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An Exclusive Highlight of Local Businesses
McNally’s Tavern
A historic, family-run neighborhood pub offering classic American comfort food, signature sandwiches, and a wide selection of beers in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Home Works
Offers a curated selection of home décor, furniture, candles, textiles, and unique accents online and in‑store, plus interior design consultations to help elevate and personalize living spaces.
Tailored Home
Offers a curated selection of home décor, furniture, and accessories, along with personalized interior design services to create stylish, functional living spaces.
NoName Gallery
A contemporary art gallery in Philadelphia featuring rotating exhibitions and curated works by local and diverse artists, with events that make art accessible.
Artisans on the Avenue
A boutique in Philadelphia offering a curated selection of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, and gifts from small U.S. designers, with personalized service in-store and online.
Multiverse
A boutique shop in Philadelphia celebrating fans of speculative fiction with a curated selection of comic books, novels, toys, games, and related collectibles.
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Event Calendar
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JAZZ AT WOODMERE Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Suzanne Burgess at Woodmere Art Museum MEMBERS ONLY: PRE-SALE REGISTRATION FOR JAZZ Thursday, April 2 Jazz tickets available to the public Saturday, April 4 Woodmere LOVES Members!…Being a Member means you belong to a community that values thought-provoking exhibitions of local artists and engaging learning opportunities designed to connect you with […]
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Librarians have long been on the front lines of the censorship debates, and these debates have only intensified over the last several years. According to PEN America, current book-banning levels dwarf previous records, with 22,810 instances of book bans in public schools between 2021-2025. With tomorrow’s temperatures falling, we’re channeling Fahrenheit 451 vibes and holding our […]
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No April fooling here, the one and only @lillie.from.philly will be joining us THIS Friday to do Tarot readings. Come see what the cards hold for you 🔮 Friday April 3rd, 3pm – 6pm 1 card – PWYC 3 cards – $15 5+ cards – $25+ Get your Tarot read, and get 15% your purchase […]
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Borrelli’s Newsletter March 24, 2026 First Friday, April 3rd Donna Grande Wissahickon • Oil and Cold Wax on Wood • 26″ x 26″ • $2,400 This April, we are celebrating the abstract paintings of Donna Grande. Donna uses expressive colors and textures to create paintings in conversation with nature. The effect is calming and hypnotic as […]
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CHESTNUT HILL FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR-ROUND EVERY SATURDAY Location: intersection of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, in front of The Mermaid Inn Dates and Time: every Saturday year-round; 9am-12pm. (Beginning in December, our hours change to 10am – 12pm. One of the longest running farmers markets in Philly, this Saturday neighborhood event features an all-star lineup of local […]
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Hello! We are excited to announce our first Sip & Paint event at Matines Café in Chestnut Hill this Saturday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. After several successful events at our Wayne location, we look forward to bringing this experience to Chestnut Hill! The theme for the afternoon is “Spring in Paris.” Guests will […]
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A free virtual event hosted by Morris Arboretum & Gardens Philadelphia is not only the birthplace of America; it is the birthplace of American botany. Widely celebrated as “America’s Garden Capital,” the city has also played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s understanding of plant sciences. Join us virtually on Thursday, April 23 from 10:30 […]
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Thursday April 9 Opening Reception: 5-7 PM Artist Walk through: 6 PM Saturday April 11 Artist Talk: 4:30 PM In conjunction with Chestnut Hill Design District Friends of the Wissahickon “Stroll for a Cause” Event In conjunction with Chestnut Hill Design District Friends of the Wissahickon “Stroll for a Cause” Event Artist Talk: 4:30 Location: […]
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IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS
IMAGINATIVE TECHNO-COMEDY OPENING AT THE STAGECRAFTERS The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow is a hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy,” that tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius, who goes searching for her biological mother in China. Along the way she is aided by a Mormon missionary, a pizza delivery driver, and the outstanding […]
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CHESTNUT HILL FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR-ROUND EVERY SATURDAY Location: intersection of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, in front of The Mermaid Inn Dates and Time: every Saturday year-round; 9am-12pm. (Beginning in December, our hours change to 10am – 12pm. One of the longest running farmers markets in Philly, this Saturday neighborhood event features an all-star lineup of local […]
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Discovering: Chestnut Hill’s Victorian District From Trains to Utopia: Uncovering Chestnut Hill’s 19th-Century Charm Saturday, April 11, 2026 In-Person | 2:00–4:00 PM Registration: $20 for conservancy members | $25 for non-members Limited tickets available. Advance registration is required. The exact walking tour meeting location will be emailed to registrants approximately two days prior to the […]
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Sunday, April 12th – Docent Tour of Woodmere’s Maguire Hall 1pm – 3pm 9001 Germantown Avenue CHCA Members are invited to join us on Sunday, April 12th for a docent-led tour of Woodmere’s new campus, Frances M. Maguire Hall! Guests will learn the story of Woodmere’s stunning restoration project of the former convent at 9001 Germantown […]
