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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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  • March 2025

  • Sat 29
    A graphic promoting the 'Women Making It Happen' event. The top half features an image of women in a room, attentively watching a keynote speaker. The bottom half has a purple background with text detailing the event.

    Women Making It Happen

    March 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    LA21 (Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC) 3500 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Join LA21-CDC for a celebration of Women Making It Happen: Celebrating Women in Business, a full afternoon of brunch and networking.

  • Sat 29

    LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth, and Nature – Performance at Mandell Theater

    March 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Mandell Theater Drexel University 3220 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers (KYL/D) is excited to present LUNA (月)/Dance, Myth, and Nature at the Mandell Theater on March 28-29! This luminous program explores the moon’s symbolism through a series of world premieres and iconic works […]

    $75
  • April 2025

  • Tue 1
    Promotional image for Bebashi Grand Opening. Features a yellow background, and a border of cartoon images featuring diverse people. Text reads: "Bebashi, We're on the move! April 2025, 4101 Woodland Ave. University City", www.bebashi.org"

    Grand Opening of Bebashi’s University City Expansion Site

    April 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Visit Bebashi – Transition to Hope’s New Location at 4101 Woodland Ave Starting April 1! Bebashi provides culturally sensitive health and social services, empowering individuals and families to achieve better […]

  • Tue 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

    April 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 […]

  • Wed 2

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Wednesday

    April 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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 […]

  • Wed 2
    promotional image for mind & mood recharge

    Mind and Mood Recharge Powered by Penn Medicine

    April 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Get your monthly dose of wellness Wednesday in Penn Museum galleries with an uplifting array of health- centric happenings including a botanical bar, wellness marketplace, and a monthly rotation of all- levels […]

  • Sat 5
    A Student working to re-assemble a broken piece of pottery

    Hands-on History: Caring for Culture Through Conservation at Penn Museum

    April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The Penn Museum Conservation Department invites high school students interested in art and science for a day of hands-on activities. Come see what we’re working on in the lab, walk […]

  • Sat 5

    West Philly Bizarre

    April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm West Philly Bizarre
    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The West Philly Bizarre is an awesome local flea, clothing, health & beauty, and art market with 30 to 60 vendors every Bizarre. It's a great place to spend a […]

  • Sat 5
    A group of performers on stage

    The 7 Fingers

    April 5, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    One of the world’s best cirque troupes, Canada’s “The 7 Fingers test the limits of possibility” (The Boston Globe) in the Philadelphia premiere of Duel Reality, anacrobatic tour-de-force that takes the conflict of Romeo […]

  • Sat 5
    A promotional image for march madness, features a white background and an illustration of a basketball player preparing to slam dunk

    Final Four: March Madness at The Post

    April 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Post 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    This year, celebrate March Madness at The Post, located in the heart of University City. Come by for the game, stay for the game day deals! Including $5 Happy dad […]

  • Sat 5
    Diner's enjoying dinner at Jezabel's Cafe

    Empanada Making Experience & Dinner at Jezabel’s

    April 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Jezabel's 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Elevate your Empanada Making skills, savoring Northwest Argentine flavors with Chef Jezabel Careaga. Pre-Event Check-In before your class to confirm details, answer any questions and address any dietary restrictions.  • […]

  • Sat 5
    painting of a duck

    Joe Morris Trio + Inverse and Obverse presented by People’s Music Supply

    April 5, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Joe Morris will be joined by former student and philly klezmer/experimental crossover star Dan Blacksberg. The always wily Carlos Santiago rounds out the trio. Their set will be played freely. […]

  • Sun 6

    ENGOMA ENTEERA: Classical Music from Uganda

    April 6, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Orchestra 2001 presents chamber music by Justinian Tamusuza, a leading voice in contemporary African art music and Uganda’s foremost living composer. Drumming is at the heart of almost all cultures […]

  • Mon 7
    People walking through an art gallery

    Curiouser & Curiouser: Beyond the Glass Exhibition

    April 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Rincliffe Gallery 3141 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    The exhibition runs July 18, 2025. Curiouser & Curiouser: Beyond the Glass invites you to explore how personal wonder has influenced public collections. This exhibition showcases the evolution of collection […]

  • Mon 7
    A shaggy dog holding a tennis ball in its mouth

    Read To a Therapy Dog at Walnut St. West Library

    April 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Walnut Street West Library 201 South 40th Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    Readers of all ages can read to Huey, our certified therapy dog!  Both independent readers and those still learning can practice reading skills to gain confidence in reading and interacting […]

  • Mon 7
    A promotional image for march madness, features a white background and an illustration of a basketball player preparing to slam dunk

    NCAA Championship Game: March Madness at The Post

    April 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Post 129 S 30th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    This year, celebrate March Madness at The Post, located in the heart of University City. Come by for the game, stay for the game day deals! Including $5 Happy dad […]

  • Mon 7

    Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary – Every Monday

    April 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    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 […]

  • Thu 10

    Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI

    April 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    In this Philadelphia premiere, Grammy® Award-winning early music interpreter and master of the viola da gamba, Jordi Savall, returns to our stage alongside his legendary ensemble, Hespèrion XXI, for an […]

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