• Learn about the conditions that led to Frank Furness' most incredible masterworks, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts seen here, on Wednesday.
      Learn about the conditions that led to Frank Furness' most incredible masterworks, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts seen here, on Wednesday.

Jan 25-27: Baltimore Ave Fire Fundraiser | Winter in the Parks | Clover Market's Winter Market

To hell with the cold. Here's a way to get out and about every day this weekend:

Baltimore Avenue Fire Fundraiser

Friday, January 25, 7-10pm. The Cedar Works, 4919 Pentridge Street. Join the Baltimore Avenue Business Association and Cedar Park Neighbors for a fundraiser to benefit the businesses and employees affected by the Christmas Eve fire at Elena’s Soul – and the damage wrought on neighboring buildings during demolition. There will be food/drinks, music, a raffle, and more.

Winter in the Parks

Saturday, January 26. 2-5pm. Seger Playground, 10th and Lombard streets, Starr Garden Playground, 6th and Lombard streets. Friends of Seger Park Playground will celebrate its brand-new playground with an afternoon of snacks, crafts, and coffee/cocoa for all in appreciation of community support for the playground project. And just a few blocks over (from 2-4pm) Starr Garden Neighbors will also have crafts, pony rides, an ice carving demo, painting, balloon animals and treats. Free.

Clover Market’s Winter Market

Sunday, January 27, 10am-5pm. 23rd Street Armory, 22 South 23rd Street.

Clover Market is hosting a winter market with 55 vendors selling a wide array of antique/flea/home goods. There are also hands-on craft workshops in floral design with Sullivan Owen, Art in the Age caramels and cocktails, embroidery with Chez-sucre-chez, a valentine letterpress workshop by Black Heart Letterpress, and more. Some of the city’s best-known food trucks will also be outside keeping everyone well fed. $5 for two tickets in advance online, $5 per ticket at the door.



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