REVIVE: Recycle, Upcycle , and the Lost & Found Art Show

Revive is a group exhibition featuring local artists who incorporate 50% or more of recycled/upcycled materials in their work. This show will take over 5,000 square feet of Hancock Garage, Fishtown's newest underground hotspot, featuring wall to wall art, bands, an upstairs lounge, pool table, stage, DJ booth, and plenty of space for dancing for the after party! (https://www.facebook.com/garage.mahal.9?fref=ts).The show starts at 7pm with music provided by Kevin and The Shapes and the Dance Party starts at 10pm!

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2013.7:00pm until 2:00am
WHERE: 2026 North Hancock St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 ( 6 min walk from the Berks St. El Stop )
COST: FREE | $5 Beer Cups
TO RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/594165560607919/

Thanks to Julie Hancher of Green Philly Blog for letting us know about this show; read the original article here.

GREEN DRINKS NO LIBS MOVES UPSTAIRS!

That's right, we're moving the action upstairs! From June to September 2013, Green Drinks Delaware Valley will be holding its events on the 2nd floor deck at the Standard Tap. Catch the summer breeze wafting down Poplar Street as you meet your sustainable peers while drinking and dining on the very best locally made food and craft brews in Nothern Liberties.

Just follow the signs directing you upstars or talk to Ron Johnson, 1st floor bartender; either way, come out and meet us there!

Sustainability In Manufacturing Philadelphia!

This event focuses on tools and technologies required for improvement of manufacturing and recycling; varied methods of energy management and other cost saving methods; and various tools and designs of recycling process and sustainability in manufacturing. Come out and see where the future of green packaging and consumer end products are headed!

WHERE: Philadelphia Convention Center, One Convention Center Place, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHEN: June 18 - 20, 2013 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
RSVP: http://www.biztradeshows.com/visitor-registration.html?id=47652

ARE WE THERE YET? Becoming America’s Greenest City

Peek inside the inner workings of our city government and hear straight from the people who are implementing Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks Philadelphia plan. Director of Sustainability Katherine Gajewski and her colleagues will tell success stories, recount challenges, and talk about what’s next for the future of Philadelphia. How far must we go to become America’s greenest city? Find out on June 20, and network with other sustainability advocates during the post-program reception.

WHERE: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
WHEN: Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
COST: Free!
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6331482635/efblike#

PARK CLEANUP WITH ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB) is an organization that focuses on designing and implementing communities without basic human needs like access to clean water. Now their Philadelphia chapter will be giving back, in our own back yard! They're conducting a park cleanup event with Friends of Pennypack Park.  Help them restore the part to its natural state while meeting your new friends and neighbors. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please dress in attire you are comfortable getting dirty in!

WHEN: Saturday, May 25th, 2013

WHERE: Ryan Avenue and Sandyford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136(Google Map here)

TIME: 10:00AM to 1:00PM

RSVP: If you are interested in joining the event, please reply to Leslie Tuason at lesat06@gmail.com

GREEN SAW OPEN HOUSE!

Greensaw Design & Build  is holding their annual Memorial Day Open House! Please come out and help them celebrate the coming holiday weekend with their designers and carpenters. Rolling Barrel Events and Fair Food will kindly provide refreshments like Chaddsford Winery Sangria, local beer and cheese pairings as well as fresh strawberries and vegetables for your enjoyment. Celebrate to the sounds of live music and get your Memorial Day weekend off to a kickin' start!

WHEN: Saturday, May 25th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm 

WHERE: 820 North 4th Street, Philadelphia PA 10123 (Northern Liberties)
RSVP: email  info@greensawdesign.com or join our event on their Facebook event page

Greensaw is is an employee owned co-op which employs architects and artists as well as carpenters and wood workers to design and build residential and commercial renovation projects.