January 23
Jazz Sanctuary – at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church, 8 Christian St. An evening of “Jazz & Joe” begins at 7:30 p.m. featuring The Jazz Sanctuary Quintet). Admission to this two-hour concert is free of charge.
January 25
Pea Soup Dinner – at 6 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., warm up on a chilly winter’s night with a bowl of Swedish yellow pea soup. Dinner is served with sharp cheese, crisp bread and dessert. Gather with friends and family to enjoy time together at the Museum. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 24. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers.
January 25
CultureFest! Lunar New Year – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Penn Museum, CultureFest! features family-friendly activities, live music and dance performances, storytelling, art-making (painting, calligraphy and fan-making stations), an Asian zodiac scavenger hunt throughout the Museum, plus a marketplace in the Asia Galleries. For tickets ($13-18) visit https://www.penn.museum/calendar/398/culturefest.
January 31
Virtual Field Trip Friday: Bubs Candy Factory Tour with Q&A – From noon to 1 p.m. Join American Swedish Historical Museum for a virtual tour of the Bubs factory. Learn about the company’s history and have a live Q&A with Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Director Niclas Arnelin. Be sure to pair this virtual opportunity with a visit to ASHM in person to see the current exhibit, The Sweetest Side of Life: Swedish Candy and Confections, and a trip to the Museum Shop to taste Bubs for yourself. This virtual program is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
February 1
Dennis Farm Forum on Racial Understanding – From 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution, the Museum and the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust will host the eighth annual Lonaé A. Moore Forum, “It Begins with Each of Us: Fostering Racial Understanding,” a conversation about race in the nation’s history. The theme of this year’s forum is “The Declaration of Independence and Equality” and will explore the ways in which the Declaration surpassed expectations but some say also fell short. Panelists include Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, and Martha S. Jones, a cultural-legal historian and the Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor at The Johns Hopkins University. The conversation will be moderated by Adrienne G. Whaley, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution. Visit amrevmuseum.org.
February 13
Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble – At 7 p.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 923 Christian St. the Philadelphia Mandolin and Guitar Ensemble will perform Latin and Italian standards ahead of Valentine’s Day. $15 presale at pgmeconcert.eventbrite.com $20 at the door
February 15
Benjamin Ingrosso – At the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street, Swedish pop and multi-billion-streamed artist Benjamin Ingrosso’s Pink Velvet Theatre North American Tour. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
March 1
Philly Beer Fest – At Philadelphia’s historic 23rd Street Armory, the event brings together beer enthusiasts to indulge in a diverse array of craft brews and local flavors. Set against the backdrop of Philadelphia, the festival features breweries from across the region and beyond, offering attendees the chance to sample everything from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts and crisp lagers. Participants can choose between two sessions featuring pours from PA breweries, along with some beers from other parts of the country, beverages, food and more. It’s a celebration of craft brewing culture and an occasion for friends and beer lovers to gather to toast to the city’s beer scene. Tickets, session details and additional information can be found at www.phillybeerfest.com/buynow.
March 1-9
Philadelphia Flower Show – at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show’s “Gardens of Tomorrow.” Renowned for its floral displays, garden landscapes and plant and botanical art competitions, this year’s exhibits invite you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature’s brilliance with human ingenuity. Guests will experience designs, ideas and inspiration on how to cultivate the possibilities of tomorrow through gardening. Tickets are on sale at tickets.phsonline.org.
March 14
Jay Pharoah – Comedian, actor and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing his “Grown Ass Kid Tour” to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Pharoah is best known for his six seasons on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” where he showcased his array of celebrity impressions, including former President Barack Obama, Will Smith and Denzel Washington. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $24.99 and available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
April 5
Sonja Morgan: Sonja in your City – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, an unfiltered cabaret comedy show. Morgan is the star and fan favorite of hit Bravo TV series “The Real Housewives of New York City” and Peacock’s “Welcome to Crappie Lake.” Tickets start at $19.99 and are available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.
April 17
Mary J. Blige – Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
April 23
Mandolinist and Songwriter Chris Thile – The Philadelphia Orchestra will welcome Chris Thile for a one-night-only performance of ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Thile’s biographical composition utilizes his expertise in mandolin performance paired with a full symphonic orchestra to illuminate personal stories from his life and career. Tickets available at philorch.org.
April 26
Monster Jam – At Lincoln Financial Field, enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam, where the world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Tickets at https://www.lincolnfinancialfield.com/events/monster-jam/.
May 5
Kendrick Lamar and SZA – At Lincoln Financial Field as part of a 19-stadium tour across North America. Tickets at grandnationaltour.com.
May 15
Rauw Alejandro – Latin Grammy award-winning and 4-time Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican singer and songwriter at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
May 17-18
S. 9th Street Italian Festival – For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a range of cuisine and beverages. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample and purchase culinary delights. In addition to the food, the Festival will feature a wide range of music, services, souvenirs, jewelry, artists and crafters.
May 25
Post Malone – At Citizens Bank Park, nine-time diamond-certified Grammy Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone is set to embark on his biggest headlining tour to date with Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
June 8
Odunde Festival – covering 16 city blocks and with 2 stages of live entertainment, Odunde will be celebrating its 50th year in the traditional South Philadelphia location near 23rd and South Street.
October 25
SPHS Class of ’68 Celebrates Turning 75 – South Philadelphia High School’s Class of 1968 will have a luncheon at noon on Oct. 25 at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. The event is open to all classes and formal invites will be emailed in March. Call Arleen Liberi 609-922-2419, Maria Leati 856-287-3734 or Stephen Michielli 267-252-2740.
