Upcoming QVNA Events
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
A Farmer Jawn Interactive Talk & Hanging Collage Making Workshop
Attend an interactive talk with the manager of the Elkins Park farm run by Farmer Jawn, a Black owned organization and related nonprofit that does urban, regenerative, organic farming. Complementing this talk, visitors will be invited to create their own hanging collages, to echo some of those in the exhibit, that will hang in the window as their own art pieces. Register here!
Radiant Rise: A Kundalini Workshop w/ Full Moon Blends
Begin your Sunday with intention, clarity, and radiant vitality. Radiant Rise is a gently guided Kundalini Yoga experience designed to awaken your inner energy, calm your mind and uplift your spirit.
Lori will guide you through conscious breathwork, soft and intentional somatic movement, and deep meditative stillness that will harmonize your nervous system, replace stagnant blocks with magnetic energy and allow you to radiate into your day -and week- with renewed presence and purpose. This workshop is perfect for all levels. Whether you are new to Kundalini Yoga or deepening an existing practice, you’ll leave feeling grounded, expanded and glowing from within.
Wearing Many Hats: How To Manage Your Art Practice and Business
As an artist, you're not just a creator—you're also a marketer, bookkeeper, social media manager, gallery liaison, and business strategist. Sound overwhelming? You're not alone. This interactive conversation addresses the unique challenges faced by artists who must balance their creative practice with the practical demands of running a sustainable art business. Register here!
Mario at the Movies
Grab your friends, a comfy chair, and head to Mario Lanza Park for a summer movie night! This week’s movie is How to Steal a Million starring Audrey Hepburn & Peter O’Toole. Run time: 2 hours 3 minutes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic film with your neighbors in a beautiful park setting. See you Wednesday night at the movies!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
Learn about Native Plants with Gloria Dei Church
Join us on National Pennsylvania Day as we dive into the world of native plants at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church. Our dedicated volunteer native garden members, who launched this native greening initiative in 2023, will lead educational garden tours and hands-on planting demonstrations that go back to our earliest known ancestors.
You’ll discover how the Lenape people, who thrived in this land for millennia, used these remarkable plants. Plus, you’ll learn about Swedish botanist Pehr Kalm’s visit to Gloria Dei Church in the mid-18th century, and enjoy his vivid accounts of the lush flora that once filled this terrain. Finally, we’ll teach you how to cultivate these sustainable plants in your own garden space.
https://preserveoldswedes.org/event/national-pennsylvania-day-2025/
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
Guided Tour of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
On June 2, 1700, Philadelphia’s Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church had its “grand opening.” Celebrate its 325th anniversary with a guided tour led by historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr.
It is easy to imagine the past when you visit Gloria Dei Church. Located on nearly five acres of green space, this national historic site predates the arrival of William Penn and the founding of Pennsylvania. The present day church was built between 1698 and 1703 to serve a parish of European settlers who lived along the banks of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Today it serves as a link to a nearly forgotten history. Woehr will describe the history of this church, from its founding to the present day, and talk about many important historical figures who worshipped here or are buried in the graveyard.
Tour participants will meet inside the church building at noon. The tour should take about an hour. Rain or Shine. Tickets are $15 each. Advanced registration is required.
Mario at the Movies
Grab your friends, a comfy chair, and head to Mario Lanza Park for a summer movie night! This week’s film is American Hustle, starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, and Jennifer Lawrence. Run time: 2 hours 18 minutes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic film with your neighbors in a beautiful park setting. See you Wednesday night at the movies!
Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
Old Pine Community Center returns with its popular summer happy hour series in the historic Old Pine Street Church graveyard. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes two glasses of wine and a personal cheese board. Purchase tickets here.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Fourth Fridays on South Street
Fourth Fridays on South Street is BACK by popular demand! ⭐
Come to @southstreetphilly every Fourth Friday for sidewalk sales, food & drink specials, live performances, art shows, pop-up shops, & SO MUCH MORE! ✨
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
Tuesday Night Yoga with Full Moon Blends
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor, Jo, is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want and join us at the Shop! We will have some extra items on hand to borrow (first come, first served). Space is limited, so register on our events page now!
Mario at the Movies
Grab your friends, a comfy chair, and head to Mario Lanza Park for a summer movie night! Join us for our last Mario at the Movies event with the film, To Catch a Thief, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Run time: 1 hour 46 minutes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic film with your neighbors in a beautiful park setting. See you Wednesday night at the movies!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Night out on Ninth
South Street’s incredibly popular night market series returns for the Night Out On Ninth Night Market, bringing the 900 block of South Street out late with food trucks, a partnership with local police, and more to be announced!
Queen Village Restaurant Week
Last year, Queen Village was named the hottest food destination in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
To celebrate, the Queen Village Neighbors Association partnered with restaurants from around the neighborhood to introduce their culinary skills to newcomers and charm regulars with one-of-a-kind specials priced at ≤$20, $40, or $60.
Visit one or all of the participating restaurants to enjoy some of the best food in the whole city.
