Innovation Weekend
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-26 | PA
1Philadelphia’s annual conference for tech and innovation is back October 24-26! Innovation Weekend 2024 is where founders, funders and ecosystem builders come together to create equitable opportunities in tech. Don’t miss three days of meaningful connections, actionable insights and collective action towards tech equity.
Schedule:
Oct 24: 1PHL Innovation Awards
Oct 24: Kickoff Party
Oct 25: 1PHL Innovation Summit
Oct 26: IW Brunch

Alchemy X Celebrates Halloween with Themed Classes and Prizes All Week Long
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-11-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | Alchemy X, 1200 Constitution Ave, Philadelphia,, PA, 19112, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular week of Halloween-themed Alchemy X classes from October 25th through October 31st. Each class attendee during Halloween week will be entered to win an exciting prize pack, which includes a free class, a refreshing juice, a sage bundle, and a card pulled from @synergypriestess. The lucky winner will be announced on Thursday, October 31st!
Here’s a sneak peek at the haunted lineup:
Friday, October 25: Release to Align with Fall
Bring Your Crystals: Yin Yoga Bliss
Join Jaime (@yinyourwaythrough) for a 90-minute deep relaxation and restoration session. This class will feature deeply held Yin Yoga poses that nourish the body and tap into the magic of the fall season. Complete with a mystical savasana and a relaxing Yoga Nidra; you’ll leave feeling aligned with the Harvest season’s energies and Halloween vibes.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 & Monday, October 28, 2024: Pilates 101 – Back to the Basics
This 60-minute class will help attendees master pilates fundamentals while harnessing their core’s power. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to get more from their Pilates workout!
All Week – Halloween Fun:
Come dressed in your favorite spooky costume! The Alchemy X Team will keep the vibe going with themed playlists, and the studio will be decked out to match the festive mood.

2024 Halloween Bar Crawl: Walking Dead - Philadelphia Bar Crawl (3 Days)
2024-10-25 20:00 - 2024-10-31 02:00 | PA
Don’t Miss The Best Club Crawl of Halloween 2024 Over 3 Days in Philadelphia, PA. Drink Specials, 6+ Bars Per Night, For The Price of One!

Pumpkinland
2024-10-26 08:00 - 18:00 | PA
The leaves are beginning to change color which means that Pumpkinland is returning to Linvilla Orchards. This fall, Linvilla will have an array of pumpkins to choose from ranging from the small and skinny to the tall and plump. The pumpkin festival will have several autumn activities including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes! Visit Linvilla anytime from September 7 through November 3, 2024 to experience all the energy and attractions that the annual Pumpkinland celebration has to offer!
Please visit the Pumpkinland page on our website for more information, including our hours of operation as they change seasonally.
PUMPKINLAND FEATURES:
Harvest Hayrides: September 7 through November 3, 2024
Enjoy views of the farm on a 15-minute ride through the fields on our harvest hayrides. This hayride is open to the public and available during the day. Hours vary throughout the season.
Harvest Hayrides Online Tickets Pricing:
Ages 5 & older: $9 per person
Ages 1 – 4: $7 per person
11 months & under are complimentary
** In person tickets are available for purchase for $2 more per person.
Hayrides to the Witch’s House: September 20-22, September 27 – 29 and October 3 – 30, 2024.
Take a trip to see the friendly witch in the woods! Gather around to hear the witch tell stories and jokes, all while giving the kids a treat. Running from 5:30 pm to 8 pm daily (Fridays & Saturdays until 8:30 pm).
Hayrides to the Witch’s House Online Tickets Pricing:
Ages 5 & older: $13 per person
Ages 1 – 4: $10 per person
11 months & under are complimentary
** In person tickets are available for purchase for $2 more per person.
Autumn Moon Hayrides: September 20 – October 30 and November 1 and 2, 2024
Enjoy the night sky on a 20 minute hayride through the fields. This hayride is open to the public and is available from dusk through early evening. Hours vary throughout the season.
Autumn Moon Online Tickets Pricing:
Ages 5 & older: $11 per person
Ages 1 – 4: $8 per person
11 months & under are complimentary
** In person tickets are available for purchase for $2 more per person.
Jack-O-Lantern Exhibit: October 18 – 30, 2024
Jack-o-lanterns are lit nightly at 6 pm. Enjoy this spooktacular scene, fun for the whole family.
Happy Halloween!: October 31, 2024
Farm Market, Garden Center & Pumpkinland open until 6 pm.
PUMPKINLAND DATES & TIMES:
September 7, 2024 through November 3, 2024
Please check our website as our hours change seasonally.

