Corn Belt Almanac
Tuesday, November 10
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free Library of Philadelphia: Culinary Literacy Center: 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia
$15; 21+

Foodies, this one is for you! The Head & The Hand Press and the Free Library of Philadelphia's Culinary Literacy Center are throwing a night centered around the Corn Belt Almanac. Come out for stories, recipes and cooking in the old-timey style of an almanac. The evening includes a tasting and Yards beer paring. Sarah Grey, author of Friday Night Meatballs, and Jon McGoran, author of Long Range Meal Planning, will be reading their contributions. 

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Philadelphia Parks Alliance Pop-Up Party
Tuesday, November 17
5:30 p.m.
Parkside Business & Technology Center, 51st & Columbia Streets, Philadelphia
$35 and up

Love unique views of Philadelphia? Head over to Philadelphia Parks Alliance's pop-up party to see dramatic views overlooking Fairmount Park and the Philly skyline. The Alliance will be welcoming its new executive director George Matysik, and giving a special send-off for former director Lauren Bornfriend. Take the opportunity to check out the Alliance's newly refurbished offices while enjoying light bites and refreshing drinks, including the signature Tookany Collins.

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On Billie Holiday In Philadelphia
Tuesday, November 10
6 - 7 p.m.
Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, Philadelphia
Free

During jazz's heyday, numerous prominent jazz and blues musicians spent time in Philadelphia. John Szwed and Farah Jasmine Griffin will discuss Holiday's time in the city as part of the Bernheimer Symposium. Swezd is an anthropologist, musician and writer who has taught at numerous prestigious institutions. Griffin is professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University who has received a variety of accolades for her teaching and scholarship.

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