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    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Our curated suggestions for seasonal happenings, major landmarks, local guides, and new offerings.
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Get to know the people, places, and organizations that make University City such a great place to live, work, and visit.
  • Our Events
    Enjoy University City District's signature events.
    • Our Current Featured Event:
      University City Mix Happy Hour on February 26th
    • 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
    • Trolley Portal Gardens Events
      Family-friendly free events at 40th & Baltimore
  • About UCD
    Learn more about UCD and our thriving neighborhood.
    • Latest News
      Updates on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
    • What is University City District?
      A partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents that creates opportunities and improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City section of West Philadelphia.
    • What is University City?
      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
  • Doing Business
    Learn how we promote growth and innovation, and how you can too.
    • Choose University City
      University City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
    • Reports and Data
      Research & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
    • Become a Sponsor
      Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
  • What We Do
    Explore our range of services and specialties.
    • Transform Public Spaces
      We are dedicated to creating and maintaining public spaces that strengthen and enrich University City.
    • Maintain Clean and Safe Streets
      Creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
    • Assist the Unhoused
      Addressing homelessness through a compassionate, people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • June 2025

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Flyer invitation to Fall Fest by the Office of Jamie Gauthier

    Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest

    June 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Fall Fest is the annual fundraising event hosted every year to bring the community together in celebration of the year’s accomplishments and to look ahead to the work still to come. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and music, all while supporting important initiatives. Tickets are available now, and contributions help ensure participation in the event. […]

  • Sun 15

    Baltimore Ave. Food and History Tour

    June 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest
    4239 Baltimore Ave

    Discover the flavors and stories of West Philadelphia on the Baltimore Avenue Food and History Tour! This walker-friendly tour takes you on a journey through the neighborhood, sampling dishes from a variety of international cuisines while learning about the rich history of the area. Guided by Joe Becton and Gigi McGraw, who bring a combined […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Harry Potter Movie Marathon Event Flyer

    Sunset Special: Harry Potter Movie Marathon

    June 15, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sunset Social is bringing the magic outdoors! ✨ Join them for a Harry Potter movie marathon under the stars, with skyline views and plenty of spells in the air. Grab your crew, your house scarf, and settle in for a night of wizarding wonder. Ft. crafts, face painting, broom racing and costume contests...get your robes […]

  • Mon 16

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    June 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Tue 17
    Juneteenth graphic uCity Square, green background with white text

    uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Celebration

    June 17, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Party, celebrating liberation, culture, and joy! Featuring complimentary lunch from Gigi & Big R’s Caribbean & American Soul Food Truck and music by Oluwafemi. Limited supplies; please reserve your timed lunch spot by pre-registering (one lunch per person). All are welcome to join for music and celebrations!

  • Wed 18

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    June 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Thu 19
    Platter of Ethiopian food

    African Restaurant Week: June 19 – 29

    June 19, 2025 @ 8:00 am - June 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    Philadelphia African Restaurant Week returns right here in West Philly! Start with two participating neighborhood favorites — Buna Cafe for rich, comforting Ethiopian classics, and Gojjo for their tibs, stews, and one of the best Ethiopian cheesesteaks in the city. Don’t sleep on Booker’s Restaurant & Bar either, where you’ll find Southern-inspired plates and a […]

  • Thu 19
    Juneteenth promotional image

    Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries

    June 19, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Dr. Leonard & Rosalind JeffriesA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors, Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted By Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re"Over 60 years, first beginning as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our […]

  • Fri 20
    Promotional graphic for PMON

    Musical Performance at the Rotunda

    June 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Live music for the music lover. On May 24th there was a grand opening launch for the do-it-yourself, handmade, mini museum exhibit called the Philadelphia Museum of Neighborhoods (PMON). The event took place in the basement of the Rotunda and it was FREE.  We want to generate visits to the exhibit AND show that it is a […]

  • Fri 20

    Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Session: Gentle, Nourishing Heart Openers 

    June 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a special seasonal-alignment restorative yoga workshop exploring the energy of summer according to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture theory. Summer is the season of the heart in Chinese Medicine. During this workshop we will explore gentle heart-opening poses to help you connect with your heart and […]

  • Sun 22
    Philly Juneteenth Parade

    Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Malcolm X Park

    June 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Gather at the historic Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine) for the nation’s largest annual Juneteenth celebration! The fun kicks off at 12:30 PM with a one-and-a-half-mile-long procession near The Mann Center on South Concourse Drive that continues down 52nd Street and ends at Malcolm X Park on 52nd & Pine streets. The festival features a children’s village […]

  • Thu 26
    Promotional graphic for summer party at ucity square

    Campus Philly’s My Philly Summer Party 2025

    June 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Wrap up your day with friends and colleagues at a fun-filled evening of music, food trucks, and networking with fellow interns across Greater Philadelphia. The first 100 attendees get free food vouchers, and the event is open to all interns, college students, recent grads, and young professionals.

  • Fri 27
    Children exploring the Penn Museum

    Free Entry at the Penn Museum: Wawa Welcome to America Celebration

    June 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Bring your friends and family to explore the Penn Museum for FREE as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in America! Explore our shared humanity across 10,000 years of history—from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today. Take in the […]

  • Sun 29
    Promotional image for Family Yoga

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    June 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 29

    Garden Court West: Life Above 47th Street, 1922-2025

    June 29, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine St 2nd Floor Lounge, PHILADELPHIA

    The evolution of neighborhood spaces including schools, stores, the tennis courts, community garden, parks, the swim club, and key apartment buildings 1922-2025. Ken Jacobs, architect and historian, is on the faculty at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University and has just completed a preservation plan for the John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion.

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