Chalfont Fire Company Annual Craft Show
2024-10-26 09:00 - 14:30 | PA
Chalfont Fire Company Annual Craft Show, Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00AM-2:30PM at the Chalfont Fire House, 301 N Main Street, Chalfont. Refreshments and homemade soup available, Chinese Auction. Vendor reservations available: Table rentals $25 each. For more information 215-822-3434

Manayunk Trick or Treating
2024-10-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Manayunk, Manayunk, PA, United States
Saturday, October 26 hosts Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event and the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. Get ready to dress to impress. Kick off the day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. At 10:30AM, the parade will march down to Main Street just in time for trick-or-treating at select small businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids, adults, and dogs are all welcome to join! Afterwards, all are welcome to stop by the farmers market for kids activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, and a witch’s brew snack.

Crazy Aaron's Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Crazy Aaron’s, 700 East Main Street, Norristown, PA, 19401, United States
JOIN US IN THE PARKING LOT OF CRAZY AARON’S HQ!
Want to join the decorated car fleet for Trunk or Treating?
Call us to sign-up!
610-784-0607
Prizes will be awarded for best decorated car!
Set up will begin at 11:00am and Trunk or Treating will start promptly at noon.
RULES:
1. No homemade goods! Only packaged branded candy please!
2. Please keep costumes and decorations child-friendly.

Bridge Session Family Event at World Cafe Live FREE
2024-10-26 11:30 - 13:00 | World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Join Us for a Special Bridge Session Family Event!
As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration, we’re opening the doors for the first time for families to experience the magic of our Bridge Session program on October 26th! Usually reserved for school groups, now open to all. Highlighting our very first Bridge Session to launch, World of Percussion in 2008 will take you on a rhythmic journey featuring dozens of traditional percussion instruments and beats from all around the globe. Enjoy an afternoon with:
Sounds by DJ Caesar
Arts & crafts
Interactive Resource Tables
Food
And an interactive educational show perfect for all ages!
Thank you to the Free Library of Philadelphia, Opera Philadelphia, Radio One, Rock To The Future, and Project 440 for collaborating with us on this special event. Don’t miss this FREE, family-friendly celebration of music, culture, and community! Follow link to RSVP. See you there!

Adult Trick or Treat
2024-10-26 12:00 - 19:00 | Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317, United States
Adult Trick or Treat is back for seasonal fun with a one-of-a-kind, outdoor walking tour. During the journey, you will visit five Halloween-themed pairing stations, receiving wine tips and pairing notes along the way from a knowledgeable Chaddsford Wine Guide.
Tour times are available hourly from 12-5pm each day, and will consist of groups of up to 30 guests (smaller groups will be combined together). Your ticket includes a keepsake Halloween wine glass.
Expect the program to take about 45 minutes to complete. Ticket holders can hang out on the property and purchase additional wine and beer by the glass after the Tour.

South Street is Dead
2024-10-26 12:00 - 19:00 | South Street Headhouse District, 4th & South Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
CANDY CRAWL: 12 – 4pm
“South Street Is Dead” and you’re invited! Struggling to find trick-or-treating in Philadelphia that’s fun AND safe? Look no further! The South Street District and Frankford Candy are sponsoring a Candy Crawl route you don’t want to miss. Children and parents of all ages are welcomed to come to South Street, October 26 from 12 – 4pm, and ask the age-old question at doors marked with our Candy Crawl placard. Celebrate your Halloween on South Street!
BOOS-OR-BREWS: 4 – 7pm
So you’ve heard, South Street is Dead. Now- gather your group of gremlins, ghouls, and final girls to celebrate the spooky season with us. Following the Candy Crawl, the adult Boos-or-Brews (a South Street wide halloween happy hour) begins. Bring back the joys of trick-or-treating with a thirst quenching twist as you hop door to door in costume performing mischief. Quit your babysitting gig now (like, for your own safety), because this Halloween event is like no other.
SKELETONS ON SOUTH: all October
Throughout the month of October, visitors, neighbors, and all who pass through South Street are invited to participate in our Skeletons on South Scavenger Hunt! With the help of local artist Rob Windfelder of Crash Bang Boom (528 S. 4th), 11 local businesses have a “runaway” skeleton painted in their window.

