Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
On view for the first time in the U.S., Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga brings together exquisite, century-old watercolors created by Egyptian artist Ahmed Yousef during Penn Museum excavations in the early 1920s. These paintings vividly record elaborately decorated funerary chapels from Dra Abu el-Naga, a key burial ground of elite officials and priests during Egypt’s New Kingdom (ca. 1550–1070 BCE).

CURATOR’S LECTURE | 3-4 pmJosef Wegner, Ph.D., is a Curator in the Egyptian Section and a Professor of Egyptian Archaeology at Penn. Since 1994, he has directed excavations at the mortuary complex and settlement site dedicated to pharaoh Senwosret III at South Abydos.

TEACHER PREVIEW + WORKSHOP | 1 pmEducators, hear from Dr. Josef Wegner, experiment with hands-on watercolor techniques, and discover classroom connections. Coffee, tea, and 3-hours ACT 48 credits provided.

2026 Artist Convening at the Arts League
2026-02-27 11:00 - 2026-02-28 20:00 | The Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
The Arts League, West Philadelphia’s longstanding center for arts education and community building, is pleased to announce its 2026 Artist Convening Weekend, a multi-day celebration of artistic practice, collaboration, and support for expanding access to the arts. The weekend begins on Friday, February 27, 2026, with The Arts League Auction, a free community art auction supporting the Accessing the Arts campaign. The auction willtake place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Arts League and will feature original work by local artists including Ben Woodward, Nicole Rodrigues, Alaina Ewins, and artwork from members of The Arts League Board. All proceeds help extend and remove barriers to arts education and creative opportunities in West Philadelphia, making art accessible to learners of all ages.

The weekend continues on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the Artist Convening: Critical Making — Reimagining Community Care Through Arts Education. This full-day gathering brings together visionary workshop teachers, educators, and cultural workers to explore practical strategies for equity-driven teaching, community-centered creative engagement, and responsive pedagogy. Participants will connect with peers, engage inhands-on workshops, dialogue with thought leaders, and gain tools for building inclusive, impactful arts education practices. Artist Convening Tickets The Arts League Artist Convening Weekend creates space for meaningful exchange among artists, teachers, cultural organizers, and creative community members. It reflects The Arts League’s commitment to championing artistic voices, cultivating community care, and strengthening social networks through shared creative practice

University City MIX at Gather Food Hall
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University City MIX Happy Hour returns with optional *MUSIC BINGO* Thurs., Feb. 26 at Gather Food Hall & Bulletin Bar (3025 Market Street).

Our Happy Hour event series University City MIX is heading to the new Gather Food Hall and Bulletin Bar (3025 Market Street) on Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Join University City District for an evening of networking, connection, and fun! If you’re feeling competitive, join in for Music Bingo, hosted by our friends from Gather from 6–8 PM.

During MIX, grab a drink at the Bulletin Bar and check out the food hall, featuring six local vendors offering a mix of global flavors. Pay-as-you-go food and drinks will be available from participating vendors:

Federal Donuts & Chicken offers best in class donuts, fried chicken and coffee.

Sahbyy Food offers reimagined Philly staples infused with Southeast Asian flavors.

Mucho Perú features the vibrant flavors of Peru.

Assembly Pizza Co provides hand-stretched pizzas made from premium flour, as well as sandwiches, salads, and sides.

At Bowl’d Masala, traditional street flavors meet the health-conscious, customizable style of bowls, wraps, and salads.

El Mictlan makes traditional Mexican cuisine combined with contemporary world flavors.

University City MIX is free to attend but RSVPs are strongly suggested.

About Gather Food Hall and Bulletin Bar: Located in Schuylkill Yards, Gather is designed to serve office tenants, students, and University City locals. The food hall creates a welcoming space where people can connect over high-quality dining experiences. In 2021, the building was transformed into a state-of-the-art life science hub, bridging its historic role as a center for ideas with its current mission to drive groundbreaking research and discovery.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Thinking about buying your first home? Join our online workshop where we break down the homebuying process in a simple, friendly way. Learn tips, tricks, and what to watch out for to make your journey smooth and fun. Perfect if you’re feeling a bit lost or just want to feel more confident about taking that big step. Learn about stacking grants, how to build equity, and more!

