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  • October 2025

  • Tue 21
    Promotional graphic for Happy & Gay: an art exhibit. Imagery includes a painting by Hung Liu
    August 15 @ 8:00 am - October 26 @ 5:00 pm

    Hung Liu: Happy and Gay Exhibit Opening Reception

    The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania is delighted to announce Hung Liu: Happy and Gay, on view August 15–October 26, 2025. This timely traveling exhibition celebrates the […]

  • Tue 21
    October 21 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Scary-Oke at Kingsessing Library

    Kingsessing Library 1201 S 51st St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Spooky Season is here! Help us ring in Halloween this year by singing your favorite tunes, hosted by Pirate Pebbs from Dr. Thunder Karaoke. All ages are welcome, so everyone […]

  • Tue 21
    blue and yellow Nerikomi clay
    October 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Intro to Nerikomi and Marbled Surfaces at West Philly Tool Library

    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In this class, we'll be learning about Nerikomi, a traditional Japanese technique of layering different colored clay bodies to create agate or marbled surfaces. This technique can be seen in […]

    $100
  • Wed 22
    Image of the garden on Penn’s campus. Lush trees and bushes are set around a flowing water fountain
    October 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Garden Mindfulness Meetup at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Penn Museum for journaling in the garden lead by mindfulness specialist Dr. Hava Rose. Connect with the garden surroundings through a 30-minute intentional journaling exercise, then mingle and enjoy a […]

  • Thu 23
    October 23 @ 8:00 am - November 3 @ 5:00 pm

    Apply to the West Craft Fest

    West Craft Fest returns this holiday season, bringing two days of handmade shopping and local creativity to 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue, right outside Black Hound Clay Studio. Each day […]

  • Thu 23
    Parent Cafe promotional graphic
    October 23 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Parent Café: Harvest of Harmony: Positive Discipline for Purposeful Parenting

    Overbrook Educational Center 6722 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A parent café is a place where parents of all types can gather and share their stories, their experiences, their worries, their fears, their wisdom, and find community and strength […]

  • Thu 23
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground
    October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

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

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when […]

  • Sat 25
    Tour guide leading a group in a museum
    October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Curating Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images with Hallie Ringle and Kiki Teshome

    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA for an illuminating conversation on the making of Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images, featuring the exhibition’s organizers, Hallie Ringle, ICA’s Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, and Kiki […]

  • Sun 26
    Person smiling, holding a cyanotype print of a cat
    October 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Cyanotype Photos & Portraits

    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a fun hands-on cyanotype workshop featuring your photos! Participants will learn how to create striking blue-and-white prints using one of the oldest photographic processes. You'll coat paper, […]

  • Sun 26
    People watching a movie at the Cira Green rooftop lounge
    October 26 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Halloween Party at Sunset Social

    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sunset Social is getting in on the Halloween Fun above the clouds! Come by the rooftop lounge for spooky movies all day, lawn games on the green, candy, popcorn and […]

  • Sun 26
    Image of a forest at night. White text reads “Monsters myths & legends”
    October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at Penn Museum

    Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, explore complex themes, and unlock surprising connections across cultures as […]

    $24
  • Mon 27
    Flyer for Pumpkin Painting Party
    October 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Pumpkin Painting Party

    4601 Market St 5th Fl 4601 Market St 5th Fl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Bethanna CUA 10 and Caring People Alliance CUA 6 for an evening of creativity. They’ll have pumpkins ready to paint, plenty of colors to choose from, and lots of […]

  • Thu 30
    A trail on a fall afternoon , with red leaves on the ground
    October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

    WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group at Bartrams Garden

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

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when […]

  • Thu 30
    People picking pumpkins at the Lawn by uCity Square
    October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Halloween Celebration at The Lawn

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

    Get ready for Halloween fun the whole family can enjoy! Come celebrate with costumes, festive music, sweet treats, and all the spooky-season vibes you can handle. Everyone is invited to […]

  • Thu 30
    A window is disrepair
    October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Wood Window Restoration at West Philly Tool Library

    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Learn why you should consider saving your historic windows and how you can restore them —no experience needed! In this hands-on workshop at the West Philly Tool Library, you'll practice […]

  • Fri 31
    October 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Pop-Up Exhibit: Rebecca Gilbert Memento Mori Wood Engravings

    Fisher Fine Arts Library 220 S 34th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    View local master wood engraver Rebecca Gilbert's Memento Mori print series, full of beautiful skeletons.

