Events

Community Health Conversations with Penn Medicine! Come hear the findings of Philadelphia's community health needs assessment and discuss ways Penn can better meet the needs of their community. Refreshments provided, registration required

The art of Wayang Kulit, a traditional form of storytelling originating in Java, is brought to life with the use of expertly crafted shadow puppets. The animal hide puppets are intricately perforated, painted, and attached to rods of buffalo horn, which, when manipulated by an expert puppeteer (or dalang), create movement in articulated limbs. During a Walang […]

Join the West philly Tool Library for their popular series which returns this April! Attendees are welcome to come and learn how to make their own cutting board! This class is open to everyone - no prior experience required! Bring your partner or a friend and walk away with a handmade cutting board that will […]

The 5th annual BAPS (Big A** Plant Sale) is a day full of everything planty. Demos, plant based food, pots and a lot of plants. Kick off the growing season at Plant & People's Annual Spring Plant Sale & Market! Shop an unbeatable selection of houseplants, veggie and herb starts, and garden favorites at special event pricing. Enjoy […]

Cultivate your curiosity about ancient history, exciting excavations, and cultural heritage connected to the Penn Museum's unparalleled collection and research. This 6 wek series will give access to digital readings, videos, and online archival research. Recordings of the live class will be available if you miss a session. No archaeology or anthropology background required; just […]

Prom season is right around the corner! High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to a FREE shopping experience for this year's prom season! Come check out formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and hair accessories.

ome explore gentle movement and deep rest practices designed to help you navigate the excitement of springtime. Led by Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Instructor Monica Fauble, you will explore breathing practices, simple yoga shapes, and meditations to help you harness the full potential of spring.  Early bird ends 3/14. Secure your spot today.

Join LA21-CDC for a celebration of Women Making It Happen: Celebrating Women in Business, a full afternoon of brunch and networking.

Visit Bebashi – Transition to Hope’s New Location at 4101 Woodland Ave Starting April 1! Bebashi provides culturally sensitive health and social services, empowering individuals and families to achieve better health outcomes.

Get your monthly dose of wellness Wednesday in Penn Museum galleries with an uplifting array of health- centric happenings including a botanical bar, wellness marketplace, and a monthly rotation of all- levels wellness activities from local practitioners of yoga, meditation, and more.

The Penn Museum Conservation Department invites high school students interested in art and science for a day of hands-on activities. Come see what we’re working on in the lab, walk through the galleries to examine objects in the collection, and learn about the conservation techniques that help preserve artwork and cultural heritage for the future. […]

One of the world’s best cirque troupes, Canada’s “The 7 Fingers test the limits of possibility” (The Boston Globe) in the Philadelphia premiere of Duel Reality, anacrobatic tour-de-force that takes the conflict of Romeo and Juliet and sets the scene in competitive sports.

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!

Elevate your Empanada Making skills, savoring Northwest Argentine flavors with Chef Jezabel Careaga. Pre-Event Check-In before your class to confirm details, answer any questions and address any dietary restrictions.  • The experience includes hands-on instruction, all ingredients, and equipment to craft your own empanadas. • Plenty of empanadas to enjoy and a NW Argentine-inspired dinner […]

Joe Morris will be joined by former student and philly klezmer/experimental crossover star Dan Blacksberg. The always wily Carlos Santiago rounds out the trio. Their set will be played freely. Joe Morris- Guitar Dan Blacksberg- Trombone Carlos Santiago- Violin Inverse and Obverse is a quartet rooted in a phenomenological approach to creative music. like the great […]

Orchestra 2001 presents chamber music by Justinian Tamusuza, a leading voice in contemporary African art music and Uganda’s foremost living composer. Drumming is at the heart of almost all cultures in Africa. ENGOMA ENTEERA means “drumming without singing and dancing” in the Luganda language. In Tamusuza’s music for harps, string quartet, woodwind quintet, and mixed […]

The exhibition runs July 18, 2025. Curiouser & Curiouser: Beyond the Glass invites you to explore how personal wonder has influenced public collections. This exhibition showcases the evolution of collection practices from private cabinets of curiosity to modern public museums. The Drexel Founding Collection was developed through contributions from its founders' personal collections and public […]

Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog!  Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting with animals.  Yes, you can pet them too! You may wish to call in advance day-of to confirm that Huey will be here today.

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 […]