Free Tuesday Tasting at Gather Food Hall's Bulletin Bar
2026-02-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join Gather Food Hall at The Bulletin Bar for a free Tuesday Tasting, featuring Jim Beam.

Must be 21+ to sample, happening from 4-6 p.m.

Need a bite to eat while you taste? Grab dinner from one of Gather’s six diverse vendors, including:– Mucho Perú: A Peruvian pop-up turned first brick-and-mortar– Sahbyy Food: Cambodian fare discovered at the Southeast Asian Market and known for their “Best of Philly” Lemongrass Cheesesteak– El Mictlan: A South Philly family-run restaurant serving authentic Mexican West Coast cuisine– Bowl’d Masala: An Indian-inspired concept serving bowls and wraps– Assembly Pizza Co.: Neapolitan meets NYC style pizza, as well as sandwiches, salads, and more– Philly favorite Federal Donuts & Chicken

The Deep Dig: Enduring Traditions of Native North America at Penn Live Arts
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Join Penn Live Arts for a four-week online course exploring Native North America through the Penn Museum’s newly opened gallery. Developed in partnership with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the course centers Native voices and stories of resilience from the Lenape, Pueblo, and Lingít peoples. Classes stream on VXP with interactive images, recordings, and digital materials, and no prior archaeology or anthropology experience is required.

Climate Resilience Plan Virtual Community Workshop
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Bartram’s Garden and ACANA, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability, are hosting a community workshop to gather neighborhood input for Philadelphia’s Citywide Climate Resilience Plan. The session will focus on how extreme weather is affecting residents and what local solutions could help communities better prepare for heat, flooding, storms, and outages. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, identify priorities, and help shape future climate investments and planning decisions. Those unable to attend the virtual workshop on March 12 are welcome to join the in-person session on April 12.

Walk Around Philadelphia: West Philly Editiion
2026-02-22 08:20 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
This Sunday, February 22, Walk Around Philadelphia is setting out from Overbrook toward Baltimore Ave for one of its beloved winter segments. Participants will meet at the Overbrook station, hop on the 8:19 AM train from Center City, and spend the morning walking Philly’s sidewalks and wooded trails with a great group of people. It’s part of the 100-mile journey around the city’s edge, and you can walk as much or as little as you want. Come move, explore, and make a morning of it!

Compagnie Virginie Brunelle Matinee at Penn Live Arts
2026-02-20 14:00 - 2026-02-21 16:00 | Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Known for raw, intensely physical and cinematic choreography, Compagnie Virginie Brunelle performs in Philadelphia for the first time with the U.S. premiere of Fables. This full-length work for 10 dancers and a pianist offers a poetic yet sometimes harsh vision of women’s ongoing struggle. Against the backdrop of a world in chaos, a series of evocative tableaux show female archetypes becoming larger than life in their grandeur, strength and resilience as they pave the way through invisible, yet very real barriers.

Please note, Fables includes nudity.

Service of Ashes & Stardust
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Calvary Church, 801 S 48th St, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
All are welcome on Ash Wednesday for Calvary’s hybrid Service of Ashes & Stardust to begin the sacred season of Lent.

Join in person or virtually for a simple service of prayer, silent reflection and singing, including imposition of ashes (and glitter!) for those joining in person.

If joining in person, please use the 48th Street entrance (an accessible lift is available upon request – see list for details). To join virtually, see link for Zoom information.

BHM Series: Yoga: Self-care for the Mind & Body
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 4601 Market St., 4601 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Bethanna CUA 10 Black History Month Series presents, Yoga: Self-Care for the Mind & Body.

Bethanna CUA 10 Black History Month Series presents,

Yoga: Self-Care for the Mind & Body.

Join us for a hybrid yoga experience centered on restoration, balance, and well-being. In-person attendees will receive giveaways and be entered into raffle drawings. Light refreshments will be provided.

Galentine’s at The Pink Gym
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pink Gym, 4112 Lancaster Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
The Pink Gym is celebrating Galentine’s with a special edition of its Mat Pilates class, featuring a few thoughtful touches for the occasion. Guests are encouraged to wear pink or red, move together, and stay after class for light bites. Classes take place February 14 and 15 at 10 AM, included for members with drop-in spots available for non-members.

