University City District

Black Music City: Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Now in its fifth year, Black Music City continues to celebrate Philadelphia’s legacy of Black music and culture.

Join them at World Cafe Live for an evening of celebration, creativity, and community as they unveil the final works our grantees have developed over the past few months!

Safe Space Prom
2025-06-07 15:00 - 21:00 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
Inspired by Philadelphia’s thriving prom culture, the What is West? Facilitators team up with the Teen Art Lab students to create a safe space for creative youth to enjoy prom and explore safety through creativity. Alongside food, performances, and interactive art, an exhibition about the What is West? Project will be shared. This event is on June 7th and is free and open to the public! RSVP is highly encouraged.

Stop and Smell The Rosé
2025-06-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Sunset Social, 129 South 30th StreeT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143
Sip, snack, and soak in the sun rosé tasting party on the rooftop.

🍷 15 rosé wines to taste🎟️ Each ticket includes 8 vouchers🧀 Charcuterie & light bites💐 Floral decor available for purchase by Grow Wild Studios🎶 DJ Stevie B spinning live all afternoon💗 Pink attire strongly encouraged!

Come for the wine, stay for the sunset!

Ticket price includes gratuity. Tickets are non-refundable.

Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Gretchen Elise
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | 40th St Trolley Portal, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia, 19104
This Summer, enjoy live art and music with the return of Pop Ups at the Portal! Presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, we invite all to come out every Thursday between May 8 – June 5, and enjoy 5 weeks of all age music, warm weather, and connecting with your community.

May 8: Denise King: international jazz vocalist

May 15: Joshua Mitchell: electric, soulful vibes & Nelly Yoga Fitness: Line dance party

May 22: Youbakora: 72nd generation kora player

May 29: Ants on a Long: Music for children & child like people

June 5: Gretchen Elise: Energetic live jazz party

Baltimore Ave Dollar Stroll
2025-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Baltimore Avenue, Baltimore Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
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 and company!

There are two Dollar Stroll dates this year – June 5 and September 4. We hope to see you there!

Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary - Every Wednesday
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 needs. All levels and bodies welcome!

Bring your own mat if possible (some extras will be available). The series is free, though donations are welcome to help offset expenses.

Please use the 48th Street entrance (an accessible lift is also available upon request – see website for details).

Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Calvary - Every Monday
2025-06-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Into the Blue Exhibit at Penn Museum - on view through spring 2026
2025-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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 pursuit of blue for use in textiles and art has led to the development of ingenious methods in producing this rare, highly prized color that holds significant meaning for diverse cultures around the world throughout history.

Into the Blue spans 4,000 years—displaying 20 objects from across the Penn Museum’s collections, including select artifacts from the Middle East, China, Africa, ancient Egypt, and Central America.

The exhibition examines three themes: Obtaining Blue, Making Blue, and Synthesizing Blue.

Obtaining Blue highlights the mining and transportation of lapis lazuli, a semi-precious gemstone used in decorative and ceremonial objects in the Middle East—along with the trapping of kingfishers, brightly colored birds whose feathers were used to decorate articles of adornment in China.

Into the Blue will be on view through spring 2026 and is included with Penn Museum admission.

West Philly Porchfest
2025-05-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Pennsylvania
Get ready for the 9th annual West Philly Porchfest! This free, DIY music festival transforms porches, stoops, and sidewalks into stages, featuring over 200 artists performing everything from surf rock to shoegaze. It’s a day where neighbors become performers, and the streets come alive with sound and community spirit.

Stop by The Arts League for this year’s Ice Cream Bowl, happening during Porchfest. They’ll be enjoying music all day on our porch AND sweet treats provided by Milk Jawn and Lil’ Pop Shop. Each $20 purchase of a gorgeous ceramic bowls, made in our very own pottery studio, gets you free ice cream!

Enjoy the music, and head over to Pentridge Station for the After Porchy!

Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Youbakora
2025-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 | 40th St Trolley Portal, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia, 19104
This Summer, enjoy live art and music with the return of Pop Ups at the Portal!

Youba Cissohko, aka YoubaKora, is a 72nd-generation master kora player from Senegal. The kora, a traditional West African string instrument, is known for its beautiful melodies and rich history.

With decades of experience, Youba Kora brings a unique musical tradition to life. We are honored to have him join us at the Portal for a special performance!

Presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, we invite all to come out every Thursday between May 8 – June 5, and enjoy 5 weeks of all-age music, warm weather, and connecting with your community.

May 8: Denise King: international jazz vocalist

May 15: Joshua Mitchell: electric, soulful vibes & Nelly Yoga Fitness: Line dance party

May 22: Youbakora: 72nd generation kora player

May 29: Ants on a Long: Music for children & child like people

June 5: Gretchen Elise: Energetic live jazz party

North America Black Restaurant Week - 48th St Grille
2025-05-30 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | 48th St Grille, 310 S 48th St,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143
From May 30th to June 8th, 48th Street Grille invites guests to enjoy a special three-course menu available for both lunch and dinner. They’re also celebrating Father’s Day with a limited-space special menu — early reservations are encouraged. And don’t miss their weekend brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.48thstreetgrille.com to book your table.

Brew Ha Ha: Dad Joke Quizzo
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
From the guys behind It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia comes another dad joke-based quizzo extravaganza. Gather your team to head to Two Locals Brewing (and compete in rounds including…

Complete the Dad Joke: We give you the first half of the dad joke, you complete the second

Headlines: We give you a wacky new story, you write the headline

PUNDEMONIUM: Our improvized head-to-head pun-off. Think you’re quick? Toss your hat in the ring.

