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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.
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      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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  • April 2025

  • Thu 10

    Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI

    April 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    In this Philadelphia premiere, Grammy® Award-winning early music interpreter and master of the viola da gamba, Jordi Savall, returns to our stage alongside his legendary ensemble, Hespèrion XXI, for an eclectic program of glosados, variations and improvisations.

  • Fri 11

    Ultra Silk Gallery Grand Re-Opening

    April 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Ultra Silk Gallery is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of Ultra Silk Gallery & The Silk Tent, now united under one roof at 3859 Lancaster Avenue! Join them on Second Friday, April 11th, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM for an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and global treasures. Experience the best of […]

  • Sat 12
    Person loading letters into a letterpress

    Intro to Letterpress at Soapbox

    April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    About the Instructor Learn the basics of printing letterpress at The Soapbox, from setting type, to locking up your form on the press, to printing (and cleaning!) using the Vandercook cylinder press. Other methods of image making will be discussed. Explore our type drawers and gain the basic skills you need to work during Open […]

  • Sat 12
    A hand planting garlic in soil

    SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

    April 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Led by Nefertari Muhammad (beginner-level workshop).

  • Thu 17

    Haraz Coffee Grand Opening Event

    April 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Haraz Coffee 3421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philly’s first Yemeni specialty coffee house is almost here! 🎉 Join Haraz Coffee for the Grand Opening Celebration on April 17th at 11 AM till 8pm at 3421 Chestnut Street, University City. Enjoy live music, delicious food & drinks, fun activities, and exclusive goodie bags for the first 50 guests! Don’t miss your chance to […]

  • Thu 17

    WORC Loan and Grant Conference

    April 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    3675 Market St 3675 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join WORC for the Loan and Grant Conference 2025, where we bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals to explore strategic, intentional investing that drives meaningful change. This year’s theme, “Investing with Intention: Influence, Impact, Inspire,” focuses on leveraging funding opportunities to create lasting economic empowerment. Attendees will gain insights into securing loans and […]

  • Thu 17
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    WXPN Welcomes Lizzie No

    April 17, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar on the upstairs level which opens at 6pm. View menu & make a reservation. With the release of her debut album, 'Hard Won,' in March 2017, singer-songwriter, harpist, and guitarist Lizzie No established herself as one of the most […]

  • Sat 19
    A group of people outdoors at Bartrams Garden, sitting at picnic tables while smiling and talking to each other. Pink flowers bloom on a tree is in the foreground.

    Spring Fest at Bartram’s Garden

    April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Bartram's Garden in the Garden for their free annual celebration of spring! Spring Fest this year will focus on the many stories held in and sustained by our connection to the land. Highlights of the day will include: The Garden’s annual plant sale, face painting, volunteer-powered tree planting, family fun, and more! A presentation […]

  • Sat 19
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    Plant and People Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting!

    April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate with us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as we officially open our expanded space dedicated to plants, wellness, and community. We are excited to share this new space with our community and showcase what we can create and celebrate together as it begins to blossom. Event Highlights: The new Plant and People Shop + […]

  • Mon 21

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    April 21, 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 22
    A group of people planting in a garden on a sunny day

    Spring Skillshare at Bartram’s Garden

    April 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly growers, come down and gather energy for the upcoming season with the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and other local growers. The Bartram's team is excited to work, eat, and learn together to build a stronger, more connected Philly farming and gardening community. Schedule 9:30am: Arrival 10am–12pm: Welcome and work together […]

  • Tue 22
    Person in blue jean jacket making paper from scratch

    Intro to Papermaking at Soapbox

    April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    In this introductory course you will learn the basics of western-style papermaking including sheet forming, and how to easily modify moulds to create different shaped sheets, as well as proper studio cleanup. A materials fee covers pre-beaten cotton/abaca pulp, as well as use of moulds, deckles, felts, and drying system. Students will need to pick […]

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  • Wed 23

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    April 23, 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 […]

  • Wed 23
    University City Mix Happy Hour crowd socializing at a bar

    University City MIX Happy Hour at the uCity Square Beer Garden

    April 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    University City District's networking event series University City MIX heads outdoors on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Join University City District at the uCity Square Beer Garden (37th and Cuthbert) for networking and pay-as-you-go drinks from Two Locals Brewing Company at the The Lawn at uCity Square. The uCity Square Beer […]

