Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Cosmi's Deli at 1501 S 8th St. has been serving South Philadelphia since 1932, best known for its ribeye cheesesteaks and in-house breaded chicken cutlets. It's a grab-and-go spot with no seating, open daily with a full menu of hoagies, salads, and all-day breakfast.
A performance by the United States Army Field Band, known as the Jazz Ambassadors, at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
An intimate classical music concert by the Timeless Resonance trio, featuring works by Bach, Stravinsky, Poulenc and Liszt, with a focus on Liszt's Totentanz.
Jordan Hawkins brings his Electric Soul to the Loft for his Philadelphia debut, a solo, stripped-down performance featuring one voice, one electric guitar and a looper.
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Philadelphia's Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park and City Hall for its 2026 season, running from a November 21 preview weekend through December 27 — the first time it stays open after Christmas Eve. Free admission, 120+ vendors, rides, and a full calendar of events.
The Greater Philadelphia Gamer Symphony Orchestra presents "Open World," a concert of Zelda, Sonic, and Final Fantasy soundtracks on Saturday, November 7, at the Montco Cultural Center Theater in Blue Bell, with two performances and $10 general admission.
Exhibition at Parkway Central Library exploring how the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial spurred a late-1800s craze for decorating porcelain and pottery.
Free public exhibition marking fifty years of Black educators in Philadelphia, with records, images and voices from the field.
Free exhibition at the Parkway Central Library about John Coltrane's time in Philadelphia, marking the centenary of his birth.
Drop-in fibre arts gathering for crocheters, knitters, sewers, embroiderers and quilters to show what they are making and learn from each other.
Informal, self-led art-making group at the Parkway Central Library where adults, young adults and seniors work on collage, drawing and painting at their own pace.
The 35th Philadelphia Film Festival runs October 15 to 25 across Center City and Old City, with screenings at three Film Society venues. Covers the opening and closing films, the premiere-heavy lineup, themed programs and how tickets work.
The 50th PMA Contemporary Craft Show runs Nov 6-8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with 195 artists across 13 categories. All work is for sale, artists keep 100% of proceeds, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the sole beneficiary.
Oh Brother Philly, at 206 Market Street in Old City, has been serving ribeye cheesesteaks and fresh burgers since 2018. It is BYOB, offers catering, and stays open until 3 am on weekends, near Penn's Landing.
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Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical, with music and lyrics by Kristen and Robert Lopez, directed by Michael Grandage, brings the beloved animated film to the stage.
NFL Week 7 regular season game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Olivia Rodrigo brings The Unraveled Tour to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's score, at the Academy of Music.
