Events

Join Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) for a hands-on empanada-making experience inspired by the flavors of Northwest Argentina. Guided by the chef, guests will learn to make empanadas from scratch, then enjoy their creations alongside Argentine-inspired happy hour tapas in a candlelit setting. All ingredients and equipment are provided. BYOB, with free street parking available nearby!

SPOON is a cozy, ticketed night out on Saturday, January 17 from 5 to 8 pm at 5127 Walnut Street, presented by Out West and Swags Cappuccino. Expect affogatos, matcha floats, house-made pastries, and small bites, plus ice cream by Cuzzy’s and food from Down North Pizza. Come for the sweet sips and soft scoops, […]

Sweeten your weekend plans. Stop by Insomnia Cookies (3417 Spruce St.) on January 19 for buy one, get one free brownies, brookies, and blondies. Consider this your sign to grab dessert twice!

Join UCGreen for a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we come together to care for our community and environment. This volunteer day is rooted in Dr. King’s call to action—transforming remembrance into meaningful service. This is an opportunity to serve together, learn together, and strengthen community through collective […]

Join us as we honor the legendary director Spike Lee The MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King, featuring a speaker of African descent who is distinguished for social justice advocacy. This year we will be honoring the legendary director Spike Lee who will be in conversation with Heather […]

Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a special seasonal alignment restorative yoga session. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages rest and relaxation. Using props to minimize tension in the body, we will invite greater ease in the spirit and the nervous system.In this special seasonal alignment workshop, we […]

The Woodlands Cemetery is taking the opportunity to give the grounds a much-needed winter spruce-up. Join us on Saturday, January 24th for a volunteer clean-up session, and read on for what you can do at The Woodlands to keep the grounds beautiful, whenever you may be visiting. What they’ll be doing: Collecting fallen sticks and […]

The Fantasy Reader’s Retreat is a cozy weekend escape for fantasy lovers, hosted February 20–22, 2026 at the Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast in Philadelphia. Guests will enjoy comfortable shared or private rooms, decadent breakfasts, and plenty of time to relax, read, and explore the city. The weekend includes tarot readings, book-themed crafts, trivia, fireside author […]

University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center presents The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Orator is a true story, highlighting the journeyof K Rose, a gifted child orator, growing up in the city of Philadelphia underthe influence and tutelage of her mother. While her home life shaped heroratorical gift, […]

Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members. The evening will feature live music and light refreshments throughout, with an opening set by Hudson Rivers, […]

This welcoming yoga class at Studio 34 offers a thoughtful introduction to the practice, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. The slower, more intentional pace focuses on clear, safe alignment in foundational poses, creating space to build confidence and body awareness. Expect a supportive, low-pressure environment where you can learn, […]

Community members are invited to provide feedback on the 52nd Street Commercial Corridor Improvement Project as the city continues working on the conceptual design. Launched in 2024, the project aims to bring improvements to the portion of the street between Arch and Pine, which would make the corridor “safer, cleaner and greener” for all. The […]