For more information, including where to park, visit qvna.org/restaurantweek.
National Night at Courtyard
Spend National Night Out at Courtyard with games, food, and great people!
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
Old Pine Community Center returns with its popular summer happy hour series in the historic Old Pine Street Church graveyard. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes two glasses of wine and a personal cheese board. Purchase tickets here.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Jefferson Square Park Cleanup
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.
Summer in the Courtyard
Join us at St. Peter's Churchyard on Thursday evenings this summer for free community concerts. All are welcome to come for live music and free snacks. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the summer evenings with your neighbors & friends! Click here for more information and the band line-up.
Monthly Community & Safety Meeting
Don’t miss our monthly Community & Safety Meeting to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the neighborhood. The meeting is co-sponsored by Bella Vista Neighbors Association, the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, and the South Street Mini Station.
Book Talk with Head House Books
Head House Books is hosting a visiting author, Betsy Small, a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in Sierra Leone in the 80s. She has written a beautiful memoir of her experience, Before, Before: A Story of Discovery and Loss in Sierra Leone. This book captures a time just before the modern world brought devastation and war to the country. Her story is compelling: both heart-warming and heart-breaking. Check out a review on the Kirkus website! For more information, check out the Head House Books website.
Full Moon Gathering: Buck Moon
Enter a safe, welcoming space to honor the July Full Moon. Spiritually, the Buck Moon is associated with growth & new beginnings. Rising in the ambitious sign of Capricorn, the July Full Moon will illuminate career ambitions & challenge your idea of success. Join our group to mediate, journal, set intentions and release what no longer serves you. Guests will also enjoy 10% off their Full Moon Blends purchase. All are welcome! Please register here.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Mario at the Movies
Grab your friends, a comfy chair, and head to Mario Lanza Park for a summer movie night! We're kicking things off with the Academy Award-nominated thriller The Grifters, starring Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, and Annette Bening. Run time: 1 hour 40 minutes. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a classic film with your neighbors in a beautiful park setting. See you Wednesday night at the movies!
Tuesday Night Yoga with Full Moon Blends
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor, Jo, is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want and join us at the Shop! We will have some extra items on hand to borrow (first come, first served). Space is limited, so register on our events page now!
3rd Street Gallery Opening Reception
Please join 3rd Street Gallery for the Opening Reception of two solo exhibitions by member artists Claire E.B. Robinson and Adri Zalazar, on view from July 3 through July 27.
3rd Street Community Canvas
This 4th of July holiday weekend, 3rd Street Gallery is inviting everyone to take part in Community Canvas, an open-air painting activity set up outside the 3rd Street Gallery. Each person paints their own panel, adding their voice to a growing community tapestry and sharing a moment of creativity with others. Open to all! We provide the supplies—just bring your creativity. The final piece will be curated and displayed in the community for the rest of the summer.
3rd Street Community Canvas
This 4th of July holiday weekend, 3rd Street Gallery is inviting everyone to take part in Community Canvas, an open-air painting activity set up outside the 3rd Street Gallery. Each person paints their own panel, adding their voice to a growing community tapestry and sharing a moment of creativity with others. Open to all! We provide the supplies—just bring your creativity. The final piece will be curated and displayed in the community for the rest of the summer.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
3rd Street Community Canvas
This 4th of July holiday weekend, 3rd Street Gallery is inviting everyone to take part in Community Canvas, an open-air painting activity set up outside the 3rd Street Gallery. Each person paints their own panel, adding their voice to a growing community tapestry and sharing a moment of creativity with others. Open to all! We provide the supplies—just bring your creativity. The final piece will be curated and displayed in the community for the rest of the summer.
Welcome to South Street
South Street’s incredibly popular night market series returns this summer with the Welcome to South Street Night Market on Thursday, July 3, 2025, kicking off the 4th of July weekend with open streets and pop-up vending on the 700 block, 500 block, and 300 block of South Street, as well as South 3rd Street.
Tuesday Night Yoga with Full Moon Blends
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor, Jo, is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want and join us at the Shop! We will have some extra items on hand to borrow (first come, first served). Space is limited, so register on our events page now!
SOLO: A Brief History of the Cello and the Illusion of Solitary Endeavors.
Eve Miller, the founder of The Publick Pleasure, will hold a solo concert at the Historic Gloria (Old Swedes’) Dei Church—$ 30 for adults, $15 for students with I.D. and $5 for children under 12. Advance registration is highly recommended. Purchase your tickets here.
Following the concert, there will be a Meet-and-Mingle afterward at Riverside Hall. For a modest donation, you can treat yourself to delicious gourmet desserts there … and pair them with wine, coffee, or tea while you chat with the performers.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will support preservation efforts at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church.
Author Amber Ricketts Meet and Greet
Spend an evening with Amber Ricketts, author of the new historical fiction novel Marian: All the Silence We Never Break. Amber will also sign books which will be available for purchase & maybe give us a peek into her follow-up novel coming soon. Light refreshments & snacks inspired by the book will be served as we are serenaded by the sounds of singer & songwriter Kelly Ricketts. Free to attend, but please register here.
