Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore
Now & Soon
Sprouts
Native Planters
Heads up at Calder Gardens — Patron membership $98/year — unlimited admission here and at the Barnes, 10–11am member mornings, reciprocals at the Musée d'Orsay and l'Orangerie in Paris. Membership info
Heads up at the Art Museum — “A Nation of Artists” thru July 5, 2027 — 1,000+ works across 12,000 sq ft of new galleries, 120 never shown before. Buy admission here, get 50% off PAFA within 7 days. Visit Philly
Coming Up
Impressionism And Beyond
Heads up at PRG East Falls — Intro package $49 — three day passes with gear and a beginner class. Membership $75/month, no commitment. Membership info
The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walk
Heads up at FringeArts — The 30th Fringe Festival runs Sep 8–27 — 350+ productions citywide, including a planetarium piece at the Franklin Institute. source
Nation Of Artists Tour
Heads up at Citizens Bank Park — Sep 27 vs. Tampa Bay is Fan Appreciation Day — 2027 schedule magnet for all fans, last home date of September. source
3 In 30 Tour
Heads up at Craft Nation — New Port Richmond craft studio — one-off workshops (chainmail, mosaics, candlemaking) and at least two free events monthly. source
Art Latin America Tour
Heads up at Bartram's Garden — Free Fishing Wednesdays 5–7pm thru Sep 23 — free rods, tackle, bait and instruction. No license or registration needed. source
Highlights Museum Tour
Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!
Parks on Tap at Borski Park
Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
Heads up on Philly stages — 30+ shows on Philly stages this fall in Visit Philly's guide. TKTS: 30–50% off select shows within 72 hours, in person at the Independence Visitor Center. Visit Philly
THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR
SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Fall Planting
Heads up at Morgan's Pier — Fall Fest starts Sep 24 — daily pumpkin carving until 8pm, Yappy Hour Mondays. Season closes Oct 31. source
1A Clown’s Way: A Clown’s Guide to Falling in Line
Abandominium
All Night Happy Hour
Heads up at the Constitution Center — Free admission Thursday Sep 17 for Constitution Day, courtesy of PECO — naturalization ceremony at 9:30am, Preamble reading and birthday cake at 12:30. source
PhilaLandmarks presents Serafin Ensemble in Wonderful Winds
Bartram’s Garden Photo Exhibit at Studio 34
Heads up at Claude's — New basement comedy club at 1123 S. Broad — 100-seat showroom, comedy seven nights a week, Tastykake flights at the bar. source
Heads up at The Clay Studio — Fall term runs Sep 30 – Dec 13 — adult registration open now. Tuition assistance for anyone who needs it. source
Soul Retrieval
Shoutout to Black Hound Clay Studio West, a community pottery studio!
Double the Trouble!
Pinch Pot Happy Hour
Riverside Sessions: The Extraordinaires + Philadelphia Brewing Co.
Fire Portal
Love for a New Future
Eat My Shorts
Bowlin' With The Homies
In-person! People’s Media Fund presents Con Fuerza, from the Diaspora: Rituals and Reclaiming Our...
Myth & Legend Book Club: A Fate Worse Than Drowning
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (Genesys & other formats)
Fall Cornhole Season Begins
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Heads up at Second State Press — Artist Membership $50/year — studio rental by the hour ($20) or month, flat file space, free tool storage, class discounts. Membership info
Lectures on Tap
TransWork Networking and Job-Search Skill Share
BoyGirl Gymnastics
Shoutout to Hudson Table, hands-on cooking classes in Philly!
Saddle Tramp
SECRET BUYOUT...!
Heads up at Mug Coffee & Clay — Coffee/ceramics studio on 8th and Federal with one-day sessions, themed workshops, & multi-week classes. All upcoming classes
MTG Modern
Philly Runners: Thursday Evening Run
Richard LaRouech Quintet
Intro to Drawing: The Line
Heads up at the Ethical Society — Sunday Platform talks are free and open to the public. Recurring support from $10/month; full membership by application. Membership info
Is This Thing On?
