University City District

The Deep, Dig Week 1: Discovering Assyria, From Legends to Science at the Penn Museum
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
Cultivate your curiosity about ancient history, exciting excavations, and cultural heritage connected to the Penn Museum’s unparalleled collection and research. This 6 wek series will give access to digital readings, videos, and online archival research. Recordings of the live class will be available if you miss a session. No archaeology or anthropology background required; just bring your love for lifelong learning!

Each week, the group will dive into a unique chapter of Assyrian history, revealing the people and events that shaped this legendary empire.

Week 1: Discovering Assyria, From Legends to ScienceTake a journey through the origins of Assyriology, the scientific study of Assyria. Starting with the early excavations of daring explorers in the 19th century, we’ll trace the rediscovery of this ancient civilization, its stunning artifacts, and the modern challenges of preserving its legacy amid war and destruction.

Ash Wednesday at Calvary Church
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Calvary Church, 801 S 48th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Join Calvary – in person or virtually – for a simple service of singing, prayer and silent reflection, including imposition of ashes for those joining in person.

For those joining in person, please use the 48th St entrance(an accessible lift is also available upon request – see website for details). See website for details to connect virtually.

All are welcome. For info about other ways to engage the Lenten season with Calvary: allmeansall.org/lent.

Prom Suit Sponsorship
2025-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance CUA 9, 3901 Market St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19139
The Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance CUA 9 is introducing a new initiative to provide suit sponsorship for High School students. Their partnership with Suitshop located downtown enables them to support students in need of a suit for prom. The highlight of this program is that the suits are purchased, enabling students to wear them to graduation and employment interviews. All purchases are made directly through Suitshop.

Thank you for support!

Flow into Stillness: Yoga and Restorative Sound Bath Experience
2025-03-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Pennsylvania
Sliding scale $30-$45 per session

Join us for a transformative two-hour workshop that combines the power of yoga, breathwork, and the soothing vibrations of a sound bath. We will begin with mindful breathing exercises and a calming meditation to center your mind and body. We will then transition into a yoga flow designed to release tension and restore balance.

The journey culminates in a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the harmonious tones will wash over you, easing stress and promoting deep relaxation. Optional hands assist during the workshop will be available to create more presence and release in your body. This workshop is perfect for those seeking relaxation, mental clarity, and soulful rejuvenation.

No prior yoga experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and mind.

2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
2025-03-01 10:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania
In 2025, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show exhibits will take you into a new world of imaginative designs and boundless inspiration. The theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, invites you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners, and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature’s brilliance with human ingenuity. Alongside all the Flower Show elements you know and love, like the world’s biggest plant competition, unique shopping experiences, and activities for all ages, you’ll see and hear what the most innovative plant experts from around world think the future of gardening will be through their exhibits at our Know to Grow speaker series.

Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum - on view through spring 2026
2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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 of a Color opens Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Penn Museum.

Unlike today, blue was not easy to produce nor acquire in the ancient past. The relentless pursuit of blue for use in textiles and art has led to the development of ingenious methods in producing this rare, highly prized color that holds significant meaning for diverse cultures around the world throughout history.

Into the Blue spans 4,000 years—displaying 20 objects from across the Penn Museum’s collections, including select artifacts from the Middle East, China, Africa, ancient Egypt, and Central America.

The exhibition examines three themes: Obtaining Blue, Making Blue, and Synthesizing Blue.

Obtaining Blue highlights the mining and transportation of lapis lazuli, a semi-precious gemstone used in decorative and ceremonial objects in the Middle East—along with the trapping of kingfishers, brightly colored birds whose feathers were used to decorate articles of adornment in China.

Into the Blue will be on view through spring 2026 and is included with Penn Museum admission.

Works by Kathryn Lien - Opening Reception at the Arts League
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
From above, I am a golden apple bobbing in a five gallon bucket.

Kathryn Lien is an artist and sculptor living and working in Philadelphia. Pulling from traditional and historic craft objects, mythologies, and narrative techniques, her installation work points at magnifying lens at our interior worlds. Kate works as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Fine Arts and Design at University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Board of Directors of The Arts League. She received her MFA from the VCU Sculpture + Extended Media Program in 2018 and a BFA from the University of Washington 3D4M Program in 2012. Her work can be found at www.kathrynlien.com or on instagram @katekatekatekatekatelien.

A Black Excellence Film Series: "Black Panther" (2018)
2025-02-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Walnut Street West Library, 201 South 40th Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Join the Walnut Street West Library every Tuesday in February from 4:30 – 6:30pm for a powerful lineup of films that honors the richness of Black stories, from historical struggles to visionary futures.

Week 1 (02/04/2025): “Recorder: The Marion Anderson Story” (2019)Directed by Craig DudnickDiscover the inspiring story of Marian Anderson, a trailblazing Black opera singer from Philadelphia whose career challenged racial barriers and whose voice became a symbol of the fight for equality.

Week 2 (02/11/2025): “Pariah” (2011)Directed by Dee ReesFollow the poignant journey of a young Black woman as she navigates her identity, sexuality, and familial expectations in this critically acclaimed coming-of-age story. Run time: 1h 26m.

