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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.
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.
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, also known as Philly Circus, is a recreational circus school for ages 2 and up, housed in a former Gothic church. This post covers adult and kids' classes, prices, the Haunted Circus shows this week, and practical visit details.
The 17th annual East Passyunk Witch Craft Crawl takes over South Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. with Halloween cocktails, tarot and shopping at 30+ spots, plus registration details and an after-party at P.O.P.E.
Philly Vegan Restaurant Week 2026 ran as two back-to-back pop-ups at Tattooed Mom on South Street, with Tutu Mary's and Merzbacher's headlining Round Two. The post recaps the menus, the bar's ongoing specials and the venue's 21-plus, limited-access upstairs.
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.
