Shop Penn

It’s hot times in the city here in Philadelphia and #ShopPenn has tons of things to see and do this summer. Discover some of the top things happening around University City this June with the latest edition of the “Shop Penn Playlist,” a snapshot of the events being offered around the Penn campus all month.

Novelty Candle Experience – Cork & Candles
All Month

The Cork & Candles Novelty Experiences invites you to transform wax into unique realistic candles inspired by favorite themes such as food, decadent sweets and desserts, refreshing beverages, seasonal nostalgia, and household décor. Each month, they introduce an exclusive new candle design, giving you the opportunity to roll up your sleeves and explore advanced candle-making techniques in this unique educational and playful experience. For the month of June, they offer a Happy Hour candle. Sip back and relax! Choose your cocktail-inspired beverage candle from their curated summer menu.

Philadelphia Runner Run Club – Philadelphia Runner
Every Wednesday

TEAM PHILLY Race Training was created to support the Philadelphia areas beginner to intermediate runners in their aspirations of improving their running and living healthier lives. Powered by Philly legends Philadelphia Runner and The Rothman Institute, this comprehensive and unparalleled program includes: running coaching, training plans, group runs, and workshops on topics such as: fitness cross-training and strength conditioning, gear, sports psychology, and injury prevention and treatment.

Pause – Penn Museum
June 7

Pauses are powerful. Give yourself a little extra love and care without traveling far, taking a chunk of time away, or breaking the bank. Dr. Hava Rose teaches ways to prioritize yourself with guided journaling, hands-on workshops, a beautiful community, and more. The day begins as a collective warm welcome into a beautiful and unique space. After settling in, we will participate in collective, interactive workshops to build an empowering and safe space. As we warm up with one another, we also begin to explore what a pause can do for us. In the second half of the day, choose two workshops to create your ideal afternoon retreat.

It's All Gonna Break: Broken Social Scene Documentary – World Café Live
June 13

Imagine being a fly on the wall at the very beginning of an incredible new movement. Surrounded by artists creating the most inspirational music of the early 2000’s and giving birth to a world-wide phenomenon. Now imagine you documented it all, on video. At a time before everyone had a camera in their pocket, these moments would have been lost to time and memory...except they aren’t. IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK's intimate behind-the-scenes footage reveals the creation of Canada’s indie-darlings of the early aughts, Broken Social Scene, with cameos from friends and collaborators like Feist and others.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom – Penn Museum
June 14

Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the United States—is a day to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community. Bring the whole family for a festival filled with joyful performance, live DJ sets, captivating storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from local food trucks.

Khalil Amaru: Beige Album Release Show – World Café Live
June 14

Khalil Amaru, a neo-soul and alternative R&B artist hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan, carries a rich musical legacy, with a lineage of musicians spanning generations. Inspired by icons like Stevie Wonder, Cleo Sol, and Daniel Caesar, Khalil released his debut EP, Love Pains, in April 2024. The project introduced listeners to his poignant exploration of love, heartbreak, introspection, and resilience. He’s now working on his highly anticipated follow-up project, BEIGE, set for release in June 2025.

Philly Juneteenth Celebration – The Rotunda
June 19

The Bigga Dre Juneteenth Celebration 2025 is Philadelphia’s premier cultural event honoring Black freedom, resilience, and excellence. Spearheaded by renowned community leader and event curator Bigga Dre (Amun Sen Hotep Re), this annual celebration has become a vital space for connection, empowerment, and cultural expression in the city. Rooted in the legacy of Juneteenth—the historic commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—this event is a vibrant reflection of Philadelphia’s Black community and its ongoing contributions to art, activism, and progress. 

Family Bridge Session: Fandango – World Café Live
June 21

Join World Café Live and Bridge Sessions for Make Music Day and explore the rhythms, dances, songs, and history of the Son Jarocho and Cumbia traditions! This bilingual session is presented by Guachinangos and is recommended for families with children ages 5 and up. Guachinangos features members from diverse cultural backgrounds. The band fuses Mexican son jarocho with Colombian cumbia and other Latin American rhythms. Their exciting instrumentation and electrifying stage energy invites anybody to enjoy, sing and move to the rhythm of the music.

Devon Walker & Michael Longfellow – World Café Live
June 21

Enjoy a night of comedy from two members of the cast of Saturday Night Live. Devon Walker is a stand-up, actor and writer. Prior to joining the SNL cast Walker wrote for the Freeform series, Everythingʼs Trash starring Phoebe Robinson and the Netflix animated series Big Mouth. Longfellow joined SNL as one of the new featured players of the showʼs 48th season. Prior to SNL, Michael was one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2022 and made his late night debut on CONAN in 2018.

Wawa Welcome America Celebration – Penn Museum
June 27

Bring your friends and family to explore the Penn Museum for FREE as part of this year’s Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in America! Explore our shared humanity across 10,000 years of history—from the very first cities of the Middle East to the lives of Native American communities today. Travel through Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, and Mexico & Central America while taking in their vibrant cultures through ancient artifacts, world wonders, and contemporary artworks.