The LOVE LAB is a public space built around the belief that storytelling is an act of care, and that communities are strengthened when people have the tools to tell their own stories.

Daily & Weekly Activations

Sacred Reset in the City

A weekday guided meditation experience with Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective, offering moments of stillness in the middle of Market Street.

Social Singing Sessions

Weekly group singing that reminds us what it feels like to make something beautiful together.

Live Performances

Showcasing Philadelphia artists and poets throughout the run.

Film Screenings

Stories on screen that reflect our humanity back to us.

AI Activation Station

An interactive, community-centered introduction to artificial intelligence — what it is, how it works, and how to engage it with intention and equity.

Create Love Station

A hands-on creative space where visitors can paint, draw, write love letters, or build a love box.

Event Schedule

932 Market St, Philadelphia PA

Open Grant Writing for Creatives

Wednesday, July 22

2PM - 5PM

General Love Lab Inquiries

Interested in the Love Lab?

Email info@lovenowmedia.com

Poet's Press Writing Workshop

Thursday, July 30

6PM - 8PM

Join Co-Editors Ursula Rucker and Yolanda Wisher for an evening of community writing, media literacy, and craft. Bring a recent news article that’s been on your mind, one that moved you, unsettled you, or left something unsaid. Together we’ll discuss it, unpack it, and write through it, learning poetic techniques that turn headlines into human truth.

WHAT IS THE LOVE LAB?

CURATED FOR ART PHILLY'S WHAT NOW:2026 FESTIVAL, THE LOVE NOW MEDIA LOVE LAB IS A PUBLIC STORYTELLING AND CIVIG ENGAGEMENT SPACE. WE USE ART, MEDIA, DIALOGUE, AND AI EDUCATION TO BUILD HUMAN CONNECTION AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

WHERE IS THE LOVE LAB?

THE LOVE LAB IS LOCATED ON 932 MARKET STREET IN PHILADELPHIA AND RUNS FROM MAY 27TH, 2026 TO JULY 5TH, 2026 AS PART OF PHILLY'S WHAT NOW:2026 FESTIVAL.

YOU CAN STOP BY AND VISIT US DURING OUR OPEN HOURS:

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

11:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY

12:00PM - 5:00PM

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

WE'LL ANNOUNCE EVENTS WEEKLY ON OUR SOCIALS AND ON OUR WEBSITE.

WE'RE INVITING YOU TO SLOW DOWN, CONNECT, SHARE STORIES, MEET NEW PEOPLE, REFLECT, COLLABORATE, AND IMAGINE NEW WAYS OF CREATING CARE AND COMMUNITY.

SEE AN EVENT THAT SPEAKS TO YOU?

REGISTER AT LOVENOWMEDIA.COM/LOVELAB

THIS IS YOUR INVITIATION TO CREATE LOVE.