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    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Explore neighborhood favorites and upcoming events to make the most of your time in University City!
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • 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
  • About the Neighborhood
    Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.
    • Neighborhood Overview
      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
    • Latest News
      Updated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
  • Doing Business
    Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.
    • 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 the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • January 2026

  • Sat 31
    Promotional graphic, ft a woman pouring tea

    Rise & Ritual Grand Opening

    January 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Rise & Ritual 1439 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • February 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

    February 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
    People hold beer in glasses branded with Two Locals' logo

    Celebrate Two Locals Anniversary Celebration – Drinks, DJ’s and more

    February 1 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    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 […]

  • Sun 1
    A promotional image of singer Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither standing in a field, holding a guitar

    WXPN Welcomes: Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither

    February 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zellerbach Theatre 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 […]

  • Tue 3
    The Dig Deep promotional graphic

    The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts

    February 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers […]

  • 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

    February 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
    A group of multicultural people stand in a crowd, singing karaoke. They smile and share microphones

    Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar

    February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Bulletin Bar inside Gather Food Hall. Hosted by In the Mix Bar Scene, this weekly karaoke night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 […]

  • Wed 4
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    February 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 […]

  • Fri 6
    Plant and People graphic promoting First Friday.

    First Friday: Philly Homegrown at Plant & People

    February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Plant & People 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    All are welcome to come out to First Friday at Plant & People, a Black-owned plant shop and café, as we launch Philly Homegrown, a new section highlighting local makers, […]

  • Fri 6

    Through the Lens of Black History: Reflections on the Photography of Leandre Jackson

    February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center 3420 Walnut Street

    Join a discussion about the remarkable career of photographer Leandre Jackson, in conversation with curator Dr. Samir Meghelli. This event is free and open to the public. From James Baldwin […]

  • Fri 6
    Promotional image of drummer Tyshawn Sorey

    Tyshawn Sorey at Penn Live Arts

    February 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zellerbach Theatre 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and professor of music at Penn, pays tribute to jazz pioneer Max Roach and his 1968 album, Members, Don't Git Weary, a recording with […]

  • Sat 7

    Valentine’s Card Printing with Soapbox

    February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Drop by The Soapbox to print your own letterpress Valentines and spend some time making something truly by hand. During this open studio event, participants can jump in anytime to […]

  • Sun 8

    Dicken’s Day presented by Friends of Clark Park

    February 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Friends of Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Friends of Clark Park invites you to join us for a festive Dickens celebration in the park. We’ll gather at Elmwood Methodist Church for the main program, then walk together […]

  • Tue 10
    The Dig Deep promotional graphic

    The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts

    February 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers […]

  • Thu 12

    Stellar Bars & Jams at Dahlak Paradise

    February 12 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Dahlak Paradise 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    An inclusive open jam where hip hop bars/lyrics, spoken word prose, and freestyle cypher flows intersect with live and digital instruments.Every 2nd Thursday!! (and open jams EVERY thursday at Dahlak!)

  • Fri 13
    Jezabel's cooking class in university city

    Galentine’s Day Happy Hour

    February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel’s in this immersive, hands-on Alfajor class led by Chef Jezabel Careaga. You’ll learn the secrets to perfect alfajor dough, explore classic dulce […]

  • Tue 17
    The Dig Deep promotional graphic

    The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts

    February 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers […]

  • Fri 20
    Promotional image for penn live arts perfprmance

    Compagnie Virginie Brunelle Matinee at Penn Live Arts

    February 20 @ 2:00 pm - February 21 @ 4:00 pm
    Zellerbach Theatre 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Known for raw, intensely physical and cinematic choreography, Compagnie Virginie Brunelle performs in Philadelphia for the first time with the U.S. premiere of Fables. This full-length work for 10 dancers and […]

  • Sun 22
    A group hikes through the forest

    Walk Around Philadelphia: West Philly Editiion

    February 22 @ 8:20 am - 2:00 pm

    This Sunday, February 22, Walk Around Philadelphia is setting out from Overbrook toward Baltimore Ave for one of its beloved winter segments. Participants will meet at the Overbrook station, hop […]

  • Tue 24
    The Dig Deep promotional graphic

    The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts

    February 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • April 2026

  • Wed 1
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    April 1 @ 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 […]

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