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    • Neighborhood Guide
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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”
    • University City Summer Series
      Family-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
    • Movies in Clark Park
      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
    • University City Mix
      Networking happy hour series
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    Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.
    • Neighborhood Overview
      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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      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
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    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
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  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
    January 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Realign & Renew: Gentle Yoga and Intention-Setting for 2026 

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a gentle yoga class alongside journaling practices to help you start the new year with clear and purposeful intent. Monica will guide you through supportive yoga postures to help you sense what you might want to manifest in 2026. She will then provide guided journaling […]

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  • Wed 7
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling
    January 7 @ 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 bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore […]

  • Wed 7
    A group of multicultural people stand in a crowd, singing karaoke. They smile and share microphones
    January 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar

    Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar

    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Bulletin Bar inside Gather Food Hall. Hosted by In the Mix Bar Scene, this weekly karaoke night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and brings big energy, crowd favorites, and an open mic for anyone ready to grab it.

  • Wed 7
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    January 7 @ 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 group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome. Drinks and food optional, and […]

  • Fri 9
    A black and white image of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
    January 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     MLK Day – Youth Celebration of Legacy & Dreams

    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join the Kinnect Collective for a joyful and engaging MLK Day youth event that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Children will explore Dr. King’s life, celebrate the power of community, and imagine their own dreams for the future. This interactive program features a read-aloud, hands-on crafts, […]

  • Sat 10
    An adult and two children participate in a plant workshop at bartrams garden. They smile as they pick up various kinds of pine
    January 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day

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

    Help prepare Bartram's Garden for spring by pitching in on a relaxed, hands-on seed cleaning day. Volunteers will learn traditional techniques like hand-threshing and winnowing, then help pack cleaned seeds for future planting and sale in the Welcome Center. This family-friendly activity is usually done seated at a table, making it a calm, social way to support […]

  • Sat 10
    January 10 @ 6:00 pm - January 11 @ 2:00 am

    Gather Food Hall x Soup.PHL Bring Host Music, Vendors, and Creative Community

    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Looking for a high-energy, community-driven night out? Head to Gather Food Hall for a free, all-night celebration of music, creativity, food, and connection on Saturday, January 10 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. In partnership with Soup.PHL, a creative Philly Collective, the event will transform Gather Food Hall into a late-night hub of live entertainment, […]

  • Tue 13
    January 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Improvised Musical Theater Workshop Series

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Improvised Musical Theater Workshop Series (for ages 18-180!)Tuesdays Jan 13- Feb 17, 20266-7:30 pm @ The Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, West PhillyClass Show: Sun, Feb 22 at 11 am Learn to love the spontaneous, the unplanned, and the surprising as we improvise entire musicals from scratch! Through improv exercises and songful games, we’ll create […]

  • Fri 16
    Jezabel Careaga standing inside her namesake Argentinian restaurant at 206 S. 45th Street
    January 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Empanada Masterclass & Happy Hour

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

    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!

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Spoon: Outwest & Swags Cappuccino

    5127 Walnut Street 5127 Walnut Street, philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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, […]

  • Mon 19
    People grabbing cookies from an insomnia cookies box
    January 19 @ 9:00 am - January 22 @ 1:00 am

    BOGO at Insomnia Cookies

    Insomnia Cookies 3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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!

  • Mon 19
    Malcolm X Park on a sunny day. The park has a playground surrounded by trees
    January 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    MLK JR Day of Service at Malcolm X Park

    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Tue 20
    A studio headshot image of director Spike Lee. H e wears his signature director cap and round glasses while smiling at the camera
    January 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    25th MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award (SOLD OUT)

    Zellerbach Theatre 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

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