Artists' Workshop: Cut-Paper Herbarium
Sunday, July 26
1 - 4 p.m.
Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.
$18

Excited about On The Ground? Start exploring some of the neighborhoods with us and visit Bartram's Garden. This artists' workshop features cut-paper herbarium specimens created by Mary Delany, an 18th-century botanist. While admiring her work, you can create your own with the provided materials. Bartram's Garden is the oldest botanical garden in America and follows in the tradition of William Bartram, an American explorer and botanical illustrator. Be sure to show use #onthegroundphilly when sharing your experience!

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BlackStar Film Festival
Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2
Philadelphia, PA
$12

The BlackStar Film Festival celebrates cinema that focuses on work by and about people of African descent in a global context. With screenings held around the city, the festival highlights films often overlooked by moviegoers. Work comes from directors, writers and producers of all levels, ranging from emerging to established to mid-career. BlackStar has four different competition categories: Feature Documentary, Feature Narrative, Short Documentary and Short Narrative.

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Forgotten Chestnut Street
Saturday, July 25
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
9th & Chestnut (Southwest Corner), Philadelphia
$18

Itchin' to do something different this weekend? Take time to get to know the history of good ol' Chestnut Street. After decades of decline, the street has seen a recent upturn. While old buildings are being torn down or rebuilt, never fear, there's still history to be had! In fact, re-growth will be the theme of this particular history walk. The tour runs from 9th and Chestnut Streets and will go down to Broad, which may seem short, but there is quite a bit of history and architecture between those two points (and perhaps a few brief detours). The tour will be led by GroJLart, a man of mystery who provides a rather entertaining look at history and architecture. (Check out his foul-mouthed architecture blog here).
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