🎭 Philadelphia Events Calendar

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

April 23 – August 29, 2026 W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street, Philadelphia Public view hours: Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm This exhibit is hosted by the Drexel University Libraries, with Kelly Underman, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology (College of Arts & Sciences), and the Department of Photography (Westphal College of Media Arts & Design). The latest exhibit on display in the W. W. Hagerty Library features original photographs by students enrolled in SOC 235 Sociology of Health (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026). For the assignment, Prof. Underman asked students to take photographs that illustrated key concepts from the course, such as health inequalities and the experience of illness. Visualizing Health presents students’ reflections on health during a historical moment of overlapping societal crises. Students’ creative depictions of concepts from the social sciences illustrate the enduring importance of thinking critically about health, healthcare, and illness. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15* (Special discounted ticket) Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $75 All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

July 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027 First Bank of the United States (Independence National Historical Park) 120 South 3 rd Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm Inside this newly reopened historic building, the Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection is exhibiting souvenirs and artifacts from the 1876 Bicentennial and 1926 Sesquicentennial (both world’s fairs) and 1976 Bicentennial celebrated in Philadelphia. The Atwater Kent Collection is the collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum, which Drexel is stewarding. Alongside America’s National Anniversaries & Philadelphia on the World Stage is an exhibition from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Office of Cultural Heritage and the Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad: Marks of Friendship: 250 Years of U.S. Diplomatic Treasures, showcasing a selection of gifts representing America’s international relationships that help tell the 250-year story of America’s rise from humble beginnings as a small, experimental republic to the heights of world leadership. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

TALKS: Every day, our gallery specialists offer talks about the Barnes collection. Learn more about our history, founder, and collection.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

Screening with Jackson Self’s CHAPS, filmmakers in attendance!

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

TOURS: Revisit the critically panned show that pitted Dr. Barnes against Philadelphia’s elite, and see which works remain in the collection.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Barnes Foundation is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

TOURS: This one-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors. Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Barnes Foundation is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

TOURS: Explore highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes. This tour is a private one-hour experience for you and up to nine guests.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

International affairs event at World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. [Save the Date] A Century of Service: Portraits of American Diplomacy

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Barnes Foundation is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

TOURS: Discover the diverse array of American works in Dr. Barnes’s ensembles—paintings, pottery, furniture, and more.

Live performance maintains a cultural practice that digital reproduction has not replaced—the shared physical experience of music produced in real time, in a room, for a specific audience. Philadelphia's performing arts institutions sustain that practice at professional levels, keeping the city part of a global conversation about what music is and what it does.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Barnes Foundation is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

WORKSHOPS / ONLINE: Learn how Japanese art transformed modern painting in this online workshop. Instructor: Larissa Bailiff

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Artists and design students are the obvious audience, but anyone interested in creative process—how ideas move from concept to material form—will find value here. Art educators, curators, and critics attend these talks to understand working practice; students at any stage find them useful for understanding what a professional career actually looks like from the inside.

PERMANENT: See art differently. Explore paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and other artists beside African sculpture, metalwork, and decorative arts.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Literary readers, writers at any stage, and educators are the primary audience. But author events reward attendance by anyone interested in how people make meaning from experience—which includes therapists, social workers, journalists, and anyone who must communicate clearly under conditions of uncertainty or complexity. The Q&A portion is where the event most rewards the non-specialist attendee.

Join us for a discussion on Black literature’s constant grappling with the American identity. This will be led by Luke McGowan-Arnold and Maurice Rippel as part of their ‘Rough Drafts’ partnership. Where they discuss literature, pop culture, and politics at large.

Literary culture matters because narrative is one of the primary ways human beings make collective meaning—and author events, readings, and literary discussions keep that culture alive as a public practice rather than a purely private one. At a moment when attention is fragmented and long-form reading is under pressure, events that model sustained engagement with complex texts perform a cultural function beyond entertainment.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

This month we are reading Jayden’s Impossible Gardenby Mélina Mangal.Free with general admission.