Week 3 (02/18/2025): “Get Out” (2017)Directed by Jordan PeeleDive into this suspenseful and thought-provoking thriller that examines the complexities of race relations in America through a groundbreaking lens. Run time: 1h 44m

Week 4 (02/25/2025): “Black Panther” (2018)Directed by Ryan Coogler

Celebrate African heritage and futuristic vision with this groundbreaking film that redefines superhero cinema. Run time: 2h 14m

Intro to Screenprinting with Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library
2025-02-24 18:30 - 21:30 | The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
In this beginning course you will learn the basics of screenprinting. Participants will bring a prepared image and we will provide all the materials, tools and training. Learn the protocol of our printshop and darkroom, as well as health and safety standards for screenprinting. Turn your image into a screen and print an edition of posters, greeting cards or even t-shirts! With the completion of this beginner course, students will be prepared to take more specialized, intermediate courses. Students may also choose to take this beginner course again with a personalized emphasis on multilayer printing. Our classroom environment is welcoming to all skill levels and we strive to make our shop accessible to new and experienced printers alike. A materials fee covers paper, ink, use of a screen, and other consumables.

Please note: Masking is now encouraged, but optional in the studio space. Individuals who feel uncomfortable using the space with others unmasked, whether for health or any other reason, are welcome to request mask wearing while they are using the studio space.

About the Instructor

Nicole Rodrigues is an artist and educator living in Philadelphia. Their work includes making comics, prints, illustrations, screen printed shirts, and ceramics about the connections we have to nature and our journey to self-actualization. Nicole’s work can provide visual insights on how people could inhabit the world in their physical, mental, and imaginary states while navigating destructive systems. Often describing existential dread and despair within their work, Nicole will sometimes pair that thought with a hopeful avenue of possibilities.

Cost

$40 for Current Members/$45 for Non-Members

Plus a $15 materials fee that covers ink, paper, screen, emulsion, and use of equipment.

Preserving Assyria - exhibit at Penn Museum
2025-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
In conflict zones like Syria and Ukraine, erasure is a part of systematic genocide and cultural cleansing, but a new exhibition shifts the focus to cultural heritage restoration through community-led excavation— Preserving Assyria showcases archaeology’s role in safeguarding cultural heritage from targeted destruction.

With 16 objects on display from the Penn Museum’s collection, touchable 3D replicas of monumental relief carvings, and interactive multimedia components, this exhibition will be on view in the Merle-Smith Galleries on the Lower Level starting Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Preserving Assyria will illuminate select artifacts from the Penn Museum’s Near East collections, such as a stamp-inscribed brick from Tell Yarah, Iraq (near Mosul) written in the Sumerian language (911-612 BCE); a Sumerian clay tablet that contains ancient spells to ward off witchcraft (1900-1600 BCE); a glazed terracotta wall tile from Hasanlu, Iran (1000–800 BCE), cylinder seals made of quartz and marble; and a protective amulet made of carnelian. Public programs related to the new exhibition include a special Curator’s Lecture on February 8 at 2:00 pm in Rainey Auditorium, as well as an engaging four-week online class, The Deep Dig: The Rise and Fall of Assyria, led by Dr. Michael Danti beginning March 6.

A Black Excellence Film Series: "Get Out" (2017)
2025-02-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Walnut Street West Library, 201 South 40th Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104

Music Improv Adult Classes with Ants on a Log
2025-01-06 19:30 - 20:30 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Learn to love the spontaneous, the unplanned, and the surprising… Musical Improv!

Through improv exercises and songful games, you’ll create musical theater songs and scenes, learn common song structures, and practice the art of spontaneity within a supportive community. This class will focus on self-expression and authenticity over perfect performances.

Led by Julie Lipson and Miles Crabtree – music therapists, performers in Ants on a Log, and long-time creators of community-music shenanigans.

MONDAYS Jan 6 – Feb 10 6-7:30 pm @ The Arts League

6-week course plus community performance.

No previous training in improv or music is required! Limited to 12 participants, ages 18+.

Calvary Church presents Spirituality on Tap at Carbon Copy
2025-01-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Carbon Copy, 701 S 50th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA, 701 S 50th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143, United States
The first Thursday of the month, join Calvary Church from 8 to 9 PM for Spirituality on Tap at Carbon Copy (701 S. 50th Street).

Spirituality on Tap is an informal and inclusive monthly gathering to discuss – not debate – topics related to spirituality, theology, religion, etc. Welcoming all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities, and related questions and curiosities.

Scale Up Your Business Cohort 13
2024-09-16 00:00 - 2024-12-09 23:59 | LA21 (Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC), 3500 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Community Calendar.

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LA21 presents Scale Up Your Small Business, a 12 Week Virtual Class that provides quality business training, coaching and technical assistance to enable participants to scale up their businesses.
Qualifications

Clear ability to state the need for your service or product, your ideal client and how to acquire them.
Made enough sales to cover costs and prove customer demand.
Can be part-time for now but want to make it a full-time endeavor.
May have completed legal registration requirements or will commit to doing so as part of their Action Plan.
Can commit to attending weekly classes and 2-4 hours per week for outside of class work.

September 16th, 2024 – December 9th, 2024
6 PM to 9 PM
Learn More

If you need help with accessibility, call the office 215.243.0555 Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm.To submit events to the Community Calendar, please email marketing@universitycity.org.
