October 2
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
October 4
‘Two-fer’ at Gloria Dei – At 6 p.m., the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation will hold two parties in one. HGDPC will celebrate 11 years of protecting Pennsylvania’s oldest church, and also unveil its free new Old Swedes’ Self-Guided Graveyard Tour App at a special launch party. Festivities will take place at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, the graveyard and Riverside Hall, 916 S. Swanson St. in Queen Village. Evening events include gourmet food, a wine-tasting contest, silent auction and demonstrations of the new app in the graveyard. Craft beer will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 and advance registration is recommended at https://preserveoldswedes.org/app-party
Enjoy the evening with friends, family and neighbors.
October 4
Kountry Wayne – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, comedian and social media star Kountry Wayne is bringing his “King of Hearts” tour to the Live! Event Center. Wayne’s original sketches draw viewers daily across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and feature cameos from celebrities like Ludacris, Mike Epps, Charlamagne the God and Lamar Odom. Tickets start at $40 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.
October 4
Strange Woodcraft – From 5-8 p.m. at the Museum for Art and Wood, 141 N. 3rd St. On display in the gallery of the Museum’s Fleur and Charles Bresler Research Library, this exhibition includes work from 16 artists, held in the museum’s permanent collection, whose sculptural forms probe at the weird, eerie — and perhaps even grotesque — registers of wood. In doing so, Strange Woodcraft encourages visitors to consider the presence of more-than-human forces that may linger in crafted objects, just beyond common perception. Cost is free with a $5 suggested donation.
October 5
History on the Street – From noon to 4 p.m. at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St., cultural organizations will be onsite, hosting activities, tours and demonstrations that will share American history in exciting ways. Enjoy music, vendors, food and a street-party vibe. During the outdoor event, guests are also welcome inside to view HSP’s current exhibit, HSP 200 + Taller 50: Uncovering and Preserving Puerto Rican Stories, co-curated with Taller Puertorriqueño and on display until Oct. 11, examining the development of the Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia. Free entry, pay-as-you-go vendors.
October 6
St. Nick’s Italian Festival – From noon to 8 p.m., at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish, 910 Watkins St. The parish was established in 1912 by Italian immigrants who wished to maintain a connection to their homeland, and their great spirit of faith, family and tradition has been maintained throughout the decades. The current-day festival began in 1987 on the occasion of the parish’s 75th anniversary and has been thriving ever since. The event takes place on the 1700 block of S. 9th St. It is no charge and open to the public.
October 7
Winewark x Fermatory Form – At 7 p.m. at Southwark, 701 S. 4th St. Fermentory Form is a microbrewery in Fishtown specializing in blended Belgian-style sour beer. For Advanced Sommelier, Jamie Rubin, these beers have always stood at the intersection of beer and wine. Matt Nelms, from Fermatory Form, will be pouring a selection of new releases alongside vintage offerings with Jamie. Jamie will also bring out some comparisons from the natural wine world to explore the fuzzy boundary between these two fermented beverages. Food will be available until 10 p.m., but feel free to imbibe until 1 a.m..
October 10-20
Confabulation: A World Premiere Production – At 7 p.m at the Arden Theatre Company, 62 N. 2nd St. A gas station attendant joins a “past life regression” support group to take control of her life. But as she looks inward, her group-mates transform into the people and feelings that have hurt her the most, unraveling a thread of new relationships that force her to confront her deepest darkness. Strangers become sisters become lovers become straight men who become gay men who become straight men again — all under the group leader’s promise for ultimate enlightenment. Confabulation intertwines past lives and future fears into a startling current tale of finding yourself amid the chaos. Tickets $15-$25. Visit https://www.stridescollective.com/.
October 12-14
Indigenous Peoples Weekend at MOAR – Celebrate Native American history and culture during the Museum of the American Revolution’s annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration. It will include traditional Native American dance performances, hands-on demonstrations and other special activities for all ages. The Museum will be joined by members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, who will perform traditional Lenape social dances on the Museum’s outdoor plaza. Dance performances will take place daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
October 13
Turkey Day Tailgate – From 8 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Financial Field, Philly PR Girl is hosting the ninth annual Turkey Day Tailgate benefiting North Light Community Center before the Eagles take on the Cleveland Browns. Ticket-holders will gather at a designated spot in the Lincoln Financial Field parking lots (exact location to be announced closer to the event date) to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed menu, crafted seasonal cocktails, tailgating games, face painting, raffle prizes and signed memorabilia, a photo booth and more. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned good to support the charitable efforts of Turkey Day Tailgate. Tickets can be purchased at TDT24.eventbrite.com. General admission tickets are $68. The event is 21-plus unless accompanied by an adult.
