Platia Events Calendar

The Platia puts the power back in the hands of the community through free and low-cost civic trainings and activities in Philadelphia. At these "live newsrooms" you might write letters to incarcerated people while learning about the prison system, or craft charm bracelets while learning deescalation techniques.

At Platia live newsrooms you'll meet mutual aid groups that will inspire you and help you chart the course of where your skills can build a better neighborhood. You can read about our first 6 months here.

All donations go to certified trainers and partnering mutual aid groups. I am supported by a fiscal sponsorship through the Tiny News Collective, a group of micro newsrooms aiming to improve their communities.

Upcoming Events in 2026

• February 4: Harm reduction creatives supper club, donating books to Books Through Bars. Email for invite.
• February 15: Make a winter weather kit with The Everywhere Project. Sign up here.
• February 24: Low-cost CPR and first aid discussion with Maisy's Meeting House. Sign up here.
• March 3: Overdose prevention training with Punks with Lunch. Signup coming soon!
• April TBD: Harm reduction supper club. Have dinner and drinks with other community creatives and bring hygiene items for donation. Email for invite.
• April TBD: Freedom of Information Request filing party. Come share drinks and discuss what kind of information you can request from the government. Put together a FOIA template.