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Academic event at Penn Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine. BA Forum

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Penn Libraries: From Exhibition to Embedded

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Saint Joseph's University is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Postpartum And Parenting: What To Expect Your First Year

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Philosophy students and faculty are the natural audience, but applied ethics has made philosophical reasoning relevant beyond seminar rooms: bioethicists in hospitals, technology ethics consultants, lawyers reasoning about difficult cases, and policy makers facing value-laden decisions all benefit from philosophical rigor. The Ethical Society's tradition of making philosophical inquiry publicly accessible means these events genuinely welcome non-specialist audiences.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Pressure, Culture, And Ethical Risk: Seeing Trouble Before It Starts

Philosophy's practical relevance has expanded dramatically as technology, biomedical research, and political crisis have generated questions that technical expertise alone cannot answer. Events that bring philosophical rigor to applied questions—about AI, medical decision-making, democratic legitimacy, or environmental obligation—help resist the tendency toward sloganeering that often substitutes for genuine moral reasoning in public discourse.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Prepare to be amazed by the master of hypnosis, Eric Mina! The show begins at 8pm. Doors open 30

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

International affairs event at World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Greater Philadelphia’s Place in the World: Business and Global Connections

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at University of Pennsylvania is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Corinne Low (Wharton BEPP)

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Welcome Mass And Campus Ministry Info Fair

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

International affairs event at World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Global Quizzo: Germany

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

International affairs event at World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. An Evening with Evan Gershkovich

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Villanova University is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Event at Villanova University. Getting started with Poll Everywhere in Brightspace

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Movie On The Lawn

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Unlocking The Human Element: How Tech Is Redefining Workplace Skills

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Faculty Office Hours

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Celebrate generations of Temple pride as alumni family members welcome the newest generation of

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Do you have questions about undergraduate research, fellowships, or enrichment programs? Drop-in hours are a chance to chat with staff and UREP ambassadors and get answers to your questions. No RSVP required!

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Welcome home, Class of 2030 and Transfer Students! Learn more about Move-In and the New Student Orientation Program.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. In-Person Brightspace Support - Drosdick Hall

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Daily Mass at 12:05pm

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. C&A (Coffee & Answers) Open Support With OIT

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Take Flight - Academic Readiness Program

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Finding Balance In A Digitally Driven World

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Move-In For University Residence Halls

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's University Field Hockey At Monmouth

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Six Flags

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Saturday Night At Cowtown Rodeo

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's University Men's Soccer Vs NJIT

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's University Women's Soccer At Lafayette

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. All Classes Begin 1st Half 7 Week Courses

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Ask A Hawk

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Final Grades Due For 2nd Half 7 Week Courses

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Water Games And Water Ice

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Comedy Night

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Puppy Yoga

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Saint Joseph's University. Last Day To Add/Drop 15 Week Courses

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Who knows what we'll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Ask Me Anything

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15* (Special discounted ticket) Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $75 All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Artists and design students are the obvious audience, but anyone interested in creative process—how ideas move from concept to material form—will find value here. Art educators, curators, and critics attend these talks to understand working practice; students at any stage find them useful for understanding what a professional career actually looks like from the inside.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. A NATION OF ARTISTS TOUR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20 Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80 VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100 (Beverages not included) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MUSEUM

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. IMPRESSIONISM & BEYOND

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. 3 STORIES IN 30 MINUTES TOUR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. AMERICAN ART: FROM THE START

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Flow at Bartram's Garden is a community-centered outdoor yoga series hosted by Healing the Hood Together (formerly Hood Healers PHL), designed to create space for rest, movement, and reconnection with...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us in the Connelly Center to chat with representatives from more than 50 University departments and offices.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Families, while your students are in meetings, the time is yours! Relax under a shady tree, grab a coffee from one of our Holy Grounds Locations, or connect with representatives from Financial Assistance, the Bursar’s Office, the Wildcard Office, the Office for Residence Life, Parent and Family Relations, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Dining Services or Athletics! Check your Orientation App for locations.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

