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  • June 2025

  • Tue 10
    Images of wooden chairs created by Drexel students
    June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Architecture of Seating: Student Designs for The Lawn

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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.

  • Thu 12
    June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    BlocoFunk Summer Series Free Concert

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sat 14
    An image promoting a Juneteenth event at The Penn Museum
    June 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Juneteenth at The Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Flyer invitation to Fall Fest by the Office of Jamie Gauthier
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest

    Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Fall Fest is the annual fundraising event hosted every year to bring the community together in celebration of the year’s accomplishments and to look ahead to the work still to come. Attendees can enjoy food, drinks, and music, all while supporting important initiatives. Tickets are available now, and contributions help ensure participation in the event. […]

  • Sun 15
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest

    Baltimore Ave. Food and History Tour

    4239 Baltimore Ave

    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. Guided by Joe Becton and Gigi McGraw, who bring a combined […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 15
    Harry Potter Movie Marathon Event Flyer
    June 15 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Sunset Special: Harry Potter Movie Marathon

    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Mon 16
    June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Tue 17
    Juneteenth graphic uCity Square, green background with white text
    June 17 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

    uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Celebration

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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!

  • Wed 18
    June 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Thu 19
    Platter of Ethiopian food
    June 19 @ 8:00 am - June 29 @ 5:00 pm

    African Restaurant Week: June 19 – 29

    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 […]

  • Thu 19
    Juneteenth promotional image
    June 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Fri 20
    Promotional graphic for PMON
    June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Musical Performance at the Rotunda

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Fri 20
    June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Session: Gentle, Nourishing Heart Openers 

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sun 22
    Philly Juneteenth Parade
    June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Malcolm X Park

    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Thu 26
    Promotional graphic for summer party at ucity square
    June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Campus Philly’s My Philly Summer Party 2025

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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.

  • Fri 27
    Children exploring the Penn Museum
    June 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Free Entry at the Penn Museum: Wawa Welcome to America Celebration

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Sun 29
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 29
    June 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Garden Court West: Life Above 47th Street, 1922-2025

    Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine St 2nd Floor Lounge, PHILADELPHIA

    The evolution of neighborhood spaces including schools, stores, the tennis courts, community garden, parks, the swim club, and key apartment buildings 1922-2025. Ken Jacobs, architect and historian, is on the faculty at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University and has just completed a preservation plan for the John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion.

  • July 2025

  • Tue 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    July 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit of a Color opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Penn Museum. Unlike today, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless […]

  • Fri 4
    Lulu Cafe Grand Opening
    July 4 @ 10:00 am - July 6 @ 5:00 pm

    LULU CAFE Grand Opening

    Lulu Cafe 28-30 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Celebrate this exciting milestone with Lulu Cafe! Enjoy opening day specials, photo-worthy moments, and their full menu as they officially open to the community. What to Expect at Both Events:✨ A first look at our cozy new cafe🧋 Free drinks + light bites📸 Photo-worthy moments💬 Meet the team & share your thoughts

  • Sun 6
    July 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Flower Market @Haraz Coffee House

    Haraz Coffee 3421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Every Weekend in July from 9am-1pm, Haraz Coffee House will have a Flowers Market featuring Horticultural LLC. Guests can create beautiful bouquets and indoor house plants and learn quick tips and tricks to care for their green friends at home. Get 10% off at Haraz Coffee when you make a purchase at the Flowers Market.

