Events

IHP Meetup: Festival of India
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Join IHP to celebrate Indian culture! This festival is part of the PECO multicultural series, which highlights a variety of cultures throughout the summer. The festival will feature live music, dance, traditional food and drinks for purchase, henna tattoo, and much more. This is a free event and open to the public!
When: Saturday, August 16th, @ 5pm
Where: Cherry Street Pier
What: Exploring the festival and casual conversation
This meetup is limited to 30 people (the first to sign up).

IHP Meetup: Movie Night in Clark Park
Friday, August 22, 2025
Join IHP for an outdoor screening of the movie, Creed, in Clark Park, West Philadelphia. This event is free to join! You can bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the film. And don't forget to bring a blanket to sit on! Meeting time is 7:30pm and the movie will begin at sundown, around 8pm.
When: Friday, August 22nd, meet at 7:30pm
Where: Clark Park Bowl, 45th & Chester Ave, West Philadelphia
What: Meetup and enjoy free movie in the park
This event is limited to 20 people (first to sign up).

IHP Meetup: Philly Happy Hour
Friday, August 29, 2025
Join IHP for a summer happy hour in center city! Meet at Strangelove's, a center city bar and restaurant with arcade games upstairs. This event is free to join, however, you must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.
All food and drinks are available for purchase on location. You must bring a valid ID, such as US drivers license or passport.
When: Friday, August 29th, @ 5:30 pm
Where: Strangelove's, 216 S 11th St, center city (east)
What: Casual conversation and group get together
This meetup is limited to 20 people (the first to sign up).

International Welcome Party
Saturday, September 13, 2025
IHP is excited to kick off the coming academic year with a fun evening of games, food, and drinks! The IHP International Welcome Party is an event specifically for international students and scholars from other countries who live in Philadelphia.
Come celebrate the start of the academic year and meet people from colleges and universities across the city! Enjoy food, music, drinks, games, and good company in a chic space: SPIN in Center City Philadelphia. We will also have giveaways and prizes!
The International Welcome Party will take place on Saturday, September 13th from 6-8pm. Register early as space is limited!
Tickets cost just $5 and include food, non-alcoholic drinks, and 2 hours of play time!
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