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 […]

The 27th Ward Democrats will be hosting an emergency Town Hall and information session next week on the state of SEPTA. Come to hear live updates, ask questions of our […]

Do you like carrots, beets, and broccoli? Come to Sankofa Community Farm to learn the basics of planting your fall garden. We will also cover fall maintenance, including best practices […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

🚀 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

🌸 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Everyone is welcome to come out to the Woodlands to explore the POP Learning Orchard! The orchard will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and we […]

Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author, creativity, publishing, […]

We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations.  After installing a […]

Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment […]

The West Philly Artist Yard Sale is back! Join Black Hound Clay West on Saturday October 4 from 12-4 for the best art yard sale out there! supplies, discounted art, […]

In celebration of its 130th anniversary (and 40th as a Reconciling Congregation, publicly committed to the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities), Calvary Church is hosting […]

Come learn the art of paper cutting with Erik Ruin! Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York […]

All are welcome to the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy for the Fourth Annual HMS Community Day at its campus at 4400 Baltimore Ave! This free community event […]

In this class, we'll be making matcha bowls, also known as chawans, which are the traditional ceramic bowls used for making and drinking matcha. Each student will learn about the […]

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide […]

Fall Flea Market, food, vendors, shopping! All are welcome!

Celebrating Indigenous culture, history, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. Enjoy live performances, vendors, workshops, and more. More details TBA.

University City District is hosting a laid back, family-friendly fall event at Trolley Portal Gardens (40th and Baltimore) on Thursday, October 16th from 4 to 6 PM. Come by and get […]