanking America for its partnership and advancing cultural awareness.
The Walk will flank the long-standing statue called “Young Meher,” a legendary figure symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the Armenian people. While the Walk will pay tribute to the unique Armenian identity, it will simultaneously celebrate Philadelphia’s spirit of diversity. When visitors step onto the Walk, they will discover the story of a people who, exiled in genocide, found a new home in Philadelphia.
Anchored in stones endemic to both Armenia and Philadelphia and decorated with artwork and landscaping, the Walk will showcase the cross-cultural gifts of this ancient race. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and reflect on how one of the oldest civilizations of the world endured and thrived in modern and post-modern America.
The project will kick off on Sept. 14 with an inaugural charitable and cultural event at the Philadelphia Club, celebrating the anniversary of the 100th birthday of the late French-Armenian chansonnier and Armenian champion Charles Aznavour.
The Armenian Heritage Walk is a project that will bring attention to the Armenian people and make their contributions to America and the world known to all who cross the path.
Donations for the project can be made at www.armenianheritagewalk.org. ••
Buddy Holly tribute concert
Zachary Stevenson brings his Buddy Holly Tribute to the Philadelphia region for the first time on Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., at Sellersville Theater 1894.
Tickets are available at https://www.st94.com/events/oh-boys-buddy-holly-tribute/
The Buddy Holly Tribute one-act show will feature hits such as That’ll Be the Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and Rave On.
Stevenson will be backed by Philadelphia psychedelic-rock trio Echo Kid as the Crickets. Echo Kid features Brendan McHale on bass, Christian Turzo on guitar and Kieran McCabe on drums. ••
Trip to Sight & Sound
St. James, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street, is holding a trip to Sight & Sound, a theater in Lancaster County, on Oct. 23 for the 11 a.m. show of Daniel. For more information, call 215-743-1828. ••
Farmers market open Saturdays
The Food Trust holds a weekly farmers market at 2nd Street and Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties. The market, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. year round. ••
Hero Thrill Show is Sept. 21
The 69th annual Hero Thrill Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tickets are $15 for individuals and $35 for a family (up to five).
Proceeds pay for the college tuition of children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
For more information, go to herothrillshow.org. ••
Sunday flea market returns
A flea market will take place every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November at Liberty Plaza, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. (near Knights Road). The cost for vendors is $30 per parking space. For more information, call 215-625-FLEA (3532) or visit PhilaFleaMarkets.org. ••
Bingo at Loudenslager
Corp. John Loudenslager American Legion Post 366, 7976 Oxford Ave., is offering community bingo every second and fourth Friday evenings. Doors open at 6:30, games start at 7:20. Refreshments available. ••
VFW looking for members
Bustleton-Somerton/CTR1 Michael J. Strange VFW Post 6617 meets on the third Wednesday of every month at American Legion Post 810, 9151 Old Newtown Road. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. If you are a military veteran who served in a designated combat zone, you are eligible to join the VFW. Contact Commander Israel Wolmark at 215-725-0630 if you would like to join the post. ••
Ukrainian Folk Festival on Aug. 25
The Ukrainian Folk Festival will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 8 p.m., at the Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham.
There will be Ukrainian folk art, music, dance, crafts and historical reenactments, a variety of food and refreshments and a vendors grove. Admission is $15, and a portion will be donated to relief of war victims in Ukraine. Kids under 15 will be admitted free. Parking is free. Call 267-664-3857, email info@tryzub.org or visit www.tryzub.org. ••
Party for West Catholic girls class of ‘69
West Catholic Girls Class of 1969 will have its 55th anniversary party on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Anthony’s Ristorante, 865 W. Springfield Road, Springfield. The cost for the luncheon is $65. Call Hannah at 610-764-3249. ••
Artists urged to take survey
Councilwoman Rue Landau announced the launch of a comprehensive citywide survey aimed at gathering insights from Philadelphia’s artist community. This survey seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by artists in the city, with the goal of informing policy changes that will better support and nurture the creative sector.
“Philadelphia is home to a thriving community of artists who contribute immensely to the cultural, social and economic vitality of our city,” Landau said. “This survey is my office’s first big step toward understanding the needs of our artists and we hope our findings lead to insights and even policies that will help them thrive. We recognize the critical role that artists play in making Philadelphia a vibrant, dynamic place to live.”
The survey will cover a range of topics, including affordable housing and studio space, funding and grant opportunities, health care and insurance needs, professional development and networking opportunities, and the impact of city regulations and policies on artistic practice.
Artists of all disciplines, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature and digital arts, are encouraged to participate. The insights gathered will be used to shape future initiatives and policies that aim to provide more robust support for the arts community.The survey will be open for responses through Sept. 6. Artists can access the survey online here. ••
