Events

Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop! Food! Vendors! Games! Raffles! Prizes! Fun for the whole family! Vendor tables $40.

Stop by The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) to shop holiday gifts and decorations to help animals. Join Animal ACTivists of Philly at their FOURTH annual Holiday Bizarre! And this year, Krampus will be onsite to make sure everyone is behaving. Free vegan snacks, hot cocoa, holiday music, amazing bargains, all benefiting a local sanctuary for animals.

The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back at 3675 Market Street! Come through for an evening of holiday fun for all ages, including West Philly’s only tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, live music, gift shopping with local vendors, a special Craft N Sip, s’mores, a special uCity Square Beer Garden, and more! You can also check […]

Experience two days of local, handmade shopping, featuring 50 different vendors each day at the West Craft Fest! Shoppers can browse handmade ceramics, jewelry, prints, textiles, home goods, and seasonal treats outside Black Hound Clay and inside the Firehouse at 50th & Baltimore. 

Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) during their hands-on Alfajores Class! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this class is perfect for anyone looking to learn and master the art of making delicious alfajores from scratch. BYOB optional!

Join us at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia for an informal indoor/outdoor celebration with members of the growing community of Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers and project supporters.  We'll be awarding circumnavigator pins to those who've completed the entire walk, and will have other walk swag available for purchase on-site! This gathering will feature JJ's famous […]

Celebrate the Winter Solstice in your favorite green space. We’ll observe the shortest days of the year with a gathering in front of the Hamilton Mansion. We’ll have music and firepits where you can drop by and toast up. Binoculars will be available for use if you’d like to explore the 54 acres of the […]

West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s one more time on Saturday, December 20, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come through to shop, browse, and enjoy Argentine empanadas, alfajores, fracturas, plus coffee and tea from our friends at Jezabel’s. A perfect excuse to support local makers and treat yourself before the year wraps […]

Looking for Saturday plans and last-minute Christmas gifts? Gather Food Hall (@gatherfoodhallphilly), located in the historic Bulletin Building in Schuylkill Yards, is hosting its final local-vendor holiday market of the year this Saturday, December 20, from 12–5 PM Shop a curated lineup of local makers including: Then, make an afternoon of it with bites from […]

Join Friends of Clark Park for an evening of traditional candlelight caroling in the park at dusk on Sunday, December 21. Gather with neighbors to sing classic holiday songs, enjoy family-friendly cheer, and sip warm mulled cider as voices fill the park. Bring a candle, bundle up, and celebrate the season together under the winter […]

Join Calvary on the longest night of the year - in person or virtually - for a quiet, contemplative service of sacred accompaniment for those experiencing grief and heaviness during the holiday season. All are welcome. Please use the 48th Street entrance if coming in person. Click link for accessibility details, or to connect virtually.

All are welcome at Calvary - in person or virtually - for a simple service of lessons and carols, concluding with the spreading of candlelight as we lean into the hope and joy of Christmas! Please use the 48th Street entrance. See link for accessibility details, or to connect virtually (via Zoom).

Celebrate the magic of Kwanzaa with holiday activities for the whole family, in a joyful celebration that honors African heritage and community. Enjoy captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine. Learn about Kwanzaa principles like unity, self-determination, and creativity through engaging, hands-on workshops hosted by Kwanzaa for Me & You. Experience meaningful traditions, explore a marketplace […]

Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a gentle yoga class alongside journaling practices to help you start the new year with clear and purposeful intent. Monica will guide you through supportive yoga postures to help you sense what you might want to manifest in 2026. She will then provide guided journaling […]

Join the Kinnect Collective for a joyful and engaging MLK Day youth event that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Children will explore Dr. King’s life, celebrate the power of community, and imagine their own dreams for the future. This interactive program features a read-aloud, hands-on crafts, […]

Help prepare Bartram's Garden for spring by pitching in on a relaxed, hands-on seed cleaning day. Volunteers will learn traditional techniques like hand-threshing and winnowing, then help pack cleaned seeds for future planting and sale in the Welcome Center. This family-friendly activity is usually done seated at a table, making it a calm, social way to support […]

Looking for a high-energy, community-driven night out? Head to Gather Food Hall for a free, all-night celebration of music, creativity, food, and connection on Saturday, January 10 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. In partnership with Soup.PHL, a creative Philly Collective, the event will transform Gather Food Hall into a late-night hub of live entertainment, […]

Improvised Musical Theater Workshop Series (for ages 18-180!)Tuesdays Jan 13- Feb 17, 20266-7:30 pm @ The Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, West PhillyClass Show: Sun, Feb 22 at 11 am Learn to love the spontaneous, the unplanned, and the surprising as we improvise entire musicals from scratch! Through improv exercises and songful games, we’ll create […]

Join Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) for a hands-on empanada-making experience inspired by the flavors of Northwest Argentina. Guided by the chef, guests will learn to make empanadas from scratch, then enjoy their creations alongside Argentine-inspired happy hour tapas in a candlelit setting. All ingredients and equipment are provided. BYOB, with free street parking available nearby!

SPOON is a cozy, ticketed night out on Saturday, January 17 from 5 to 8 pm at 5127 Walnut Street, presented by Out West and Swags Cappuccino. Expect affogatos, matcha floats, house-made pastries, and small bites, plus ice cream by Cuzzy’s and food from Down North Pizza. Come for the sweet sips and soft scoops, […]

Sweeten your weekend plans. Stop by Insomnia Cookies (3417 Spruce St.) on January 19 for buy one, get one free brownies, brookies, and blondies. Consider this your sign to grab dessert twice!

Join UCGreen for a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we come together to care for our community and environment. This volunteer day is rooted in Dr. King’s call to action—transforming remembrance into meaningful service. This is an opportunity to serve together, learn together, and strengthen community through collective […]

Join us as we honor the legendary director Spike Lee The MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King, featuring a speaker of African descent who is distinguished for social justice advocacy. This year we will be honoring the legendary director Spike Lee who will be in conversation with Heather […]

Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a special seasonal alignment restorative yoga session. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages rest and relaxation. Using props to minimize tension in the body, we will invite greater ease in the spirit and the nervous system.In this special seasonal alignment workshop, we […]

The Woodlands Cemetery is taking the opportunity to give the grounds a much-needed winter spruce-up. Join us on Saturday, January 24th for a volunteer clean-up session, and read on for what you can do at The Woodlands to keep the grounds beautiful, whenever you may be visiting. What they’ll be doing: Collecting fallen sticks and […]

The Fantasy Reader’s Retreat is a cozy weekend escape for fantasy lovers, hosted February 20–22, 2026 at the Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast in Philadelphia. Guests will enjoy comfortable shared or private rooms, decadent breakfasts, and plenty of time to relax, read, and explore the city. The weekend includes tarot readings, book-themed crafts, trivia, fireside author […]

University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center presents The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Orator is a true story, highlighting the journeyof K Rose, a gifted child orator, growing up in the city of Philadelphia underthe influence and tutelage of her mother. While her home life shaped heroratorical gift, […]

Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members. The evening will feature live music and light refreshments throughout, with an opening set by Hudson Rivers, […]

This welcoming yoga class at Studio 34 offers a thoughtful introduction to the practice, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. The slower, more intentional pace focuses on clear, safe alignment in foundational poses, creating space to build confidence and body awareness. Expect a supportive, low-pressure environment where you can learn, […]

Community members are invited to provide feedback on the 52nd Street Commercial Corridor Improvement Project as the city continues working on the conceptual design. Launched in 2024, the project aims to bring improvements to the portion of the street between Arch and Pine, which would make the corridor “safer, cleaner and greener” for all. The […]

Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition alongside artists, curators, and other ICA community members. Light refreshments will be provided. A World in the Making: The Shakers explores the design legacy of […]

The wait is almost over. Rise & Ritual (1439 N 52nd St) is ready to pour its first cups next weekend, January 31 to February 1, and invite you into a space made for slowing down and reconnecting. Come breathe in the herbs, sip something healing, and celebrate a brand rooted in intention, wellness, and […]

The Penn Museum (3260 South Street) welcomes the Year of the Horse with its 45th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, one of the longest-running cultural celebrations in the country. The daylong festival features live dance performances, storytelling, art-making, educational workshops, Tai Chi, a cultural marketplace, and a Lion Dance finale that has become a family […]

Jump into the world of homeownership with Perfect Place Real Estate and Rate's First Time Homebuyer Workshop! This in-person event is perfect if you're ready to learn the ropes and make your dream home a reality. We'll cover all the basics, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about taking that big step. Don't […]

Two Locals Brewing is closing out its anniversary week with a party this Sunday, February 1! All are welcome to join Philadelphia's first black-owned brewery to wrap up a full week of celebration! From 2 to 7 PM, expect BBQ from @meatzbymeez, DJ sets from @macwondo and @nuvoreesh, and $3 anniversary beers flowing all afternoon. […]

They first met in the late 1960s amidst the folk revival, and since then, Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither have each made an indelible mark on the contemporary singer-songwriter scene. With influences from folk, country, jazz and rock, Wainwright’s music is rich, candid and witty, as he “wrings more human truth out of his […]