… and more!

Did we mention the tickets are pay what you wish? Because they are. You can have us torpedo your mental well being with wordplay for free.

Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Ants on a Log
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | 40th St Trolley Portal, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia, 19104
All are welcome to join us for this edition of Pop-Ups at the Portal!

Ants on a Log creates music for children and childlike people. With a focus on positivity, social justice and silliness, this concert will surely be a time to remember.

Pop-Ups at the Portal, presented by local artist Gretchen Elise, is hosted every Thursday between May 8 – June 5. Enjoy 5 weeks of all age music, warm weather, and connecting with your community ☀️

May 8: Denise King: international jazz vocalist

May 15: Joshua Mitchell: electric, soulful vibes & Nelly Yoga Fitness: Line dance party

May 22: Youbakora: 72nd generation kora player

May 29: Ants on a Long: Music for children & child like people

June 5: Gretchen Elise: Energetic live jazz party

Parks on Tap in Clark Park
2025-05-26 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-25 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-24 12:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-23 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 22:00 | Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Parks on Tap, the popular roaming beer garden, is returning to Clark Park for five days over Memorial Day weekend!

A partnership between Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and FCM Hospitality, Parks on Tap was created to be a traveling beer garden throughout the city’s various, beautiful parks all summer long. Proceeds from Parks on Tap benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Each park and location is collectively selected as a way to highlight and enhance the offerings that Philadelphia city parks provide. It aims for a simple aesthetic: well-kept outdoor spaces where friends and families can meet up to enjoy food, drinks, and fun in a natural green space. A portion of all proceeds benefits each park.

Wednesday, May 21st: 4 – 10 PM

Thursday, May 22nd: 4 – 10 PM

Friday, May 23rd: 4 – 10 PM

Saturday, May 24th: Noon – 10 PM

Sunday, May 25th: Noon – 10 PM

Monday, May 26th: Noon – 10 PM

Afrvbz Presents Afrodance & Meditation community class
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Calvary Church, 801 S 48th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Afrvbz invites you to an evening of joy, movement and meditation in community. Join us as we dance to dynamic upbeat rhythms of afrobeats and amapiano followed by a group mediation and post social hang out

Powelton Village House Tours
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | The Church of St Andrew and St Monica, 3600 Baring St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
The beloved UCHS House Tour returns featuring the delightful and historic neighborhood of Powelton Village! This event provides a special opportunity to look into one of Philadelphia’s most cherished neighborhoods.

The fifteen houses in this Spring’s tour feature everything from artist enclaves and modern interpretations to the eclectic collections of lives well-traveled. Discover the iconic Italianate, Queen Anne, and Second Empire homes of this neighborhood.

Proceeds benefit preservation initiatives in West Philadelphia.

Hope Lives On Benefit Concert
2025-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Hold on til Dawn, a dedicated organization committed to raising awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention, is thrilled to announce its fourth benefit concert.

Building on the success of previous concerts in Wilmington, DE; Somerville, MA; and Orlando, FL, this year’s event promises an unforgettable evening of live music and community engagement. The lineup features returning artists Drew Seeley, MKTO, and Johnny, all of whom have been integral to past Hold on til Dawn events!

Pop Ups at the Trolley Portal Garden: Joshua Mitchell & Nelly Yoga Fitness
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | 40th St Trolley Portal, Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore, Philadelphia, 19104

Liquid City Blues
2025-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Pentridge Station, 5110-5120 Pentridge S, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
yo! DJ AyeV will be spinnin’ some jams with @j.m00kti and DJ HydroPhonic at @pentridgestation on May 11th from 5-11pm! NO COVER!!!

We’ll be throwin’ some eclectic jams borrowing from Reggae, DnB, Jungle, Soul and Funk!

So come on by and chill at Pentridge Staion and enjoy some Sunday vibes!

May Fair
2025-05-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
West Philadelphia’s favorite welcome to springtime, Spruce Hill May Fair, will return to Clark Park for its 67th year. This family-friendly event for all will be held on Saturday, May 10, 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Come experience all the traditional highlights of this community party! Seventy community organizations and local craft vendors will line the shady paths with helpful information and attractive goods. Live bands will perform during the fair. Children’s activities include art, games, a bouncy parlor and a petting zoo. Food vendors will ply you with lunch and snacks.

The May Fair is the chief annual fundraising activity for Spruce Hill Community Association. Learn about the many public-service projects that SHCA contributes to the community. You can contribute — and have fun doing so! — by buying tickets to win one of its splendid raffle baskets as well as a silent auction.

There will be no rain date. For more information on the May Fair, contact RichGuffanti@gmail.com

uCity Square Life Science Luncheon
2025-05-08 11:30 - 12:30 | uCity Square, 3701 Filbert St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Local scientists, entrepreneurs, and students interested in hearing from local experts and mingling with some of the leading voices in Philly’s life science fields.

Sam Woods Thomas of Life Sciences PA will be our joint host on-site for these lunches.

Once registered, you will receive an email invitation for the luncheon you have been selected for.

Participation Fee: Free

Limited slots! Reserve now, only 15 people per lunch.

Luncheon is located at uCity Square. Location will be shared in the calendar invitation.
