Hump(!) Wednesdays - free weekly burlesque show

Hump(!) Wednesdays is a free weekly burlesque show at 254, in the heart of Philadelphia's gayborhood. It runs every Wednesday through December 16, 2026, with doors opening at 8 PM and the show starting at 9 PM. The night is produced by Victoria Reno, Turnpyke, and HoneyTree EvilEye, and it pairs drinks and food with live entertainment.

What sets this apart from a standard cabaret is the format. Rather than a fixed line-up, the show works with a rotating cast of performers, and each week is built around a different theme. That means the acts change from one Wednesday to the next, so you'll see different faces and different styles depending on when you drop in. It's a good reason to go more than once—what you get one week won't be what you get the next.

Because it's a weekly thing, it's an easy mid-week option if you're already in the neighborhood. You can grab a drink and some food and settle in before the show starts at 9 PM. The venue is strictly 21+, so keep your ID handy. Entry is free, and the series runs through December 16, 2026, so you've got plenty of Wednesdays to choose from.