Manayunk Trick-or-Trolley
2024-10-26 12:00 - 22:00 | Manayunk, Manayunk, PA, United States
The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration.
Trick-or-Trolley Dates:
Friday, October 25 – 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
Saturday, October 26 – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Riders can pick up the FREE trolley at these locations :
Regal UA Main Street (3720 Main St.)
Shurs Lane (Across from Lincoln Mill Haunted House)⁠
Cactus Cantina & Bayou Bar & Grill
Cotton Street
Ivy Ridge train Station
Canal View Park (4418 Main St.)
Lincoln Mill Haunted House (4100 Main St.)

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Philly Magic Tours, 4th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Something Magical this Way Comes! October is the month of magic in fact the last week of the month is National Magic Week and October 31 is National Magic Day. National Magic Day came about after the death of Harry Houdini who died on that day in 1926. If you are in the mood for magic, try a unique Philly experience called, “The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour”. It is a blend of a walking history tour and a walking magic show, complete with a seance trick in an alley called “Little Boys Court”, where the spirits of the dead are contacted. Each historic location inspires a mind-bending magic trick. You will also meet “Mind-a-lugosi”, a clairvoyant from 200 years ago.

Philly Rhythm & Hops Festival
2024-10-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Sister Cities Park, 210 N 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Welcome to the Philly Rhythm and Hops Festival! Come help raise money for the Travis Manion Foundation and get ready for a day filled with live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Join us on Sat, Oct 26, 2024 at Sister Cities Park from 2-7pm. Enjoy 5 hours of unlimited sampling of local craft beers, 2 full 16 oz pours of your favorate variety while enjoying performances from local and national bands. Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating music and beer in the heart of Philadelphia while suppoting a great cause!

Artisanal Wine & Cheese Pairing: The Tasting Class
2024-10-26 17:00 - 18:30 | The Wine School Of Philadelphia, 127 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
The union of wine and cheese is a time-honored tradition, as old as the earth itself—and far more delightful. Mastering the art of pairing these two is a simple yet imaginative skill that everyone should possess. It’s a craft that, while less daunting than cooking, offers just as much room for creativity. In this class, we’ll explore pairings that span from the tried-and-true to the intriguingly unconventional. Together, we will uncover the distinct qualities that make each combination special and savor some of the most surprising and exhilarating tastes you can encounter.

The Harbor Haunt 2024 Halloween Festival
2024-10-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Spruce Street Harbor Park, 101 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
You’re invited to SSHP’s inaugural Halloween Festival – The Harbor Haunt!
Join us for the final event of the season at Spruce St Harbor Park, as we party Halloween style with Philadelphia’s finest DJs and live acts.
DJs:
Cosmo Baker https://www.instagram.com/cosmobaker/
Rebel Foster https://www.instagram.com/rebel_foster/
Live Acts:
Carla Gamble https://www.instagram.com/therealcarlagamble/
Cadre Noir https://www.instagram.com/cadre_noir_
Costumes are encouraged but not required, and we will have a face-painter on site for anyone (kids or adult) that are feeling adventurous!
As always, drinks and food will be available for sale.
5pm-10pm
Oct 26th
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Free // All Ages

The Nevermore Haunt
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 | The Nevermore Haunt, 450 Mott St, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Craving a Thrill This Fall? The Nevermore Haunt is located in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. Open 13 nights in October, it is consistently among the highest-rated haunted houses in Maryland. The Nevermore Haunt is known for its elaborate sets, terrifying characters, and state-of-the-art special effects. The haunted house themes draw from local Baltimore history. It is also known for its sideshow performances, which feature bizarre and over-the-top acts. Bizarre creatures, terrifying visions of the past and heart pounding horrors torment visitors brave enough to enter. Historically themed and extraordinarily scary, The Nevermore Haunt is unlike any haunted house you’ve ever seen! Featuring Sideshow performances including fire dancing, strongman and fortune tellers, free on-site parking, concession and outdoor bar.
Doors open at 7:00pm each night, we stop selling tickets at 10:00pm depending on the night, check our calendar for details. You may arrive anytime within that window. You must be on site and checked-in at our ticket booth or check-in booth (if you purchased your tickets in advance) before the closing time. As long as you are checked-in, you are guaranteed to enter the event. *If you purchase tickets online be sure to see the check-in booth before getting in line to get your wrist band*
The Nevermore Haunt

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, 5th and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours depart nightly through Halloween and beyond from Signers’ Garden at 5th and Chestnut Sts. Visit www.ghosttour.com for tickets.

