Elena’s Soul, described as a “showcase lounge and café” is a mix between a dark bar, a chill lounge, a hip café, a glowing den, and a raucous party – all with soul food thrown in. The place (for lack of a better term) is on 49th and Baltimore, and is filled with regulars seemingly every night of the week. One of the times it comes alive most, though, is Wednesday evenings when DJ Kev busts out the karaoke machine.

Karaoke at Elena’s Soul is a unique West Philly event, making it the perfect spot for the next YOUCIE event. YOUCIE is University City’s young friends group, and they regularly hold events throughout the year for young professionals and over-21 students to mix, mingle, and enjoy what the area has to offer. The event will be Wednesday evening, February 17th, and the bar will be running happy hour specials the whole time. But, even better, if you RSVP (address below), you’ll get your first drink free!

Don’t stop with the drinks, though. Make sure to chow down on some authentic soul food, cooked up with a touch of love by Elena. Love doesn’t equal high class, by the way – the food is super cheap, so don’t be surprised when it comes in styrofoam containers even when you’re sitting at a table. The small menu offers only the favorites, but you can never go wrong with the plump, juicy chicken fingers or the delicious mac and cheese. Once you’ve tipped back a few drinks, get up and sing – there are tons of songs to choose from, and you’ll hear everything from R&B singer Joe’s "All The Things (Your Man Won't Do)" to “Summer Nights,” the cheesy duet from the musical Grease.

Elena’s Soul
4912 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-3043
www.elenassoul.com

Wednesday, February 17, 5:30-8pm
You must be 21 to participate in this event.
RSVP to youcie@universitycity.org