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    • Neighborhood Guide
      Explore neighborhood favorites and upcoming events to make the most of your time in University City!
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    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
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      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
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      Networking happy hour series
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    Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.
    • Neighborhood Overview
      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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      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
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      Addressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
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    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
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  • May 2025

  • Thu 29
    May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Ants on a Log

    40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

    All are welcome to join us for this edition of Pop-Ups at the Portal! Ants on a Log creates music for children and childlike people. With a focus on positivity, social justice and silliness, this concert will surely be a time to remember. Pop-Ups at the Portal, presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, is hosted […]

  • Thu 29
    May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Brew Ha Ha: Dad Joke Quizzo

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    From the guys behind It's Always Punny in Philadelphia comes another dad joke-based quizzo extravaganza. Gather your team to head to Two Locals Brewing (and compete in rounds including... Complete the Dad Joke: We give you the first half of the dad joke, you complete the second Headlines: We give you a wacky new story, you write […]

  • Fri 30
    Plates of food from 48th St Grille
    May 30 @ 8:00 am - June 8 @ 5:00 pm

    North America Black Restaurant Week – 48th St Grille

    48th St Grille 310 S 48th St,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    From May 30th to June 8th, 48th Street Grille invites guests to enjoy a special three-course menu available for both lunch and dinner. They're also celebrating Father’s Day with a limited-space special menu — early reservations are encouraged. And don’t miss their weekend brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.48thstreetgrille.com to book your table.

  • Fri 30
    May 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Youbakora

    40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

    This Summer, enjoy live art and music with the return of Pop Ups at the Portal! Youba Cissohko, aka YoubaKora, is a 72nd-generation master kora player from Senegal. The kora, a traditional West African string instrument, is known for its beautiful melodies and rich history. With decades of experience, Youba Kora brings a unique musical […]

  • Sat 31
    May 31 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    West Philly Porchfest

    Get ready for the 9th annual West Philly Porchfest! This free, DIY music festival transforms porches, stoops, and sidewalks into stages, featuring over 200 artists performing everything from surf rock to shoegaze. It's a day where neighbors become performers, and the streets come alive with sound and community spirit.  Stop by The Arts League for this year’s Ice Cream […]

  • June 2025

  • Sun 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    June 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    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 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 […]

  • Mon 2
    June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Wed 4
    June 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    This recurring series - hosted by Calvary Church twice a week (Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Wednesdays, 10-11 am) - covers the basics of yoga. It's suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their alignment and understanding of the fundamentals. The practice is gentle and accessible, with plenty of modifications to suit each person's […]

  • Thu 5
    Large crowd of people outdoors at the Baltimore ave Dollar Stroll
    June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

    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 entertainment up and down Baltimore Avenue. From 40th Street to 51st, grab your water bottles and get ready for an afternoon of great music, food […]

  • Thu 5
    June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Gretchen Elise

    40th St Trolley Portal Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia

    This Summer, enjoy live art and music with the return of Pop Ups at the Portal! Presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, we invite all to come out every Thursday between May 8 - June 5, and enjoy 5 weeks of all age music, warm weather, and connecting with your community. May 8: Denise King: […]

  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Stop and Smell The Rosé

    Sunset Social 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sip, snack, and soak in the sun rosé tasting party on the rooftop. 🍷 15 rosé wines to taste🎟️ Each ticket includes 8 vouchers🧀 Charcuterie & light bites💐 Floral decor available for purchase by Grow Wild Studios🎶 DJ Stevie B spinning live all afternoon💗 Pink attire strongly encouraged! Come for the wine, stay for the sunset! […]

  • Sat 7
    June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Safe Space Prom

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Inspired by Philadelphia's thriving prom culture, the What is West? Facilitators team up with the Teen Art Lab students to create a safe space for creative youth to enjoy prom and explore safety through creativity. Alongside food, performances, and interactive art, an exhibition about the What is West? Project will be shared. This event is […]

  • Sat 7
    Safe Space Prom promotional graphic
    June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Safe Space Prom

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

      Inspired by Philadelphia's thriving prom culture, the What is West? Facilitators team up with the Teen Art Lab students to create a safe space for creative youth to enjoy prom and explore safety through creativity. Alongside food, performances, and interactive art, an exhibition about the What is West? Project will be shared. This event […]

  • Tue 10
    Promotional Image for Black music City
    June 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Black Music City: Juneteenth Celebration

    World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture. Join them at World Cafe Live for an evening of celebration, creativity, and community as they unveil the final works our grantees have developed over the past few months!

  • Tue 10
    Images of wooden chairs created by Drexel students
    June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Architecture of Seating: Student Designs for The Lawn

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design for the opening reception on June 10 for an exhibition showcasing the final chair designs from a class of Drexel Architecture students. This exhibition is open to the public and will run June 10th through July 1st at The Lawn.

  • Thu 12
    June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    BlocoFunk Summer Series Free Concert

    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Catch this high-energy, funky dance band with a Brazilian Twist from PhillyBloco director Mike Stevens. BlocoFunk combines the infectious rhythms/drums of Brazil with popular tunes from multiple genres including Funk, Soul, Samba, New Orleans 2nd Line and more. All of these tunes are mashed up into one, non-stop dance party that anyone can enjoy. BlocoFunk […]

  • Sat 14
    An image promoting a Juneteenth event at The Penn Museum
    June 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Juneteenth at The Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate Juneteenth in style at Penn Museum! The all-day family-friendly celebration will commemorate the importance of Juneteenth and provides free access to the Penn Museum’s galleries, exhibitions, and outdoor spaces. One of its historic gardens, Stoner Courtyard, will offer a central hub for learning, celebration, and community building.  Admission is free for everyone–but please register so they know you plan […]

  • Sun 15
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    ✨Family time just got a mindful twist!✨ This summer, Little Yoga Squad and Ms. Mariah invite families to join them for donation-based Family Yoga at Sunset Social! 🌞🧘🏾‍♀️ From June 15th to August 31st, participants of all ages and abilities can move, breathe, and connect through playful, accessible yoga sessions designed for everyone. 💛 📅 […]

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