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COVID-19 closings, cancellations, changes in operation (updated: April 18, 2020)

April 18, 2020

Many local events, activities and programs have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Many West Philly businesses, organizations and venues have also announced temporary closings, restrictions or new ways of operating to help slow down the spread of the virus and following Mayor Jim Kenney’s directives.

Here’s a list of canceled or postponed events and closings/changes in operation for local businesses and organizations (check back for updates):

Closings, Changes in Operation

The Green Tambourine is now offering online music classes for kids and adults.

VIX Emporium is closed until further notice, but their online shop is open with free local delivery. With Mother’s Day approaching fast (May 10), VIX has been adding many more items to their online shop, now organized in categories like home wares, bath & body, jewelry, stationery & paper, and Philly-themed items. Go here to shop online. Local customers: enter promo code LOCAL to receive free next-day delivery on anything in the shop, within 1 mile.

Greensgrow West is closed until further notice, but online orders are accepted with pickup at their Kensington (Greensgrow Farms) location. Go here for more info.

Studio 34 is offering a variety of online (Zoom) yoga classes. Check out their weekly schedule here.

Renata’s Kitchen is now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for cleaning and disinfecting. The new hours are: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Breakfast/brunch and dinner are available for takeout or delivery. Go here for more info.

Scribe Video Center is offering virtual film screenings, workshops and other programs.

Penn Museum is closed until further notice. Check out the Museum’s virtual programs and experiences both for kids and families and for adults.

• The Free Library of Philadelphia has launched new Virtual Program Listings, where you can find information on some of your favorite library events now offered online – via Facebook, Instagram, Crowdcast, and Zoom. Programs are being offered for library lovers of all ages, from storytimes to financial workshops to cooking classes and much more. Here’s more info.

• The University City Garden Club’s 2020 Plant Sale will be pre-order/pre-paid with curbside pickup only. The pre-order period will run until April 20th. Pickup of pre-orders will be Saturday, May 2 on Woodland Terrace near the 40th Street Trolley Portal. Order online here or download the flyer here.

• A list of local restaurants/eateries that currently offer takeout/delivery can be found here.

Crust Vegan Bakery (42nd and Chester) will be closed through at least April 30th. A no contact, pre-order/prepayment only, bake sale will be held on Saturday, April 11 in Manayunk. More info.

Four Worlds Bakery is open for pickup (from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.) or delivery. The store accepts online orders for their morning bakes on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Go here for more info. 

Renata’s Kitchen is now delivering dinner. Go here for more info.

Philly PAWS has switched to curbside appointments. Walk-in Vaccine Clinics at both Grays Ferry and Grant Avenue clinics will be closed until further notice.

Mariposa Food Co-op is now closed to shoppers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and open for curbside pickup only. More info.

The Woodlands‘ gates will be closed to visitors on Mondays and Tuesdays to allow the landscaping crew to work safely on the site. The Woodlands will be open for public use on Wednesday-Sunday from dawn till dusk as long as social distancing and other rules are followed. Please visit their website for a refresher on how to use The Woodlands respectfully.

• Green Line Cafe‘s classic menu is available for online ordering and contact-free pickup from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 43rd and Baltimore and 45th and Locust. Go to: www.greenlineorders.com.

Clark Park Saturday Farmer’s Market remains open with additional safety precautions, including social distancing.

John Bartram’s historic house and garden (54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd.) are closed. The public park and recreational trail are open for walking, biking, jogging, and operating a wheelchair while honoring social distancing.

Baltimore Pet Shoppe is open for curbside pickup only (call 215-222-7387). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends.

EveryBody Movement & Wellness at 43rd and Locust is closed until further notice, but holding classes online. Check out their daily Zoom classes (donation based).

Milk & Honey Market (45th and Baltimore) is closed until further notice.

• The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has suspended all public masses until further notice.

Mariposa Food Co-op special business hours (until further notice): Open from 9-10 a.m. for seniors and immunocompromised individuals. For all shoppers: Open from 10 a.m-2 p.m.; closed from 2-5 p.m. for sanitizing and restocking; re-open from 5-9 p.m.

• ACHIEVEability physical offices are closed to the public through March 27. However, ACHIEVEability staff are providing services remotely during normal business hours. Individuals and families seeking assistance can leave a message at 215-748-8803.

The Green Line Cafe (all locations) is accepting phone-in orders for pickup only until further notice.

Philly Homebrew Outlet will be closed beginning Thursday, March 19 and online orders for in-store pickup will be accepted until further notice.

West Philadelphia YMCA is closed until further announcement.

• All Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores will close at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 until further announcement. E-commerce sales at FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com were suspended at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16.

People’s Books & Culture (former Penn Book Center) is closed to walk-in business until further notice. Online and phone orders for books and gift certificates are currently accepted. Curbside pickup is available as well as delivery to some locations.

