It’s our first in-person public event since March 2020! Join us for the opening of the mudhif, the first Iraqi guesthouse built outside of Iraq. You’ll learn the 5,000-year history of this structure—constructed entirely out of phragmites reeds—while meeting its inspiring builders. Our gallery will be open for a stroll through the new exhibition that accompanies the art installation Al Mudhif outside.

The evening includes land acknowledgement by Trinity Norwood and Reverend John Norwood of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, remarks by mudhif designer-builders and artists Yaroub Al-Obaidi and Sarah Kavage, a blessing by Chaplain Christopher Antal of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, storytelling by Native American performer Tchin, a participatory art project, and SWANA music presented by Rana Ransom.

RSVP required.

More information on the Al Mudhif page and on the Schuylkill Center website.

Celebrate Juneteenth at Heinz with the family!

- Live music by experimental vibraphonist Angelo Outlaw, Jr. aka "Jello Vibes" from 4:45pm—6:45pm

- Philly Phamily Photos by Jonene Lee from 4:30pm―5:30pm; Jonene will professionally photograph you and your fam on the glorious Water Spirit phragmites bench installation so you can download it the next day

- Self-guided scavenger hunt

- S'mores & snacks while supplies last

- Guided nature walks

- BYO water bottle to save the environment

Event produced by Tiny Room for Elephants in collaboration with Friends of Heinz Refuge