Meet at the Friendship Gate to explore and taste your way through Philadelphia's Chinatown with Chef Joseph Poon, a Philadelphia legend who has marked his community’s changes over the last 30 years. This culinary and cultural tour includes a history of the Chinatown and the Friendship Gate, Honkg Kong street food, visits to neighborhood shops, tastings and lunch. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking and Lengthy Periods of Standing)

The gardening season may be at an end, but it doesn’t mean the garden has to be absent of life.  Winter structure for beauty and habitat for stem nesting insects will be discussed. Learn how to assess it throughout winter and plan for continued growth in spring.

NEW Guys - want to dress well, but don't know where to begin? Whether you are back in the office, new to the workforce, a seasoned professional, working from home or a retiree, and are looking for an upgrade - learn the tips and tricks from an industry professional. Discuss fit, color, silhouette, creating outfits, and more. Bourbon and light bites included.

Explore how climate, soil, and winemaking shape the character of Pinot Noir through tastings from renowned wine regions. Discover the unique flavors, aromas, and styles that make this elegant varietal so distinctive.

NEW Spend a day exploring the PA "Dutch." First, at Landis Valley Farm, a nationally significant living history museum with Pennsylvania German artifacts, presentations of traditional farming, village and industrial life, skilled craft demonstrations, and historical animals and plants. After lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, tour the Ephrata Cloister, a co-ed monastic community famous for Frakturschriften (the first American calligraphic folk art), over 1000 original a capella compositions with 4 part harmony, a printer that produced the largest book in colonial America, and Rev War hospital. Lunch Included. (3 Feet: Extensive Walking, Lengthy Periods of Standing.) 

NEW Birds do it, bees do it, and sentimental fleas? In a fun science-filled PG-13 lecture, explore the extraordinary adaptations and life stories of animals for sex and reproduction. giraffes “necking,” anglerfish hanging around literally forever, gender-bending clownfish, and more at the extraordinary antics of sex in the animal kingdom.

Master the simple framework — protein + fiber + healthy fat — that steadies energy, curbs cravings, and supports lasting weight loss. You'll cook and taste how the right plate keeps blood sugar smooth all day. Build-your-own protein power bowls and sample high-protein "cookie dough" bites.

Caroline Ulstrup, Co-founder, Diata Health

Learn the essentials of planning and hosting an afternoon tea. Along the way, we'll explore the history of afternoon tea, explain the difference between afternoon tea, high tea, and cream tea, and separate fact from fiction when it comes to tea etiquette. You'll sample a variety of loose leaf teas and traditional afternoon tea fare while learning practical tips for selecting teas, planning menus, serving guests, and creating a memorable tea experience at home.