University City District

GPCA Presents Prom Dress & Suit Collection
2026-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | GPCA CUA 9, 3901 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
The Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance is seeking prom dress and suit donations to benefit local high school students. Donations are collected at GPCA CUA 9, located at 3901 Market Street, from now until March 9th, 2026. Specifically, they are looking for new or gently used: dresses, suits, dress shoes, jewelry, and purses in all sizes.

cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Present Sinners
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
cinéSPEAK and Two Locals Brewing Company are teaming to present Movie Mondays—a new monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating Black filmmakers!

In March, they are kicking things off with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners (with a historic 16 Academy Awards nominations!). Whether you’ve seen it once, 10x or never before, this film is best seen in a crowd.

Event Flow:

Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender’s special cocktail!)

Film at 6-8:30PM (you’ll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!)

Food:

BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered)Free movie theater-style popcorn by cinéSPEAK

Tickets:

This event is free to attend, however, if you like what cinéSPEAK does, please consider donating $5 (or more) to help us cover the costs of film licensing fees and local artist talent. Thank you in advance!SinnersTrying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Basket Weaving at the Soapbox Community Print Shop & Zine Library
2026-03-10 18:30 - 21:30 | The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Learn the basics of basketry in this introductory workshop focused on twining with reed. You’ll practice starting a base, building up the walls, and leave with your own finished small basket. The session is led by Soapbox member and teaching artist Olivia Caro, whose work in papermaking and book arts explores identity and home, and who has taught at studios and schools across the country. Registration is $65 for Soapbox members and $70 for non-members, with all materials included.

Clark Park Farmer's Market
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Each Saturday, neighbors are invited to enjoy the Clark Park Farmers Market, a longtime West Philly favorite in the heart of the park. The year-round market brings together a wide variety of vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, meats, flowers, coffee, specialty foods, and more. It’s a welcoming weekend spot to shop local, connect with the community, and support regional farmers and makers. Vendor offerings may vary week to week, so visitors are encouraged to check the current lineup before attending.

Adults Ballroom Dance Class at Musicopia
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Join Musicopia for a welcoming dance class for parents/caregivers, principals, classrooms teachers, and extended community of our student program participants. This adult class series will provide an opportunity to connect, move together, and build community through social dance. Pop in for a single class or join the full series to learn a variety of social dances.

Saturdays from February 21 through May 16.1:00-2:00 PM.Beginner-friendly.Introductions to Salsa, Merengue, Foxtrot, Swing, and More.No dance experience is necessary.$10 per person per class.

Class dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16.Please note that this venue is not wheelchair accessible and stairs are required to reach the dance studio.

Film & Talk at Penn Museum
2026-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Inside a small photo studio in Pakistan, clients urge the photographer to “make it look real” before their portraits are pasted onto stock photos with motorcycles, cars—anything they desire.

Following a screening of his award-winning documentary Make it Look Real, photojournalist and filmmaker Danial Shah joins Jamal J. Elias, scholar of religion, art, and literature in the Islamic world, for an illuminating conversation about truth, lies, and their blurred boundaries.

Make it Look Real was awarded the Jury Prize-Belgian Film by Cinéma en ateliers (AAAPA) in 2025, and has screened at festivals across the globe. Note: Danial Shah will join via Zoom.

Spring Equinox Edition! Rest & Restore Online Restorative Yoga Workshop
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Online / Virtual
“Rest and Restore” is a virtual workshop experience designed to help you soothe your nervous system and experience deeply-nourishing rest. During this session, we will use blankets and bed pillows to create a comfortable space for you to rest in supported yoga postures close to the floor.​While traditional yoga classes work with the dynamic of strength and stretch, restorative yoga helps you melt tension in your body, mind, and spirit so that you can reconnect internally with a greater sense of connection and calm.​​If you’ve been feeling frayed, anxious, or overwhelmed, this class is for you.​No previous “yoga” experience is needed to benefit or attend. This class is super gentle and open to everyone. Share this page with a friend or loved one, so that you can practice together.

Holi Celebration at Penn Museum
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
This lively festival with roots in Indian mythology is primarily celebrated in India and Nepal. Holi symbolizes renewal, the triumph of good over evil, and the celebration of love and unity, and it it is marked by throwing vibrant colored powders, dancing to festive music, and enjoying communal feasts with family and friends.

Join the Penn Museum for a day filled with traditional storytelling, colorful art-making, dynamic live music, and captivating dance performances. The highlight of the event will be the joyful color throw, where we embrace the spirit of Holi and its message of harmony and new beginnings.