[SOLD OUT] Behind the Bookcase | A Warm Heart and a Cold Eye: The Legacy of Herman Melville | In-Person

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter! \n

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Event at Science History Institute. Disneyland and the Rise of Automation

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram's Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

The 7th Annual Future Physician Scientists Symposium hosted by the American Physician Scientists

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Academic event at Penn Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine. CAMIPM Seminar Series

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Economists, business school students, and working professionals in finance, management, and consulting are the expected audience. Policy researchers, journalists covering economic affairs, and nonprofit leaders navigating market-adjacent questions will find the analytical frameworks applicable. Entrepreneurs and startup founders often discover that academic economics seminars provide more useful frameworks for real decisions than business school case studies.

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Economic research shapes policy in ways that affect far more people than those who read academic journals—and public-facing seminars that make that research accessible perform a genuine democratic function. Philadelphia's economy, still navigating post-industrial transition through healthcare, education, and emerging tech sectors, provides direct local context for debates about labor markets, inequality, and economic development that might otherwise feel abstract.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Academic event at Penn Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine. Periop Nursing

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

R5 Productions presents: Deviated Instinct & Dropdead w/ Agonista + Life Abuse

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Faculty Office Hours

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Say goodbye to your move-in stress and enjoy free food, fun, activities and a chance to connect

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Did you know that we have a Gender & Sexuality Inclusion Center at IDEAL?! 🏳️‍🌈 Stop by our

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us at our very first Inclusive Fellows Initiative Kickoff event! All accepted applicants to

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

Join us for a night of adventure that YOU get to choose! The Howard Gittis Student Center will be

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. University Welcome

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Daily Mass at 12:05pm

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Family Picnic Lunch

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Villanova University Men’s Soccer vs Temple University

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. In-Person Brightspace Support - Drosdick Hall

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

New students will meet with representatives from their academic colleges.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

Join us for our Summer webinar series: Seed to Success. The sessions will be held from 3

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Ask Me Anything

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Pianist — William Hill III Bassist — John Murray Drummer — Vinton Hines Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 ( Beverages not included ) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($15) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Please note: this workshop takes place at One Art Community Center (1431-39 N. 52nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19131). Join us as we explore natural ways to prevent and treat common...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. EXHIBITION TOUR: RODIN’S HANDS

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Artists and design students are the obvious audience, but anyone interested in creative process—how ideas move from concept to material form—will find value here. Art educators, curators, and critics attend these talks to understand working practice; students at any stage find them useful for understanding what a professional career actually looks like from the inside.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. A NATION OF ARTISTS TOUR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20 Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80 VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100 (Beverages not included) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

During these outdoor explorations we will discuss ongoing projects, history of the campus and

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Activities event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. SUMMER LITTLE ART KIDS: STORYTIME

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MUSEUM

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. ART KIDS TOUR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. IMPRESSIONISM & BEYOND

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Activities event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. 3 STORIES IN 30 MINUTES TOUR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Tours event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. AMERICAN ART: FROM THE START

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Social event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. RODIN GARDEN BAR

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Social event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. FRIDAY NIGHTS

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Starting at 10:30pm $15 General Admission Join our YouTube Channel to watch the show live: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Event at Science History Institute. Movies on the Mall

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

Join us any Friday on Zoom to find space and time for writing. Move your projects forward and maybe even find joy in the company of colleagues and friends. Sponsored by the Drexel University Writing Program and SOCRATES, the Social Science and Humanities Research Community. For more information, contact Liz Kimball , ek674@drexel.edu.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Temple's premiere student organization and resource fair is back! We’ll take over all of Main

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us for our Fall 2026 Barnett CPH/SSW Student Resource Fair Stop by Paley Hall from

