Center City Residents' Association

08/24/2026

Enjoy jazz at one of the neighborhood’s most storied venues. 🎷🎶

Norman David & The Eleventet will be live at Plays and Players Theatre (1714 Delancey St) on Sunday, August 31.

Find out more info by using the link in our Instagram bio!

08/23/2026

ALERT🚨

The Market Street Bridge closes to all vehicle traffic on Monday, August 24 for approximately 14 months, with reopening expected around October 2027. Drivers will be detoured to Walnut Street and Chestnut Street 🚧

The Schuylkill River Trail remains open to pedestrians and cyclists throughout.

08/21/2026

Paddle the Schuylkill under the moonlight, one of the coolest things you can do in Philly this summer. 🚣🌜

The Moonlight Kayak Tour sets off from the Walnut Street Dock on Friday, August 29 at 8 pm, guiding paddlers along the tidal Schuylkill as the city lights reflect off the water.

Link in our Instagram bio!

08/21/2026

One of comedy’s boldest voices is coming to the Kimmel Center. 🎤✨

ALOK (they/them) brings their brand-new comedy show to the Kimmel Center on Friday, September 4, at 7 pm. Known for sold-out shows in more than 40 countries and their Netflix special BIOLOGY!, ALOK delivers a performance that’s equal parts funny, thoughtful, and unforgettable.

Don’t miss it. Tickets are available through the link in our Instagram bio!

08/20/2026

The Naked Bike Ride rolls through the city on Saturday, August 22, a body-positive, clothing-optional celebration of cycling, body freedom, and advocacy for cyclist and pedestrian safety.

Thousands of participants of all backgrounds come together for a ride unlike any other. 🚲🎉

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Rustin’s Challenge Reading Group meets on Tuesday, August 25 at 6 pm at the Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Square).

The group has been exploring the civil rights legacy of Bayard Rustin, the largely unsung organizer behind MLK’s March on Washington, and his ambitious vision for economic transformation.

This event is free and details are available in the link in our Instagram bio!

08/15/2026

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It only takes one bad bin to spoil a truckload of good recycling.

Before you place something in your recycling bin, take a minute to make sure it's accepted. Recycling the right way helps reduce contamination and keeps more materials out of the landfill.

Learn what belongs in your recycling bin: https://ow.ly/hkPE50ZnUhk.

08/14/2026

Over 130 styles of tacos under one roof, need we say more? 🌮🎉

The Taco Festival returns for its 9th year on Tuesday, August 18 at Stateside Live! (1100 Pattison Ave.) from 2 to 8 pm featuring 40+ food vendors. Grab your tickets in the link in our Instagram bio!

08/13/2026

A once-in-a-generation concert is coming to the Kimmel Center. 🎹🏛️

The Organ Historical Society Jubilee Concert takes place Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 pm at the Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad St.). Tickets can be purchased using the link in our Instagram bio!