Light in the Dark: A World Storytelling Day Celebration
2026-03-22 12:00 - 17:00 | The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
LIGHT IN THE DARK: A World Storytelling Day CelebrationCelebrate World Storytelling Day with the Patchwork Storytelling Guild at The Rotunda. “Light in the Dark” is an immersive afternoon of creativity and connection featuring an interactive workshop, a shared community lunch, and live storytelling performances.SCHEDULE:12:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Mining Personal Stories Workshop with Karen Reiner.2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Shared Lunch (Pre-registration required).3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: “Light in the Dark” Story Concert.FEATURED STORYTELLERS:Hosted by Denise McCormack, featuring: Michele Belluomini, Carin Bonifacino, JR Denson, Paul Heery, Tesia Nicoli, Karen Reiner, Tannia Schrieber, Barbara Sherf, Christina Sturgis, Christopher Wade, and Denise McCormack.ADMISSION: Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested Donation: $15/pp) LOCATION: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PAEvent Graphic

A Tale as Old as Friends: A Poetry Workshop
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Plant & People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
A Poetry Workshop led by Israh M. Come join in on a spring afternoon of reverie and writing in community. We will explore themes of the ever-evolving connection that binds us all, friendship!

Curio Theatre Company presents: SACCO & VANZETTI: A TRAGEDIA DELL' ARTE
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | Curio Theatre, 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
Curio Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Sacco & Vanzetti: A Tragedia dell’Arte, a bold new work written by, directed, and starring John Bellomo. Blending political history with the heightened physicality and archetypes of commedia dell’arte, this original production revisits one of the most controversial trials of the 20th century through a sharply theatrical lens.

Sacco & Vanzetti: A Tragedia dell’Arte reframes this historical injustice through the stylized conventions of commedia dell’arte, exposing the absurdity of the case while underscoring the deeply human tragedy at its core. Mask, movement, satire, and sharp physical comedy serve as both shield and spotlight, revealing how spectacle and bias can distort justice.

The production runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Recommended for ages 13 and up due to themes of murder and crime.

For tickets and additional information, visit http://www.curiotheatre.org/.

Performance Dates:

Previews: April 1, 2, 3 at 8:00 PM

Opening Night: April 4 at 8:00 PM

Run: April 8–18

Venue:Curio Theatre Company

4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine
2026-04-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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 bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.

Spirituality on Tap
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 group, and some discussions may be specific to a Christian context, all faith and religious/non-religious backgrounds and identities are welcome.

Drinks and food optional, and on your own.

Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Vespers
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join Calvary Church in person or virtually for Tenebrae Vespers, a simple “service of shadows” recalling Jesus’ final gathering with his disciples before he would be crucified. The service includes celebration of Communion.

For full details, and to connect virtually: allmeansall.org/maundy-thursday. And for details about Holy Week and Easter at Calvary: allmeansall.org/holy-week.

The Beer Garden at the Lawn Season Opening
2026-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn, 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
The Lawn at uCity Square (4701 Filbert) will celebrate the opening of its outdoor beer garden, operated by Two Locals Brewing, on Friday, April 3rd, with happy hour deals and a DJ! Stop by for $5 craft beers, $10 cocktails, $9 wines, and $8 ciders, plus DJ Lioness of International Sound spinning tunes, from 5 – 7 PM! Following the kick-off event, the Lawn’s beer garden will be open Wednesday – Friday each week from 4 – 8 PM.

There’s plenty more in store at the Lawn this spring and summer! Check them out on Tuesday evenings for spring yoga, Thursdays for rotating food trucks, and bookmark their calendar and follow their Instagram to keep up on upcoming events.

Easter at Calvary Church
2026-04-05 08:00 - 12:30 | Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
All are welcome at Calvary this Easter Sunday, beginning with an 8 am “sunrise” service at Cedar Park (weather permitting – indoors if not) and concluding with an 11 am hybrid celebration of liberation and new life. There is also a potluck brunch and Easter egg hunt for children in between services.

For full details: allmeansall.org/easter.

2026 Books and Brews
2026-04-09 18:15 - 20:30 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Join WePAC for an evening of celebrating book access, local brews, and a powerful purpose—supporting children’s literacy in our community.

Every ticket to Books & Brews helps put books into the hands of children who need them most. Your night out = brighter futures. And yes… great beer.Tickets on sale now!

Revitalize and Renew: Spring Restorative Yoga Workshop
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
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.

In this seasonal alignment workshop, we will explore the energy of spring according to Chinese Medicine. The energetic direction of spring in Chinese Medicine theory is “up and out”. Just as nature springs forth with new growth, we will explore how to uncover more energetic engagement during this season of rebirth and growth.

Along with a short talk about how to best harmonize with the energy of spring, participants will receive handouts with seasonal health tips and journaling prompts to help them make the most of this season.

The majority of our time together during this workshop will be spent practicing seasonally-inspired restorative yoga postures that will help you explore the energy of this season.

While most yoga practices work with tension and release, strength and stretch, restorative yoga aims to thoughtfully set up each posture with lots of props and support in order to aid the body in relaxing more deeply and letting go.

We will stay close to the ground during this practice. During this session you will be either seated or lying down with the support of blankets and props. Studio 34 Yoga will provide all of the props that you need to find comfort and to create lots of support for yourself.

