About us
Black Experiences Philadelphia is all about good vibes, real connections, and enjoying life together. This group brings Black individuals together for social gatherings, trying new experiences, attending events, or just getting out of the house. This is a space for people of the global majority to build community and connections with those who just get it. Joy is resistance!
Be sure to message a group organizer to be added to the WhatsApp chat group.
Upcoming events
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Community Service: Serving Dinner at Philly House with Black Experiences
Philly House, 1325 Vine Street, Philadelphia, pa, USServing a meal to the homeless with Black Philadelphia!
Looking for an opportunity to give back? What better way than to serve a meal to some of Philadelphia's citizens experiencing homelessness? This is the easiest service project, but volunteers must be 18 or older!
SERIOUS COMMITMENTS ONLY! WE ONLY HAVE 8 SLOTS, SO PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ATTENDING.
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN UP FOR THE SHIFT ON THE LANDING PAGE AND SIGN A WAIVER HERE: https://vhub.at/12YUZA2
Philly House
"For over 140 years, Philly House (formerly known as Sunday Morning Breakfast Mission) has been a physical and spiritual sanctuary, empowering the homeless, hungry, and hurting of Philadelphia. Today, we remain the second oldest homeless shelter in the country."PLEASE NOTE - ALL VOLUNTEERS (NEW & OLD) MUST SIGN UP FOR THE SHIFT ON THE LANDING PAGE AND SIGN A WAIVER HERE: https://vhub.at/12YUZA2
Anyone who will be participating must sign up online. Please do not just show up the day of and participate in the meal service. This is a landing page specifically for our group that will show only your reserved shift. PLEASE DO THIS IMMEDIATELY AFTER RSVPING.
This service event is for adults 18 years and older only, no exceptions. Meal service engages volunteers to plate food, hand trays out to guests coming to the trailer. DUE TO THE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS, WE WILL BE SERVING MEALS OUT OF THE WHITE TRAILER IN THE PARKING LOT.
SERIOUS COMMITMENTS ONLY! WE ONLY HAVE 8 SLOTS, SO PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ATTENDING. It does us no good to have 20 people RSVP and only 2 show up to serve.
Dress code
Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops allowed). Volunteers should wear pants and socks and shoes. Hairnets, aprons, and plastic gloves will be provided.Parking
Their FREE PARKING LOT is on the north side of Vine Street West between 13th Street and Broad Street. Cross 13th Street, and make the next right into the parking lot between Roman Catholic High School and the facility. You will see the sign on the gate just before the entrance to the lot. If you hit Broad Street, you’ve gone too far.AGAIN, SERIOUS COMMITMENTS ONLY! WE ONLY HAVE 8 SLOTS, SO PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU ARE FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ATTENDING.
Contact
text Deandra at 267-636-0367.7 attendees
Summer Wine Down!
Veterans Island at Cooper River Park, Coopers Park, Pennsauken, NJ, USJoin me for a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Wine Down Summer Wine Festival. We will wrap up the summer with good vibes and samples from 10+ NJ wineries.
"This event has become New Jersey's Best End of the Summer Bash! Let the fabulous vintages found from the great southern wineries of New Jersey relax you as you sip, savor, and celebrate the last of the summer wines."
There's live music, food trucks, and wine samples!
I will be arriving at the location at 12:30pm, looking for a shady spot for us to sit. Bring a chair and a fan.
Cost:
Drinkers are $22, including fees
Non-Drinkers are $5
Guests under 21 are free----> BUY YOUR TICKET HERE! <----
The ticket is good for either one day, but I'm going on Sunday.
Transportation: Carpool is recommended, so post in the comments to connect.
By RSVP'ing, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Black Experiences Philadelphia Group Organizers, Co-Organizers, Asst. Organizers, Event Organizers, and/or Host(s) for any injuries, damages, or liabilities incurred before, during, or after event.
24 Hours Please
Please be courteous. If your plans change, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the event start time.13 attendees- $5.00
Grounds For Sculpture
Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptures Way,, Hamilton, NJ, US## Details
Join Black Experiences for a journey through a dream world of artistic expression at the Grounds for Sculpture. This place is incredible! Special thanks to Deandra for suggesting and hosting this great event.
"Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park, museum, and arboretum located in Hamilton, NJ. It is committed to the exhibition and collection of contemporary sculpture. It has been collecting key examples of sculptural works and installations by American and international artists in wood, bronze, stone, stone, steel, paper, and assemblage since the museum’s inception in 1992. The collection program is focused on the works of the most important sculptors of the last 60 years and is committed to adding the works of some of the most engaging and relevant sculptors of today.It offers an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor permanent collection of 300+ works, temporary exhibitions in six indoor galleries, and learn about contemporary sculpture."Event details
We will do a self-guided tour around the gardens and galleries. There are surprises around every corner, and you don't want to miss any of them, so wear your comfy shoes! There are restaurants on-site as well.5:45 p.m. - Meet next to the Van Gogh sculpture in front of the Center for the Arts building
6:00 p.m. - We're taking a group picture and going in, so don't miss us!WEAR SUNSCREEN!!
Cost - $5, Due August 15th
I will purchase the group's tickets the next week! You can buy your own individual timed-entry tickets, but I want to be sure that we are in the 6:00 p.m. group togetherPayment Options:
CashApp: $DeandraBP
Venmo: DeeWitt
PayPal: deandra@mahoganyphilly.com (send money to friend or family option only)
CASH PAYMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT BLACK EXPERIENCES EVENTSNo outside food permitted on the grounds
CARPOOLING IS AN OPTION! PLEASE POST IN THE COMMENTS IF YOU'RE WILLING TO OFFER A RIDE.7 attendees
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