Events
There’s always something going on at PAC Center. Join us.
Rotary Arts Conversation: Author Martha Hodes
Tap into the minds of the creative talent in our community!
Martha Hodes is most recently the author of My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering, in which she explores her recollections of being held hostage on an airplane in 1970.
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out becomes Kids Night In! Drop off your kids for a kid-free "back-to-school" evening!
Kids will enjoy activities and crafts before settling in with snacks and the feature film Elio. Ages 5 - 11 (must be 5 years old on date of event, No exceptions).
Activity Group: For People Living With Disabilities, hosted by CADES
CADES facilitators lead guided games and activities to bring joy and social connection to participants. This group offers much-needed community connections for both individuals living with disabilities and their caregivers. Participation is free and open to all, no registration required.
Phillies Watch Party
Come celebrate one of the joys of summer — baseball!
Join us for a FREE Phillies watch party during the final game in their series against the Miami Marlins. Bring your family, friends and neighbors and watch together! BYOB - light snacks provided.
French Conversation Group
Join us in speaking French about a variety of subjects. Open to any skill level, but may be best suited for intermediate speakers. FREE
Delco Writers and Friends — Readings & Open Mic
Celebrate the literary talent thriving in our own backyard in this reading and open mic event followed by a casual reception with the authors. Event is free.
Yoga Nidra with Suki
Yoga Nidra, “yogic sleep” is the practice of sleep with a trace of awareness. Yoga Nidra leads us into a deep state of consciousness, in which we rest in spacious awareness and presence. It has has been found to ease anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic pain and the effects of living amidst the demands of this modern world.
Wine & Vine Plant (and Pot) Swap
Love plants? Then come to the Wine & Vine Plant (and Pot) Swap, a fun opportunity to grow your collection at a very low cost while learning some plant care tips and meeting your fellow houseplant lovers!
A Damn Beautiful Journey - Delco Arts Week Event
An invitation into the creative process of works in progress in solo spoken word performance that trace the arc of human experience through voice and word.
Theatre Club - The Unexpected 3rd
Join fellow theater enthusiasts for three exceptional performances at acclaimed local professional theaters. Your knowledgeable hosts will enrich your experience with fascinating insights and engaging discussions before and after each show.
Delco Improv Company - Delco Arts Week Event
Get ready for a night of fast, funny, and totally unscripted comedy with The Delco Improv Company!
This team of top-notch improvisers will create side-splitting scenes that celebrate everything we love (and love to laugh about) in Delco.
Foundations of Ayurveda Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda, the original lifestyle medicine and ways to apply it to your daily life. By the end of the workshop, you’ll understand how to recognize dosha imbalances within yourself and have a list of inexpensive (even free!) ways to work back toward balance.
Park Avenue Concert Series: Lake Shore Quartet
In 2023, the Lake Shore Quartet reunited for a performance at our Park Avenue Concert Series. On October 19, the quartet returns with a program of classical gems that will bring two central pieces of the string quartet literature to our community.
Family Live Arts Cultural Series: Diwali - Festival of Lights
Join us to kick off the fourth season of our popular Family Live Arts Cultural Series with Diwali - Festival of Lights!
Come enjoy this interactive celebration of traditional Indian dance, music, arts, food and more featuring local artists. Geared toward families with 2-12 years old.
This is a pay-what-you-wish event!
Delco Dance Night
Beware all creatures of the night, the Delco Dance Night is here to give you a fright!
Costumes are encouraged! See you on the dance floor...if you dare.
Adults only
BYOB
Light snacks provided
Yoga Nidra with Suki
Yoga Nidra, “yogic sleep” is the practice of sleep with a trace of awareness. Yoga Nidra leads us into a deep state of consciousness, in which we rest in spacious awareness and presence. It has has been found to ease anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic pain and the effects of living amidst the demands of this modern world.
Sound Bath Session
Sound Meditation, also known as a Sound Bath, utilizes the therapeutic application of sound frequencies and vibrations to provide a powerful and gentle way to shift consciousness and enhance well-being. It is an opportunity to embrace mindful practices and reconnect with our inner selves.
