Events

This Summer, enjoy live art and music with the return of Pop Ups at the Portal! Presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, we invite all to come out every Thursday between May 8 - June 5, and enjoy 5 weeks of all age music, warm weather, and connecting with your community. May 8: Denise King: […]

Sip, snack, and soak in the sun rosé tasting party on the rooftop. 🍷 15 rosé wines to taste🎟️ Each ticket includes 8 vouchers🧀 Charcuterie & light bites💐 Floral decor available for purchase by Grow Wild Studios🎶 DJ Stevie B spinning live all afternoon💗 Pink attire strongly encouraged! Come for the wine, stay for the sunset! […]

  Inspired by Philadelphia's thriving prom culture, the What is West? Facilitators team up with the Teen Art Lab students to create a safe space for creative youth to enjoy prom and explore safety through creativity. Alongside food, performances, and interactive art, an exhibition about the What is West? Project will be shared. This event […]

Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture. Join them at World Cafe Live for an evening of celebration, creativity, and community as they unveil the final works our grantees have developed over the past few months!

Join Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design for the opening reception on June 10 for an exhibition showcasing the final chair designs from a class of Drexel Architecture students. This exhibition is open to the public and will run June 10th through July 1st at The Lawn.

Catch this high-energy, funky dance band with a Brazilian Twist from PhillyBloco director Mike Stevens. BlocoFunk combines the infectious rhythms/drums of Brazil with popular tunes from multiple genres including Funk, Soul, Samba, New Orleans 2nd Line and more. All of these tunes are mashed up into one, non-stop dance party that anyone can enjoy. BlocoFunk […]

Celebrate Juneteenth in style at Penn Museum! The all-day family-friendly celebration will commemorate the importance of Juneteenth and provides free access to the Penn Museum’s galleries, exhibitions, and outdoor spaces. One of its historic gardens, Stoner Courtyard, will offer a central hub for learning, celebration, and community building.  Admission is free for everyone–but please register so they know you plan […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

✨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. 💛 📅 […]