City Hall Halloween Party
2024-10-26 20:00 - 2024-10-27 01:00 | City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd,, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Mark your calendars for October 26th because we’re throwing the most epic Halloween bash Philly has ever seen, right at the heart of the city – Philadelphia City Hall! This is one Halloween party you do NOT want to miss!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Philly’s Largest Outdoor Silent Disco! Three DJs spinning your favorite tracks – you choose the vibe!
COSTUME CONTEST with a CASH PRIZE for the best costume! So bring your A-game and dress to impress!
Delicious food trucks serving up your favorite eats all night long!
Drinks served from 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM (21+ event, so don’t forget your ID!)
Vibes and dancing under the stars from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM!
Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours NOW and be part of Philly’s spookiest, wildest Halloween celebration!
This event is expected to sell out with up to 2,000 party-goers, so don’t wait until it’s too late!
Location: Philadelphia City Hall
Time: October 26th, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Age Requirement: 21+ only
Come for the music, stay for the memories, and don’t forget – the best costume walks away with a CASH PRIZE!
Ready to have a hauntingly good time? Get your tickets today!

Halloween Dance Party w/ DJ Robbie Tronco, MC Rusty from The Trammps, and www.LaserLightShow.ORG
2024-10-26 20:00 - 2024-10-27 01:00 | City Distilling, 7600 State Rd. Phila. PA 19136, Philadelphia, PA, 19136, United States
Three of the biggest names in the Dance Music Industry join forces once again this Saturday night Oct 26th at City Distilling 7600 State Rd in North East Philadelphia 19136.
⚡ DJ Robbie Tronco – Pioneer of House Music, who’s song Fright Train stayed on the Billboard Charts for 40 weeks long. The originator of House Music & Producer of classic House Music songs such as Walk 4 Me, Drops, Runway, Ladies and Gentlemen ft. Billy Joel, Get Ready For The Ride, Cunt, and many more. In addition, Tronco was also the Friday & Saturday Night Dance Party DJ on Q102 fm radio from about 1995 to 2003.
⚡ MC Rusty – Inventor of Disco Music, the bass player from the band “The Trammps”, who’s song “Disco Inferno” paved the way for disco as we know it today. Grammy Award winner for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Group (1979). Inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame (2005). Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Disco Recording (1979). Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement for Voices (1979). Disco Inferno was also included in the Grammy-winning Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.
⚡ www.LaserLightShow.ORG – The most well-known laser company around the turn of the Century, which graced stages of up to 1 million people on many occasions. They are credited as starting Ultra Music Festival in Miami Florida when they came in with MTV AMP who sponsored the start up of Ultra Music Festival #2 in 2000, and returned again for #4 and #6. The City of Miami has estimated that Ultra has “generated approximately $995 million of economic impact, with $168 million in 2018 alone.” Around the year 2000, they had a monopoly in the music industry performing at almost every single Rave & Dance Music Festival across the East Coast USA. They have performed for countless cities & municipalities across the USA, such as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, again in front of 1 million people. The DC Capital Pride Parade again in front of 1 million people. The City of Philadelphia City Hall Grand Opening of Dillworth Park, The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Festival Celebrating America’s Birthday, the 100th Anniversary Boy Scouts of America, 100th Anniversary Borough of Stone Harbor NJ, 175th Anniversary of Pennington School NJ, 150th Marshfield Fair (Boston, MA), Red Bull “Product Launch” at Rock n’ Air – Red Rocks Amphitheater Colorado, Six Flags Great Adventure, Goya Foods 2014 Super Bowl illumination, and many more. They are also one of three companies in the USA licensed to perform lasers inside New York City where they broke fame for performing at Madison Square Garden on several occasions. They have even broke records in lighting & fireworks displays when they performed at Randalls Island New York City, and shot lasers over and across Manhattan New York City west into the State of New Jersey. They have even toured with artists such as Linken Park, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Ghostface Killah, and many others.
⚡ Sound System by JBL featuring plenty of Heavy Hitting Bass Bins. www.JBL.com
8pm to 1am
City Distilling – www.citydistilling.com
7600 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Suite F, in Northeast Philadelphia. Between Cottman and Rhawn on State Road. Behind the A to Z Wholesale building.
Bottles of Vodka available for $20.
For event questions, or more info: Call or Text LaserLightShow.ORG at 215-888-8080.

