Join The Clay Studio for a conversation with longtime artist and advocate Michael Biello about his practice and new solo exhibition, “holy.body,” a continuation of his life-long exploration of male intimacy and queer spirit. Michael Biello is an interdisciplinary artist who draws inspiration from his Italian American roots, his passion for theatre, and his longtime commitment to LGBTQ+ cultural activism. Biello is one of the artists/makers who helped create the revivals of Old City Philadelphia in the 1970’s and Noho New York in the 1990’s.

Celebrate the superheroes of science with an exciting event that blends fashion, function, and the spirit of Pride! Explore the cutting-edge world of super suits—from swimsuits to binders to bulletproof vests, and everything in between. Get ready to discover the science behind the textiles and fabrics that keep us safe, stylish, and supported in all kinds of environments. In honor of Pride Month, the Science History Institute’s historical research library will also be showcasing an inspiring collection of books written by LGBTQ+ scientists.

Cliveden offers free tours of the house and grounds every second Saturday of the month, May to October, part of the Second Saturdays at Cliveden programming. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn and run from 12pm to 4pm, starting on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Tours include the grounds, first and second floors of the house, the 1767 Kitchen Dependency, and our current exhibit, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden.

Explore the historic boundaries of the Cliveden property and how the property has changed over 200 years. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half and cover 1.5 miles. There will be times to stop and sit during the walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a drink if needed. Advanced registration is available through our website. General admission is $20; $10 for residents in the 19119 and 19144 zip codes.

Come join up for the opening reception of Sarah Tremain's Pop up Shop

Join us for the Opening day of our Farmer's Market Season! Enjoy your usual market favorites with amazing vendors and a welcoming community atmosphere!

Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 11AM to 6PM for the 23rd Annual Roxborough Spring Fest & Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show – a celebration of local music, art, food and brews! Running from Green Lane to Fountain Street, the festival includes acts by: West Philly Orchestra, Precious Little Life, Mitchell St Philbillies, Echo Whiskey and many more! This event is free and is very family friendly with a KID ZONE featuring the Book Fairy, Circus performances by Circadium – School of Contemporary Circus, Pottery demos by Edna Rambo and much more.

Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

Everyone is invited to our fifth-annual PrideFest celebration! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, vendors, and more! Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops. Should it rain, we will bring the celebration inside the Library. Thank you to Wawa, Inc for providing free bottles of water. Questions? Contact: Sara Huff, Head of Young Adult Services, at [email protected] or 215-885-5180, ext.