Join us on Thursday, December 18 to welcome Charlene Mires and Howard Gillette for a conversation celebrating Greater Philadelphia: A New History for the Twenty-First Century — a landmark three-volume publication from the University of Pennsylvania Press that redefines the story of the region and its role in shaping the nation. As Philadelphia prepares to lead the […]
Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “What Awaits the Naughty,” a guide to supernatural beings around the world who keep kids in line and Christmas weird, with Linda Lee, lecturer in folklore and fairy tales at the University of Pennsylvania. The song says “Santa Claus is coming to town,” not “Santa Claus is coming specifically to your house.” In […]
Trivia Night. At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Thursday, December 18, 7 pm. Thursday, January 15, 7 pm. Thursday, January 29, 7 pm. Thursday, February 26, 7 pm. Thursday, March 5, 7 pm. Thursday, March 12, 7 pm. It’s time to sweat the small stuff! Come to Crossing Vineyards […]
Handel: Messiah presented by Tempesta di Mare | Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Dec. 18 at 7:00 PM | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Dec. 21 at 4:00 PM | Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Join us for a performance of this holiday favorite with the forces and sound Handel wrote for. His masterpiece will be […]
Join us at Marsha’s South Street on December 18, 2025, for Latin Night presented by El Coro. Starting at 8 p.m., DJs Xio and Riel will be spinning a mix of Reggaeton, Dembow, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Dancehall, and Hip-Hop for this high-energy and inclusive holiday party. Don’t forget to show up in your best […]
Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy!
Glamorous drag performers and yassified lyrics? You've never been to a Messiah sing-a-long like this! Join Philly's opera singing drag performers, Balena Canto & Violet Caballero, as they sashay through Handel's classic alongside the combined choral forces of Fishtown's Chill Choir, members of the New Jersey Gay Mens Chorus, and YOU! Physical and digital copies of our newly updated score […]
Get all your last minute handmade holiday shopping done in one spot! We will be hosting 15 curated craft vendors right alongside our retail shop in the independence visitor center. Free Gift Wrapping all day.
Looking for Saturday plans and last-minute Christmas gifts? Gather Food Hall (@gatherfoodhallphilly), located in the historic Bulletin Building in Schuylkill Yards, is hosting its final local-vendor holiday market of the year this Saturday, December 20, from 12–5 PM. Shop a curated lineup of local makers including The Velvet Razor Paper Atelier, Artesanias El Colibri Oaxaqueño, […]
Create Victorian ornaments & holiday cards for FREE at HSG Museum! Seal your cards at our wax seal station. PLUS, meet Santa from 2-3PM. This event is for ALL ages. Please consider bringing a book to donate to Tree House Books in North Philly! Sign up: https://www.hsgmuseum.org/events/dropincrafts.
Enjoy a special Cirque du Chanukah show with Chanukah music, acrobats, high flying aerial and acrobatic acts, trampoline, juggling, comedy and more. A kosher dinner of of latkes, chilli, and sufganiyot, will accompany the show and is included in the ticket price.
Artist Information In 2012, the Celtic Rock band Jamison, began performing this holiday show as a mix of Irish, pop and holiday music, fused together and set to Irish dance. Since then, An American Celtic Christmas has come to feature some of the world's top Celtic guest musicians, singers and Irish dancers. The show featuring […]
