November 6
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.
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. The 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 9-10
The British are back! – In the fall of 1777, Philadelphia was seized by the British and occupied for nine long months. The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate this little-known time in our city’s history as part of its annual living history event, Occupied Philadelphia. The Museum will offer guided neighborhood walking tours and family-friendly activities exploring what life was like while British forces controlled – or, for some people, liberated – Philadelphia. To commemorate Veterans Day, the Museum will also offer free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans and Blue Star Families over Occupied Philadelphia Weekend and on Monday, Nov. 11.
November 14-17
Founder’s Weekend – Root Quarterly will host a weekend-long convening in the birthplace of American democracy the week after the American presidential election. Locations and times of events can be found at founders-weekend.com.
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 16
No Name Pops at Kimmel Center – At 3 p.m., Executive Director Matt Koveal is pleased to welcome Broadway’s Jessica Vosk and conductor Chris Dragon for a concert titled California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songs of Laurel Canyon. The show spotlights California songwriters of the 1960s and ‘70s, whose music formed the soundtrack to the West Coast pop sound that defined an era. It features the music of such iconic songwriters as Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, The Mamas & the Papas, and the Eagles’ Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Tickets can be purchased at nonamepops.org.
November 16
Philly Wine Fest- Indulge in an elevated wine tasting experience featuring live musical performances, great food and some of the best varietals from around the world at this year’s Philly Wine Fest, held at the Live! Event Center. Tickets can be purchased at PhillyWineFest.com.
November 19
Pitch-A-Friend – at Sports & Social at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. This fun and inclusive night gives attendees an opportunity to deliver three to five-minute PowerPoint presentations about their great, single friends. Enjoy Sports & Socials menu while mingling and learning about Philly’s singles.
November 23
Ms. Pat – The Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, author and host will bring her “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.
March 14
Jay Pharaoh – Comedian, actor and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing his “Grown Ass Kid Tour” to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Pharoah is best known for his six seasons on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” where he showcased his array of celebrity impressions, including former President Barack Obama, Will Smith and Denzel Washington. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $24.99 and available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com, and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.
October 25
SPHS Class of ’68 Celebrates Turning 75 – South Philadelphia High School’s Class of 1968 will have a luncheon at noon on Oct. 25, 2025 at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. The event is open to all classes and formal invites will be emailed in March. Call Arleen Liberi 609-922-2419, Maria Leati 856-287-3734 or Stephen Michielli 267-252-2740.