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Music

Saxophonist Don Braden & The Webb Thomas Trio

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 9:30 PM

Music

Saxophonist Don Braden & The Webb Thomas Trio

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 9:30 PM

Music

Oliver Mayman + Jam Session

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 11:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 27
Art & museums

Mind Your Body Day

The Franklin Institute · 11:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park · 12:00 PM

25 more dates through Dec 9
Music

Traditional Irish Music Session

Fergie's Pub · 4:00 PM

Comedy

The Magicians Table

SEI Innovation Studio · 5:00 PM

Music

Kev Herrera

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

From $36
Food & drink

The 28th Annual Bacchanal Wine Gala and Auction

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Scout Day

Eastern State Penitentiary · 7:00 PM

Music

Charlie Parr

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

A Nation of Artists Exhibition Tours

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 5
Theater & dance

The Weir

Lantern Theater Company · Through Dec 13

Music

Sinatra with Style: Hits + Rare Gems Performed by Richard Cortez & An All-Star Band

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Comedy

AC2: An Intimate Evening With Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen

Academy of Music · 8:00 PM

Music

IL VOLO Live in Concert

Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater) · 8:00 PM

Music

Live Band Karaoke

Fergie's Pub · 9:00 PM

Music

Riot Nerd Presents: Glee Night

City Winery Philadelphia · 9:00 PM

From $20.40
Music

James Santangelo & The Late Night Jam

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 11:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Food & drink

What's The Buzz Presents: Disney Villains Drag Brunch

City Winery Philadelphia · 12:00 PM

From $24
Art & museums

When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Events · 2:00 PM

Music

Pub Sing

Fergie's Pub · 5:30 PM

Music

Kevin McCloskey's Irish Ballad Session

Fergie's Pub · 7:00 PM

Music

IVY with QUEEN OF JEANS

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $42
Music

Jesse Roper

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Music

BEAT

Academy of Music · 7:30 PM

Comedy

The Comedy Mic

Fergie's Pub · 8:30 PM

Art & museums

Astronomy On Tap

Fergie's Pub · 6:00 PM

Event

Peer Counseling

William Way LGBT Community Center · 6:00 PM

12 more dates through Dec 7
Music

Windborne

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Event

Open Mic Night

Fergie's Pub · 9:00 PM

Event

Mornings Out: Men's Senior Social

William Way LGBT Community Center · 10:30 AM

3 more dates through Dec 8
Event

Exhibition Seminar: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America

Barnes Foundation · 11:00 AM

Event

Danceteria (50+movement class)

John C. Anderson Apartments · 3:00 PM

6 more dates through Dec 8
Theater & dance

The Little Prince

Wilma Theater · 7:00 PM

16 more dates through Dec 6
Music

Aaron Rimbui Trio

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Joshua Radin

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $54
Theater & dance

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical

Walnut Street Theatre · 7:30 PM

17 more dates through Dec 9
Theater & dance

BOOP! The Musical

Academy of Music · Through Nov 22

Event

Quizo

Fergie's Pub · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 19
Music

Austin Giorgio

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:00 PM

Event

Elder Community Coalition

William Way LGBT Community Center · 10:30 AM

Event

ECC - World AIDS Day Planning

William Way LGBT Community Center · 10:30 AM

3 more dates through Dec 2
Music

Jupiter Ensemble; Lea Desandre, mezzo

Perelman Theater · 2:30 PM

Art & museums

Land of the Free Preview Celebration

Eastern State Penitentiary · 5:30 PM

Free
Event

Moonstone Poetry Series

Fergie's Pub · 7:00 PM

Music

Kofi B

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $42
Music

Pianist Anthony Aldissi & His Sextet

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Tagua Tagua

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Off Leash Comedy

Fergie's Pub · 9:15 PM

Event

Trans Day of Remembrance Wellness Activities

The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany · 3:00 PM

Sports

College Nights presented by Temple University

Dilworth Park · 5:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 3
Food & drink

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Into the Mountains: Switzerland, Austria & Hungary

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:30 PM

From $165
Music

Dave Posmontier presents Jazz In 3-D

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

The Walls Group

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $54
Music

Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas

Miller Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

bbyblu Featuring Norah's World, Kenji, and 3ee with Andrew Mala

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $24
Music

Punchline

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:00 PM

Music

Matt Kahn & His Trio

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 10:30 PM

Food & drink

Cooking Demos with Jefferson Health!

