From above, I am a golden apple bobbing in a five gallon bucket. Kathryn Lien is an artist and sculptor living and working in Philadelphia. Pulling from traditional and historic craft objects, mythologies, and narrative techniques, her installation work points at magnifying lens at our interior worlds. Kate works as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Fine […]

In 2025, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits will take you into a new world of imaginative designs and boundless inspiration. The theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, invites you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners, and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature's brilliance with human ingenuity. Alongside all the Flower Show elements […]

The Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance CUA 9 is introducing a new initiative to provide suit sponsorship for High School students. Their partnership with Suitshop located downtown enables them to support students in need of a suit for prom. The highlight of this program is that the suits are purchased, enabling students to wear them to […]

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 […]

With “a wonderfully full yet transparent sound” and “expressive detail that wholly absorbing,” (Gramophone) Belgium’s Ricercar Consort performs in Philadelphia for the very first time. The ensemble is known for its profound and rigorous exploration of Baroque repertoire in both its significant catalog of recordings and enthralling performances around the world. Joined by the Grammy®-nominated […]

Called a wunderkind by blues legend Taj Mahal, Grammy®-nominated guitarist and singer Jontavious Willis makes his Penn Live Arts debut. Performing music from West Georgia Blues, his new album and a testament to his love of songwriting, Willis’ toe-tapping tunes are a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for blues traditions. “Willis deserves to be […]

Join Jezabel's for a hands-on workshop that celebrates the creativity and connection of the women through this ancestral & timeless craft! This is more than a cooking class—it’s a celebration of mujeres. Together, we’ll explore the cultural roots of empanadas, share stories, and build a circle of sisterhood through food. Guided by Jezabel, you’ll join […]

Premier League watch party at Renata's Kitchen Renata's Kitchen is hosting a watch party on 3/9 at 12:30 watching Manchester City face off against Arsenal. Game time food and beverage specials will be offered. 

Spring Equinox Bird Walkwith the Philly Queer Birders Saturday, March 228:30am - 10:30am Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weekend outing at The Woodlands! The walk will move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and there will […]

University City District's networking event series University City MIX returns on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Join us at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut Street) for networking and pay-as-you-go happy hour drinks and appetizers at West Philly's iconic music venue. Make a night out of it by adding dinner and a (free) show! […]

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 […]

Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition that signals the arrival of spring—representing renewal, rebirth, love, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time to embrace the positive and release negative energy. Observed in India, Nepal and in communities around the world, this meaningful tradition celebrates the divine love […]

Celebrate St. Patricks Day at The Post! Come by for live music with DJ Chris Smith (on from 12 - 5 PM), $5 pints of Guinness, $16 Fools Gold lager pitchers, and $8 pretzel bites. Free entry, doors open at noon!

Learn all about Alfajores in Argentine culture and make your own alongside Chef Jezabel Careaga! Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with our hands-on Alfajor 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. After […]

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!

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!

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 […]

Lace up your skates, because Philadelphia’s most daring cabaret group is putting the ice in climate crisis! The Bearded Ladies are hitting a municipal ice rink near you with a remount of their internationally acclaimed ice-stravaganza Beards on Ice, which asks the age-old question: What’s more impossible: Solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens how to ice […]

Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weekend outing at The Woodlands! The walk will move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and there will be plenty of binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be […]

Lace up your skates, because Philadelphia’s most daring cabaret group is putting the ice in climate crisis! The Bearded Ladies are hitting a municipal ice rink near you with a remount of their internationally acclaimed ice-stravaganza Beards on Ice, which asks the age-old question: What’s more impossible: Solving the climate crisis or teaching drag queens how to ice […]

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.