Barnes Foundation
The Barnes is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that houses an unparalleled art collection and organizes special exhibits and public programming. See below for some event highlights.

• PECO Free First Sunday Family Day | First Sunday of every month | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | This event offers no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
• First Friday | First Friday of every month | 6-9 p.m. | Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and access to the collection at our monthly First Friday mixer. New for 2024, the Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation will be partnering with award-winning Philadelphia Chefs for inspired, one-night-only pop-up dinners. 

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215.278.7000

Beat The Bomb 
Ongoing | Choose from 1-hour Bomb Missions, where teams of 4 to 6 suit up in hazmat gear, dodge lasers and crack codes. 
1218 Chestnut St. 

Chris’ Jazz Cafe: Live Music Performances 

• Vibraphonist Tony Miceli Quintet | November 21 | 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.  

• Nick Trawick Quintet | November 25 | 7:30  p.m. and 9 p.m. 

• Holiday Soul with Josh Lawrence & Friends | December 2 | 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

1421 Sansom St., 215.568.3131

Ensemble Arts Philly: Ana Gasteyer’s Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular 
November 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Ana Gasteyer is a celebrated musician, comedian, and actor known for her dynamic and versatile career across music, television, and Broadway. A natural performer with a powerhouse voice, she has captivated audiences for decades with her wit, warmth, and extraordinary talent.   
300 S. Broad St., 215.574.3550 

 Photo credit: Anders Sune Berg, Galleri Nicolai Wallner

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Below are some of their offerings.

• The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry |
  Through April 12 | Step inside The Living Temple—a vibrant retrospective celebrating the boundary‑breaking Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry (1943–2009), whose life was her canvas. From colorful textiles, costumes, and posters to ceramics, video, and sound, Moki’s work dissolves the line between home and stage, art and everyday life.
• Hands-On Screenprinting and Studio Tour | Saturdays | Explore the facilities and learn about the printing process, browse artist designs from archives, and make your own print to take home.     

1214 Arch St., 215.561.8888

Helium Comedy Club: Sahib Singh 
November 20-22 | The rising star from the Baltimore/D.C. stand-up scene has performed at clubs and colleges across the country, and in 2019, he won the Magooby’s New Comedian of the Year competition.   
2031 Sansom St., 215.496.9001 

Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling 
Sunday - Wednesday | Enjoy our $21.99 unlimited bowling Night Strike special. Sunday starting at 6 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Shoe rental is included.
1336 Chestnut St., 215.545.2471 

Mural Arts: Center City Tours 
Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train, or virtually! Take in the iconic imagery that makes us the Mural Capital of the World and learn about Philly’s beautiful visual history from professional tour guides. 
Various locations, 215.685.0750 

Photo by E. Frizzelle for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®

Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Friday Night Lounge | Every Friday | 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Come join Philly’s art world when it shows up and shows out every Friday night.
• Pay What You Wish Admission | First Sunday of each month | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pay whatever amount you’d like for general admission to the museum. This does not include ticketed exhibitions and special programs. 

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.763.8100

Strangeloves: Painting with a Twist  
Available daily | Experience painting while you enjoy your favorite food and beverages.  
216 S 11th St., 215.873.0404 

Topside Tavern: Comedy Open Mic 
Thursdays | 8:30 p.m. | Sign-ups begin at 8:30 and the show starts at 9 p.m. 
10 S. 20th St.,445.223.1155 

Tuesday Nights Live
Tuesday Nights Live activates participating hotels by offering free live performances to the general public. Performances are every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. now through January 20, 2026. Come out and experience the city’s vibrant nightlife at the following participating hotels:

• The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
• The Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
• The Notary Hotel Philadelphia: Autograph Collection
• Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City Hotel
• Aloft Philadelphia Downtown
• Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Please check each hotel’s website for performance details and updates.

Walnut Street Theatre: A Christmas Story The Musical  
Through January 4 | A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical is Broadway’s musical comedy gift! A boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas, a Red Ryder BB Gun. 
825 Walnut St., 215.574.3550 

Walnut Street Theatre: A Christmas Story The Musical  
Through January 4 | A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical is Broadway’s musical comedy gift! A boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas, a Red Ryder BB Gun. 
825 Walnut St., 215.574.3550 

Vinyl: Live Band Karaoke 
Thursdays | 8 p.m. | Philly’s Original Live Band Karaoke Band has been selling out locally every weekend for over a decade—and now we’re bringing the party to Vinyl every Thursday. 
215 S 15th St., 215.914.8116 

Open Streets West Walnut | December 7 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Walnut Street (Broad to 19th) & 18th Street (Locust to Chestnut)

Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village | Through December 24 | 100 E Penn Sq.

Philadelphia Ballet: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker | Through December 31 | Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.

Winter at Dilworth Park | Through March 14 (market closes January 1) | 1 S. 15th St.

Selfies for a Cause with Santa & The Grinch | December 6 and 13 | 12-5 p.m. | The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut St.

Breakfast with Santa | December 20 | 9-11 a.m. | The Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin at Dilworth Park,1 S. 15th St.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze | December 23-28 | Various times |  Miller Theater, 250 S. Broad St.

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular | Through January 1 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Walnut Street Theatre: A Christmas Story The Musical | Through January 4 | Various times | 825 Walnut St.