The Gold Standard Cafe currently has reduced hours – Monday to Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – and does not have dine-in service. Takeout and delivery service will be available until further notice. 

Scribe Video Center will be closed for all public programs beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing until Sunday, March 29.

Mariposa Food Co-op will limit the number of shoppers allowed in the store at one time beginning Monday, March 16.

• Starting Monday, March 16, Renata’s Kitchen will be closed for dine-in service and instead be operating as delivery and pickup only through the week (you can also use GrubHub for online orders). A message from Renata’s Kitchen: “This was not an easy decision for us to make, but ultimately came to the conclusion that we need to do our part to #flattenthecurve… We ask our guests to please, please, PLEASE! order delivery from us. Order from independent restaurants as much as you can.”

• Beginning Sunday, March 15, the Free Library of Philadelphia will close all locations to the public through March 29.

World Cafe Live will be closed through at least May 9th.

Greensgrow West will be closed through Friday, March 27.

Penn Museum will be closed from Saturday, March 14 through Friday, April 17.

• The Rotunda will be closed and all events will be canceled beginning Friday, March 13 through at least Friday, April 17.

• VIX Emporium gift shop (5009 Baltimore Ave.) – Temporarily closed until further notice. Online shopping for some items is available.

 

Canceled/Postponed Events

• The annual Spring Plant Sale at Bartram’s Garden is canceled until further notice (all public programming at Bartram’s Garden is canceled through April 30).

The Broad Street Run has been postponed until October 4, 2020.

• Curio Theatre’s spring show, Everybody, has been postponed until further notice.

• Scheduled Cedar Park Neighbors Board meetings and Zoning Committee meetings are canceled until further notice.

West Craft Fest’s Spring edition, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at The Woodlands, has been canceled.

• The 2020 Penn Relays, scheduled for April 23-25, have been canceled, for the first time in their 125-year history. A substitute track meet may be held at a later date.

• All programs and events at Bartram’s Garden are canceled until March 29, including school visits and student work. The office is also closed. Future programs will be assessed on a rolling basis. The Garden remains free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.

• Spruce Hill Zoning Committee Meeting (Monday, March 16) – Canceled.

Curio Theatre School’s Spring Session (March 21 – May 16) has been canceled.

“Spring For Our School”, the annual fundraising event for St. Mary’s Nursery School, scheduled for April 18th, has been canceled.

• The Free Library of Philadelphia is cancelling all public programs (with the exception of the LEAP out-of-school-time program) and outreach activities beginning Monday, March 16 through at least March 31.

Community Conversations with City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) – Postponed until further announcement.

Spruce Hill May Fair (Saturday, May 16) – Canceled. A smaller-scale event may be held instead.

• The following events at The Woodlands have been canceled:

Saturday, March 21: Lives Beneath The Stones: Masterman Student Cemetery Project Presentations
Sunday, April 19: Classical Music in a Classical Mansion with Pyxis Piano Quartet

The Sanctuary Jam at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (Sunday, April 5) – Canceled;

Garden Court Community Association’s Spring General Meeting  – Canceled;

Kol Tzedek Presents… Purim in the Sinkhole: A Triumphant Creature Cabaret! (Saturday, March 14) – Canceled.

8 Comments For This Post

  1. Joseph Oh Says:

    The Gold Standard Cafe as of today will have reduced hours.
    In addition, we will not have dine-in service. Only take – out and delivery service will be available until further notice.

    Temporary Business Hours
    Monday to Sunday
    8:30am to 3 pm

    Thank you

  2. Lina Says:

    Is the farmer’s market still occurring on Saturdays?

  3. WPL Says:

    Yes, it is… with “strict social distancing measures.” Please check The Food Trust on Twitter (@thefoodtrust).

  4. Palma Marinas Says:

    PHilthy Paws is closed until further notice. We miss our pet parents and their pets terribly!

  5. Gabrielle Says:

    Jezabel’s Studio located at 206 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 is also doing online ordering and curbside pick up. You can also call or text 215.554.7380 to place orders. Place online orders here: https://www.jezabelscafe.com/orderonline/

    Also, Meskerem Ethio Cafe is also open for curbside pick up as well located at call (215) 222-2104 to place your order.

  6. Livia Says:

    Is Second Mile still open? And accepting donations?

    I’ve been doing some cleaning.

  7. Mike Says:

    @Livia: Second Mile is closed and not accepting donations.

  8. Ell Says:

    Hello, I’am looking for little girls clothing 11/12 and boys 11/12. Since the Green mile is closed I’ve also been doing cleaning, dashing away small clothing and it’s time to restock. If anyone is willing to offer any clothing or shoes for my two little ones, would be so great and appropriated.

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