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

FIND YOUR BEAT—DIVE INTO STUDENT MEDIA! At THE BEAT, Klein College’s annual student media

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Faculty Office Hours

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join Klein College for a welcome meeting for all incoming Klein students! Friday, August

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us for a movie night under the stars! Bring your own blanket and chairs to cozy up and watch a

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Upperclass Student Move-In

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. In-Person Brightspace Support - Drosdick Hall

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Daily Mass at 12:05pm

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

Healing Gems w/ LO FIVES

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us for a Study Abroad 101 session! Learn about what students gain from studying abroad, the types of programs we offer, how to take the next steps in planning your study abroad journey, and more. This session will be held over Zoom: https://drexel.zoom.us/j/89279554448

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

International lawyers, arbitrators, and law students are the natural audience, but in-house counsel at multinationals, compliance professionals, and business executives involved in cross-border transactions will find the content directly useful. Journalists covering trade policy and geopolitics, and academic specialists in international political economy, round out the professionally relevant audience. CLE credits available for licensed attorneys.

A Book a Day will be hosting our second annual Children's Day on Saturday, August 22 from 1-4 pm at the Children's Department at the Main Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. The event is 100% free, and will feature local author meet-and-greets, a hands-on bookmaking activity, a quiet room for rest and reflection, and a mural drawing activity. We are thrilled to partner with Read by 4th , The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers , and the PA Migrant Education Program . Although this is a free event that is open to the public, we encourage folks to register here so that we can keep track of attendance! I'm also attaching digital versions of our posters. We would be very grateful if you could share the information about our event with your networks. We look forward to welcoming children of all ages and hope to see you on August 22!

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Pianist — William Hill III Bassist — John Murray Drummer — Vinton Hines Set Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $25 Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $100 VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $120 ( Beverages not included ) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($15) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Ken Fowser - Saxophone Matthew Rotker-Lynn - Guitar Brian Charette - Organ Byron Landham - Drums Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 ( Beverages not included ) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($15) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Artists and design students are the obvious audience, but anyone interested in creative process—how ideas move from concept to material form—will find value here. Art educators, curators, and critics attend these talks to understand working practice; students at any stage find them useful for understanding what a professional career actually looks like from the inside.

FREE / TALKS / FILM: This short documentary highlights how second chances in the justice system can transform lives.

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

Please note: this workshop takes place at Mill Creek Farm (4901 Brown St. , Philadelphia, PA 19139). Join us for a FREE immersive and educational workshop on harvesting and processing...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Event at Science History Institute. Unwell Waters Highlights Tour

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Arrival: A Campus Music Festival

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Activities event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. SUMMER ART KIDS STUDIO

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Philadelphia Museum of Art is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Activities event at Philadelphia Museum of Art. SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Please plan to meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM,...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Welcome to Temple University! Join the Office of IDEAL's Student Engagement Unit and the Office of

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Event at Science History Institute. Stories of Science: Color and Light

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches young participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a...Learn More

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

Hosted by nationally and internationally touring entertainers, Jay Dukes and Trizzy; with our ACW

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

The Philadelphia Mycology Club brings the Fungadelphia festival to the Schuylkill Center. \n

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

Johnny Dynamite w/ TORTURETWINN + Spiral Path + New Desires DJ set

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Ken Fowser - Saxophone Matthew Rotker-Lynn - Guitar Brian Charette - Organ Byron Landham - Drums Show Times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30 Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner: $105 VIP Dinner & Show package ~ includes 3-course dinner and stage-front seating: $125 ( Beverages not included ) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($15) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

From the Executive Producer of RICK & MORTY; filmmaker Zach Passero in attendance!

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Starting at 11pm $15 General Admission Join our YouTube Channel to watch the show live: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

This meaningful celebration wlecomes the newest members of our community with prayer, reflection, and a blessing for the road ahead. This will be the only Sunday evening Mass offered on campus .

