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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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  • September 2025

  • Sat 20
    Traditional japanese sashiko mending done with white string on indigo fabric

    West Philly Skill Share: Sashiko Mending

    September 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Sun 21
    Image of the exterior of a historic West Philadelphia home

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

    September 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic with pink background and red text

    2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - September 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    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, […]

  • Fri 26
    Abstract image of an archaeological site. Features yellow geometric shapes

    Kolb Senior Scholars Colloquium at the Penn Museum

    September 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic for uCity Sq Block Party

    uCity Square Block Party

    September 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic with pink background and red text

    Durga Puja 2025: Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    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 […]

  • 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

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 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 […]

  • Fri 26
    Promotional graphic for Karaoke in the Cemetery

    A Night of Grief Karaoke

    September 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    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 […]

  • 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

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 27, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 27
    A group of people talking and socializing in a large, airy greenhouse

    POP Learning Orchard: Open Orchard Hours

    September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Sat 27

    Last Day of Pentridge Season 2025

    September 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    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 […]

  • 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

    Durga Puja 2025: 2nd Annual Bengali Cultural Celebration

    September 28, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 pm 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 […]

  • Mon 29
    Headshot of author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris. She sits at a tble with arms crossed, wearing a colorful flowery shirt and smiling

    How to Write and Publish Picture Books

    September 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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, […]

  • Tue 30

    Adjunctions Networking Happy Hour

    September 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Wed 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

    October 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 1
    Exterior of Dahlak paradise

    Spirituality on Tap

    October 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sat 4
    Volunteers help remove the flooring at the Walnut Hill Playground

    Volunteer Day at Walnut Hill Community Playground

    October 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Walnut Hill Community Playground 4700 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

    We are excited to invite community members to a volunteer day at the Walnut Hill Playground! These efforts will kick off phase 2 of the playground renovations.  After installing a […]

  • Sat 4
    Group of people sitting around a workshop table

    Repair Fair at West Philly Tool Library

    October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Welcome to our repair fair at WPTL! Bring one item that need to be repaired. This item should be a handheld power tool or small appliance. We have limited experience/equipment […]

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