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 

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 

Ensemble Arts Philly: Family Discovery Series | Offering a wide variety of live shows that will surely capture the attention of kids of all ages, the 2025-2026 lineup includes Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, Halloween Spectacular and more.

Open Streets: West Walnut | Returning on Dececember 7 for a special holida edition, Open-Streets: West Walnut invites people of all ages to stroll one of the city’s most popular shopping corridors, car-free, with ambient entertainment and kid-friendly fun.

Puttshack | Vibrant indoor mini golf restaurant and bar with a modern tech-infused flare. | 1625 Chestnut St.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade | Entertainment facility offering food, bowling, arcade games and more. | 1001 Market St.

Sister Cities Park | Green space in the center of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a Children’s Discovery Garden, splash fountain, pond and seasonal programming. | 210 N. 18th St.

Photo courtesy of Ensemble Arts Philly