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  • Things to Do
    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Explore neighborhood favorites and upcoming events to make the most of your time in University City!
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
      $1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
    • University City Dining Days
      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
    • University City Mix
      Networking happy hour series
  • About the Neighborhood
    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.
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Explore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
    • Latest News
      Updated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
  • Doing Business
    Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.
    • Choose University City
      University City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
    • Reports and Data
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    • Become a Sponsor
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  • What We Do
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      We are dedicated to creating and maintaining public spaces that strengthen and enrich University City.
    • Maintain Clean and Safe Streets
      Creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
    • Assist the Unhoused
      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
      Supporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • June 2025

  • Tue 17
    Juneteenth graphic uCity Square, green background with white text
    June 17 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

    uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Celebration

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

    Join uCity Square Pre-Juneteenth Party, celebrating liberation, culture, and joy! Featuring complimentary lunch from Gigi & Big R’s Caribbean & American Soul Food Truck and music by Oluwafemi. Limited supplies; please reserve your timed lunch spot by pre-registering (one lunch per person). All are welcome to join for music and celebrations!

  • Wed 18
    June 18 @ 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 19
    Platter of Ethiopian food
    June 19 @ 8:00 am - June 29 @ 5:00 pm

    African Restaurant Week: June 19 – 29

    Philadelphia African Restaurant Week returns right here in West Philly! Start with two participating neighborhood favorites — Buna Cafe for rich, comforting Ethiopian classics, and Gojjo for their tibs, stews, and one of the best Ethiopian cheesesteaks in the city. Don’t sleep on Booker’s Restaurant & Bar either, where you’ll find Southern-inspired plates and a […]

  • Thu 19
    Juneteenth promotional image
    June 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Dr. Leonard & Rosalind Jeffries

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Philly Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Dr. Leonard & Rosalind JeffriesA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE! Family Fun, Guest Speakers, Fashion & Talent Showcase Vendors, Food, EDUTAINMENT Hosted By Bigga Dre "Amun Sen Hotep Re"Over 60 years, first beginning as individuals and later in marriage, Dr. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries have began their Great and Majestic Walk with African Peoples and our […]

  • Fri 20
    Promotional graphic for PMON
    June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Musical Performance at the Rotunda

    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Live music for the music lover. On May 24th there was a grand opening launch for the do-it-yourself, handmade, mini museum exhibit called the Philadelphia Museum of Neighborhoods (PMON). The event took place in the basement of the Rotunda and it was FREE.  We want to generate visits to the exhibit AND show that it is a […]

  • Fri 20
    June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Summer Solstice Restorative Yoga Session: Gentle, Nourishing Heart Openers 

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a special seasonal-alignment restorative yoga workshop exploring the energy of summer according to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture theory. Summer is the season of the heart in Chinese Medicine. During this workshop we will explore gentle heart-opening poses to help you connect with your heart and […]

  • Sun 22
    Philly Juneteenth Parade
    June 22 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Malcolm X Park

    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Gather at the historic Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine) for the nation’s largest annual Juneteenth celebration! The fun kicks off at 12:30 PM with a one-and-a-half-mile-long procession near The Mann Center on South Concourse Drive that continues down 52nd Street and ends at Malcolm X Park on 52nd & Pine streets. The festival features a children’s village […]

  • Thu 26
    Promotional graphic for summer party at ucity square
    June 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Campus Philly’s My Philly Summer Party 2025

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

    Wrap up your day with friends and colleagues at a fun-filled evening of music, food trucks, and networking with fellow interns across Greater Philadelphia. The first 100 attendees get free food vouchers, and the event is open to all interns, college students, recent grads, and young professionals.

  • Fri 27
    Children exploring the Penn Museum
    June 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Free Entry at the Penn Museum: Wawa Welcome to America Celebration

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Bring your friends and family to explore the Penn Museum for FREE as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in America! Explore our shared humanity across 10,000 years of history—from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today. Take in the […]

  • Sun 29
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    June 29 @ 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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Sun 29
    June 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Garden Court West: Life Above 47th Street, 1922-2025

    Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine St 2nd Floor Lounge, PHILADELPHIA

    The evolution of neighborhood spaces including schools, stores, the tennis courts, community garden, parks, the swim club, and key apartment buildings 1922-2025. Ken Jacobs, architect and historian, is on the faculty at Temple University and Thomas Jefferson University and has just completed a preservation plan for the John Coltrane House in Strawberry Mansion.

  • July 2025

  • Tue 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head
    July 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 […]

  • Fri 4
    Lulu Cafe Grand Opening
    July 4 @ 10:00 am - July 6 @ 5:00 pm

    LULU CAFE Grand Opening

    Lulu Cafe 28-30 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Celebrate this exciting milestone with Lulu Cafe! Enjoy opening day specials, photo-worthy moments, and their full menu as they officially open to the community. What to Expect at Both Events:✨ A first look at our cozy new cafe🧋 Free drinks + light bites📸 Photo-worthy moments💬 Meet the team & share your thoughts

  • Sun 6
    July 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Flower Market @Haraz Coffee House

    Haraz Coffee 3421 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Every Weekend in July from 9am-1pm, Haraz Coffee House will have a Flowers Market featuring Horticultural LLC. Guests can create beautiful bouquets and indoor house plants and learn quick tips and tricks to care for their green friends at home. Get 10% off at Haraz Coffee when you make a purchase at the Flowers Market.

  • Sun 6
    Promotional image for Family Yoga
    July 6 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am 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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Thu 10
    Bird watchers walk through woodlands cemetery
    July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Kid & Family Bird Walk in the Woodlands Cemetery

    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join us at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take participants on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to trial as well. The Free Library, Philly Queer Birders, […]

  • Sun 13
    Kurt Vonnegut As a Visual Artist promotional graphic
    July 13 @ 11:00 am - July 19 @ 4:00 pm

    Kurt Vonnegut Jr. As a Visual Artist

    Paul Peck Center Gallery 3142 Market St, PHILADELPHIA

    The exhibition runs March 14 through July 19, 2025, open Wednesday through Friday 11 AM - 4 PM. Kurt Vonnegut's artwork, like his writing, invites us to reflect on the human condition with humor and depth. His visual art, characterized by its simple yet poignant line drawings, often critiques societal norms and encourages empathy. This exhibition […]

  • Sun 13
    After Sappho Reading Circle Promotional Graphic
    July 13 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Fragments of Lesbos: After Sappho Reading & Sharing Circle (Second Meeting)

    709 N 40th St 709 N 40th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join an intimate reading circle exploring the lives of sapphic artists Virginia Woolf, Sarah Bernhardt, Natalie Barney, and Eleonora Duse through selected passages from "After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz. Participants are invited to bring poems, art, music, or reflections about these historical figures to share. No need to read the book ahead of time […]

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