Sound Bath Session
Sound Meditation, also known as a Sound Bath, utilizes the therapeutic application of sound frequencies and vibrations to provide a powerful and gentle way to shift consciousness and enhance well-being. It is an opportunity to embrace mindful practices and reconnect with our inner selves.
Fall Yoga Retreat for Stressful Times
Give yourself a much-needed break from the constant barrage of negative news and the stress it causes with our fall mini-retreat.
Yoga Nidra with Suki
Yoga Nidra, “yogic sleep” is the practice of sleep with a trace of awareness. Yoga Nidra leads us into a deep state of consciousness, in which we rest in spacious awareness and presence. It has has been found to ease anxiety, stress, insomnia, chronic pain and the effects of living amidst the demands of this modern world.
French Conversation Group
Join us in speaking French about a variety of subjects. Open to any skill level, but may be best suited for intermediate speakers. The primary purpose is for participants to practice speaking French and have fun doing it. Event is free.
Swarthmore Old Time String Jam
A welcoming jam for those who want to play bluegrass style music. Novices to seasoned players should bring their fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, or other instruments. Listeners and BYOB welcome. Free for all. Hosted by Adam Silverman.
PAC Center Contra Dance
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
French Conversation Group
Join us in speaking French about a variety of subjects. Open to any skill level, but may be best suited for intermediate speakers. The primary purpose is for participants to practice speaking French and have fun doing it. Event is free.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
PAC Center Contra Dance
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
Swarthmore Old Time String Jam
A welcoming jam for those who want to play bluegrass style music. Novices to seasoned players should bring their fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, or other instruments. Listeners and BYOB welcome. Free for all. Hosted by Adam Silverman.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Sound Bath Session
Sound Meditation, also known as a Sound Bath, utilizes the therapeutic application of sound frequencies and vibrations to provide a powerful and gentle way to shift consciousness and enhance well-being. It is an opportunity to embrace mindful practices and reconnect with our inner selves.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
PAC Center Contra Dance
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Mural and Mosaic Making Workshop, with STC
Join us for a talk by local artists followed by a hands-on mosaic making class. The pieces created will be included on a new mural at the Swarthmore Co-Op this summer!
*Space is limited to 25 participants per workshop timeslot, pre-registration is required though it is free of cost. Please register below for which timeslot you will be attending. The preceding artist talk is open to all.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
CANCELLED! PAC Center Contra Dance
*THIS WEEK’S CONTRA DANCE IS CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT! *
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
Celebrate International Yoga Day
Kids Yoga, Songs, Stories & Art! Join Allison for a fun, interactive outdoor yoga time of breathing, stretching, games, partner & group poses connecting to nature, ourselves and our community in honor of International Day of Yoga celebrated annually around the world. No experience necessary.
Suggested donation: $10 per family / $15 with 2+ kids or pay-what-you-wish. Proceeds support The PAC Center family programs.
Solstice Yoga & Sound Bath in the Amphitheater
Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of tranquility and renewal in the Scott Arboretum’s outdoor amphitheater at Swarthmore College.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
English Country Dancing with Jenny Beer
ECD is an ideal low-impact exercise that engages your body, mind, and spirit. Plus, it's a great way to socialize and make new friends. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Sliding Scale $7 - $10
Swarthmore Old Time String Jam
A welcoming jam for those who want to play bluegrass style music. Novices to seasoned players should bring their fiddles, banjos, mandolins, guitars, or other instruments. Listeners and BYOB welcome. Free for all. Hosted by Adam Silverman.
Swarthmore Song Circle
Pull up a chair, bring your instrument or just your ears for listening or your hands for clapping. All are welcome at the Song Circle! This welcoming jam is free for all.
PAC Center Contra Dance
This fun social dance is easy to learn with live music and professional callers teaching the moves. There's lots of swinging and lots of brisk walking and lots of smiles.
Busy Moms Workshop: Plan Summer for YOU!
Do you know how you make summer plans for your kids starting in January, and then June comes around and you realize you haven't planned anything for yourself? Let's change that.