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  • Explore the Neighborhood
    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Our curated suggestions for seasonal happenings, major landmarks, local guides, and new offerings.
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Get to know the people, places, and organizations that make University City such a great place to live, work, and visit.
  • Our Events
    Enjoy University City District's signature events.
    • Our Current Featured Event:
      University City Mix Happy Hour on February 26th
    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
    • University City Dining Days
      University City’s version of “restaurant week”
    • University City Summer Series
      Family-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
    • Movies in Clark Park
      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
    • University City Mix
      Networking happy hour series
    • Trolley Portal Gardens Events
      Family-friendly free events at 40th & Baltimore
  • About UCD
    Learn more about UCD and our thriving neighborhood.
    • Latest News
      Updates on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
    • What is University City District?
      A partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents that creates opportunities and improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City section of West Philadelphia.
    • What is University City?
      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
  • Doing Business
    Learn how we promote growth and innovation, and how you can too.
    • Choose University City
      University City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
    • Reports and Data
      Research & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
    • Become a Sponsor
      Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
  • What We Do
    Explore our range of services and specialties.
    • Transform Public Spaces
      We are dedicated to creating and maintaining public spaces that strengthen and enrich University City.
    • Maintain Clean and Safe Streets
      Creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
    • Assist the Unhoused
      Addressing homelessness through a compassionate, people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • February 2026

  • Wed 25
    Promotion Graphic by FREE Real Estate for a First Time Home Buyers workshop

    First Time Homebuyer Workshop

    February 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Virtual

    Thinking about buying your first home? Join our online workshop where we break down the homebuying process in a simple, friendly way. Learn tips, tricks, and what to watch out for to […]

  • Thu 26
    A Promotional graphic for MIX Happy Hour, featuring a pink cocktail

    University City MIX at Gather Food Hall

    February 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    University City MIX Happy Hour returns with optional *MUSIC BINGO* Thurs., Feb. 26 at Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar (3025 Market Street). Our Happy Hour event series University City […]

  • Fri 27
    Community members sit outside of The Arts League in West Philadelphia

    2026 Artist Convening at the Arts League

    February 27 @ 11:00 am - February 28 @ 8:00 pm
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    The Arts League, West Philadelphia’s longstanding center for arts education and community building, is pleased to announce its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice, collaboration, and […]

  • Sat 28
    Image of visitors exploring the Penn Museum

    Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga

    February 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    On view for the first time in the U.S., Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga brings together exquisite, century-old watercolors created by Egyptian artist Ahmed […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head

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

    March 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sun 1

    Governance or Gatekeeping: Art Leadership in Philadelphia with The Arts League

    March 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Over 500 nonprofit arts and culture organizations participated in the research behind the 2024 report from the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. They estimate the total economic impact of the region’s […]

  • Tue 3

    Power, Conflict, and Democracy: A Conversation with Tom Nichols and Brendan O’Leary

    March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania   +1 more

    Join Tom Nichols, The Atlantic staff writer and professor emeritus of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, and Brendan O’Leary of the political science department for a […]

  • Wed 4
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    March 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound […]

  • Wed 4
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    March 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap
    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Calvary Church hosts Spirituality on Tap, an informal monthly gathering to discuss - not debate - questions related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. While SOT is not explicitly an interfaith […]

  • Thu 5
    Blue outdoor bench on a grassy lawn with white text reading “It was hard to get here. Rest here if you agree,” set in front of a modern glass building.

    Penn Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Finnegan Shannon at the ICA

    March 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Finnegan Shannon joins the Weitzman Department of Fine Arts at Penn and the Institute of Contemporary Art for a special artist lecture exploring how their work rethinks accessibility and challenges […]

  • Fri 6
    Promotional graphic for First Friday at Ultra Silk Gallery. Features colorful blocks, and an image of two people smiling.

    First Friday at Ultra Silk Gallery

    March 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Ultra Silk Gallery 3859 Lancaster avenue Ph, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    First Friday on the Move is back, and we’re relaunching in a major way. Join Ultra Silk Gallery and Barnes West on Friday, March 6 for an immersive evening connecting […]

  • Sat 7
    Community members shop for fresh produce at the Clark Park Farmers' market

    Clark Park Farmer’s Market

    March 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Clark Park Farmer’s Market
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Each Saturday, neighbors are invited to enjoy the Clark Park Farmers Market, a longtime West Philly favorite in the heart of the park. The year-round market brings together a wide […]

  • Sat 7

    Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean on Tour

    March 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Calvary Center for Culture and Community 4740 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia Children's Theater presents BABY WHALE AND THE PLASTIC OCEAN ON TOUR. Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean educates and inspires children and their grown-ups to learn about the ocean […]

  • Sat 7

    Ghana Independence Day Block Party

    March 7 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    THE BIGGEST GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY BLOCK PARTY 🇬🇭The official Ghana Independence celebration is in Philly! 🎉 Pull up with your friends, cousins, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunties literally the whole […]

  • Mon 9

    GPCA Presents Prom Dress & Suit Collection

    March 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    GPCA CUA 9 3901 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance is seeking prom dress and suit donations to benefit local high school students. Donations are collected at GPCA CUA 9, located at 3901 Market Street, […]

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