Do you like carrots, beets, and broccoli? Come to Sankofa Community Farm to learn the basics of planting your fall garden. We will also cover fall maintenance, including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Kyone Carter. (beginner-friendly!)

Sliding Scale Tickets start at $5 Ticket LInk: https://fringearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUO000004vOpP2AU Description: West Philadelphia's Shakespeare in Clark Park, in collaboration with Upstream Performance Collaborative (UPC) and Cannonball, presents new heaven new earth, a bold, revisionist Afrocentric adaptation of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra by multidisciplinary artist Rayne. Directed by SCP Producing Artistic Director Shamus and featuring live music by […]

Get ready for a snack attack like no other! From 5:30–7 PM, Blind Bear Claire is hosting a potato chip and beer pairing at the Two Locals taproom (3675 Market St). Taste three freshly brewed beers alongside three chip varieties matched to each sip for maximum flavor. It’s casual, crunchy, it's a guaranteed good time!

Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will await you at the stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands. […]

Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will await you at the stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands.

Local businesses and community vendors participate in one of the neighborhood's most special traditions by offering special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5, while local musicians and artists provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Avenue. From 40th Street to 51st, grab your water bottles and get ready for an afternoon of great music, food […]

Wonder Food Hall, the popular chain that partners with award-winning restaurant partners, is opening its doors in University City at 3925 Walnut Street! On Thursday, September 4, community members are invited to a grand opening to celebrate the variety of restaurant concepts coming together under one roof. RSVP

Please join Saint Joseph's University for the opening reception of Indications: Teresa Cervantes at The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. The event will take place on Friday, September 5th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus. Free and […]

Please join Saint Joseph's University for the opening reception of Indications: Teresa Cervantes at The Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. The event will take place on Friday, September 5th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus. Free and […]

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.E-mail shegg910@gmail.com to participate.

Join Philly Bike Action to celebrate the new 47th Street Bike Lane in West Philly with a bike ride tour around the neighborhood! They will be joined by council member Jamie Gauthier and start/end at Clark Park. They plan to meet at 9am, and roll at 9:20am. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52581229 (4 miles on 48th, 47th, Walnut, and Chestnut […]

Root 2 Fruit is the annual festival put on by Tyra "Crux" Jones-Blain and Stonez the Organic of Forbidden Fruit. This FREE, one-day fest will nurture mind & body with creative energy, with wellness sessions, live performances, free massages, vendors & raffle giveaways, immersive stations, a Digital art gallery + more!

🚀 PTJ Marathon Monday 🚀Come through om Monday, September 15th at 6pm as Philly Track Jawn kicks off Marathon Mondays at Two Locals Brewing in West Philly (37th and Market).Because they know that not everybody is out here training for a marathon, they've got options to get y’all out the crib and moving:- 2K Jog […]

Join LA21 and local entrepreneurs at the monthly Open Office Hours. Event is in-person at LA21's location, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd floor. B2B networking, light bites, giveaways. Speaker at the event will be Robin Miles from Philly VIP. Learn about the legal resources and legal workshops provided for the small businesses in the Philadelphia region. […]

Join University City District for an exclusive opportunity to enjoy AKA University City's Level28 Club (2929 Walnut Street) for networking and drinks! Guests will arrive at the lobby and be directed to the 28th floor to enjoy complimentary Keystone Lemonade cocktails courtesy of Union Forge Vodka and pay-as-you-go beer, wine, and other drinks all evening long.

Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last. No prior experience necessary.

Preservation Alliance Executive Director Paul Steinke will lead a walking tour of his former neighborhood! The brainchild of developer Clarence Siegel, Garden Court took shape in the 1920s, occupying in a tiny sliver of undeveloped land in the midst of West Philadelphia’s older streetcar suburbs. A planned community of detached, semi-detached and row homes rose […]

🌸 Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration! 🌸 All are welcome on September 26–28, 2025 at Penn Alexander School, University City, Philadelphia for three days of joy, heritage, and community spirit. 🎉 ✨ Experience the vibrance of Bengal through: 🎶 Traditional music & dance 📖 Storytelling & art 🍲 Community cuisine 🌍 […]

Archaeological science forms the core of any research into ancient societies. This colloquium commemorates the institution of the CAAM curriculum and research facilities—focusing on ceramic analysis, archaeobotany, archaeometallurgy, zooarchaeology, and digital archaeology—and its achievements over the last ten years. Looking both within and outside the Museum, we’ll examine how laboratory-based analysis opens exciting new vistas […]

Come celebrate new and old friends at our community block party! Featuring local food, music, games, and activities for the whole family. Kids sessions from 2pm-5pm, family and adult fun and games from 5pm-8pm. Activities include: 10-Minute Chair Massage with Reset Bar Massage & Wellness Chair massages provided by licensed massage therapists available to attendees that […]

Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of their celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

Karaoke in the Cemetery invites everyone to gather in the cemetery to sing, listen, dance, or make a raucous or emotional mess together, shattering cultural expectations that grief should be kept silent. This event is hosted by The Woodlands, artist Leigh Davis, and Past Present Projects. Pre-registration required. You do not need to sing to […]

Everyone is welcome to come out to the Woodlands to explore the POP Learning Orchard! The orchard will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and we invite you to come see what’s growing. Take a self-guided tour and try our Tree Finder Map to learn more about the specific tree varieties. […]

Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author, creativity, publishing, and finding an agent. This program is meant for adults and teenagers. Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller, author, […]

We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations.  After installing a new retaining wall with seating, we hope you'll join us to install plants in the garden bed, so that next spring the space is alive […]

Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment to handle lithium batteries or gasoline/combustion engines, so we don't recommend bringing those items in. Get hands on as a pro helps YOU diagnose and […]

The West Philly Artist Yard Sale is back! Join Black Hound Clay West on Saturday October 4 from 12-4 for the best art yard sale out there! supplies, discounted art, handmade items and other weird stuff 🏷️ More deets to come!

In celebration of its 130th anniversary (and 40th as a Reconciling Congregation, publicly committed to the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities), Calvary Church is hosting a special benefit concert featuring renowned musician and composer, Mark Miller, and a community choir! The concert is free, but donations are encouraged (whether you […]

Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York Times for his "spell-binding cut-paper animations."

All are welcome to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the Fourth Annual HMS Community Day at its campus at 4400 Baltimore Ave! This free community event is celebrating World Cerebral Palsy Day and HMS’s 143 years of exceptional service in specialized education supporting children and young adults with cerebral palsy and […]

In this class, we'll be making matcha bowls, also known as chawans, which are the traditional ceramic bowls used for making and drinking matcha. Each student will learn about the different sizes, shapes, and aesthetics of traditional matcha bowls and then build their own! This class is open to all levels of clay, and is […]