  • Fri 31
    Neighbors outside during the Spruce Hill Tot Parade. Most wear costumes
    October 31 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

    Spruce Hill Tot Parade

    45th St. between Baltimore & Larchwood

    A beloved West Philly tradition is back! The 26th Annual Halloween Little Tot Parade returns on October 31, bringing families, costumes, and community cheer to Spruce Hill. Gather with neighbors […]

  • Fri 31
    Plant and People Boo-tanical Bash promotional graphic
    October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Boo-tanical Bash at Plant and People

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Plant and People for a Halloween celebration filled with spooky fun and leafy magic! Kids can enjoy festive games, a Halloween storytime, and free hands on activities!

  • November 2025

  • Sat 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    November 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 […]

  • Sat 1
    A fall day in Woodland Cemetery
    November 1 @ 9:00 am - November 30 @ 5:00 pm

    Ginkgo Watch 2025 at the Woodlands Cemetery

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

    GINKGO WATCH 2025Ginkgos are known to put on a show each fall with their bright yellow foliage, but their most special trait is dropping all of their leaves at once […]

  • Sat 1
    Women dancing wearing cultural dresses during a Dia de los Muertos celebration
    November 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Día de los Muertos: CultureFest! at the Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a lively holiday blending of Indigenous Mexican beliefs and traditions with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All […]

  • Sat 1
    Graphic listing dates for a number of West Philly Skill Share events
    November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Philly Skill Share: How to Code a Website

    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join us for the final installment of the West Philly Skill Share! Did you customize your Myspace to perfection back in the day but forgotten HTML? Are you interested in […]

  • Wed 5
    November 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves

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

    ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed […]

  • Wed 5
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    November 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound […]

  • Wed 5
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    Spirituality on Tap

    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss - not debate - questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith […]

  • Fri 7
    A man stands with his back to the camera. the back of his furry white robe reads “Pestigo Express” in red letters
    November 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Opening Reception – Postigo Express: Documenting the Basque Conflict in San Sebastián, 1977-2003

    Arthur Ross Gallery 220 S 34th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania will present the first American exhibition of acclaimed Basque photographer Fernando Postigo’s work from November 7 through late December 2025. This […]

  • Fri 7
    Two people smiling and dancing on a dance floor
    November 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic

    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA for Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic, ICA’s annual night of art and dancing inspired by the bold rhythms of Mavis Pusey and the cosmic “Funk-tional” visions of Xenobia […]

  • Sat 8
    Image from the Spiral Q parade
    November 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Spiral Q’s Peoplehood Parade

    Paul Robeson House 4951 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA

    Save the date! The 25th Annual Peoplehood Parade returns on November 8, 2025! Each year, activists, neighbors, and youth come together each Fall to build Peoplehood’s giant puppets, banners, and […]

  • Sun 9
    November 9 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

    Ground & Release Yoga & Candle Making Experience

    Cork & Candles University City 3421 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Start your morning with mindfulness, scent, and slow movement. Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles for a grounding morning experience centered on rest and release. Begin by exploring […]

  • Mon 10
    A graphic promoting CHOMP for CHOP. Image features a smiling young girl holding various vegetables. She is set against a grey background. Text reads "CHOMP for CHOP - A week of dining out for good."
    November 10 @ 8:00 am - November 16 @ 5:00 pm

    CHOMP for CHOP: A Week of Dining Out for Good

    Multiple Locations in Philadelphia

    Don’t miss this heart-warming (and stomach-filling) week in the Philadelphia region. The Philadelphia region’s eclectic and varied dining scene is sponsoring a new week-long event this November to encourage everyone […]

  • Fri 14
    November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Holistic Quantum Activation Art Expo

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    As autumn deepens and the veil between seasons grows thin, we invite you to embark on a spiritual journey unlocking ancient wisdom and divine technologies. Join us in awakening the […]

  • Sat 15
    November 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Indigenous Phytotherapy | The Plants That Heal: Healing Talk Circle

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

    Participants will gather in conversation to share healing traditions and plant knowledge. You are not required, but are welcome to bring something you’d like to share with the group as […]

  • Sun 16
    November 16 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Pokémon GO Wild Area Comes to University City

    Drexel Square Park 30th & Market, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Get ready, trainers! Pokémon GO is taking over Drexel Square Park at 30th & Market on November 16. Stop by for giveaways, special on-site codes, community games, and photo ops […]

  • Sat 22
    November 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Massage Workshop

    Pentridge Station 5110-5120 Pentridge S, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join JJ Tiziou, LMT for a self-massage workshop at The Cedar Works where you'll learn easy ways to apply therapeutic pressure using tennis or lacrosse balls and other tools to […]

  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    December 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 […]