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

R5 Productions presents: Joey Cash w/ Gloorp

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: SAS Commons | The Mathematics of Elections and Voting

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Get Ready for Class with your Orientation Leader. Ask questions, get help finding your academic

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

June 25 – December 26, 2026 Lits Building (Historic Department Store), 8th & Market Streets, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday through Saturday, 10am - 6pm (closed Sundays) This modern pop-up display, free and open to the public, was developed by Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection with ISA and Center City District Foundation. The exhibition will give visitors a unique experience of the first world’s fair held in the US—the 1876 Centennial Exposition—through a series of glowing pavilions representing Centennial structures, souvenir artifacts, an aerial video comparing the city and Fairmount Park fairgrounds then and now, and more. Artifacts include Centennial objects from the Atwater Kent Collection (collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum, which Drexel is stewarding), as well as the Drexel Founding Collection . Don’t miss it! This exhibit is free and open to the public.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Literary readers, writers at any stage, and educators are the primary audience. But author events reward attendance by anyone interested in how people make meaning from experience—which includes therapists, social workers, journalists, and anyone who must communicate clearly under conditions of uncertainty or complexity. The Q&A portion is where the event most rewards the non-specialist attendee.

Join us as we highlight American mycologist, Charles McIlvaine (1840-1909). Charles spent much of his life in and around Philadelphia, experimenting wildly with edible mushrooms, collaborating with both amateur and professional mycologist and writing America's first publicly accessible…

Literary culture matters because narrative is one of the primary ways human beings make collective meaning—and author events, readings, and literary discussions keep that culture alive as a public practice rather than a purely private one. At a moment when attention is fragmented and long-form reading is under pressure, events that model sustained engagement with complex texts perform a cultural function beyond entertainment.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Ben Talks Washington, D.C. | Before the Breakthroughs: Ideas on the Horizon

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Brightspace Faculty Office Hours

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Need help locating your class? Stop by the table located at the Bell Tower -- we will be able to

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

The Diamond Peer Teachers Program offers a semester-long funded teaching experience under the

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

First Day of Class Photos return on 8/24/26 at 9AM! Join us to commemorate your first day!

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. In-Person Brightspace Support - Driscoll Hall

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Daily Mass at 12:05pm

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at Villanova University. Mindfulness

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

Cult Movie Monday: DUST DEVIL (1992)

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

“Indigenous Irregularities: Anna Tsouhlarakis,” is the second annual exhibition presenting works

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Artists and design students are the obvious audience, but anyone interested in creative process—how ideas move from concept to material form—will find value here. Art educators, curators, and critics attend these talks to understand working practice; students at any stage find them useful for understanding what a professional career actually looks like from the inside.

WORKSHOPS / ON-SITE: Discover Matisse in this new mini class, an hour of guided discussion and close looking inside our storied galleries. Instructor: Martha Lucy

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Campus Green Spaces Walking Tour

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Ravi Seenarine, voice and tenor sax Sean Butkovich, piano/keys Ben Cohen,drums Dan McCain, bass Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20 Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80 VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100 (Beverages not included) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

“DREAM DIFFERENT: A Wonder Rebellion,” is a group exhibition that considers how play, imagination

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Literary readers, writers at any stage, and educators are the primary audience. But author events reward attendance by anyone interested in how people make meaning from experience—which includes therapists, social workers, journalists, and anyone who must communicate clearly under conditions of uncertainty or complexity. The Q&A portion is where the event most rewards the non-specialist attendee.

Come for the donuts, stay for the conversation! Donuts & Discussions is a Monthly series of conversations for Older Adults to learn about free resources and build community. At Donuts & Discussions, you'll get real talk and real solutions only. The program runs every last…

Literary culture matters because narrative is one of the primary ways human beings make collective meaning—and author events, readings, and literary discussions keep that culture alive as a public practice rather than a purely private one. At a moment when attention is fragmented and long-form reading is under pressure, events that model sustained engagement with complex texts perform a cultural function beyond entertainment.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Academic event at Penn Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine. Neurodegenerative Disease Grand Rounds

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Micro Theory Seminar

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Looking to learn more about the city of brotherly love? Come and spend your afternoon talking to

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at Vox Populi is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Bark Culture / Blacks’ Myths / Sam Xiao Cody and Will McGoran

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

R5 Productions presents: Will Swinton

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: First day of classes

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Calm your first week of class nerves and unwind with Outdoor Yoga!

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Our final Weeks of Welcome event, Black & Brown Joy @ TU, will feature important resources and

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us for a Study Abroad 101 session! Learn about what students gain from studying abroad, the types of programs we offer, how to take the next steps in planning your study abroad journey, and more. This session will be held in-person in our office, Academic Building Suite 201.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

This biweekly writing group is intended to help you build momentum, work through roadblocks, and prioritize work on your application through a community of peer support from other applicants meeting regularly throughout the summer term. Writing group will be held on Tuesdays of even-numbered weeks of the summer term: - June 30, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - July 14, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - July 28, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - August 11, 12:30 - 1:30 pm - August 25, 12:30 - 1:30 pm You are welcome to participate either virtually or in person; in-person meetings are held at the same times in the Pennoni Honors College collaboration area on the 2nd floor of Bentley Hall, 3301 Arch St. RSVP for the in-person meetings on Dragon Link Register for virtual meetings on Zoom

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15* (Special discounted ticket) Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $75 All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

July 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027 First Bank of the United States (Independence National Historical Park) 120 South 3 rd Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm Inside this newly reopened historic building, the Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection is exhibiting souvenirs and artifacts from the 1876 Bicentennial and 1926 Sesquicentennial (both world’s fairs) and 1976 Bicentennial celebrated in Philadelphia. The Atwater Kent Collection is the collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum, which Drexel is stewarding. Alongside America’s National Anniversaries & Philadelphia on the World Stage is an exhibition from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Office of Cultural Heritage and the Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad: Marks of Friendship: 250 Years of U.S. Diplomatic Treasures, showcasing a selection of gifts representing America’s international relationships that help tell the 250-year story of America’s rise from humble beginnings as a small, experimental republic to the heights of world leadership. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

International lawyers, arbitrators, and law students are the natural audience, but in-house counsel at multinationals, compliance professionals, and business executives involved in cross-border transactions will find the content directly useful. Journalists covering trade policy and geopolitics, and academic specialists in international political economy, round out the professionally relevant audience. CLE credits available for licensed attorneys.

Event at Penn Carey Law School. LLM Pre Term Class of 2027: AI Workshop

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

Event at Science History Institute. Othmer Library Tour

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Ravi Seenarine, voice and tenor sax Sean Butkovich, piano/keys Ben Cohen,drums Dan McCain, bass Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20 Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80 VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100 (Beverages not included) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Join us for the Graduate Student Welcome. Learn about upcoming events, resources, and services.

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Settle into the semester with the Division of Health and Well-being! Stop by our

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: What functions does XGBoost learn?

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Need help locating your class? Stop by the table located at the Bell Tower -- we will be able to

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Bringing students together one of the best ways we know how, basketball! We're highlighting one of

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Film enthusiasts and cinephiles are the natural draw, but media scholars, critics, documentary makers, and anyone whose work involves visual storytelling will find professional-level content. General audiences should not assume that screenings and film programming require prior expertise—institutional curation is specifically designed to make ambitious work accessible.

This event has been cancelled, advance ticket holders have been refunded.

Documentary and experimental film occupy a space that journalism and academic writing cannot—combining moving image, sound, and duration to create a form of understanding that operates through emotional as well as analytical cognition. Institutional film programming keeps that capacity alive in an era when streaming algorithms optimize for engagement rather than challenge or surprise.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

Join us on the fourth Wednesday from June through August to explore the Morris’s natural areas and discover the rich ecosystem that thrives in our Wetland. Free mini binoculars for kids from 11 am–1 pm, while supplies last!Free with general admission.