An Evening with Aubrey Logan
2024-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Lang Concert Hall, 99 Whittier Place, Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
The Swarthmore College Department of Music and Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program present An Evening with Aubrey Logan on Sunday, October 27 at 7:30pm in Lang Concert Hall.
Aubrey Logan will be joined by Andrew Neu, saxophone; Jason Long, piano; Sean Markey, guitar; Kevin MacConnell, bass; and Leon Jordan, drums.
Logan, a trombone-playing singer-songwriter, hails from the picturesque surroundings near Seattle, WA. She possesses a distinct yet truly unique voice, able to take a song from practically any era or genre and make it her own through surprising vocal melisma, scatt jazz interludes and a blissful warm tone that expands over her entire catalogue of originals to innovatively-arranged hits.
A seasoned performer, Logan has toured extensively with her band across Europe and the US. Her musical prowess has led her to collaborate with symphonies and orchestras nationwide, with both her original compositions and covers being brought to life by esteemed ensembles like the Seattle Symphony, Boston Pops, and Cincinnati Symphony.
The concert is free and open to the public. No reservation required.

The Core Sommelier Course in Philadelphia
2024-10-27 13:30 - 18:00 | The Wine School Of Philadelphia, 127 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
### Sommelier Core Wine Course
The Core Wine Course is an all-encompassing journey into the world of wine, bringing together the lessons of our Foundation and Intermediate programs into a single, cohesive semester. For those who wish to immerse themselves fully in wine education, this course offers a thorough understanding at a fraction of the cost of enrolling in the two programs separately.
#### Course Highlights
In the Foundation section, students will refine their skills to become adept wine tasters, honing the techniques that distinguish the expert from the amateur. They will also learn to identify major wine varietals in blind tastings, a skill that marks a true professional in the field.
The Intermediate portion of the course leads students deeper into the complexities of wine, exploring various styles, climates, and varietals from the world’s key wine-producing regions. It is a study for those on the path to becoming sommeliers, future winemakers, or simply passionate enthusiasts looking to elevate their knowledge.
At the end of the semester, students will earn their sommelier pin from the National Wine School—a credential that signifies a significant achievement in the world of wine.
### Schedule of Core Classes
– **Week One**
– *Section #1:* Introduction to Wine Regions
– *Section #2:* Intro to Sensory Wine Tasting
– **Week Two**
– *Section #1:* France
– *Section #2:* White Varietal Components
– **Week Three**
– *Section #1:* North American Wines
– *Section #2:* Red Varietal Components
– **Week Four**
– *Section #1:* Australia
– *Section #2:* Old World vs New World
– **Week Five**
– *Section #1:* Italy
– *Section #2:* Varietal Fingerprint Lab
– **Week Six**
– *Section #1:* Spain & Portugal
– *Section #2:* Winemaking 101
– **Week Seven**
– *Section #1:* South America
– *Section #2:* Blind Tasting Class
– **Week Eight**
– *Section #1:* Regional In-Class Exam
– *Section #2:* Tasting In-Class Exam
**Location:** Philadelphia
**Prerequisites:** None
### Certifications and Recognition
This Core Wine Course culminates in a Level III certification, a nationally recognized credential conferred by the National Wine School (NWS). These certifications stand shoulder to shoulder with those offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Upon successful completion, students will proudly wear the Level III Sommelier Pin, a mark of their professional expertise.
### About the National Wine School
The National Wine School is among the foremost institutions in sommelier education. It is one of the top three credentialing agencies in the nation, and for good reason.
Respected and recognized by industry professionals, NWS credentials are highly sought after. The rigorous training and high standards set by NWS ensure that their certifications are valued by employers across the wine and hospitality industries. A candidate with an NWS credential is often viewed as a top contender, thanks to the comprehensive education they have received.
The programs offered by NWS cover an expansive range of topics, from viniculture and viticulture to tasting techniques and food pairings. This depth of knowledge prepares students for a variety of roles within the wine industry.
Moreover, NWS’s partnerships with universities across the United States lend further credibility and quality to their programs. These affiliations allow students access to rich resources, experienced faculty, and a supportive learning environment—all hallmarks of academic excellence.
Only select institutions that meet NWS’s stringent standards are accredited to offer their programs, ensuring that students receive top-tier instruction from seasoned professionals.
An NWS certification opens doors to a world of career opportunities. Esteemed restaurants, hotels, and wine establishments actively seek out candidates with NWS credentials, recognizing the expertise and dedication required to earn them.
With its stellar reputation, robust programs, university affiliations, and selective accreditation, the National Wine School is undoubtedly one of the best choices for anyone seeking to earn a sommelier pin. Choosing NWS is choosing a path to excellence in the competitive and ever-evolving world of wine.

