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      University City’s version of “restaurant week”
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      Family-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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      Networking happy hour series
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      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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    • Improve Transportation
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    • Support Our Local Economy
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      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
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  • January 2026

  • Thu 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

    January 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 […]

  • Thu 1

    Realign & Renew: Gentle Yoga and Intention-Setting for 2026 

    January 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a gentle yoga class alongside journaling practices to help you start the new year with clear and purposeful intent. Monica […]

    $25
  • Wed 7
    mind and body event promotional graphic by penn medicine. shows woman carrying a yoga mat and smiling

    Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine

    January 7 @ 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 7
    A group of multicultural people stand in a crowd, singing karaoke. They smile and share microphones

    Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar

    January 7 @ 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 7
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    January 7 @ 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 9
    A black and white image of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

     MLK Day – Youth Celebration of Legacy & Dreams

    January 9 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join the Kinnect Collective for a joyful and engaging MLK Day youth event that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Children will […]

  • Sat 10
    An adult and two children participate in a plant workshop at bartrams garden. They smile as they pick up various kinds of pine

    Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day

    January 10 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Help prepare Bartram's Garden for spring by pitching in on a relaxed, hands-on seed cleaning day. Volunteers will learn traditional techniques like hand-threshing and winnowing, then help pack cleaned seeds for future […]

  • Sat 10

    Gather Food Hall x Soup.PHL Bring Host Music, Vendors, and Creative Community

    January 10 @ 6:00 pm - January 11 @ 2:00 am
    Gather Food Hall 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Looking for a high-energy, community-driven night out? Head to Gather Food Hall for a free, all-night celebration of music, creativity, food, and connection on Saturday, January 10 from 6:00 PM […]

  • Tue 13

    Improvised Musical Theater Workshop Series

    January 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Improvised Musical Theater Workshop Series (for ages 18-180!)Tuesdays Jan 13- Feb 17, 20266-7:30 pm @ The Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, West PhillyClass Show: Sun, Feb 22 at 11 am […]

  • Fri 16
    Jezabel Careaga standing inside her namesake Argentinian restaurant at 206 S. 45th Street

    Empanada Masterclass & Happy Hour

    January 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) for a hands-on empanada-making experience inspired by the flavors of Northwest Argentina. Guided by the chef, guests will learn to make empanadas from scratch, then […]

  • Sat 17

    Spoon: Outwest & Swags Cappuccino

    January 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    5127 Walnut Street 5127 Walnut Street, philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    SPOON is a cozy, ticketed night out on Saturday, January 17 from 5 to 8 pm at 5127 Walnut Street, presented by Out West and Swags Cappuccino. Expect affogatos, matcha […]

  • Mon 19
    People grabbing cookies from an insomnia cookies box

    BOGO at Insomnia Cookies

    January 19 @ 9:00 am - January 22 @ 1:00 am
    Insomnia Cookies 3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sweeten your weekend plans. Stop by Insomnia Cookies (3417 Spruce St.) on January 19 for buy one, get one free brownies, brookies, and blondies. Consider this your sign to grab […]

  • Mon 19
    Malcolm X Park on a sunny day. The park has a playground surrounded by trees

    MLK JR Day of Service at Malcolm X Park

    January 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join UCGreen for a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we come together to care for our community and environment. This volunteer day is […]

  • Tue 20
    A studio headshot image of director Spike Lee. H e wears his signature director cap and round glasses while smiling at the camera

    25th MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award (SOLD OUT)

    January 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Zellerbach Theatre 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join us as we honor the legendary director Spike Lee The MLK Jr. Social Justice Lecture & Award celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King, featuring a speaker of […]

  • Fri 23
    A person lies on a yoga mat, with their eyes closed.

    Rest & Restore: Winter Restorative Yoga Workshop

    January 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a special seasonal alignment restorative yoga session. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages rest and relaxation. Using […]

  • Sat 24
    Volunteers sanding in front of a truck full of sticks, trees, and trash they collected during a volunteer day at the Woodlands Cemetery

    Volunteer Site Work Day

    January 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The Woodlands Cemetery is taking the opportunity to give the grounds a much-needed winter spruce-up. Join us on Saturday, January 24th for a volunteer clean-up session, and read on for […]

  • Mon 26
    Exterior image of Cornerstone bed & breakfast

    Fantasy Reader’s Retreat at Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast

    January 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast 3300 Baring St,, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The Fantasy Reader’s Retreat is a cozy weekend escape for fantasy lovers, hosted February 20–22, 2026 at the Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast in Philadelphia. Guests will enjoy comfortable shared or […]

  • Mon 26

    Young Artist Summer Camp: Made to Wear, Made with Care: Functional & Wearable Art

    January 26 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Our youngest designers create simple jewelry, paint on fabric, and craft wearable items such as crowns, capes, and accessories. They'll explore color, pattern, and personal style while learning that art […]

  • Mon 26
    Exterior shot of the Rotunda in West Philadelphia

    The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    January 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center presents The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Orator is a true story, highlighting the journeyof K Rose, […]

  • Tue 27

    A World in the Making: The Shakers at the ICA

    January 27 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition […]

  • Wed 28
    A group yoga class at Studio 34

    Beginner Yoga at Studio 34

    January 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    This welcoming yoga class at Studio 34 offers a thoughtful introduction to the practice, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. The slower, more intentional pace […]

  • Wed 28
    Community members participate in a Garden Court Association community mtg

    Garden Court Community Association: Community Meeting

    January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Global Leadership Academy Southwest 5200 Pine St., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Community members are invited to provide feedback on the 52nd Street Commercial Corridor Improvement Project as the city continues working on the conceptual design. Launched in 2024, the project aims […]

  • Fri 30
    Promotional graphic for "The Shakers" at the ICA

    A World in the Making: The Shakers: Opening Celebration

    January 30 @ 7:00 pm
    Institue of Contemporary Art 118 S 36th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join the ICA on Friday, January 30th, as we celebrate the opening of A World in the Making: The Shakers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our new exhibition […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 31
    Performers on stage during Penn Museum's Lunar New Year Celebration

    CultureFest! Lunar New Year at the Penn Museum

    January 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Penn Museum (3260 South Street) welcomes the Year of the Horse with its 45th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, one of the longest-running cultural celebrations in the country. The […]

  • Sat 31
    Promotional Graphic

    First Time Homebuyer Workshop, hosted by Forty Acres F.R.E.E. Tour, the Baobab Sentre, Perfect Place Real Estate, Rate, Two Locals Brewery

    January 31 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Jump into the world of homeownership with Perfect Place Real Estate and Rate's First Time Homebuyer Workshop! This in-person event is perfect if you're ready to learn the ropes and […]

  • 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

    Sip & Shop: Mulled Wine & Love Songs at Manzanita’s

    February 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Manzanita Vintage Boutique & Gift Shop 4206 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Feeling the winter blues? Join Manzanita Philly for a cozy weekend celebrating platonic love with Sip & Shop vibes, mulled wine, and love songs on Friday and Saturday, February 13 […]

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