Events

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 […]

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. Light refreshments will be provided. A World in the Making: The Shakers explores the design legacy of […]

The wait is almost over. Rise & Ritual (1439 N 52nd St) is ready to pour its first cups next weekend, January 31 to February 1, and invite you into a space made for slowing down and reconnecting. Come breathe in the herbs, sip something healing, and celebrate a brand rooted in intention, wellness, and […]

The Penn Museum (3260 South Street) welcomes the Year of the Horse with its 45th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, one of the longest-running cultural celebrations in the country. The daylong festival features live dance performances, storytelling, art-making, educational workshops, Tai Chi, a cultural marketplace, and a Lion Dance finale that has become a family […]

Jump into the world of homeownership with Perfect Place Real Estate and Rate's First Time Homebuyer Workshop! This in-person event is perfect if you're ready to learn the ropes and make your dream home a reality. We'll cover all the basics, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about taking that big step. Don't […]

Two Locals Brewing is closing out its anniversary week with a party this Sunday, February 1! All are welcome to join Philadelphia's first black-owned brewery to wrap up a full week of celebration! From 2 to 7 PM, expect BBQ from @meatzbymeez, DJ sets from @macwondo and @nuvoreesh, and $3 anniversary beers flowing all afternoon. […]

They first met in the late 1960s amidst the folk revival, and since then, Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither have each made an indelible mark on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene. With influences from folk, country, jazz and rock, Wainwright’s music is rich, candid and witty, as he “wrings more human truth out of his […]