Tongue & Groove: Secrets
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:30 | SideQuest Theater, 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Founded in 2006, Tongue & Groove performs spontaneous theater – from hilarious to heartbreaking – inspired by real life experiences.
In October’s Secrets show, each audience member is given an index card, a pen, and a provocative prompt: “Share a secret you keep.” Encouraged to answer honestly, the audience anonymously submits their responses, which are randomly drawn by the actors and read aloud. The ensemble then spontaneously performs a montage of funny and touching scenes & monologues inspired by their audience-collaborators’ submissions, exploring the experiences that connect us all.

Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Prokofiev & Time for Three
2024-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 s Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Experience a transcendent musical journey with renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä, GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and Curtis Symphony Orchestra.
As we commence the historic centennial season, our program pays homage to the past while embracing the future. Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia, a poignant tone poem featured in the inaugural Curtis Symphony Orchestra concert, sets the stage. Plus, a virtuosic performance of Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto 4-3 with genre-defying ensemble Time for Three, that seamlessly blends classical precision with the energy of a garage band. Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 follows, igniting the stage with optimism, tension, and fervor.

Profs & Pints Philadelphia: A Guide to Witches
2024-10-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Black Squirrel Club, 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “A Guide to Witches,” on the figure of the witch in history, legend, folklore, and fairy tales, with Linda Lee, lecturer in folklore and literature at the University of Pennsylvania.
Get ready for something spellbinding: A look at various depictions of witches as reflections of ideas about female sexuality, independence, agency, and power.
Offering up this pre-Halloween treat will be folklorist Linda Lee, who previously has given excellent talks at the Black Squirrel Club in Philadelphia’s Fishtown on dark Christmas folklore and the goddess Persephone.
We’ll start with an introduction to witches from European folklore, fairy tales, and legends. You’ll learn how they’re generally portrayed as powerful, solitary, and defiant figures who can be either helpful or harmful. They may appear as mothers, helpers who aid a hero on a quest, or monsters to be vanquished. They can represent a threat to the community by snatching children or pilfering cows’ milk.
Individual witches who will be conjured up include the child-eating witch from Grimms’ “Hansel and Gretel” and Baba Yaga, the ambiguous witch of Slavic folklore who lives in a hut on chicken legs and flies around with a mortar and pestle.
Lee will then contrast such fictional depictions with the ideas about witches and witchcraft espoused by Christian demonological thought.
You’ll learn how witches are described by early modern sources like Malleus Maleficarum, the 15th-century treatise on witchcraft which also served as a witch hunters’ manual. Such texts present witches as entirely malevolent figures who gain magical powers through a pact with the Devil (usually signed with menstrual blood). The witches in them are believed to use a special ointment that allowed them to fly to a Witches’ Sabbath, where they dance and perform demonic rituals.
You’ll see how such ideas were visually reinforced through engravings, woodcuts, and drawings, by artists like Albrecht Dürer, that depicted naked women riding broomsticks and dancing with devils.
You’ll come away with a better understanding of why witches are among the most versatile, notorious, and enduring figures from fairy tales and legends and remain an iconic part of contemporary Halloween traditions. Feel free to dress witchy if you wish. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Doors open at 3 pm. Talk starts at 3:30.)
Image: From “Preparation for the Witches’ Sabbath,” by 17th Century Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger.