Galentine's Day Happy Hour
2026-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Jezabel’s, 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel’s in this immersive, hands-on Alfajor class led by Chef Jezabel Careaga. You’ll learn the secrets to perfect alfajor dough, explore classic dulce de leche and alternative fillings, and practice filling and assembling your own cookies with expert guidance. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and you’ll leave with plenty of alfajores to enjoy and take home. After class, settle in for a relaxed happy hour featuring NW Argentine–inspired tapas and complimentary vermut, with BYOB optional.

Stellar Bars & Jams at Dahlak Paradise
2026-02-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Dahlak Paradise, 4708 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An inclusive open jam where hip hop bars/lyrics, spoken word prose, and freestyle cypher flows intersect with live and digital instruments.Every 2nd Thursday!! (and open jams EVERY thursday at Dahlak!)

Tuesday Tasting Series at Gather Food Hall
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join Gather on Tuesday, February 10, from 4–6 PM at Bulletin Bar for a Hornitos Tequila Tasting, presented by Southern Wines!

Stop by to sample tequila and cocktails, enjoy great company, and take advantage of our Happy Hour from 3–6 PM. It’s the perfect chance to unwind, meet some new people, and hang out after work.

Plus, enjoy free merch giveaways while supplies last!

All are welcome for a fun and flavorful afternoon🍋‍🟩

Super Bowl Watch Party at Two Locals Brewing Co.
2026-02-08 17:00 - 22:00 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market Street Suite 100, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
This Sunday, come hungry and thirsty.

Cesily will be popping up at Two Locals for one day only, serving her signature Love Meals during the Big Game. If you’ve had her food before, you already know. If you haven’t, this is the moment.

Service starts at 3 PM and runs until sellout, so don’t wait until halftime hoping there are still plates left. Drink specials will be flowing all day, including $10 boilermakers, $25 beer pitchers, and $30 margarita pitchers.

Grab a plate, catch the game, and settle in. This menu is available only for Super Bowl Sunday.

Dicken's Day presented by Friends of Clark Park
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Friends of Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
Friends of Clark Park invites you to join us for a festive Dickens celebration in the park. We’ll gather at Elmwood Methodist Church for the main program, then walk together to the Dickens statue for a short ceremony and dancing with the Kingsessing Morris Dancers. Afterward, we’ll keep the celebration going with pizza at Clarkville, compliments of FoCP. Come celebrate community, tradition, and a little Dickensian joy with us.

Sojourner, a One Woman Show at Curio Theatre #BHM
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Friends of Clark Park, 4300-4398 Baltimore Ave,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-6791
Celebrate Black History month with a week of live theatre!

Starting February 7, Curio Theatre Company will present Sojourner, a one-woman show written by Richard Lamonte Pierce and starring award-winning actress Zuhairah McGill.

McGill portrays Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, sharing the stories and experiences of the abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and author. The play explores Truth’s life, including her enslavement in the North, her dramatic escape, and her fight against slavery. It also delves into her interactions with historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

The show runs February 7 to 14 at 7 p.m. and is open to audiences of all ages. There are two Saturday matinee performances at 3 p.m.. Previews will take place February 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Opening night is February 6 at 7 p.m.

Performances are at Curio Theatre located at 4740 Baltimore Ave.

The Thinking Cap: A Magical Black History Month Storytime #BHM
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Join us at the library for a journey throughout African American history with Mlajeni Magical Theater! Local storyteller Mr. Q will host a special storytime featuring puppets, magic, and crafts.

Valentine's Card Printing with Soapbox
2026-02-07 14:00 - 17:00 | The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library, 4700 Kingsessing Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19143
Drop by The Soapbox to print your own letterpress Valentines and spend some time making something truly by hand. During this open studio event, participants can jump in anytime to print a set of six cards using designs created by this year’s fellows—each year’s designs are completely new. Come play with ink, paper, and presses, and leave with a stack of handmade Valentines ready to share. Advance registration is $10, with day-of spots available for $12.

