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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fellowship! The Musical is the hilarious, lovingly-crafted musical parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! This Broadway-style send-up features twelve original songs, from an over-the-top opening number complete with barefoot dancing Hobbits, to an elf-on-human 80’s power ballad, […]
About this event Join The N Crowd for a great night of comedy at the Sawubona Creativity Project. Our improv performance depends entirely on the suggestions we receive from the audience, so be ready to shout out locations, relationships and emotions! We want you to share in the fun and laughter at this amazing location. […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are […]
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 […]