Reading Terminal Market · 10:00 AM

Music

Jazmine Saunders, soprano; Frederica von Stade, mezzo; Jonghyun Park, tenor; Yeongtaek Yang, baritone; Myra Huang

Perelman Theater · 2:30 PM

Event

Peer Counseling

By Phone Only · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 4
Event

Rev. TJ McGlinchey

Fergie's Pub · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

PAFA Museum Holiday Lighting Celebration

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Exhibition Opening: Land of the Free

Eastern State Penitentiary · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

PAFA for the Holidays Inaugural Cocktail Reception

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend · Through Nov 22

Art & museums

Fridays After 5: Brush with History + Sampan

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 27
Music

Vocalist Katie Oberholtzer and Pianist Tim Brey and His Quartet

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Jordan Klepper

Miller Theater · 7:30 PM

Music

Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes - Requests on the Road

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Music

Fruition

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:30 PM

Food & drink

Harriet's Brunch Party - An Interactive Experience with Author Yvette Cole

African American Museum in Philadelphia · 12:00 PM

Event

Ferris Wheel at Christmas Village

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · Through Dec 27

Event

Kids Train presented by SEPTA

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · Through Dec 27

Comedy

Spellbinder Magic & Hip-Hop Brunch

City Winery Philadelphia · 12:00 PM

From $24
Festivals & markets

Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff

LOVE Park · 12:30 PM

Free
Event

Meet Phil the Reindeer

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

East Joins West

Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater) · 3:00 PM

Food & drink

Boards and Bottles: Beer Tasting & Food Pairing

Dilworth Park · 4:00 PM

Music

Raheem DeVaughn

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

From $69.60
Festivals & markets

Preview Weekend

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · Through Nov 22

Event

Color Matters Workshop (Online) with Kassem Amoudi

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · Through Nov 22

Comedy

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Miller Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

The Philly Five with Special Guest Tim Armacost

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

The Dirty Grass Players

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:30 PM

Music

Press Play Presents: R&B Battle Of The Sexes

City Winery Philadelphia · 9:00 PM

From $6
Music

Rozzi - The Good News Tour with Clover Stieve

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Music

Surfing For Daisy

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Event

Open Mic

Wilma Theater · 7:00 PM

Music

Avery Wilson

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $30
Theater & dance

The Murder Mystery Company Presents: Death Of A Gangster

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $48
Music

Marina Piccinini, flute and Justin Taylor, harpsichord

Perelman Theater · 2:30 PM

Music

Bianca Love and her Band

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Flipphone Presents: Latrice Royale: WHY IT GOTTA BE WHITE CHRISTMAS?!?!

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Comedy

Comedy Speed Friending: Friendsgiving for 20s & 30s

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $18
Music

Vibraphonist Julian Lee & His Quartet

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration presented by Remember Jones

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Music

Archawah + Floating + Granddogs

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Thanksgiving Weekend: The Power of Play: Sports and Belonging

Eastern State Penitentiary · Through Nov 29

Music

Chris Oatts Pretty Big Band and Special Guest Vocalist Chelsea Reed

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Music

Funk Flex Biggest R&B Dinner Party Calling all Sagittarius

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $30
Music

Love In The Club

MilkBoy Philadelphia · Through Nov 28

Food & drink

Flipphone Presents: A Twilight Drag Brunch

City Winery Philadelphia · 12:00 PM

From $24
Food & drink

Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Gather & Give Thanks

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

Music

Josceppi

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:00 PM

Event

Voices In Power: A Poetry Open Mic Experience featuring 36 Chambers of Poetry

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:00 PM

From $25.20
Music

Strange Attraction (The Cure Tribute) w/ Unloveable (The Smiths Tribute)

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $24
Music

Taylor Swift Night

MilkBoy Philadelphia · Through Nov 29

Festivals & markets

Christkind Ceremony

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · 4:00 PM

Music

Urban Guerilla Orchestra

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

From $42
Music

Night Of Nicks

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $30
Music

Blitzkid

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Rocky Season Meat Market Challenge Photos

