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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
    • 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.
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    • Reports and Data
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    • Maintain Clean and Safe Streets
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    • 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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  • September 2025

  • Wed 17
    LA21 Open Office Hours promotional graphic
    September 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    LA21’s Open Office Hours

    LA21 (Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC) 3500 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join LA21 and local entrepreneurs at the monthly Open Office Hours. Event is in-person at LA21's location, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd floor. B2B networking, light bites, giveaways. Speaker at the event will be Robin Miles from Philly VIP. Learn about the legal resources and legal workshops provided for the small businesses in the Philadelphia region. […]

  • Wed 17
    Promotional Graphic for University City MIX
    September 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    University City MIX: Networking Happy Hour

    University City AKA's level28 Level 28 2929 Walnut Street, philadelphia, pa

    Join University City District for an exclusive opportunity to enjoy AKA University City's Level28 Club (2929 Walnut Street) for networking and drinks! Guests will arrive at the lobby and be directed to the 28th floor to enjoy complimentary Keystone Lemonade cocktails courtesy of Union Forge Vodka and pay-as-you-go beer, wine, and other drinks all evening long.

  • Sat 20
    Traditional japanese sashiko mending done with white string on indigo fabric
    September 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending

    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Come learn the Japanese art of mending with Sarah Tremain, a local textile artist and seamstress. Sarah Culbertson, founder of sustainable fashion brand Sarah Tremain, transforms mending into a practice of healing, creativity, and community care. Take home a free sewing kit, while supplies last. No prior experience necessary.

  • Sun 21
    Image of the exterior of a historic West Philadelphia home
    September 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Garden Court Walking Tour: Presented by The Philadelphia Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians

    Preservation Alliance Executive Director Paul Steinke will lead a walking tour of his former neighborhood! The brainchild of developer Clarence Siegel, Garden Court took shape in the 1920s, occupying in a tiny sliver of undeveloped land in the midst of West Philadelphia’s older streetcar suburbs. A planned community of detached, semi-detached and row homes rose […]

  • Fri 26
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    September 26 @ 8:00 am - September 29 @ 5:00 pm

    2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    🌸 Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration! 🌸 All are welcome on September 26–28, 2025 at Penn Alexander School, University City, Philadelphia for three days of joy, heritage, and community spirit. 🎉 ✨ Experience the vibrance of Bengal through: 🎶 Traditional music & dance 📖 Storytelling & art 🍲 Community cuisine 🌍 […]

  • Fri 26
    Abstract image of an archaeological site. Features yellow geometric shapes
    September 26 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Kolb Senior Scholars Colloquium at the Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Archaeological science forms the core of any research into ancient societies. This colloquium commemorates the institution of the CAAM curriculum and research facilities—focusing on ceramic analysis, archaeobotany, archaeometallurgy, zooarchaeology, and digital archaeology—and its achievements over the last ten years. Looking both within and outside the Museum, we’ll examine how laboratory-based analysis opens exciting new vistas […]

  • Fri 26
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    September 26 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    uCity Square Block Party

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

    Come celebrate new and old friends at our community block party! Featuring local food, music, games, and activities for the whole family. Kids sessions from 2pm-5pm, family and adult fun and games from 5pm-8pm. Activities include: 10-Minute Chair Massage with Reset Bar Massage & Wellness Chair massages provided by licensed massage therapists available to attendees that […]

  • Fri 26
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    September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Durga Puja 2025: Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of their celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

  • Fri 26
    People sitting on the front step of a row home smiling. Many of the people wear traditional clothing and are celebrating the annual Bengali Cultural Celebation
    September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

  • Fri 26
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    September 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    A Night of Grief Karaoke

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

    Karaoke in the Cemetery invites everyone to gather in the cemetery to sing, listen, dance, or make a raucous or emotional mess together, shattering cultural expectations that grief should be kept silent. This event is hosted by The Woodlands, artist Leigh Davis, and Past Present Projects. Pre-registration required. You do not need to sing to […]

  • Sat 27
    People sitting on the front step of a row home smiling. Many of the people wear traditional clothing and are celebrating the annual Bengali Cultural Celebation
    September 27 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 pm Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

  • Sat 27
    A group of people talking and socializing in a large, airy greenhouse
    September 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    POP Learning Orchard: Open Orchard Hours

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

    Everyone is welcome to come out to the Woodlands to explore the POP Learning Orchard! The orchard will be open to visitors from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and we invite you to come see what’s growing. Take a self-guided tour and try our Tree Finder Map to learn more about the specific tree varieties. […]

  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Last Day of Pentridge Season 2025

    Pentridge Station 5110-5120 Pentridge S, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Celebrate the closing day of Pentridge Station’s 2025 season! Join them one last time this year for good food, drinks, and community in our garden space. It’s a chance to soak up the summer atmosphere, connect with neighbors, and toast to another memorable season at Pentridge.

  • Sun 28
    People sitting on the front step of a row home smiling. Many of the people wear traditional clothing and are celebrating the annual Bengali Cultural Celebation
    September 28 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 pm Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    Penn Alexander School 4300 locust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Sharanya Inc. presents the 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration Durga Puja! The centerpiece of our celebration is a cultural practice that has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating the values of creativity, unity, and resilience that define the Bengali identity. This event showcases traditional music, dance, storytelling, community […]

  • Mon 29
    Headshot of author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. She sits at a tble with arms crossed, wearing a colorful flowery shirt and smiling
    September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    How to Write and Publish Picture Books

    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Join Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, author of Plátanos Are Love, for an interactive workshop on how to write and publish picture books. Discussion topics include pathways to becoming an author, creativity, publishing, and finding an agent. This program is meant for adults and teenagers. Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is a queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican award-winning storyteller, author, […]

  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Adjunctions Networking Happy Hour

    Adjunctions, the platform dedicated to connecting and supporting adjunct and non-tenured faculty, is hosting a happy hour to celebrate and connect educators. Attendees can register for the platform on-site to receive a free drink ticket and appetizers, while meeting peers and building connections within the adjunct community.

  • October 2025

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

  • Wed 1
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise
    October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spirituality on Tap

    Spirituality on Tap

    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 […]

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