There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a Filipino barbecue to free lectures, here's a roundup of options to help you get social around town.
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Tabachoy Memorial Day barbecue
From the event description:
Come enjoy your Memorial Day with a Tabachoy pop-up meal. Menus will be announced soon, and there will be an option for vegan and vegetarian diners. Sarvida is a BYOB, so feel free to bring any drinks you want to enjoy with your meal.
When: Monday, May 27, 1-5 p.m.
Where: Sarvida, 300 E. Girard Ave.
Admission: Free
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Slavery & the Making of Early American Libraries
From the event description:
This talk will explain the Library’s historical connections to Atlantic slavery and abolition, citing manuscripts and printed works that document 18th-century shareholders’ involvement in the West Indies trade, slavery in Pennsylvania, and the activities of members, like Anthony Benezet, who were abolitionist shareholders from its earliest days.
When: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: The Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St.
Admission: Free (Shareholder); $10 (Non-Shareholder)
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Philadelphia Ethical Society monthly meeting
From the event description:
At our next monthly meeting, we'll dive into a topic that concerns us all — the environment. Join us as we engage with experts on the issues and discover opportunities to make a difference through national and state legislation. You’ll hear about the effects of climate change that we are already seeing — in some ways you may have not realized. And we’ll learn more about the Green New Deal.
When: Wednesday, May 29, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square
Admission: Free
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