Broadway musical adaptation of the classic film about time travel — spectacular and nostalgic.

Place:
Philadelphia Ballet / Academy of Music

Holiday comedy about Ralphie and his dream gift — full of humor and family warmth.

Place:
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

A modern retelling of Andersen’s fairy tale about love, loyalty, and courage.

Place:
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

A poignant re-imagining of the last night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., examining legacy, hope and mortality.

Place:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A bold staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy of ambition, power and guilt.

Place:
Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen’s Theater
923 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Annual craft and design show featuring around 195 artists from across the U.S. — jewelry, textiles, glass, ceramics, and mixed media.

Place:
Museum for Art in Wood (141 N 3rd St)

Annual fundraising show of Vox Populi members — small works, each priced $99.

Place:
Free Library of Philadelphia — Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement

Sound The Chimes of My Abstract Body is the name of a multi-part exhibition created by Art Department resident artist Ana Woulfe
Place:
Free Library of Philadelphia — Art Department Gallery

This exhibit and related programming showcases artwork by Philadelphia painter and octogenarian James Atkins alongside audio clips showcasing his creative career and interviews that spotlight his use of our library in his work.

Place:
Free Library of Philadelphia — First Floor Gallery West

This exhibition presents the complete series of George Whitman's pencil and watercolor drawings for the narrative poem "Goblin Market."

Place:
Free Library of Philadelphia — Rare Book Department

Friday, Nov 7, 6 pm–9 pm
First Friday: AAPI Jazz Collective & PAAFF Screening
Evening event with live jazz and film screening (Phil Asian American Film Festival) during “Henri Rousseau” run.

Saturday, Nov 8, 1 pm–4 pm
Rousseau Film Series: “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”
Curated film screening reflecting themes in the Rousseau exhibition.


Place:
Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

As the final stop in an ambitious tour organized with the Centre Pompidou in Paris—and the sole venue for this exhibition in the United States—the PMA will tell the story of Surrealist art, spotlighting the makers who sought out new expressive forms to expand the reach of the creative imagination.

Place:
Philadelphia Museum of Art

Place:
Philadelphia Museum of Art

Paradigm Gallery + Studio is pleased to present It’s Always Today, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Philadelphia-based artist Martha Rich. In a feast-for-the-eye display, Rich will unveil over 200 speech bubbles, animals, and objects, which illustrate the humor, enthusiasm, and attitude of the city and its inhabitants.

Place:
12 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

This exhibition marks the first major museum survey dedicated to the work and life of Jamaican-born artist Mavis Pusey (1928-2019), featuring over 60 artworks from her prolific 50-year career. 

Place:
Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania (118 S. 36th St)

Place:
Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks

This is our annual 'Off the Wall' Art Show. Unlike the exhibition standard of art pickup after the closing, customers can take the work home the day they buy it.

Place:
Eclipse C3
30 Vine Street
Lansdale PA 19446

Classical / Ballet / Orchestral
Place:
Philadelphia Ballet — Academy of Music

Classical / Oratorio / Orchestra, Christmas Story

Place:
The Philadelphia Orchestra — Marian Anderson Hall (в Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts)

Symphonic Rock / Holiday Show
The holidays rock a whole lot harder than they ever have thanks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra. By infusing seasonal classics with rock flamboyance, a symphonic sense of scope, and an eye-popping visual presentation complete with lasers and pyrotechnics, what began as a side project for a veteran group of American hard rockers has grown into one of today's top-selling acts, with over 10 million concert tickets sold since 1999.

Place:
Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia

Classical / Chamber / Acoustic
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Philadelphia. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Independence Seaport Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Place:
Independence Seaport Museum (или площадка, указанная для концерта)

Jazz / Improv / Live band

Place:
Black Squirrel Club, 1049 Sarah St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Winter ice skating + holiday lights + seasonal food & drinks, holiday-market vibe

Place:
Along Penn’s Landing — seasonal rink & festivities (skating, winter attractions)

Outdoor European-style Christmas market: crafts, gifts, food, holiday ambience

Place:
LOVE Park + Municipal Services Building area (center city)

Holiday market, festive cabins, lights, seasonal treats — good for casual winter strolls + shopping local crafts / gifts

Place:
At Dilworth Park next to City Hall

Light displays, holiday décor, rides & games, food — family-friendly holiday event

Place:
Franklin Square (historic square, central)

THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT (1996)
Dec 3, 12, 14, 27
CAROL (2015)
Dec 5, 6, 11 (BYOB), 14 (Stitch Along)
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)
Dec 6 (Family Matinee), 20, 27, 28
HOME ALONE (1990)
Dec 6, 18 (YF Film Club), 20, 26, 27 (Family Matinee)
DIAL CODE SANTA CLAUS (1989)
Dec 6, 14, 20, 26
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940)
Dec 10, 12, 21, 28
FANNY AND ALEXANDER: TELEVISION VERSION (1983)
Dec 13, 20
BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)
Dec 19, 20, 21, 27
GREMLINS (1984)
Dec 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1990)
Dec 26, 27, 28

Place:
Philadelphia Film Society (Film Society Center, 1412 Chestnut St)

(2025, USA, 45 min)
This short documentary follows Cesar Vargas, a Garifuna language teacher and researcher from Honduras, and Eli LaBan, a documentary filmmaker from Philadelphia, as they record and translate traditional songs to use as teaching tools to support the revitalization of the endangered afro-indigenous Garifuna language in Honduras. 

Place:
Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Ave)

Cult, horror, and underground cinema screenings with live Q&As and multimedia performances.

Place:
Philadelphia Film Society / Film Center / University of Pennsylvania
Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum — 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

$12

Night / Event (video-intro + raffle + концерт-шоу)
Place:
PhilaMOCA
531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Part German Expressionist satire, part sapphic travelogue, Monika Treut’s Virgin Machine (Die Jungfrauenmaschine) is a seminal—and fiercely controversial—work of lesbian cinema. (Monika Treut, Germany, 1988, 84 min.) In English and German with English subtitles

Place:
Lightbox Film Center (Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St)

A supremely kinky (yet surprisingly wholesome) sex comedy, My Father is Coming is also a loving tribute to the East Village and notable for being one of the first feature films to prominently feature a trans man character. (Monika Treut, Germany, 1991, 82 min.) In English and German .

Place:
Lightbox Film Center
Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St

“Why We Dance, Where We Dance” is the theme explored in short documentaries created by nine middle and high school filmmakers in the 2025 Documentary History Project for Youth (DHPY).

Place:
Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Ave)

A bewitching combinatory adaptation of the Bluebeard tale and a 15th century Portuguese fable of a damsel who disguises herself as a knight errant, Silvestre is both radically feminist and fascinated with the dark, primal logic of the paternal order.

Place:
Lightbox Film Center
Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St

The centerpiece of the screening is Philadelphia Seen, Schwartz’s 25-minute documentary shot at Philly's Artemis nightclub, featuring very early footage of L.A. band X, storied WXPN DJ Lee Paris, and club owner David Carroll. Also shown will be Super 8 footage of the Cramps at the Hot Club, rock videos and TV appearances from early local bands, and more.

Place:
Lightbox Film Center
Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St

Christian-Jaque creates a parable for collaboration, and subversively portrays a perilous moment in French history, when neighbors denounced each other and wondered who was to be trusted. (Christian-Jaque, France, 1941, 105 min.) In French with English Subtitles

Place:
Lightbox Film Center
Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St

Gallery openings, art parties, wine, networking with artists & curators

Place:
Old City (2nd–3rd St & Arch–Market St)

Art market + resident studio visits, social art evening

Place:
Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Columbus Blvd

Holiday art show opening + artist meet & greet

Place:
DVAA, 704 Catharine St

Lettering workshop with guru of pens, brushes, colapens, bamboo dip pens, and other instruments. Sarah will introduce you to different styles in writing and show you how to create your own handmade lettering tools.

Place:
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St

Join us for this exciting, one day workshop to learn all about the basics of working with the pottery wheel! Our skilled instructors will guide you through the basics of wheel throwing and will demonstrate various options for decorating your piece. 

Place:
The Clay Studio
1425 N American St

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens celebrates the artistic legacy of the Lorenzo family—three generations of artists from Guerrero, Mexico known for their bold, colorful paintings on Masonite hardboard depicting village landscapes, Mexican wrestlers, and jaguar dancers. Visitors can create their own hardboard artwork inspired by the Lorenzos’ vibrant style, and learn about founding artist Isaiah Zagar’s longtime collaborations during free basement tours, ranging from 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. This PECO Family Jam takes place on the second Sunday of the month from noon to 4:00 p.m., with crafts and tours included in regular admission.

Place:
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South St

Protect your home from cold winter drafts with a charming, screenprinted door snake! Use prepared imagery of a special snakeskin pattern to print your snake, stitch it together, and then use your own textile waste to stuff your snake.

Place:
Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch St

Sew a pair of screenprinted and block printed potholders to make holiday cooking a joy! Both practical and beautiful, they also make for great handmade gifts.

Place:
Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch St

Create sustainable and truly original wrapping paper and gift tags for all your holiday gifts. Block print with festive colors, choosing from a wide array of vintage and contemporary Indian wood blocks. 

Place:
Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch St