October 14
Ryan Beatty – The Arms Over Armor Tour includes a stop at the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street. The tour is in support of Beatty’s fourth studio album, Sweet Fortune. Tickets at https://www.ryanbeatty.com/live.
October 17
FDR Park Fall Fest: From 2-5 p.m. at FDR Park, families can enjoy a lakeside hayride, trunk-or-treat, face painting, crafts and a live performance by South Philly’s School of Rock youth band. Costumes are encouraged. Free event.
October 18
Josh Thomas – Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Josh Thomas has announced U.S. dates for his new stand-up tour, Jiggle Jiggle, with a stop at the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
October 18
The Unknown Abigail Adams – At 7 p.m. at Old Pine Street Church, 412 Pine St. Professor Woody Holton discusses Abigail Adams’ life, influence and advocacy for women’s rights and abolition. John Adams attended Old Pine during the American Revolution. Free Event. RVSP on Eventbrite.
October 19
Winewark’s 5th Anniversary – From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Southwark (701 S. 4th St.) celebrates five years with sommelier Jamie Rubin’s Winewark tasting, featuring champagne selections, fried chicken and caviar from Chef Chris D’Ambro. Food served until 10 p.m.
October 24
Never Can Say Goodbye – Rev’s Graveyard Cabaret: At 7:15 p.m., Gothic glamour meets the graveyard in this Halloween-season cabaret featuring songs by Blue Oyster Cult, Radiohead, Kate Bush, Johnny Cash, Cher, Amy Winehouse and more. A free cocktail is served at 7:15 p.m., with the performance at 8 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Ages 18 and older. Christ Church Burial Ground, Arch Street between 4th and 5th streets. Tickets via TicketLeap are $40; students and seniors $30.
October 24
Gran Fiesta de los Muertos – at FDR Park. All are welcome at this annual event to celebrate and learn about Mexico’s popular Día de los Muertos holiday. La Gran Fiesta features art, music, dancing, food, crafts and more. Free event.
October 25
Lost at Sea – “Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music & the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes’ Church” begins at 3 p.m. at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, 916 S. Swanson St., and will feature The Publick Pleasure performing sea songs, instrumental music, shanties and ballads honoring sailors who died at sea. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $15 for students with ID, with each ticket including a drink. Advance general admission tickets are $30 through Oct. 24. Desserts paired with wine, coffee or tea also will be available for a modest donation.
October 28
Smoke + Mirrors at FEASTIVAL: From 5-9:30 p.m., FringeArts brings together Philadelphia’s culinary and performing arts for its annual fundraiser, featuring food from local restaurants, live performances and artistic installations by Brian Sanders’ JUNK. General admission is $200; VIP is $350. Proceeds benefit FringeArts programming and the Fringe Festival. Tickets available through FringeArts.
November 1
Philly Cider Week – From 3-7 p.m. at South Street Shambles at Headhouse Square, an open-air cider market held as a fundraiser for The Food Trust with live music, local snacks, face painting and more. Free to attend, optional advance or day-of cider passports, pay-as-you-go, all ages.
November 7
Josh Johnson – at the Academy of Music. The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent Josh Johnson will be embarking on JOSH JOHNSON’S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a stand-up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp. Tickets at joshjohnsoncomedy.com.
December 16
Ben Folds with The Philadelphia Orchestra – At 7 p.m. at the Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center. Ben Folds joins The Philadelphia Orchestra for a special 25th anniversary performance at the Kimmel Center. Steven Reineke conducts. Proceeds benefit the orchestra musicians’ retirement fund, with $1 from each ticket going to Folds’ Keys for Kids. Tickets at philorch.org.
December 16
Senses Fail – a headline North American tour, produced by Live Nation that will bring the New Jersey post-hardcore veterans to the Theatre of Living Arts on South Street. Special guests Koyo and Initiate will join the tour on all dates. Tickets are available at LiveNation.com.