Loose, comfortable clothing in which you can move easily is recommended.

This practice is beginner-friendly. No previous yoga experience is needed to attend.

Space for this event is limited. Please pre-register to reserve your spot.

Your instructor Monica Fauble is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200). In addition to her 200-hour yoga teacher certification, Monica also completed a 108 Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. She loves helping people become more embodied and more connected to their own inner knowing. Visit Monica’s website to learn more or to join her seasonal wellbeing acupuncture/yoga newsletter list.

Spring Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders
2026-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 | The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion, 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders

Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weekend outing at The Woodlands!

The walk will move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and there will be binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be open during our walk, and there is plenty of parking within the cemetery and on the surrounding streets, as well as public transit and bike parking.

Accessibility: Check out The Woodlands’ Accessibility Information for details on entering the cemetery, navigating the landscape, restrooms, building access, and more.

Directions: The Woodlands is located at 4000 Woodland Avenue, directly across from the 40th Street Trolley Portal.

Parking: Please consider walking, biking, or taking public transit. There is parking available on-site throughout the cemetery on the paved roads. Please park along the curb, leaving enough room for another vehicle to pass by.

Rules & Safety: In order for The Woodlands’ gates to continue to be opened daily, the site’s rules and safety guidelines must be followed at all times.

This event is hosted by The Philly Queer Birders. If you have any questions about the event, please contact phillyqueerbirders@gmail.com. All events that take place at The Woodlands must receive written approval.

Uhuhu Health Festival + Flea Market
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Join Uhuru on Saturday, April 11th when they kick off the season with Uhuru Health Festival and Market.This important Health Festival emphasizes the importance of health care and healthy foods for the Black community. Get access to free: mental health resources, live music, vendors, fitness demos, a children’s circle, and more! ALL FREE

Friends of Clark Park Play Jam
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Help shape the future of the playground at Clark Park! The Friends of Clark Park is kicking off the first phase of the park’s Master Plan, starting with the playground. Join the Friends of Clark Park, Hinge Collective, and Studio Ludo for the first public engagement event to redesign the Clark Park playground this Saturday, April 11 10 am-1 pm. Bring your imagination! This project is supported by Philadelphia Parks & Rec, UCD, State Senator Williams, State Rep. Krajewski, Councilperson Gauthier, the William Penn Foundation, and the late Barry Grossbach.

cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Present Sylvie's Love
2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
cinéSPEAK and Two Locals Brewing Company are teaming to present Movie Mondays—a new monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating Black filmmakers!

On April 13th, they will screen of Sylvie’s Love, a sweeping romance set in 1950s Harlem where music, ambition, and desire intertwine, followed by a talkback with culture writer John Morrison. Read more about this event and RSVP by clicking here.

Event Flow:

Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender’s special cocktail!)

Film at 6-8:30 PM (you’ll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!)

Food:

BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered)Free movie theater-style popcorn by cinéSPEAK

Tickets:

This event is free to attend, however, if you like what cinéSPEAK does, please consider donating $5 (or more) to help us cover the costs of film licensing fees and local artist talent. Thank you in advance!

30th Street Station Bells Across PA Unveiling
2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 30th Street Station
On Friday, April 17th, join Amtrak officials for an unveiling of their Bells Across PA replica Liberty Bell at Gray 30th Street Station. “The Ringing Railroad” by artist Sean Martorana invokes the stunning Art Deco architecture of the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, a major stop along Amtrak’s northeast corridor. Martorana weaved images of trains throughout “The Ringing Railroad” bell and the bell’s four sides feature “N,” “S,” “E” and “W” marking cardinal directions and the constant movement the train depot has provided to generations of residents and visitors. The unveiling will take place outside of Gray 30th St. Station – West Portico (30th St. Side).

Hoops for Hope - Isaiah Turner Foundation
2026-04-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Sayre High School, 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19938
Hoops for Hope is a high-energy basketball event designed to bring young people, families, and communities together for competition, fun, and a cause that matters. This isn’t just about basketball, it’s about showing up, showing out, and making an impact.

Student-athletes will hit the court to compete for bragging rights, trophies, and an MVP cash prize, all while representing their schools and communities. But Hoops for Hope goes beyond the game, it’s about raising awareness for sickle cell disease and honoring the life of Isaiah Turner, a student-athlete who tragically lost his life due to sickly cell trait and whose legacy continues to inspire others.

This event is designed for all ages, with something for everyone:

Competitive basketball games featuring local high school teams

Skills & drills sessions for younger kids, focused on fundamentals, confidence-building, and fun

Health screenings and wellness resources to support community health and awareness

Giveaways and prizes throughout the day

Music, energy, and a strong community vibe

Opportunities to connect with other student-athletes and community leaders

Whether you’re competing on the court, learning the game, supporting your team, or just coming out for the experience, Hoops for Hope is where basketball meets purpose.

Come compete. Come learn. Come connect. Come make a difference.
