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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
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    • Support Our Local Economy
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    • Provide Landscape Services
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    • Connect Residents to Careers
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  • March 2025

  • Sat 15
    March 15 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    CultureFest! Holi, the Festival of Colors at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition that signals the arrival of spring—representing renewal, rebirth, love, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time to embrace the positive and release negative energy. Observed in India, Nepal and in communities around the world, this meaningful tradition celebrates the divine love […]

  • Sat 15
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    March 15 @ 12:00 pm - March 16 @ 12:00 am

    St. Patricks Day at The Post

    The Post 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate St. Patricks Day at The Post! Come by for live music with DJ Chris Smith (on from 12 - 5 PM), $5 pints of Guinness, $16 Fools Gold lager pitchers, and $8 pretzel bites. Free entry, doors open at noon!

  • Sat 15
    A hand holding a chocolate covered alfajor pastry
    March 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    The Art of Making Alfajores & Tea Time

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

    Learn all about Alfajores in Argentine culture and make your own alongside Chef Jezabel Careaga! Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with our hands-on Alfajor Class! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this class is perfect for anyone looking to learn and master the art of making delicious alfajores from scratch. After […]

    $90
  • Sat 15
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    March 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    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 seltzers, $6 pilsner drafts, and $6 sangria!

  • Thu 20
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    March 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    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 seltzers, $6 pilsner drafts, and $6 sangria!

  • Thu 20
    Ancient wall carving from Assyria, with white text overlayed. Text reads: "The Deep Dig"
    March 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Deep Dig, Week 3: The Empire Expands: A Tale of Capitals and Kings at the Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Cultivate your curiosity about ancient history, exciting excavations, and cultural heritage connected to the Penn Museum's unparalleled collection and research. This 6 wek series will give access to digital readings, videos, and online archival research. Recordings of the live class will be available if you miss a session. No archaeology or anthropology background required; just […]

  • Sat 22
    A drag queen skates across the ice
    March 22 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

    BEARDS ON ICE – Produced by the Bearded Ladies Cabaret

    Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Lace up your skates, because Philadelphia’s most daring cabaret group is putting the ice in climate crisis! The Bearded Ladies are hitting a municipal ice rink near you with a remount of their internationally acclaimed ice-stravaganza Beards on Ice, which asks the age-old question: What’s more impossible: Solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens how to ice […]

  • Sat 22
    A diverse group of people walk while looking upwards with binoculars
    March 22 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

    Spring Equinox Birding Walk w/ Philly Queer Birders @ Woodlands Cemetery

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

    Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weekend outing at The Woodlands! The walk will move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and there will be plenty of binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be […]

  • Sun 23
    A drag queen skates across the ice
    March 23 @ 4:30 am - 5:30 pm

    BEARDS ON ICE – Produced by the Bearded Ladies Cabaret

    Laura Sims Skate House 210 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Lace up your skates, because Philadelphia’s most daring cabaret group is putting the ice in climate crisis! The Bearded Ladies are hitting a municipal ice rink near you with a remount of their internationally acclaimed ice-stravaganza Beards on Ice, which asks the age-old question: What’s more impossible: Solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens how to ice […]

  • Tue 25
    March 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Let’s Talk – Penn Medicine

    CHOP Karabots Pediatric Primary Care Center 4865 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Community Health Conversations with Penn Medicine! Come hear the findings of Philadelphia's community health needs assessment and discuss ways Penn can better meet the needs of their community. Refreshments provided, registration required

  • Wed 26
    Promotional image with black background showing Indonesian puppets
    March 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Penn Student Making Workshop at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The art of Wayang Kulit, a traditional form of storytelling originating in Java, is brought to life with the use of expertly crafted shadow puppets. The animal hide puppets are intricately perforated, painted, and attached to rods of buffalo horn, which, when manipulated by an expert puppeteer (or dalang), create movement in articulated limbs. During a Walang […]

  • Wed 26
    A promotional image showing people holding their cutting boards and smiling
    March 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    DIY Cutting Boards with the West Philadelphia Tool Library

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

    Join the West philly Tool Library for their popular series which returns this April! Attendees are welcome to come and learn how to make their own cutting board! This class is open to everyone - no prior experience required! Bring your partner or a friend and walk away with a handmade cutting board that will […]

  • Wed 26
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    March 26 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    BAPS + Market Place: For Plant Lovers

    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The 5th annual BAPS (Big A** Plant Sale) is a day full of everything planty. Demos, plant based food, pots and a lot of plants. Kick off the growing season at Plant & People's Annual Spring Plant Sale & Market! Shop an unbeatable selection of houseplants, veggie and herb starts, and garden favorites at special event pricing. Enjoy […]

  • Thu 27
    Ancient wall carving from Assyria, with white text overlayed. Text reads: "The Deep Dig"
    March 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Deep Dig, Week 4: The Fall of Assyria: Lessons from the Past at the Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Cultivate your curiosity about ancient history, exciting excavations, and cultural heritage connected to the Penn Museum's unparalleled collection and research. This 6 wek series will give access to digital readings, videos, and online archival research. Recordings of the live class will be available if you miss a session. No archaeology or anthropology background required; just […]

  • Fri 28
    March 28 @ 1:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Say Yes To the Prom

    Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance CUA 9 3901 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Prom season is right around the corner! High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to a FREE shopping experience for this year's prom season! Come check out formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and hair accessories.

  • Fri 28
    March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Revitalize and Renew: Spring Restorative Yoga Session

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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. In this seasonal alignment workshop, we will explore the energy of spring according to Chinese Medicine. Just as nature springs forth with new growth, we will […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
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    March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Revitalize & Renew: Spring Restorative Yoga Session

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    ome explore gentle movement and deep rest practices designed to help you navigate the excitement of springtime. Led by Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Instructor Monica Fauble, you will explore breathing practices, simple yoga shapes, and meditations to help you harness the full potential of spring.  Early bird ends 3/14. Secure your spot today.

  • Sat 29
    A graphic promoting the 'Women Making It Happen' event. The top half features an image of women in a room, attentively watching a keynote speaker. The bottom half has a purple background with text detailing the event.
    March 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Women Making It Happen

    LA21 (Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC) 3500 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join LA21-CDC for a celebration of Women Making It Happen: Celebrating Women in Business, a full afternoon of brunch and networking.

  • Sat 29
    March 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth, and Nature – Performance at Mandell Theater

    Mandell Theater Drexel University 3220 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D) is excited to present LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth, and Nature at the Mandell Theater on March 28-29! This luminous program explores the moon’s symbolism through a series of world premieres and iconic works by Kun-Yang Lin, Weiwei Ma, and Evalina Carbonell, featuring original compositions and breathtaking movement. * Purchase a VIP Reception Ticket to enjoy food & drink, […]

    $75
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