West Philly Bizarre x Jezabel's Pop Up
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Jezabel’s, 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s Cafe with a cozy, cabin-fever–breaking mix of vintage, art, home goods, and handmade finds. Swing by weekends Feb 7–8 and 14–15 to shop local makers, then treat yourself to Jezabel’s empanadas and Argentinean sweets while you’re there. Consider this your Valentine’s season excuse to browse, snack, and linger a little.

Tyshawn Sorey at Penn Live Arts
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and professor of music at Penn, pays tribute to jazz pioneer Max Roach and his 1968 album, Members, Don’t Git Weary, a recording with context embedded in one of the most pivotal cultural periods of the 20th century. For this Philadelphia premiere, Sorey’s new arrangements wink at the originals, but also capture the current moment in our cyclical history. Sorey, on drums, will be joined by Adam O’Farrill (trumpet), Mark Shim (tenor saxophone), Lex Korten (piano) and Tyrone Allen (bass) for this heartfelt snapshot of Roach’s music.

Through the Lens of Black History: Reflections on the Photography of Leandre Jackson #BHM
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut Street
Join a discussion about the remarkable career of photographer Leandre Jackson, in conversation with curator Dr. Samir Meghelli. This event is free and open to the public.

From James Baldwin to Jay-Z, from Maya Angelou to Muhammad Ali, from Prince to Patti LaBelle, and from Fela Kuti to Coretta Scott King, photographer Leandre Jackson has captured countless luminaries with his camera over the last 50 years. With his photography collection now residing at the Penn Libraries’ Kislak Center, join Leandre Jackson in conversation with curator Dr. Samir Meghelli (C’04) as they discuss Jackson’s remarkable career documenting the lives and work of Black history-makers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

This event is co-sponsored by the Greenfield Intercultural Center.

About the speakers

Leandre K. Jackson is a widely exhibited and published photographer whose work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, books, CDs, and on television. He has had solo exhibitions at Widener University Art Gallery, Swarthmore College, Antioch College, the Free Library of Philadelphia, Penn’s W.E.B. Du Bois College House, Rider College, and Rowan University. His photographs are part of the permanent collection of Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Swarthmore College, and now Penn’s Kislak Center. He received his B.A. in English from Swarthmore College and his M.A. in Communications from Temple University.

Dr. Samir Meghelli is an award-winning curator, historian, writer, and educator. He currently serves as a Museum Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture. He is also a Visiting Scholar-in-Residence at American University’s Metropolitan Policy Center. He received his B.A. (magna cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in History from Columbia University.

First Friday: Philly Homegrown at Plant & People
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Plant & People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
All are welcome to come out to First Friday at Plant & People, a Black-owned plant shop and café, as we launch Philly Homegrown, a new section highlighting local makers, artists, and creatives. Browse unique, locally made goods while enjoying free wine, live music, and an easygoing, community-centered atmosphere. Stop by, support local talent, and spend the evening connecting with neighbors and small businesses doing great work.

Sip & Shop: Mulled Wine & Love Songs at Manzanita's
2026-02-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Manzanita Vintage Boutique & Gift Shop, 4206 Baltimore Ave, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, 19104
Feeling the winter blues? Join Manzanita Philly for a cozy weekend celebrating platonic love with Sip & Shop vibes, mulled wine, and love songs on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14. And on Saturday from 1–4 PM, settle in for tarot readings with the Astral Botanica!

Spirituality on Tap
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 on your own.

Karaoke Every Wednesday at Bulletin Bar
2026-02-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Gather Food Hall, 3025 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Bulletin Bar inside Gather Food Hall. Hosted by In the Mix Bar Scene, this weekly karaoke night runs from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and brings big energy, crowd favorites, and an open mic for anyone ready to grab it.

Mind & Mood Recharge Powered By Penn Medicine
2026-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Unwind in the galleries with an uplifting array of health-centric happenings during the popular Penn Medicine after-hours wellness series, now in its third year. Get centered with all-levels yoga, sound bath, and meditation from local practitioners. Slow down and savor a mindful gallery exploration or spark creativity by dropping in to an artmaking session. Explore a rotating lineup of curated artisans in our wellness marketplace and enjoy light bites and botanical refreshments at their botanical bar.
