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    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
    • University City Dining Days
      University City’s version of “restaurant week”
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    • Movies in Clark Park
      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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      Networking happy hour series
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      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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  • April 2025

  • Wed 2
    April 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those […]

  • Wed 2
    promotional image for mind & mood recharge
    April 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Mind and Mood Recharge Powered by Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Get your monthly dose of wellness Wednesday in Penn Museum galleries with an uplifting array of health- centric happenings including a botanical bar, wellness marketplace, and a monthly rotation of all- levels […]

  • Sat 5
    A Student working to re-assemble a broken piece of pottery
    April 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Hands-on History: Caring for Culture Through Conservation at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Penn Museum Conservation Department invites high school students interested in art and science for a day of hands-on activities. Come see what we’re working on in the lab, walk […]

  • Sat 5
    April 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm West Philly Bizarre

    West Philly Bizarre

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The West Philly Bizarre is an awesome local flea, clothing, health & beauty, and art market with 30 to 60 vendors every Bizarre. It's a great place to spend a […]

  • Sat 5
    A group of performers on stage
    April 5 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The 7 Fingers

    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    One of the world’s best cirque troupes, Canada’s “The 7 Fingers test the limits of possibility” (The Boston Globe) in the Philadelphia premiere of Duel Reality, anacrobatic tour-de-force that takes the conflict of Romeo […]

  • Sat 5
    A promotional image for march madness, features a white background and an illustration of a basketball player preparing to slam dunk
    April 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Final Four: March Madness at The Post

    The Post 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    This year, celebrate March Madness at The Post, located in the heart of University City. Come by for the game, stay for the game day deals! Including $5 Happy dad […]

  • Sat 5
    Diner's enjoying dinner at Jezabel's Cafe
    April 5 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Empanada Making Experience & Dinner at Jezabel’s

    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Elevate your Empanada Making skills, savoring Northwest Argentine flavors with Chef Jezabel Careaga. Pre-Event Check-In before your class to confirm details, answer any questions and address any dietary restrictions.  • […]

  • Sat 5
    painting of a duck
    April 5 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Joe Morris Trio + Inverse and Obverse presented by People’s Music Supply

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Joe Morris will be joined by former student and philly klezmer/experimental crossover star Dan Blacksberg. The always wily Carlos Santiago rounds out the trio. Their set will be played freely. […]

  • Sun 6
    April 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

    ENGOMA ENTEERA: Classical Music from Uganda

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Orchestra 2001 presents chamber music by Justinian Tamusuza, a leading voice in contemporary African art music and Uganda’s foremost living composer. Drumming is at the heart of almost all cultures […]

  • Mon 7
    People walking through an art gallery
    April 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Curiouser & Curiouser: Beyond the Glass Exhibition

    Rincliffe Gallery 3141 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The exhibition runs July 18, 2025. Curiouser & Curiouser: Beyond the Glass invites you to explore how personal wonder has influenced public collections. This exhibition showcases the evolution of collection […]

  • Mon 7
    A shaggy dog holding a tennis ball in its mouth
    April 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Read To a Therapy Dog at Walnut St. West Library

    Walnut Street West Library 201 South 40th Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog!  Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting […]

  • Mon 7
    A promotional image for march madness, features a white background and an illustration of a basketball player preparing to slam dunk
    April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    NCAA Championship Game: March Madness at The Post

    The Post 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    This year, celebrate March Madness at The Post, located in the heart of University City. Come by for the game, stay for the game day deals! Including $5 Happy dad […]

  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those […]

  • Thu 10
    April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI

    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    In this Philadelphia premiere, Grammy® Award-winning early music interpreter and master of the viola da gamba, Jordi Savall, returns to our stage alongside his legendary ensemble, Hespèrion XXI, for an […]

  • Fri 11
    April 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Ultra Silk Gallery Grand Re-Opening

    Ultra Silk Gallery is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of Ultra Silk Gallery & The Silk Tent, now united under one roof at 3859 Lancaster Avenue! Join them on […]

  • Sat 12
    Person loading letters into a letterpress
    April 12 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Intro to Letterpress at Soapbox

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    About the Instructor Learn the basics of printing letterpress at The Soapbox, from setting type, to locking up your form on the press, to printing (and cleaning!) using the Vandercook […]

  • Sat 12
    A hand planting garlic in soil
    April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, […]

  • Thu 17
    April 17 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Haraz Coffee Grand Opening Event

    Haraz Coffee 3421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philly’s first Yemeni specialty coffee house is almost here! 🎉 Join Haraz Coffee for the Grand Opening Celebration on April 17th at 11 AM till 8pm at 3421 Chestnut Street, […]