Summer Block Party: Pride Celebration
The Underbite Bites Bakery will be shutting down 6th St & Passyunk Ave from Catherine to Christian for an end-of-Pride-month continual Pride celebration! There will be music, face painting, food, contests (pie eating contest anyone??), and entertainment.
Fourth Fridays on South Street w/ 3rd Street Gallery
Join us for South Street Philly’s Fourth Friday on June 27th from 4–7:30pm—swing by and enjoy our group show featuring work by 3rd Street Gallery members before your reservation at CryBabyPasta or Bridget Foy’s, and big thanks to them for last month’s refreshments—we love being neighbors!).
Check it out at their website: https://www.3rdstreetgallery.com/
Fourth Fridays on South Street
Fourth Fridays around and on South Street is BACK by popular demand! ⭐
Come to @southstreetphilly every Fourth Friday for sidewalk sales, food & drink specials, live performances, art shows, pop-up shops, & SO MUCH MORE! ✨
Jazz Sanctuary at Gloria Dei
Jazz Sanctuary at Gloria Dei
Thursday, June 26 from 7:30–9:30pm
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church | 916 S. Swanson St.
The Jazz Sanctuary Swings into Summer with a wonderful free concert. Enjoy an evening of “Jazz & Joe” featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet. This two-hour concert is free and open to all.
Summer in the Courtyard
Join us at St. Peter's Churchyard on Thursday evenings this summer for free community concerts. All are welcome to come for live music and free snacks. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the summer evenings with your neighbors & friends! Click here for more information and the band line-up.
Yoga at Jefferson Square Park
Join neighbors for Yoga in the Park at Jefferson Square, every Tuesdays and Thursdays from June until September, from 6-7pm! Yoga classes are also held at 9am at Dickinson Square Park on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Classes are free, with all donations supporting the work of Yoga4Philly to make yoga and meditation accessible for all! Please bring your own mat.
Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
Cheese & Wine at Old Pine
Thursday, June 26 from 5:30–7:30pm
Old Pine Community Center announces the return of their popular summer happy hour series in the historic Old Pine Street Church graveyard. Tickets are $40 per person, which includes two glasses of wine and a personal cheese board. First event is June 26; purchase tickets here.
Kidfest at Mario Lanza Park
Firetruck Night!
Get Sprayed by the Hose! Wear Bathing Suits & Bring a Towel!
Yoga at Full Moon Blends
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor Jo is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want and join us at the Shop! We will have some extra items on hand to borrow (first come, first served). Space is limited so register now: https://fullmoonblends.square.site/product/tuesday-night-yoga-6-24-/374?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=11
Tuesday Night Yoga at FMB
Tuesday Night Yoga
Tuesdays in June, 6–7pm | Full Moon Blends | 617 S. 4th St.
Join us for a soothing blend of Vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama & aromatic healing. Your instructor Jo is dedicated to offering vibrant and inclusive yoga classes. So no matter your level, grab your mat and any props you might want. Space is limited so register here now.
BVlicious Presents: Rainbow Solstice
A gathering of Queers and Allies on one of the longest days of the year to enjoy a classic South Philly block party full of music, art, crafts, food and drink! It’s FREE and All Our Welcome.
Please reach out to volunteer, vend, or sponsor. This is a 100% volunteer-driven group with a mission of connecting LGBTQ+ residents and allies not only within the Bella Vista (BV) neighborhood, but beyond- in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. We hope to foster and encourage those who attend to engage, gain awareness, and inspire involvement in the community in which they call home. All the while having a fun time doing it! Come celebrate the solstice and our rich, diverse community, we’re blessed to be a part of.
Meet the Artists at 3rd Street Gallery
3rd Street Gallery is hosting a Meet the Artists Reception this Sunday! Come and enjoy light refreshments and chat with the artists about their work in our current members’ show, “June Interlude.”
Crash Bang Room 20th Anniversary Block Party
Come celebrate 20 incredible years with us at a FREE, family-friendly event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy live music, DJs, special guests, and nonstop fun as we throw the ultimate anniversary bash in honor of two decades of creativity and community.
SEE YOU THERE!
Summer Solstice Block Party
Come and spend the longest day of the year on 4th Street! Artist pop-ups, street shopping, live music, food trucks, and SO MUCH MORE, including:
North Suncruiser Stage with live music hosted by MilkBoy South Street, featuring a killer lineup curated in celebration of Crash Bang Boom's 20th anniversary
Acoustic performances hosted by Urban Princess & B-Bop Vintage
Photo booth provided by Hairs2U Wig Bank
Henna from Anna's Spa
Bainbridge Food Bridge featuring food trucks and local restaurants
Beer Love 10th Anniversary outdoor pop-up
Live DJ from CrateDiggaz
Southwark early open & outdoor seating
South PBR Stage with music coordinated by Fitz on 4th
Ace Outpost outdoor longue
Face painting & outdoor games