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15* (Special discounted ticket) Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $75 All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Practicing artists, designers, and curators will engage most technically with the work, but gallery exhibitions at this level reward curious non-specialists who approach without prior expertise. Art students will benefit from seeing professional-level work in context; collectors, educators, and arts writers will find substantive content to engage with, and general audiences can enter at whatever level of prior knowledge they bring.

June 16 – August 29, 2026 Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia Exhibit viewing hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 8pm; Friday & Saturay: 9am to 5pm (Closed Sundays) A prolific collector of Philadelphia ephemera, Helen Beitler had a soft spot for all things baseball—and especially the Phillies. Just in time for the MLB All-Star Game, this archival display from Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection (former Philadelphia History Museum collection, which Drexel is stewarding) focuses on Philadelphia baseball over the past two centuries, from the dead-ball era to local baseball, to the Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies. This exhibit is FREE to attend.

International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

The Temple Parliament Sextet performs at Dilworth Park. Attendance is free. Seating on

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Jazz enthusiasts and live-music devotees are the obvious draw, but improvisation's relevance extends further: composers, theatre directors, educators studying collaborative creativity, and anyone whose work involves real-time problem-solving under uncertainty will find resonance in watching a jazz ensemble navigate structure and spontaneity simultaneously. First-time visitors to the venue should arrive early.

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20 Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80 VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100 (Beverages not included) All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees. Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe

Jazz is one of the few genuinely American art forms, and its history runs directly through African American experience, resistance, and creativity in ways that make live performance a form of cultural stewardship as much as entertainment. Philadelphia's jazz tradition is substantial and ongoing, and venues that sustain it are part of the city's living cultural infrastructure—not simply amenities.

Literary readers, writers at any stage, and educators are the primary audience. But author events reward attendance by anyone interested in how people make meaning from experience—which includes therapists, social workers, journalists, and anyone who must communicate clearly under conditions of uncertainty or complexity. The Q&A portion is where the event most rewards the non-specialist attendee.

Philadelphia has been a hub for fossil fuel distribution for nearly two centuries. The lower Schuylkill River—often considered America’s first petrochemical corridor—helped shape the city’s industrial and environmental history. Join Penn history professor Jared Farmer for…

Literary culture matters because narrative is one of the primary ways human beings make collective meaning—and author events, readings, and literary discussions keep that culture alive as a public practice rather than a purely private one. At a moment when attention is fragmented and long-form reading is under pressure, events that model sustained engagement with complex texts perform a cultural function beyond entertainment.

History enthusiasts, museum professionals, and archaeologists are the natural audience, but architects and preservationists working with the built environment, anthropologists, and secondary educators who incorporate historical content will also find value. General audiences curious about how we know what we know about the past—about the methods and uncertainties of historical inquiry—should not be deterred by the academic framing.

May 29 – November 13, 2026 Drexel University – W. W. Hagerty Library, 3300 Market Street Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm Hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History (College of Arts & Sciences), and Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel. With support from Campus250. This special 2026 installment of the Drexel Libraries, Collections and Archives’ Library Exhibit Initiative features a student-curated display created in collaboration with Associate Teaching Professor Toni Pitock, PhD, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences. Students in Dr. Pitock’s History of Philadelphia courses toured the Atwater Kent Collection at Drexel’s storage facility and selected objects from the 1876 Centennial, 1926 Sesquicentennial, and 1976 Bicentennial, researching their history and relevance. Curated by Drexel students Kat McKeown and Sophia Stutte, the exhibit features excerpts from students’ assignments, related artifacts, and an interactive prompting visitor reflection. Public Viewing Hours: This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library. Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Historical scholarship earns its public importance by demonstrating how contingent, revisable, and contested our knowledge of the past actually is—and how that past actively shapes present conditions in law, culture, and built environment. Philadelphia's role as the birthplace of American constitutional democracy makes it an unusually resonant site for engaging with these questions.

