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The Yard on John Coltrane St.
🌱 Free outdoor space for arts, wellness & community joy in Strawberry Mansion.
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Thank you thank you thank you! ✨ to the artists, cultural workers, historians, community partners, and everybody who came out for North Philadelphia History Festival: The John Coltrane Edition.

It’s not over! Don’t miss us at @theyardphilly this Friday, Oct. 2 at 7pm, the rain date for an incredible lineup curated by Gerald Veasley and Lovett Hines.

RSVP in linktree 🎷 by @theyardphilly

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15 days ago

Strawberry Mansion, let’s build together! 🌿

Your voice matters. Join us for two Community Outdoor Activation Project planning sessions and help shape our neighborhood outdoor spaces.

📅 Session 1: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 The Discovery Center

📅 Session 2: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action Center

Attendance at both sessions is required. Participants who attend both will receive a $100 participation incentive.

Seats are limited! Comment below if you’re interested in participating.

#StrawberryMansion #CommunityPower #PhillyCommunity #OutdoorSpaces #CommunityPlanning PhillyGreenSpaces by @theyardphilly

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17 days ago

🚨 Due to tomorrow's current weather forecast, this live performance at @theyardphilly has been postponed to FRIDAY, OCT 2nd at 7PM! Look out for updates from us and RSVP at scribe.org/nphf.

Gerald Veasely and Lovett Hines present an exciting evening of live music, featuring the CORE All-Stars led by Mervin Toussaint, and the Hines Generation to Generation Legacy Septet performing at the outdoor venue next to Coltrane’s historic home near 33rd and Oxford Streets.

While this event has been moved to next week, the festival is still ON! Check out the full schedule of programming at scribe.org/nphf. by @theyardphilly

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20 days ago

🎬 FREE MOVIE NIGHT TONIGHT AT THE YARD! 🍿✨

ABC — it’s easy as 1-2-3… and it’s FREE! 🎶

Join us TONIGHT, Thursday, September 24, for a starry night at The Yard featuring MICHAEL. 🌙⭐

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
🍿 FREE REFRESHMENTS
🕖 7:00–9:30 PM
📍 The Yard on John Coltrane Street
1515 & 1517 N. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA

🪑 Bring a chair!

And have a little fun with us — dress in your favorite Michael-inspired outfit and come ready to celebrate the King of Pop! 🎩✨

Made possible by Fairmount Park Conservancy.

See you TONIGHT at The Yard! ❤️

#TheYardPhilly #MovieNightAtTheYard #StrawberryMansion #FreeInPhilly by @theyardphilly

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21 days ago

🎷. SOLIDARITY SHARE. @tannerhousefriends is glad to serve as a community partner for these upcoming @scribevideocenter Coltrane 100 North Philadelphia History Festival events with our good friends at @strawberrymansion_lc, @strawberrymansioncdc, and @theyardphilly. Check them out! https://scribe.org/nphf by @theyardphilly

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23 days ago

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a month ago

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! 🎷🎂🎶

Celebrate John Coltrane’s Birthday at The Yard!

Join us Friday, September 18 from 4–8 PM as the Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival and HopePHL bring the celebration to The Yard on John Coltrane Street!

Come enjoy live performances by the Hines Creative Arts Initiative, cake and cupcakes, the HopePHL NAC Summer Book Club discussion of Coltrane on Coltrane, and a special John Coltrane keepsake box activity. Bring the family and come celebrate the life, music, and legacy of John Coltrane. ❤️🎷

We’ll also be kicking off Strawberry Mansion CDC’s Youth & Families Initiative! Our new Youth & Family Coordinator, Aminta, will be there to meet youth and families, hear your ideas, and share more about what’s coming.

📋 Parents, caregivers, youth, and community members: We want to hear from you! Be sure to complete our Youth & Family Community Survey. Your feedback will help shape upcoming programs, events, resources, and opportunities for Strawberry Mansion youth and families.

We want to hear directly from YOU about what our community needs and wants.

📍 The Yard on John Coltrane Street
1515 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 4–8 PM
🎟️ FREE

Come celebrate Coltrane, connect with your neighbors, and help us kick off this next chapter for youth and families in Strawberry Mansion. 💛

#TheYardPhilly #StrawberryMansion #YouthAndFamilies #JohnColtrane #Coltrane100 Philadelphia PhillyYouth HopePHL by @theyardphilly

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a month ago

🎷 SOUND MINDS: An Evening of Jazz & Mind-Reading at The Yard

Join us this Friday, September 11 for a unique evening of live jazz and live mind-reading at The Yard on John Coltrane Street.