  • Wed 3
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound […]

  • Wed 3
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    Spirituality on Tap

    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss - not debate - questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith […]

  • Thu 4
    Promotional graphic for Kwana event. Features a black woman wearing traditional kente patterns
    December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Pre-Kwanza Event at Silk Tent

    Ultra Silk Gallery 3859 Lancaster avenue Ph, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    We are excited to welcome you to Umoja Night: A "Pre" Kwanzaa Experience on Second Friday at Ultra Silk Gallery and The Silk Tent. This warm and festive evening is […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Re*Membering Mavis Pusey

    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Re*Membering Mavis Pusey brings together artists, scholars, and curators to reflect on the life and legacy of Mavis Pusey (1928–2019)—a pioneering abstract artist whose dynamic prints and paintings capture the […]

  • Sat 6
    A collage of two photos side by side. Left photo: A group of people doing yoga on mats. On the right, a person handmaking a candle.
    December 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Reflect & Renew: Yoga & Candle Making

    Cork & Candles University City 3421 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Flow With Tiff and Cork & Candles University City for a restorative morning experience centered on reflection, renewal, and intention setting. We’ll begin with candle making, taking mindful moments […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tiny Essentials Relief Hub and Resource Fair

    CUA10 4601 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Tiny Essentials Relief Hub & Resource Fair — Holiday Edition 🎄Linked Family Services and community partners are coming together to support families with free diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothes, hygiene […]

  • Sun 7
    Christmas Village Header
    December 7 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop

    St. Ignatius School Hall 617 N. 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop! Food! Vendors! Games! Raffles! Prizes! Fun for the whole family! Vendor tables $40.

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Holiday Bizarre, Indoor Flea Market, and Krampus at The Rotunda

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Stop by The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) to shop holiday gifts and decorations to help animals. Join Animal ACTivists of Philly at their FOURTH annual Holiday Bizarre! And this year, Krampus will […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts for our HOLIDAY SIPS & SONGS

    St. Agatha 38th and Chestnut Streets, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Please join the Bruce Montgomery Foundation for the Arts for our HOLIDAY SIPS & SONGS featuring Springboard Grant winners! Light Fare and beverages provided! Sunday December 7th, 20253 pmProgram begins […]

    $10 – $30
  • Thu 11
    A group of people sit at an outdoor bonfire, smiling and facing the camera. They all wear winter gear.
    December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    4th Annual Holiday Fest at uCity Square 

    uCity Square 3701 Filbert St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back at 3675 Market Street! Come through for an evening of holiday fun for all ages, including West Philly’s only tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, […]

  • Sat 13
    Two people at an outdoor market, smiling and waving at the camera, selling christmas gifts
    December 13 @ 8:00 am - December 14 @ 5:00 pm

    West Craft Fest

    Black Hound Clay West 715 S 50th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Experience two days of local, handmade shopping, featuring 50 different vendors each day at the West Craft Fest! Shoppers can browse handmade ceramics, jewelry, prints, textiles, home goods, and seasonal treats outside […]

  • Sat 13
    A group of people stand and pose with the Grinch
    Featured December 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Cocoa, Crafts, and Photos with the Grinch Presented by UCD

    40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

    Join UCD at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) for a FREE presentation of festive fun the whole family can enjoy! We’re gearing up for hands-on holiday crafts perfect for […]

  • Sat 13
    west philly bazaar holiday market flyer
    Featured December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    West Philly BizarrePop-Up Market

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

    West Philly Bizarre’s inaugural Holiday Market, hosted at Calvary Center (48th and Baltimore), is where you can explore 30+ local vendors and discover unique gifts for anyone on your list, from toys and […]

  • Sat 13
    The owner of Jezabels Cafe Philly leads a cooking class
    December 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Making Alfajores for Christmas with Jezabel’s Cafe

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

    Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) during their hands-on Alfajores Class! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this class is perfect for […]

  • Sat 13
    Walk Around Philadelphia
    December 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Year-end celebration & Circumnavigator Awards

    Join us at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia for an informal indoor/outdoor celebration with members of the growing community of Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers and project supporters.  We'll be […]

  • Sun 14
    Image of people leaving the West Craft Fest
    Featured December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    West Craft Fest

    Black Hound Clay West 715 S 50th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Get ready to shop local this season! West Craft Fest returns on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, filling 50th Street up to Baltimore Avenue with 80 local artists, […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    January 1, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 7
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    January 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound […]

  • Wed 7
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    January 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    Spirituality on Tap

    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss - not debate - questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    February 1, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 4
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    February 4, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound […]

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