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    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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  • September 2025

  • Mon 1
    Promotional graphic for Happy & Gay: an art exhibit. Imagery includes a painting by Hung Liu

    Hung Liu: Happy and Gay Exhibit Opening Reception

    August 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - October 26, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

    The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania is delighted to announce Hung Liu: Happy and Gay, on view August 15–October 26, 2025. This timely traveling exhibition celebrates the […]

  • Mon 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

    September 1, 2025 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 1
    Two women smile and high five

    new heaven new earth – a revisionist history with live music

    September 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Drake Theatre 302 S. Hicks Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Sliding Scale Tickets start at $5 Ticket LInk: https://fringearts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUO000004vOpP2AU Description: West Philadelphia's Shakespeare in Clark Park, in collaboration with Upstream Performance Collaborative (UPC) and Cannonball, presents new heaven new earth, a […]

  • Tue 2
    Promotional graphic with cartoon chip bag and beer pint

    Chips & Beer Pairing with Blind Bear Claire

    September 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Get ready for a snack attack like no other! From 5:30–7 PM, Blind Bear Claire is hosting a potato chip and beer pairing at the Two Locals taproom (3675 Market St). Taste three freshly […]

  • Wed 3
    Promotional Graphic for Woodlands Happy Hour

    Runner’s Happy Hour at The Woodlands

    September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will […]

  • Wed 3
    Group of 3 people go for a job through Woodlands Cemetery

    Runner’s Happy Hour at The Woodland Cemetery

    September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join members of The Woodlands, the Grave Gardeners, the West Philly Runners, and the Philadelphia Running Alliance for an outdoor happy hour. Cold beverages (seltzer, water, cider, and beer) will await you at the […]

  • Thu 4
    Large crowd of people outdoors at the Baltimore ave Dollar Stroll

    Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

    September 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Baltimore Avenue Baltimore Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Local businesses and community vendors participate in one of the neighborhood's most special traditions by offering special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5, while local musicians and artists provide […]

  • Fri 5
    Two people smiling while standing outside of a new business during a grand opening

    Wonder Food Hall Grand Opening

    September 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wonder Food Hall 3925 Walnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Wonder Food Hall, the popular chain that partners with award-winning restaurant partners, is opening its doors in University City at 3925 Walnut Street! On Thursday, September 4, community members are […]

  • Fri 5
    Promotional graphic for "Purpose" exhibit

    Indications: Teresa Cervantes

    September 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Marvin Samson Museum for Pharmacy History at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 601 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    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, […]

  • Fri 5
    Promotional graphic for "Purpose" exhibit

    Indications: Teresa Cervantes Opening Receptions

    September 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Marvin Samson Museum for Pharmacy History at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 601 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    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, […]

  • Sat 6
    Promotional graphic for baltimore ave food tour

    Baltimore Ave Food and History Tour

    September 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sat 6

    Baltimore Ave. Food and History Tour

    September 6, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest
    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 […]

  • Sun 7
    Flyer invitation to Fall Fest by the Office of Jamie Gauthier

    Jamie Gauthier’s Fall Fest

    September 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 13
    Promotional image for Philly Bike Action, featuring 47th st on a sunny day

    47th St Bike Lane Celebration – Tour de Bike Lane

    September 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Philly Bike Action to celebrate the new 47th Street Bike Lane in West Philly with a bike ride tour around the neighborhood! They will be joined by council member […]

  • Sat 13
    Root 2 Fruit Promotional graphic

    Root 2 Fruit Festival

    September 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    cira green 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Root 2 Fruit is the annual festival put on by Tyra "Crux" Jones-Blain and Stonez the Organic of Forbidden Fruit. This FREE, one-day fest will nurture mind & body with […]

  • Mon 15
    Promotional image of Philly Track Jawn

    Marathon Monday with Philly Track Jawn

    September 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    🚀 PTJ Marathon Monday 🚀Come through om Monday, September 15th at 6pm as Philly Track Jawn kicks off Marathon Mondays at Two Locals Brewing in West Philly (37th and Market).Because […]

  • Wed 17
    LA21 Open Office Hours promotional graphic

    LA21’s Open Office Hours

    September 17, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    LA21 (Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC) 3500 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join LA21 and local entrepreneurs at the monthly Open Office Hours. Event is in-person at LA21's location, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd floor. B2B networking, light bites, giveaways. Speaker at the […]

  • Wed 17
    Promotional Graphic for University City MIX

    University City MIX: Networking Happy Hour

    September 17, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    University City AKA's level28 Level 28 2929 Walnut Street, philadelphia, pa

    Join University City District for an exclusive opportunity to enjoy AKA University City's Level28 Club (2929 Walnut Street) for networking and drinks! Guests will arrive at the lobby and be directed to […]

  • Sat 20
    Traditional japanese sashiko mending done with white string on indigo fabric

    West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending

    September 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice […]

  • Sun 21
    Image of the exterior of a historic West Philadelphia home

    Garden Court Walking Tour: Presented by The Philadelphia Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians

    September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Preservation Alliance Executive Director Paul Steinke will lead a walking tour of his former neighborhood! The brainchild of developer Clarence Siegel, Garden Court took shape in the 1920s, occupying in […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic with pink background and red text

    2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - September 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    🌸 Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration! 🌸 All are welcome on September 26–28, 2025 at Penn Alexander School, University City, Philadelphia for three days of joy, […]

  • Fri 26
    Abstract image of an archaeological site. Features yellow geometric shapes

    Kolb Senior Scholars Colloquium at the Penn Museum

    September 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Archaeological science forms the core of any research into ancient societies. This colloquium commemorates the institution of the CAAM curriculum and research facilities—focusing on ceramic analysis, archaeobotany, archaeometallurgy, zooarchaeology, and […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic for uCity Sq Block Party

    uCity Square Block Party

    September 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Come celebrate new and old friends at our community block party! Featuring local food, music, games, and activities for the whole family. Kids sessions from 2pm-5pm, family and adult fun […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic with pink background and red text

    Durga Puja 2025: Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of their celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible […]

  • Fri 26
    People sitting on the front step of a row home smiling. Many of the people wear traditional clothing and are celebrating the annual Bengali Cultural Celebation

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration
    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic for Karaoke in the Cemetery

    A Night of Grief Karaoke

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Karaoke in the Cemetery invites everyone to gather in the cemetery to sing, listen, dance, or make a raucous or emotional mess together, shattering cultural expectations that grief should be […]

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