  • Sun 6
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    July 6 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Thu 10
    Bird watchers walk through woodlands cemetery
    July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery

    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take participants on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free Library, Philly Queer Birders, […]

  • Fri 11
    Graphic with details about the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Closure
    July 11 @ 8:00 am - August 11 @ 5:00 pm

    Trolley Blitz: Trolleys Rerouted July 11 – August 11

    West Philadelphia 4800 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    SEPTA crews are tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Closure. This year, in addition to the work by SEPTA, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will also be performing rehabilitation on the tunnel under the Schuylkill River. Due to the number of events planned […]

  • Sun 13
    Kurt Vonnegut As a Visual Artist promotional graphic
    July 13 @ 11:00 am - July 19 @ 4:00 pm

    Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist

    Paul Peck Center Gallery 3142 Market St, PHILADELPHIA

    The exhibition runs March 14 through July 19, 2025, open Wednesday through Friday 11 AM - 4 PM. Kurt Vonnegut's artwork, like his writing, invites us to reflect on the human condition with humor and depth. His visual art, characterized by its simple yet poignant line drawings, often critiques societal norms and encourages empathy. This exhibition […]

  • Sun 13
    After Sappho Reading Circle Promotional Graphic
    July 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Fragments of Lesbos: After Sappho Reading & Sharing Circle (Second Meeting)

    709 N 40th St 709 N 40th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join an intimate reading circle exploring the lives of sapphic artists Virginia Woolf, Sarah Bernhardt, Natalie Barney, and Eleonora Duse through selected passages from "After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz. Participants are invited to bring poems, art, music, or reflections about these historical figures to share. No need to read the book ahead of time […]

  • Mon 14
    July 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Stain Glass Painting

    Haraz Coffee 3421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    DIY painting stain glass decorations at our coffee shop!

  • Wed 16
    Promotional Image for Summer jam
    July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Garden Jams: Live Music Happy Hour at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series returns! Live music with a low-key, high-chill, al-fresco scene in Stoner Courtyard at the rose-gold hour. Unwind to world music by local Philly bands. Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a garden bar fully stocked with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Feel free to BYO blanket […]

  • Wed 16
    Promotional Image for Summer jam
    July 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Garden Jams: Live Music Happy Hour at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series returns! Live music with a low-key, high-chill, al-fresco scene in Stoner Courtyard at the rose-gold hour. Unwind to world music by local Philly bands. Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a garden bar fully stocked with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Feel free to BYO blanket […]

  • Thu 17
    University City Dinning Days Students Eating
    July 17 @ 8:00 am - July 27 @ 5:00 pm

    University City Dining Days

    University City - Neighborhood University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    This once-a-year event is UCD's answer to Restaurant Week! During this popular restaurant promotion, diners can enjoy three-course meal options for lunch or dinner at fixed prices of $20, $30 or $40. This ten-day promotion includes dozens of participating restaurants and special menus, drawing diners to our eclectic dining scene featuring cuisine from around the […]

  • Sat 19
    Jazz Musician on stage at Lancaster Ave Jazz Fest
    July 19 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

    Saunders Park Greene 39th & Powelton Ave., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Mark your calendars — the Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival returns this summer at Saunders Park Greene! Expect a full day of live jazz, local eats, family fun, and good vibes right in the heart of West Philly. It’s free, family-friendly, and packed with performances from artists like Jamaaladeen Tacuma Quintet featuring Odean Pope. […]

  • Mon 21
    Flyer - Caring for the Caregiver
    July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Caregivers Group

    Calvary Church Parsonage 815 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A free six-week support group for those who identify as caregivers - working either at the individual level (e.g. teachers, nurses, those caring for elderly, sick or disabled family members) or the systems level (e.g. community organizers, activists, et al). The group will be half-interpersonal/process and half-psychoeducational, focusing on common themes in caregiving. The group […]

  • Mon 21
    Promotional graphic featuring a red heart on a white background, and text that reads "Caring for the Caregiver"
    July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Caregivers Group

    Calvary Church Parsonage 815 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A free six-week support group for those who identify as caregivers - working either at the individual level (e.g. teachers, nurses, those caring for elderly, sick or disabled family members) or the systems level (e.g. community organizers, activists, et al). The group will be half-interpersonal/process and half-psychoeducational, focusing on common themes in caregiving. The group […]