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Spring Sale at Occasionette – 25% Off
To show our appreciation to you for being one of our email besties, we’re giving you 25% off (everyone else gets 20%) during our annual Spring Sale! Simply show our team this email image when you’re checking out and we’ll bump your discount up to the bonus 25%. Happy shopping! Spring Sale runs Fri Apr 17 […]
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Join Friends of the Wissahickon for a Bells Mill Road Cleanup for Earth Day and MLK Jr. Day of Service (Rescheduled) – 4/18 PHILADELPHIA – March 31, 2026 – Join Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) on Saturday, April 18, at a special large-scale cleanup along Bells Mill Road to celebrate both Earth Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service […]
CHESTNUT HILL FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR-ROUND EVERY SATURDAY Location: intersection of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, in front of The Mermaid Inn Dates and Time: every Saturday year-round; 9am-12pm. (Beginning in December, our hours change to 10am – 12pm. One of the longest running farmers markets in Philly, this Saturday neighborhood event features an all-star lineup of local […]
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Join us to celebrate 9 years of beer! $9 pizzas$9 for two beersLive musicA special, 9 years of beer! Borrelli & Butler (with special guest Deirdre Finnegan) playing live music, including some 90’s tunes! Joe Borrelli is a Professional Musician, Singer/Songwriter and Lead Singer of local favorite The Walk-Ins & recording artists 56 Men. He […]
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We’re back for year three—and it just keeps getting better! Join us for our 3rd Annual Pride Party on First Friday, June 5th from 6–9PM at NoName Gallery, located at 8127 Germantown Ave in the heart of Chestnut Hill. This annual celebration has become one of our favorite nights of the year—a chance to come together, […]
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About the event The Experience We begin with a 90-minute class at NoName Gallery, focused on shifting your perspective—both technically and creatively. Through real-world examples, guided discussion, and practical frameworks, you’ll explore how composition, light, and intention can elevate your images from documentation to storytelling. Then, we take it to the streets. During […]
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CHESTNUT HILL FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR-ROUND EVERY SATURDAY Location: intersection of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, in front of The Mermaid Inn Dates and Time: every Saturday year-round; 9am-12pm. (Beginning in December, our hours change to 10am – 12pm. One of the longest running farmers markets in Philly, this Saturday neighborhood event features an all-star lineup of local […]
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Maplewood Music Studio – Faculty Concert Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 at the Unitarian Universalists of Mount Airy (on Stenton Ave. in Mt. Airy) Donations for the concert benefit our “Debbie Syzdek Scholarship Fund” for children. Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted. Thankfully, the reception after the concert will be catered by Le Bus, as […]
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About the event This exhibition brings together the photography of Allan Ali and a focused presentation of abstract works by EZV, creating a dialogue between personal narrative and interior experience. Allan Ali’s black-and-white photographs reflect on the idea that life is a journey shaped by many paths—some shared and others that must be traveled alone. […]
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CHESTNUT HILL FARMERS MARKET OPEN YEAR-ROUND EVERY SATURDAY Location: intersection of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane, in front of The Mermaid Inn Dates and Time: every Saturday year-round; 9am-12pm. (Beginning in December, our hours change to 10am – 12pm. One of the longest running farmers markets in Philly, this Saturday neighborhood event features an all-star lineup of local […]
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Calling all comic book fans from the comics curious to the lifelong devotees!! It’s time for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) on May 2, 2026! Every year we welcome over 500 hundred attendees from all over the region for this celebration. On FCBD, Multiverse will be giving away a selection of FREE comics to all […]
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On Saturday, May 2nd, CHCA members are invited to take a journey to learn about one of the quintessential hallmarks of Chestnut Hill: our vibrant trees. Come along with arborist Ken LeRoy, horticultural editor for Philadelphia Trees – A Field Guide to the City and the Surrounding Delaware Valley, as he teaches us about the trees of […]
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It’s coming! House Concert, May 2! Don’t miss it! An exciting event this spring…our first ever HOUSE CONCERT… featuring award winning folk-rock singer/songwriter Meghan Cary Meghan and bandmate Peter Farrell are donating their time to make sure community seniors get the meals they need. Come enjoy the concert, and give generously to support the work of Chestnut Hill Meals […]
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Save The Date for the Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00am-5:00pm Home + Garden The annual Home + Garden Festival transforms historic Germantown Avenue into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 300 vendors showcasing everything from garden décor and heirloom plants to handcrafted furniture and artisan goods. This beloved community event […]
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ACADEMY OF VOCAL ARTS AT WOODMERE TICKETS $18 Members | $28 Non-Members see website for other classical concerts this spring Want early access and discounted tickets? Become a Member today! MEMBERSHIP Follow us @woodmereart | woodmeremuseum.org Woodmere Art Museum | 9201 Germantown Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19118 US
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