Environmental scientists, conservationists, and sustainability professionals engage most technically with the content, but urban planners, architects, public health researchers, and community organizers working in environmental justice contexts will find it equally applicable. Concerned general audiences will find expert-level engagement more satisfying than most popular science coverage.

Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga experience on the Out on a Limb exhibit at Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds.Registration is required.

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Acknowledgment of Graduate Students' research success in the laboratories. There will be

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists are the natural audience, but urban planners, landscape architects, and environmental educators will find expert botanical or ecological content directly applicable. Elementary and secondary school teachers use these events as professional development; families with children find them accessible starting points for nature engagement.

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter! \n

Environmental knowledge has entered a period where the gap between what scientists know and what the public understands is producing consequential policy failures. Events that bridge that gap—connecting ecological expertise to civic audiences—perform a democratic function as much as an educational one. Philadelphia's position as a mid-Atlantic city with both natural resources and significant environmental justice concerns gives these events immediate local stakes.

Specialists and students in the relevant field are the obvious audience, but this event at University of Pennsylvania is structured to reward curious non-specialists who bring genuine interest without prior background. Graduate students exploring adjacent disciplines, journalists covering the subject, and professionals whose work touches these questions will find the depth of expertise directly valuable.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Student Performing Arts Night 2026

Visual art and design shape how people understand, navigate, and inhabit their world—which makes arts programming a form of civic investment as much as cultural amenity. Philadelphia's concentration of major museums and university arts programs sustains a visual culture conversation that connects local practitioners to global movements while remaining grounded in the city's particular aesthetic and social history.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Sing your heart out, spend time with friends, and grab some food at our Karaoke Night!

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Economists, business school students, and working professionals in finance, management, and consulting are the expected audience. Policy researchers, journalists covering economic affairs, and nonprofit leaders navigating market-adjacent questions will find the analytical frameworks applicable. Entrepreneurs and startup founders often discover that academic economics seminars provide more useful frameworks for real decisions than business school case studies.

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Economic research shapes policy in ways that affect far more people than those who read academic journals—and public-facing seminars that make that research accessible perform a genuine democratic function. Philadelphia's economy, still navigating post-industrial transition through healthcare, education, and emerging tech sectors, provides direct local context for debates about labor markets, inequality, and economic development that might otherwise feel abstract.

Foreign policy analysts, international relations scholars, and engaged citizens following global affairs form the natural audience. Diplomats, NGO professionals working in international contexts, business leaders with cross-border operations, and journalists covering global beats will find expert analysis directly useful. General audiences curious about how international systems actually function will find this more illuminating than most media coverage.

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International affairs programming connects local audiences to global systems that shape everything from trade and immigration to security and cultural exchange. At a moment when isolationist pressures and institutional fragility are simultaneously straining global governance frameworks, expert analysis of how these systems work and how they fail is more valuable than ever. Philadelphia's history as a port city and diplomatic hub gives international events a grounding that goes beyond the academic.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: Empirical Micro Seminar

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Academic event at Penn Medicine / Perelman School of Medicine. Periop Nursing

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.

Event at University of Pennsylvania: When Tariffs Raise Markups: Import Competition and Local Market Power

Scientific research translates into clinical practice, policy decisions, and technological applications that affect millions of people who will never read the journals publishing the underlying work. In a city with one of the world's highest concentrations of biomedical research institutions, public-facing seminars make that expertise legible to the broader community that funds and lives with its consequences.

Researchers and graduate students in the relevant field are the immediate audience, but science journalists, policy analysts working on research funding or regulation, and informed lay people with personal stakes in the research area will find the content accessible and the implications immediately relevant. The Q&A period is where non-specialist attendees can most productively engage.