This special evening will also be held in memory of the victims of September 11, 2001.

🎶 Live Music
🧠 Live Mind-Reading
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Event begins at 7 PM
📍 The Yard on John Coltrane Street
1515–17 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Come experience Sights and Sounds at The Yard and spend the evening with us in Strawberry Mansion.

For more information, contact Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation at 215-235-7505 or visit gentrymind.com.

#TheYardPhilly #SoundMinds #TheYardOnJohnColtraneStreet #StrawberryMansion #PhiladelphiaEvents PhillyJazz LiveJazz FreePhillyEvents JohnColtraneStreet by @theyardphilly

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a month ago

🇺🇸 TOMORROW AT THE YARD
AND IT’S FREE! 🇺🇸

Join us Saturday, August 29, from 12–4 PM for Veterans Awareness Day at The Yard a FREE, family-friendly community event honoring our veterans through music, creativity, community, and gratitude. ❤️🤍💙

🎶 Live performance by The Smooth Edge Band

🎙️ Mistress of Ceremonies: Radio personality Thera Martin

🎙️ Master of Ceremonies: SMNAC Coordinator Lawrence Battle

⭐ Add a personal dedication to our Wall of Honor & Gratitude

🎨 Kids can enjoy our Coloring & Activity Corner with coloring and creative activity sheets, washable markers, and patriotic stickers.

📚 Bring along books or instruments for our community book & instrument donation drop-off.

🍽️ Food & refreshments available while supplies last

📍 The Yard on John Coltrane Street
1515 North 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA

❤️ FREE ADMISSION
🤍 Family-friendly • All ages welcome
💙 Free street parking available

🇺🇸 WEAR RED, WHITE, OR BLUE TO HONOR OUR VETERANS!

We also recognize the organizations represented in connection with this community celebration, including Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation and Victory 4 Veterans Community Development Corporation, along with the Our Communities, Our Stories: Cultural Preservation & Celebration and America 250 initiatives.

Come celebrate, create, listen to great music, and honor our veterans. We hope to see you tomorrow at The Yard! ❤️🤍💙

#TheYardPhilly #VeteransAwarenessDay #HonoringOurVeterans #StrawberryMansion #PhillyEvents Philadelphia Veterans FreePhillyEvents FamilyFriendly CommunityCelebration America250 by @theyardphilly

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2 months ago

We caught up with @laurintalese at the @theyardphilly to announce the full lineup of #coltrane100philly events taking place this fall. Make sure to visit coltrane100philly.org (or tap the link in our bio) to learn more. by @theyardphilly

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2 months ago

LINE DANCE SEASON A HAS ENDED!

THANK YOU FOR DANCING WITH US!
Our weekly line dance sessions have officially come to an end for the season.
Line dance instruction will still be featured at select upcoming events.
We hope to see familiar faces and welcome new faces next season!
FOLLOW @THEYARDPHILLY FOR UPCOMING EVENT UPDATES by @theyardphilly

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2 months ago

🇺🇸❤️ HONORING OUR VETERANS AT THE YARD ❤️🇺🇸

Join us for Veterans Awareness Day at The Yard as we continue celebrating America’s 250th Birthday by recognizing, honoring, and supporting the brave men and women who have served our country. 🫡❤️🤍💙

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 The Yard
1515 N. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121

🎶 Featuring Smooth Edge Band!

Come out for an afternoon of community, music, celebration, and appreciation as we honor our veterans and connect them with valuable resources.

📣 CALLING COMMUNITY AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS!
Any agency interested in setting up a resource table at this event is encouraged to participate. Please contact Pastor Tyrone Williams at 215-626-7771 for information about tabling.

❤️🤍💙 PLEASE WEAR RED, WHITE OR BLUE TO HONOR OUR VETERANS!

Bring the community, bring the family, and come help us show our veterans how much we appreciate their service. 🇺🇸

#VeteransAwarenessDay #HonorOurVeterans #TheYardPhilly #TheYard #SmoothEdgeBand America250 PhiladelphiaEvents PhillyEvents VeteransSupport VeteransResources CommunityResources StrawberryMansion NorthPhilly PhillyCommunity by @theyardphilly

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