Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum

'Relaxing Musical Nights at Penn Museum' What a great way to break up your work week by experiencing soothing international cultural live music on Wednesday nights during the Summer Nights music series held at the Penn Museum. This exuberant musical series begins June 26 and ends September 04, 2019. Get to experience music curated by different individuals in a laid-back fun atmosphere, to where you can hang out on chairs, benches, stage-front seating, the lawn or just mingle with others … [Read more...]

Night Market Philadelphia

'Excellent Street Food Festivals Presented by the Food Trust' Night Market Philadelphia is one of the city's premier street food festivals. It has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year. Each Night Market Festival spotlights a different Philly neighborhood, showcasing excellent food from local restaurants and Philly's finest food trucks. These events also include live music, the vibrant arts and culture scene. It's basically become a food party that will take place three plus … [Read more...]

The Porch at 30th Street Station

'Relaxing and Enjoying Lunch Outdoors' A unique space across from the 30th Street Station in University City, The Porch, was once a congested parking lane of 34 parallel parking spaces. It's now more than just a place to have lunch and relax. There is abundant seating, vibrant seasonal plantings, Philly food trucks, ongoing performances such as free concerts, fitness classes and a variety of special events such as The Porch Beer Garden and miniature golf. The University City District, … [Read more...]

Mummies Visit the Penn Museum

'Mummy Conservation at the Artifact Lab at Penn Museum' Who wants their mummy. Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Hop on over to University City to where the Penn Museum brings to you, In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. The museum is known for having one of the largest Egyptian collections in the world, home to more than 42,000 ancient artifacts, in which a select portion are held in the Egypt Gallery (the rest are in storage, in traveling exhibitions, and in … [Read more...]

White Dog Cafe in University City

'Foods Made with Healthy Ingredients from Local Farms' White Dog Cafe is a bar and restaurant located in the University City section of Philadelphia. Founded by social activist Judy Wicks and opened in September 1983, it was sold to Marty Brims in 2009. Yet Wicks stays in contact with the Cafe to help continue the business's methods of sustainability now and in the future. White Dog Cafe Experience & Atmosphere White Dog Cafe is located in a beautiful section of University City and is … [Read more...]

New Deck Tavern in University City

'University City's Irish Pub' The New Deck Tavern, which is an Irish pub and restaurant, is located in the middle of the University of Penn's campus and about a block away from Drexel University in University City. New Deck Tavern Experience & Atmposhere The New Deck Tavern, which is often referred to as the The Deck, has a very authentic pub feel to it. Many of the bartenders are natives of Ireland.  This establishment was originally located on the 3400 Block of Walnut Street, with a … [Read more...]

Baby Blues BBQ in Philly

'Fine Southern Foods in University City' Baby Blues BBQ is a restaurant and bar which opened in October 2010. It's located in University City, near the University of Pennsylvania, which is one of the oldest universities. The original location in Venice Beach, California was first established in October of 2004 by former Philadelphians and brothers Steve and Danny Fischer, and Rick McCarthy, who is from New Jersey. They have two other locations in West Hollywood and San Francisco. Baby Blues … [Read more...]