⚡️ Beginner Soldering Workshop

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

On the second and fourth Thursday of every month we run a soldering workshop for beginners! You’ll need to buy a circuit board with components for $6 to complete the project. We suggest making a $5–$15 donation for the class, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Here’s what’s included in […]

📚 A literary event with Colin Dodds and Matt Dublin: ‘Forget This Good Thing’

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Forget this Good Thing is a first-of-its-kind literary and philosophical experience. Both a book and an app, it was named a finalist for the Big Other Book Prize for Nonfiction. Born out of a writer’s gift to friends during COVID, this playful yet erudite project is a magic eight ball for today’s technological age. It […]

🎥 A Screening of ‘Metropolis’ (1927)

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

On Saturday, October 12th at 6:30 p.m. we're screening the film Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang and written by Thea von Harbou and Lang. This free event is presented by the Neo-Luddite Reading Group. In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind […]

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

🎶 Intro to Computer Music: Build an Algorithmic Sequencer in Max

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

This workshop approaches one of the most fundamental components of electronic music-making -- the sequencer -- as a potential creative collaborator. Leveraging a handful of simple algorithms, participants will develop their own interactive digital music software application capable of coaxing complex rhythms and melodies from your favorite software-based synthesizers and MIDI-enabled hardware. To accomplish this […]

Event Series 📚 Capital Reading Group

📚 Capital Reading Group

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. Readings for October 17th: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Chapters 1–5 • Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, Chapter 1 Stay tuned for more details.

Event Series 🔓 TOOOL Lock Picking Meetup

🔓 TOOOL Lock Picking Meetup

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

The third Friday of every month from 6–8 p.m. we host a meetup run by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Open Organization of Lockpickers. > Come join us for our monthly open pick night at Iffy Books! Whether you’re a novice who just stumbled upon LockpickingLawyer, a seasoned safecracker, or somewhere in between, come join […]

📚 Philly Socialists Reading Group: ‘Neither Vertical nor Horizontal: A Theory of Political Organization’ by Rodrigo Nunes

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

We’re reading Neither Vertical nor Horizontal: A Theory of Political Organization by Rodrigo Nunes. How do we organize in a world after both Occupy and the Sanders campaign? A decade ago, a wave of mass mobilisations described as “horizontal” and “leaderless” swept the planet, holding the promise of real democracy and justice for the 99%. […]

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

Event Series 📡 Meshtastic 101

📡 Meshtastic 101

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the latest Meshtastic firmware to the device, customize the settings, and start chatting with your friends. Here’s a link to our zine on LoRa + Meshtastic. […]

⚡️ Beginner Soldering Workshop

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

On the second and fourth Thursday of every month we run a soldering workshop for beginners! You’ll need to buy a circuit board with components for $6 to complete the project. We suggest making a $5–$15 donation for the class, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Here’s what’s included in […]

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

Event Series 💻 Philly 2600 Meetup

💻 Philly 2600 Meetup

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

> The Philly 2600 meeting is a monthly gathering of local hackers, phreaks, nerds, geeks, activists, tinkerers, developers, infosec professionals, and other interesting people.

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

🎶 Electronic Music Machines: Intro to Modular Synthesizers in VCV Rack

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Once a niche interest of avant-garde electronic musicians, the practice of modular synthesis has flourished in the hands of a vibrant international community of artists, hobbyists, and weirdos. Electronic Music Machines is a workshop specifically geared towards the modular-curious and anyone with a desire to make electronic music and craves an intuitive, exploratory approach. We […]

Event Series 📚 Capital Reading Group

📚 Capital Reading Group

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. Readings for October 17th: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Chapters 1–5 • Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, Chapter 1 Stay tuned for more details!

🍂 Philly Zine Fest

Mitten Hall at Temple Univesity 1913 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

PHILLY ZINE FEST IS BACK! Saturday November 9th, 2024 at Temple University's Mitten Hall from 10-5! Save the date! Organized by Philly Soapbox. Flyer by the legendary Alex Smith!

🍂 Fall QT Zine Jam!

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

A Zine Jam for Queer and Trans identifying folx led by Pixel. Not sure what zines are? Wishing to become a zinester? You've come to the right place! This beginner-friendly zine jam will include a workshop component where we will peruse and learn about what zines are, how to make them, and how our QT […]

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

⚙️ Neo-Luddite Reading Group: ‘The Eye of the Master’ by Matteo Pasquinelli

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

The Neo-Luddite Reading Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Starting October 9th we'll discuss The Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intelligence by Matteo Pasquinelli. ➡️ Virtual Meetup Link Discord: Email neoluddite@victorgom.es for an invite! Full schedule: victorgom.es/neoluddite We're currently reading The Eye of the Master: A […]

⚡️ Beginner Soldering Workshop

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

On the second and fourth Thursday of every month we run a soldering workshop for beginners! Anyone can attend for free, but you’ll need to buy a circuit board with components for $6 to complete the project. Here’s what’s included in the kit: 1 x Weevil-shaped PCB 2 x LEDs 1 x 47k Ohm resistor […]

Event Series 🔓 TOOOL Lock Picking Meetup

🔓 TOOOL Lock Picking Meetup

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

The third Friday of every month from 6–8 p.m. we host a meetup run by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Open Organization of Lockpickers. > Come join us for our monthly open pick night at Iffy Books! Whether you’re a novice who just stumbled upon LockpickingLawyer, a seasoned safecracker, or somewhere in between, come join […]

💡 Make a Programmable USB Keyboard

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us Saturday, November 16th and learn to make a programmable USB keyboard with a Raspberry Pi Pico. This project includes light soldering, suitable for total beginners. Stay tuned for details & registration!

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

Event Series 📚 Capital Reading Group

📚 Capital Reading Group

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for a reading group on Capital by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. Readings for October 17th: • The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Chapters 1–5 • Principles of Political Economy by John Stuart Mill, Chapter 1 Stay tuned for more details.

Event Series 🎤 Audio Recording Basics

🎤 Audio Recording Basics

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us for a workshop on the basics of recording audio! We’ll discuss mic technique, audio hardware, recording conditions, and software options. Everyone will get a chance to make a recording with Audacity and start editing with Reaper. Register  

Event Series 📡 Meshtastic 101

📡 Meshtastic 101

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an introduction to Meshtastic, an application that lets you send private text messages over the air using pocket-sized LoRa radio transceivers. We’ll show you how to flash the latest Meshtastic firmware to the device, customize the settings, and start chatting with your friends. Here’s a link to our zine on LoRa + Meshtastic. […]

Event Series ✏️ The Writing Room

✏️ The Writing Room

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come co-work with other writers in three 40-minute units of silent writing. Writers and projects of any type welcome. 10-minute breaks and accountability check-ins between units. BYO coffee, water, computer chargers, notepads, etc.

⚡️ Beginner Soldering Workshop

Iffy Books 404 S. 20th St., Philadelphia, United States

On the second and fourth Thursday of every month we run a soldering workshop for beginners! You’ll need to buy a circuit board with components for $6 to complete the project. We suggest making a $5–$15 donation for the class, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Here’s what’s included in […]