  • Wed 23
    Promotional Image for Summer jam
    July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Garden Jams: Live Music Happy Hour at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series returns! Live music with a low-key, high-chill, al-fresco scene in Stoner Courtyard at the rose-gold hour. Unwind to world music by local Philly bands. Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a garden bar fully stocked with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Feel free to BYO blanket […]

  • Wed 23
    3 People performing in a performance of a Midsummer's Night Dream
    July 23 @ 7:00 pm - July 27 @ 9:00 pm

    The Midsummer Musical: Shakespeare in Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate 20 years of Shakespeare in Clark Park with A Bottom’s Dream—a bold, joyful, and completely free musical reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This world premiere queer pop disco adaptation from Richard Rodgers Award winner Jay Eddy features Philly drag icon Lili St. Queer, a powerhouse ensemble of Barrymore-recognized talent, and a Youth Ensemble […]

  • Thu 24
    July 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Homemade Riso + Gocco Revival

    $40 for Current Members of the Soapbox/$45 for Non-Members Students will also be charged a $15 materials fee that covers masters, ink, paper, and maintenance of equipment.

  • Fri 25
    Mario Kart Showdown Promotional graphic
    July 25 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Mario Kart Tournament

    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    *NEW PRIZE* Winner will take home a $200 Nintendo E-Shop Gift Card 💰 CALLING ALL RACERS 🏎️ Race on up to the rooftop Friday July 25th for our 32-Person tournament 🎮 It all comes down to one winner🏆 Signups are in-person only and begin at 4:30pm 📋

  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 8:00 am - July 27 @ 12:00 am

    Rhythm and Brews: A Night of R&B at Two Locals

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Two Locals Brewing Co. invites the community to experience Rhythm & Brews, an R&B-focused evening of music, culture, and connection in University City. This vibrant event will feature two live DJs spinning a mix of classic and contemporary R&B, creating the perfect soundtrack for a night of dancing, mingling, and celebration. Guests can enjoy a […]

  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Intro to Screenprinting

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    In this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your image into a screen and print an edition of […]

  • Sun 27
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    July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm

    Now Karaoke Band at Pentridge Station

    Pentridge Station 5110-5120 Pentridge S, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    On Sunday, 7/27, come join us for a wild night of karaoke! Singers will have the chance to step on stage with A LIVE BAND from New Orleans and sing their hearts out with four professional musicians backing them up! The band plays over 250 songs from the 70s to present day. Our repertoire can […]

  • Wed 30
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    July 30 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Garden Jams: Live Music Happy Hour at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series returns! Live music with a low-key, high-chill, al-fresco scene in Stoner Courtyard at the rose-gold hour. Unwind to world music by local Philly bands. Grab small bites and sips from food trucks and a garden bar fully stocked with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Feel free to BYO blanket […]

  • August 2025

  • Fri 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    August 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A new exhibition curated by undergraduate students from the University of Pennsylvania explores the deep human history associated with a popular hue that has stood the test of time—Into the Blue: The Pursuit of a Color opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Penn Museum. Unlike today, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless […]

  • Fri 1
    A large crowd of people sit in front of a movie screen at Movies in Clark Park
    August 1 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    Movies in Clark Park: The Goonies (1985)

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate 10 years of Movies in Clark Park with a special screening of Clueless (1995) in the Clark Park bowl this summer! Since its debut in 2015, the event has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, bringing family favorites, blockbusters, cult classics, and more to the big screen under the stars. To celebrate 10 incredible […]

  • Sat 2
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    August 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Intro to Letterpress

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 Hours. A materials […]

  • Fri 8
    A large crowd of people sit in front of a movie screen at Movies in Clark Park
    August 8 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    Movies in Clark Park: Clueless 1995

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate 10 years of Movies in Clark Park with a special screening of Clueless (1995) in the Clark Park bowl this summer! Since its debut in 2015, the event has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, bringing family favorites, blockbusters, cult classics, and more to the big screen under the stars. To celebrate 10 incredible […]