The Wake: A Haunting Magic Experience
2024-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | SideQuest Theater, 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
“Unlike anything ever before” – Teller (of Penn & Teller). Using magic, mind-reading, and live music, The Wake is a haunting, immersive exploration of the space between life and death transporting guests beyond the veil. Perfect for Halloween season, Philadelphia Magicians, Musicians, and Innovators Lindsey Noel, Francis Menotti, and Jon Gruver are bringing this spooky magical & musical theatrical immersive experience to Philadelphia’s SideQuest Theater for the month of October. Catch it hot off its invitational run at the 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival as part of #WTFisNext
Magic show? Seance? Concert? Play? Choose Your Own Adventure? Yes. Come experience The Wake for yourself – Tickets are limited per showing.
*longer description*
Straight from its successful invitational run at the legendary Williamstown Theatre Festival, this haunting magical and musical immersive theatrical experience explores the space between life and death and invites all participants to sink into and revel in the unknown. Come along with the Director, the Spiritualist, and the Orator as you navigate the Deceased brain’s final firings. As electrical impulses continue beyond heart beats, will anyone ever truly cross over or are we stuck in the seemingly eternal dream state of increasingly infinitesimal electric impulses?
The Wake, a site specific immersive journey, is inhabiting our space here at SideQuest Theater. Read below for a taste of what’s in store (or don’t – the choices start here)…
You step inside a theater in Center City Philadelphia. The stage is set in an unexpected fashion. The Director here at Daniel Graboli’s Funeral Practice greets you with the guest book and a funeral chip to mark your time at The Wake. Your evening celebrating the life of the lucky Deceased begins with beautiful music pouring from the Orator and filling the room. The Spiritualist may find you and offer you comfort or answers, depending on what you seek in your time of need.
The veil slides back as the Ceremony begins and the sound of brooding accordion fills the room even more. You are compelled towards the sound only to be greeted by The Attendant, whose aim is to elevate your experience with us here at Graboli’s. We begin as the Deceased is revealed to us all, even themselves. Not an actor but a regular person – one just like you – only they are gifted this evening with the hope of transition from this realm into the next.
Magic show? Seance? Concert? Play? Choose Your Own Adventure? Yes.
“Unlike anything ever before!” – Teller (of Penn & Teller)
Come experience The Wake for yourself.

Movement Monday: Kettlebells and Calisthenics
2024-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Drexel Square, 3001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Join Alex Jeffers from Word Life Yoga for a free class focusing on calisthenics seamlessly integrated with kettlebell exercises. This high-intensity workout can help meet your most challenging fitness goals. Kettlebells included. Open to all levels. Registration encouraged, but not required. BYO: Mat, towel, water, and sunscreen.

Trick-or-Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-10-31 20:00 | Museum Of Illusions Philadelphia, 401 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Experience the mystery of illusions this Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia. While MOI is known for its tricks, it also wants to treat guests. Kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours, and don’t forget the tricks! Fan-favorite illusions like Head on a Plate, Ames Room, the Vortex Tunnel, and more will have guests wondering what’s real and what’s not. It’s the perfect destination for families looking to treat their kids to some tricks that aren’t too scary during this fright-filled season.

Singing for Busy Adults Classes
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Temple University Center City, 1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
The Fall 2024 term of Singing for Busy Adults will be held September 30 through November 18, Mondays at 6pm.
Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your vocal skills in an informal and supportive atmosphere. The class focuses on posture, breath control, tone production, diction, and the development of basic musicianship skills.
Register NOW! Spaces are limited. https://tinyurl.com/SingingBusyAdults
Classes are held at Temple University Center City (1515 Market Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia – Across from Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park) Easy access via SEPTA – iseptaphilly.com (regional rail, subway, bus) and we offer discounted parking!
Visit boyer.temple.edu/musicprep, email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215.204.1512 for more info!

Curtis Recital Series
2024-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the school year, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.
Please note: Performance programs are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.

Party to the Polls with Quavo & Bill Nye
2024-10-29 08:00 - 12:00 | City Hall, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd,, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
PHILADELPHIA — LET’S PARTY TO THE POLLS WITH QUAVO!
This is our last event in Philly for the year and we’ve made it FREE to get out the vote. We’ve teamed up with our friends Civic Responsibility Project, Athletes for Impact, Pizza to the Polls, Vote Early Day, Joy to the Polls, Power the Polls, Vote Riders, Students Learn Students Vote, MTV, Levi’s, Sofar, Eventbrite and many more to help Get-Out-The-Vote this year — we’re throwing FREE parties at a polling place near you.
Grab your squad — classmates, friends and fam — and join us for a FREE party with an all-star talent line up including QUAVO of Migos. We’ve timed it to fit your morning workout slot, with breakfast and coffee on us, a brass band escort to the polls, and pole dancers greeting us on arrival. Yes — pole dancers (and poll dancers) and free bfast. This is not a drill. This is the most fun you and your crew will have voting this season. Join us, dance with us, and party to the polls with us. Limited capacity: RSVP now to save a spot.
