Looking to get out into the community this weekend?
From a prayer walk to helping to feed the homeless, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural meetups coming up in Philadelphia. Read on for a rundown.
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Philadelphia Cover the City Prayer Walk
The 1-mile walk, organized by Dr. Shawnik Rice, has a community and prayer focus. There will be water stations along the route.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway
Admission: Free
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Old City Aikido Spring Mixer
Money raised from this mixer, which features music, food and drinks, will go to improving the dojo, member scholarships and hosting seminars.
When: Saturday, May 11, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Martha, 2113 E. York St.
Admission: $40
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Hands-On History at the Free Library of Philadelphia
Hold manuscripts and handle artifacts with the Hands-On History series from the Free Library's Special Collections, in coordination with Tempesta di Mare Great Books Classic Tales for Orchestra. Books and musical compositions will be shown.
When: Saturday, May 11, 2-3 p.m.
Where: 1901 Vine Street, Rare Book Department, Floor 3
Admission: Free; ages 13 and older
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Help Us Feed the Homeless
Join D.O.P.E. (Doing Our Part Eclectically) in feeding the homeless. Suggestions for food donations include hot cocoa, hot tea, soup, pasta, salad, pizza, turkey, sandwiches (no pork or peanut butter), water, Crystal Light packages, snacks or cash for additional supplies.
When: Saturday, May 11, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Thomas Paine Plaza TV, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Dream Philly Festival
The first Dream Philly Festival, organized by nonprofit Cloud Cloth Education and Dreamline, is a celebration of the global family. The festival centers on an exhibit of thousands of student-created Dreamline banners with messages of hope, positive energy and inspiration filling the Cherry Street Pier. There will be live entertainment, vendors and family-friendly activities, including the opportunity to make a Dreamline banner to add to the traveling exhibit.
When: Sunday, May 12, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Admission: Free
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