  • Thu 24
    Women on a track competing in the Penn Relays

    The Penn Relays

    April 24, 2025 @ 8:00 am - April 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Franklin Field 235 S 33rd St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The Penn Relays is America's oldest and largest track and field competition. Since 1895, the University of Pennsylvania has hosted this age-inclusive annual track and field event at Franklin Field, bringing thousands of fans to the neighborhood. Get involved in the fun and come out to cheer on the nearly 15,000 participants competing in categories […]

  • Fri 25

    Contemporary Ruin, future visions exhibit – Artist Reception

    April 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Leonard Pearlstein Gallery 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    CONTEMPORARY RUIN  future visions  Exhibition Dates: April 15 - May 22, 2025 Artist Reception: Friday, April 25th from 5 - 7pm The Pearlstein Gallery is pleased to announce CONTEMPORARY RUIN future visions as ourspring exhibition of 2025. The exhibition, curated by Philadelphia artist Nancy Agati, featureslocal artists, designers, and Drexel University students whose works examine the […]

  • Fri 25
    Promotional image for CineSPEAK Spring Glow Up event

    cinéSPEAK Spring Glow Up 2025

    April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Calvary Center for Culture and Community 4740 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join cineSPEAK to celebrate where the organization is headed this year! They will be announcing the lineup for our 2025 Under the Stars film festival, debuting a brand new website, and sharing other big updates for our organization. Gather with neighbors, Team cinéSPEAK, and our partners to get excited for outdoor movie season. Enjoy complimentary […]

  • Sat 26
    A group of people exiting the Woodland Cemetery through its main gate.

    West Craft Fest

    April 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The West Craft Fest features 100 local artists and makers selling their handmade wares, plus live music, food trucks, art and craft activities, and a tiny circus presented by Tangle Movement Arts. Head to The Woodlands Cemetery on Saturday, April 26th to shop, enjoy the beautiful grounds, and support local artisans. In the event of […]

  • Sat 26
    Promotional image with blue background and white text. text reads: ancient alcohol, a taste of bygone booze

    Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze at Penn Museum

    April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Drinking together has been a tradition for thousands of years. Take an unconventional (and boozy) journey back in time to discover what people of the past thought about alcohol, from how they made it to its role in society. View early drinking vessels that reveal secrets of ancient Greek drinking games and the beverage served […]

  • Sun 27

    Big A** Plant Sale & Market

    April 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Plant and People for their annual Big Ass Plant Sale to grab amazing deals on houseplants, veggies, herbs, fruits, and pots, reconnect with fellow plant lovers, and celebrate our growing community. Plus, they've got some fun planty activities planned to make it a great day for the whole family!

  • Sun 27
    Promotional image with blue background and white text. text reads: ancient alcohol, a taste of bygone booze

    Ancient Alcohol: A Taste of Bygone Booze at Penn Museum

    April 27, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Drinking together has been a tradition for thousands of years. Take an unconventional (and boozy) journey back in time to discover what people of the past thought about alcohol, from how they made it to its role in society. View early drinking vessels that reveal secrets of ancient Greek drinking games and the beverage served […]

  • Sun 27
    A group of people running on a track

    Runnin’ on Business – Run Club

    April 27, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly Track Jawn is excited to return for part 2 of Runnin' On Business, a Philly Track Jawn designed to bring free and accessible running + walking events to communities throughout Philly. This event is great for: ✔️Getting people from and in the neighborhood moving ✔️Building bridges to create meaningful connections across communities ✔️Driving support […]

  • Sun 27
    Black and white photo of Patty Griffin, wearing a flowing white skirt, strumming the guitar

    Patty Griffin at Penn Live Arts

    April 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Co-presented with World Cafe Live One of the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, Patty Griffin takes the Penn Live Arts stage for the first time. Over two decades, the Grammy® Award-winner has crafted a rich body of Americana, folk and gospel music that chronicles the deeply personal moments of her life: love and death, […]

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