October 16
Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky – From 6:30-8 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution, author and historian of presidential history and legacies Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky visits for the first installment of the 2024-25 Read the Revolution Speaker Series. Chervinsky, who is executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, will give a hybrid lecture and discussion on presidential history inspired by her latest book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic
October 16
Congressman Evans pop-up office hours – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the office of Congressman Dwight Evans will hold pop-up office hours at the office of state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, 2400 S. 9th St., to help constituents with federal services. Evans’ staff can also help with federal services and concerns at his office at 1310 Point Breeze Ave. During Evans’ first seven years in Congress, his office has helped to return to or save more than $41 million for Philadelphians from federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs. Evans’ offices also help constituents with other federal concerns such as U.S. Postal Service issues and immigration or passport issues.
October 19
No Name Pops at Headhouse Square – At 3 p.m., an afternoon of music, community and celebration. The NNP Little Big Band will be joined by vocalist Paula Holloway. Together, they will perform the iconic sounds of Motown, Soul, R&B, as well as famous hits of the Philly Sound. Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for seating as they enjoy a journey through the classic hits that defined an era. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the nearby restaurants. Visit www.nonamepops.org.
October 19
Wild & Wacky Science Experiments – From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Anna C. Verna Playground at FDR Park with educator Buddy Muhler. Free event.
October 19
Billy Gardell – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, stand-up comedian and actor Billy Gardell will bring an evening of comedy and storytelling to the Live! Event Center. Gardell is known for his starring role as Bob Wheeler in the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola and Officer Mike Biggs in the long-running CBS hit Mike & Molly. Tickets start at $25 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.
October 23
WitchCraft Crawl – At 6 p.m. Drink deals and other specials from restaurants and retail alike along East Passyunk Avenue.
October 25
Bailar at the Boathouse in FDR Park – From 7:30-11:30 p.m. Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a Bailar en FDR! Join Fairmount Park Conservancy at the historic FDR Park Boathouse for an all-levels dance lesson from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. followed by a social dance from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Free event.
October 25
History Explorer Day Camp – From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution. This full day, drop-off/pickup camp is for kids ages 7-12 and will be run by museum staff. The theme of this day camp, “Revolution, The Game,” is a take on live action roleplay games. Kids are invited to create their own character to play as and navigate the Revolutionary War as a Continental soldier, a British soldier – or even a spy. Using resources from and around the museum, along with maps, replica objects, missions, puzzles and more, participants will explore how their choices could affect the outcome of the game and history itself.
October 26
Fall Fest – From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Passyunk Avenue closed from Morris to Dickinson. Craft vendors, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, a costume contest and live entertainment.
October 26
Gritty 5K – From 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. Flyers Charities invites you to the one and only Gritty 5K presented by Penn Medicine. The sixth annual run (or walk or jog) will benefit Flyers Charities and its three pillars of giving which include supporting families impacted by cancer, sustainability, and growing the game. The unique 3.1-mile course will start and end in the Wells Fargo Center Complex, looping through FDR Park for an explosion of interactive fun, including Gritty-style games, ribbon dancing, egg races, and of course, cake. Registration is open now at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/Gritty5K.
November 1
Gran Fiesta Los Muertos – Celebrate tradition, culture and remembrance at Day of the Dead in FDR Park. Participants will learn about the traditions and artistic practices of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos. Stop by for art activities, performances and more. Free event
November 2
SPHS 60th Reunion – South Philadelphia High School will hold its 60th class reunion luncheon for classes January/June 1964 and January 1965 on Nov. 2 at noon at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Tickets are $70 and include buffet dinner and music. Cash bar. For tickets and more information call Linda Lewandowski 215-271-1674, Anna Marie Rosato 856-371-7332 or Barbara MacCahery 267-335-7072.
November 2
‘La Famiglia’ with Mark Sfirri – From 11 a.m. to noon at the Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St., join an in-depth conversation with artist and woodturner Mark Sfirri for his current exhibition “Mark Sfirri: La Famiglia.” The artist will walk attendees through his installations of sculpture. This is a free event with a suggested $5 donation.
November 7
Oyster Fest – From 7-9 p.m. at the Reading Terminal Market, the exclusive, after-hours fundraiser features a dozen pairings of locally harvested oysters from the Barnegat Oyster Collective and locally sourced microbrews. For the first time, attendees can opt for a VIP ticket that includes wine pairings and access to a private seating area. This walk-around-style experience showcases over a dozen varieties of freshly shucked and succulent East Coast oysters and mignonettes paired with local craft beers provided by Molly Malloy’s. This year’s event will offer an expanded food menu of New England clam chowder from Pearl’s Oyster Bar and oyster and andouille sausage gumbo from Beck’s Cajun Café as well as Market-sourced small bites.
November 15
No Name Pops – at 7 p.m., Strings on Stage: A Comprehensive Pops Evening, featuring The No Name Pops String Quintet at The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St.
November 23
Ms. Pat – The Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, author and host will bring her unforgiving and darkly hilarious “Ms. Pat: The Hot & Flashy Tour” to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Ms. Pat is best known for “The Ms. Pat Show,” her Netflix standup comedy special “Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?” and multiple BET shows based on her real-life story of an inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mom. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.99 and are available at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
December 14
No Name Pops – A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer, taking place at 2 p.m. at Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St. Tickets at www.nonamepops.org.
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.
