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  • Explore the Neighborhood
    Discover everything to do in University City.
    • Neighborhood Guide
      Our curated suggestions for seasonal happenings, major landmarks, local guides, and new offerings.
    • Community Calendar
      Events including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
    • Neighborhood Spotlights
      Get to know the people, places, and organizations that make University City such a great place to live, work, and visit.
  • Our Events
    Enjoy University City District's signature events.
    • Our Current Featured Event:
      University City Mix Happy Hour on February 26th
    • 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
    • Trolley Portal Gardens Events
      Family-friendly free events at 40th & Baltimore
  • About UCD
    Learn more about UCD and our thriving neighborhood.
    • Latest News
      Updates on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
    • What is University City District?
      A partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses, and residents that creates opportunities and improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City section of West Philadelphia.
    • What is University City?
      University City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
  • Doing Business
    Learn how we promote growth and innovation, and how you can too.
    • Choose University City
      University City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
    • Reports and Data
      Research & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
    • Become a Sponsor
      Sponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
  • What We Do
    Explore our range of services and specialties.
    • Transform Public Spaces
      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 homelessness through a compassionate, people-first approach
    • Improve Transportation
      Addressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
    • Support Our Local Economy
      Supporting the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
    • Provide Landscape Services
      Our landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance services
    • Connect Residents to Careers
      Harnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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  • August 2025

  • Sun 17
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    Homemade Riso + Gocco Revival

    August 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Dust off that Gocco Printer you picked up with dreams of creating a vibrant collection of prints! Join us for an exciting workshop where Soapbox Riso Studio leaders Dre and Corey will guide you through the process of revitalizing your Print Gocco experience! Say goodbye to discounted supplies woes and those pesky, toxic one-time-use flash […]

  • Thu 21
    Promotional image for the play "Fraternity" at Malcolm X Park

    “Fraternity” A Play by Jeff Stetson at Malcolm X Park

    August 21, 2025 @ 8:00 am - August 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Malcolm X Park 5100 Pine St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The West Philly-based Black theatre company, Theatre in the X, is returning to Malcolm X Park with its summer production of Fraternity, a thought-provoking drama by acclaimed playwright Jeff Stetson. Admission is free and available to the public at Malcolm X Park (5100 Pine St). Audience members should BYOC (bring your own chair) and will experience a […]

  • Thu 21
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    Community & Healthcare Worker Appreciation Event

    August 21, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Garden Court Towers 4701 Pine St 2nd Floor Lounge, PHILADELPHIA

    Join Garden Court Towers for an event aimed to celebrate and thank our community & healthcare workers! The events will include complimentary chair massages, healthy refreshments, free wellness inspired giveaways, calming ambiance and community connection! This event is especially curated for medical professionals, but all residents are welcome to attend and enjoy the experience.

  • Thu 21
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    Catbite at The Lawn at uCity Square

    August 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The uCity Square Beer Garden at The Lawn 37th and Cuthbert, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a FREE concert with Catbite, Philly's own neo two-step ska band to The Lawn at uCity Square (37th and Cuthbert) on Thursday, August 21st! Catbite is a ska band from Philadelphia formed in May of 2018. Influenced by the jolting energy of the Specials, the Selector’s edged lyrics, and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody, the […]

  • Thu 21
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    Nature Night the Woodlands Cemetery

    August 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Pack a picnic and a flashlight for a laid-back evening of nature and discovery at The Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave)! Enjoy story time, hands-on activities with local environmental groups, and a close-up look at raptors before joining a group walk to spot fireflies and bats. Limited parking available, so consider walking or biking to […]

  • Fri 22
    A large crowd of people sit in front of a movie screen at Movies in Clark Park

    Movies in Clark Park: Creed (2015)

    August 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate 10 years of Movies in Clark Park with a special screening of Creed (2015) in the Clark Park bowl this summer! Since its debut in 2015, the event has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, bringing family favorites, blockbusters, cult classics, and more to the big screen under the stars. To celebrate 10 incredible […]

  • Sun 24
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    Family Yoga at Sunset Social

    August 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am 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. 💛 📅 […]

  • Wed 27
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    SAVING SEPTA: Information Session and Emergency Townhall

    August 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    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 elected representatives and learn how to get involved with some of the leading transit advocacy organizations in the city! The meeting will be in the […]

  • Sat 30
    People planting bulbs in the dirt in a garden

    SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Fall Planting

    August 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Kyone Carter. (beginner-friendly!)

  • September 2025

  • Mon 1
    A group of four undergraduate student curators study a Lapis Lazuli rock, shaped into an axe-head

    Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum – on view through spring 2026

    September 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 1
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    new heaven new earth – a revisionist history with live music

    September 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Drake Theatre 302 S. Hicks Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 bold, revisionist Afrocentric adaptation of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra by multidisciplinary artist Rayne. Directed by SCP Producing Artistic Director Shamus and featuring live music by […]

  • Tue 2
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    Chips & Beer Pairing with Blind Bear Claire

    September 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    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 brewed beers alongside three chip varieties matched to each sip for maximum flavor. It’s casual, crunchy, it's a guaranteed good time!

  • Wed 3
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    Runner’s Happy Hour at The Woodlands

    September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands. […]

  • Wed 3
    Group of 3 people go for a job through Woodlands Cemetery

    Runner’s Happy Hour at The Woodland Cemetery

    September 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Woodlands Cemetery & Mansion 4000 Woodland Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 stable! These happy hours are a great opportunity to meet the community of runners and Grave Gardeners who love The Woodlands.

  • Thu 4
    Large crowd of people outdoors at the Baltimore ave Dollar Stroll

    Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll

    September 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Fri 5
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    Wonder Food Hall Grand Opening

    September 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wonder Food Hall 3925 Walnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    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 invited to a grand opening to celebrate the variety of restaurant concepts coming together under one roof. RSVP

  • Fri 5
    Promotional graphic for "Purpose" exhibit

    Indications: Teresa Cervantes

    September 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Marvin Samson Museum for Pharmacy History at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 601 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    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, September 5th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus. Free and […]

  • Fri 5
    Promotional graphic for "Purpose" exhibit

    Indications: Teresa Cervantes Opening Receptions

    September 5, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Marvin Samson Museum for Pharmacy History at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 601 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, Pa

    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, September 5th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Griffith Hall (first floor, 601 South 43rd St.) on Saint Joseph University’s West Philadelphia campus. Free and […]

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