  • Sun 10
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    August 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 10
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    August 10 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Tue 12
    Graphic promoting the SBIR Grant Program
    August 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Unlocking SBIR/STTR: Expert Tips for a Winning Application – Webinar

    Virtual

    Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative […]

  • Tue 12
    The UCity Square Lawn
    August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Orangetheory Summer Fun Run/Walk

    uCity Square 3701 Filbert St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Orangetheory Fun Run/Walk Join Orangetheory coaches this summer for a FREE Fun Run/Walk series around uCity Square! Enjoy a 1-2 mile run or walk followed by a circuit style workout. Pre-registration required. Starting points are listed below for each day. May 6th – start @ The Square June 17th – start @ Pivot Park July […]

  • Wed 13
    Promotional flyer for Reset and Connect event
    August 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Parent Cafe: Reset & Reconnect

    Juvenile Justice Services Center 91 N 48th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Fri 15
    Promotional graphic for "Purpose" exhibit
    August 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Indications: Teresa Cervantes

    Marvin Samson Museum for Pharmacy History at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 601 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    Indications: Teresa CervantesAugust 15 - November 29, 2025 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 […]

  • Fri 15
    A large crowd of people sit in front of a movie screen at Movies in Clark Park
    August 15 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    Movies in Clark Park: Madagascar (2005)

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate 10 years of Movies in Clark Park with a special screening of Madagascar (2005) in the Clark Park bowl this summer! Since its debut in 2015, the event has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, bringing family favorites, blockbusters, cult classics, and more to the big screen under the stars. To celebrate 10 incredible […]

  • Sat 16
    Celebration for the Clark Park Plan promotional graphic
    August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Celebration for the Clark Park Plan

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the Friends of Clark Park on Saturday, August 16 from 2–3 PM for a celebration of recent updates to the Clark Park Plan. Hear exciting news about what’s ahead and enjoy remarks from State Representative Rick Krajewski, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Mayor Cherelle Parker (or a representative), a representative from Parks and Recreation, and FoCP […]

  • Sun 17
    Person in red shirt operating a risograph machine
    August 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Homemade Riso + Gocco Revival

    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Dust off that Gocco Printer you picked up with dreams of creating a vibrant collection of prints! Join us for an exciting workshop where Soapbox Riso Studio leaders Dre and Corey will guide you through the process of revitalizing your Print Gocco experience! Say goodbye to discounted supplies woes and those pesky, toxic one-time-use flash […]

  • Thu 21
    Promotional graphic. Green background with white text. Text reads "Community & Healthcare Worker Appreciation Event"
    August 21 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Community & Healthcare Worker Appreciation Event

    Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine St 2nd Floor Lounge, PHILADELPHIA

    Join Garden Court Towers for an event aimed to celebrate and thank our community & healthcare workers! The events will include complimentary chair massages, healthy refreshments, free wellness inspired giveaways, calming ambiance and community connection! This event is especially curated for medical professionals, but all residents are welcome to attend and enjoy the experience.

  • Thu 21
    Image of Catbite the band, smiling at the canera
    August 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Catbite at The Lawn at uCity Square

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a FREE concert with Catbite, Philly's own neo two-step ska band to The Lawn at uCity Square (37th and Cuthbert) on Thursday, August 21st! Catbite is a ska band from Philadelphia formed in May of 2018. Influenced by the jolting energy of the Specials, the Selector’s edged lyrics, and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody, the […]

  • Thu 21
    Background image of a cemetery at dusk. White text reads "The Woodlands Nature Night"
    August 21 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Nature Night the Woodlands Cemetery

    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Pack a picnic and a flashlight for a laid-back evening of nature and discovery at The Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave)! Enjoy story time, hands-on activities with local environmental groups, and a close-up look at raptors before joining a group walk to spot fireflies and bats. Limited parking available, so consider walking or biking to […]

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