Reading Terminal Market · 12:00 AM

Music

Lena L. Presents: Gift & A Curse

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $30
Food & drink

World AIDS Day Brunch @ St. Luke

William Way LGBT Community Center · 11:00 AM

Music

Amanda Lynn Bottoms, mezzo and Eunjoo Jeon, piano

Perelman Theater · 2:30 PM

Event

Marvel Trivia

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Music

Fresh Cut Orchestra

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

In Conversation: Brandon Shimoda and Rea Tajiri

Barnes Foundation · 6:00 PM

Free
Music

William Patterson University Jazz Ensemble

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Kate Voegele Then & Now Tour with Fake Suede

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Music

David Archuleta's Warm Me Up Holiday Tour 2026

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $48
Event

PHS McLean Library Book Group

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Events · 4:00 PM

Music

Belle Blue + Noshows

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

RockyFest - 50th Anniversary

Eastern State Penitentiary · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Shep Rose: Nothing in Moderation - Unfiltered & Live

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $33.60
Music

Hoppin' John Orchestra 30 Year Anniversary

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

James McGovern & His Quintet

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 10:30 PM

Music

Handel's Messiah

Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater) · 2:00 PM

Music

Fred Hammond

City Winery Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

From $90
Music

First Friday: Sky Hopinka, Raven Chacon & Andrew Yong Hoon Lee

Barnes Foundation · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

The 31st Annual Print Sale

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Academy of Music · Through Dec 31

Theater & dance

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Philadelphia Theatre Company at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Art & museums

Fridays After 5: The Jawn of Painting + Giuseppe & Sons

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Art Talk: Considering the Legacy of Winslow Homer's Fox Hunt

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Music

Tim Brey Trio - "Snowed In" Holiday Album Release

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Dizgo

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 8:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Firstival Philadelphia: Free Weather Science at The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute · 11:00 AM

Free
Theater & dance

Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Walnut Street Theatre · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 9
Theater & dance

The Enchanted Nutcracker

Miller Theater · 11:30 AM

Music

Children's Holiday Spectacular

Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater) · 11:30 AM

Art & museums

Our Stories with AAMP & Uncle Bobbie’s: tenderheaded with Michaela angela Davis

African American Museum in Philadelphia · 6:00 PM

Event

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Shushana Rucker

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) · 7:00 PM

Music

Winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Competition Lucy Wijnands + Saxophonist Victor North & His Quartet

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Dead Wrong: 2nd Annual Holiday Show

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Open Streets: West Walnut presented by Fulton Bank

Open Streets: West Walnut · 10:00 AM

Music

Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax

Kimmel Center (Marian Anderson Hall and Perelman Theater) · 2:00 PM

Music

Jon McLaughlin Home for The Holidays

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $42
Music

Genevieve Artadi ft. Louis Cole & Chiquita Magic

MilkBoy Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

Event

Christopher Michael Stevens: Birthday Show

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $36
Festivals & markets

Pet Night with Santa

Fashion District Philadelphia · Through Dec 14

Music

John Doyle, Cathie Ryan, and Mick McAuley An Irish Christmas

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $30
Art & museums

Theatre Tour

Walnut Street Theatre · 11:00 AM

Music

Josh Lawrence ~ Color Theory

Chris' Jazz Cafe · 7:30 PM

Music

Benny The Butcher w/ a Live Band

City Winery Philadelphia · 7:30 PM

From $72
Music

Verona Quartet w/ Steven Banks, saxophone

Perelman Theater · 2:30 PM

Food & drink

Cocktail Tasting at Christmas Village

Christmas Village in Philadelphia · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Know To Grow: Freedom in The Garden: Pearl Fryar, Michael P. Gibson and the Evolution of Topiary

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Events · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Justice 101: Faith, Sanctuary, and Community

Eastern State Penitentiary · 5:30 PM

Free
Event

The Aaron Reichlin Restorative Justice and Faith Conversations

Eastern State Penitentiary · 7:00 PM

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