Events

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!

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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).

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 + […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]