  • Thu 17
    April 17 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    WORC Loan and Grant Conference

    3675 Market St 3675 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join WORC for the Loan and Grant Conference 2025, where we bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals to explore strategic, intentional investing that drives meaningful change. This year’s […]

  • Thu 17
    Image of artist Lizzie No
    April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    WXPN Welcomes Lizzie No

    World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar on the upstairs level which opens at 6pm. View menu & make a reservation. […]

  • Sat 19
    A group of people outdoors at Bartrams Garden, sitting at picnic tables while smiling and talking to each other. Pink flowers bloom on a tree is in the foreground.
    April 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Spring Fest at Bartram’s Garden

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Bartram's Garden in the Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! Spring Fest this year will focus on the many stories held in and sustained by our connection […]

  • Sat 19
    promotional image for plant & people
    April 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Plant and People Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting!

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate with us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as we officially open our expanded space dedicated to plants, wellness, and community. We are excited to share this new space with […]

  • Mon 21
    April 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those […]

  • Tue 22
    A group of people planting in a garden on a sunny day
    April 22 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

    Spring Skillshare at Bartram’s Garden

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly growers, come down and gather energy for the upcoming season with the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and other local growers. The Bartram's team is excited […]

  • Tue 22
    Person in blue jean jacket making paper from scratch
    April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Intro to Papermaking at Soapbox

    In this introductory course you will learn the basics of western-style papermaking including sheet forming, and how to easily modify moulds to create different shaped sheets, as well as proper […]

    $45
  • Wed 23
    April 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those […]

  • Wed 23
    April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    University City MIX Happy Hour at the uCity Square Beer Garden

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    University City District's networking event series University City MIX heads outdoors on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Join University City District at the uCity Square Beer […]

  • Thu 24
    Women on a track competing in the Penn Relays
    April 24 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pm

    The Penn Relays

    Franklin Field 235 S 33rd St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The Penn Relays is America's oldest and largest track and field competition. Since 1895, the University of Pennsylvania has hosted this age-inclusive annual track and field event at Franklin Field, […]

  • Fri 25
    April 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Contemporary Ruin, future visions exhibit – Artist Reception

    Leonard Pearlstein Gallery 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    CONTEMPORARY RUIN  future visions  Exhibition Dates: April 15 - May 22, 2025 Artist Reception: Friday, April 25th from 5 - 7pm The Pearlstein Gallery is pleased to announce CONTEMPORARY RUIN future […]

  • Fri 25
    Promotional image for CineSPEAK Spring Glow Up event
    April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    cinéSPEAK Spring Glow Up 2025

    Calvary Center for Culture and Community 4740 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join cineSPEAK to celebrate where the organization is headed this year! They will be announcing the lineup for our 2025 Under the Stars film festival, debuting a brand new website, […]

  • Sat 26
    A group of people exiting the Woodland Cemetery through its main gate.
    April 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    West Craft Fest

    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The West Craft Fest features 100 local artists and makers selling their handmade wares, plus live music, food trucks, art and craft activities, and a tiny circus presented by Tangle […]

  • Sat 26
    Promotional image with blue background and white text. text reads: ancient alcohol, a taste of bygone booze
    April 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Drinking together has been a tradition for thousands of years. Take an unconventional (and boozy) journey back in time to discover what people of the past thought about alcohol, from […]

  • Sun 27
    April 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Big A** Plant Sale & Market

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Plant and People for their annual Big Ass Plant Sale to grab amazing deals on houseplants, veggies, herbs, fruits, and pots, reconnect with fellow plant lovers, and celebrate our […]

  • Sun 27
    Promotional image with blue background and white text. text reads: ancient alcohol, a taste of bygone booze
    April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Drinking together has been a tradition for thousands of years. Take an unconventional (and boozy) journey back in time to discover what people of the past thought about alcohol, from […]

  • Sun 27
    A group of people running on a track
    April 27 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Runnin’ on Business – Run Club

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly Track Jawn is excited to return for part 2 of Runnin' On Business, a Philly Track Jawn designed to bring free and accessible running + walking events to communities […]

  • Sun 27
    Black and white photo of Patty Griffin, wearing a flowing white skirt, strumming the guitar
    April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Patty Griffin at Penn Live Arts

    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Co-presented with World Cafe Live One of the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, Patty Griffin takes the Penn Live Arts stage for the first time. Over two decades, the […]

  • May 2025

  • Thu 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    May 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit […]

  • Thu 1
    May 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser

    Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA

    Come out on May 1st to celebrate with the Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser to honor Paul Robeson's 127th Birthday! Paul Robeson was a renowned, multi-talented figure, known […]

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