CANCELLED THIS WEEK! QUIZZO with John from Philly Quizzo
Adventures of a Wine Detective, Starring YOU!
Heads up at Hudson Table — October classes drop Sep 10 at 11 AM (first half) and Sep 17 (second half). They sell out — set a reminder. source
Lunar Retreat
Wherever You Are
Black Voices in American Art Song
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Studio 700 Open Mic
Hulvey
Karen Tenderness in DOPPEL BÄNGER
The Melon’s Cry
DECLARATION
Your Queen Presents: PETRUS
Without Consent
Dolls
Beer Run to Triple Bottom Brewing
Heads up at the Lantern — “Summer, 1976” Sep 10 – Oct 11 — 90 minutes, no intermission. Visit Philly
Queer Climb Night
Heads up at Spruce Street Harbor Park — Last weeks of the season — free Friday Night Jazz thru Sep 25, free STEM Sundays 1–4pm thru Sep 27, swan boats now dog-friendly. Visit Philly
Danny Braff
Barbarella: Viewing and Drag Show
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Heads up at PhilaMOCA — Unfamiliar with PhilaMOCA? Former mausoleum showroom, David Lynch's Eraserhead inspiration, Diplo's old label HQ — now the all-ages DIY heart of Philly film and music. read this
Bilmuri - Kinda Hard Tour
House of Guns – Gunslinger’s Ball
Lunar Retreat
Endgame by Samuel Beckett
Kramer / Fauci
Strange Root, or the murder of PT Barnum by Joice Heth
Regulator XXL presents: ‘When Pigs Fly’
KRAMER/FAUCI
The Sicilian Dilemma
Maniac
Lunar Retreat
Dickie Dickie Dicky Donnie
Manayunk - Pitch-A-Friend
The Easy Way
Twista featuring the Cabrini Kings
West Philadelphia Orchestra
Heads up at Chris' Jazz Cafe — Every show streams live on their YouTube channel for members — from $1.99/month — with an archive of performances back to summer 2020. Philly's longest-running jazz club, since 1989. YouTube channel
A Night With N3W YRK LA "Listening Party"
Bandits on the Run
Spider-Man Trivia
Bandits on the Run ~ Sam Sample
Soul Retrieval
The Holy Fool
Never Land: Presented by Liberty City Arts
Monstersongs
Red Dye 40 and Diarrhea Jones Marry the Night
Bog Man
⚠️ Reported recurring events
Posted on a schedule, not verified — confirm before going.
Fairmount Farmers Market
Every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Fairmount
Point Breeze Community Market
Every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in Point Breeze
The Bloom Room | Thursday Karaoke Night
Every Thursday in Northern Liberties
Thursday Karaoke In Riva
Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in East Falls
Early Evening Jazz at Time
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in Washington Square West
Thursday Night Bingo at the Cannstatter
Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Aston-Woodbridge
Thursday Open Mic w/ Rusty & Jan
Every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Mount Airy, East
Thursday Night Jazz at Bourbon & Branch
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Northern Liberties
Line Dance Thursdays at PBR Philly
Every Thursday in Stadium District
Stitch n Bitch at South Philly Yarn & Craft
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in East Passyunk
Trivia Thursdays at Hilltown Tavern
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Manayunk
Quizzo at Hilltown Tavern (Roxborough)
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Roxborough
Quizzo at Bridget Foy's
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Queen Village
Quizzo at Deli at Dwell
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Kensington, Old
Quizzo at Libertee Grounds
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Francisville
Quizzo at Mifflin Tavern
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Pennsport
Quizzo at Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Queen Village
Quizzo at Wolf Burger
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Whitman
Quizzo at Brewery ARS Fishtown
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Fishtown
Quizzo at Cartesian Brewing
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Passyunk Square
Quizzo at Dock Street Brewery South
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Fishtown
Miss Lisa Lisa’s Drag Show
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Rittenhouse
Quizzo at MilkBoy South Street
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Society Hill
Quizzo at Meyer's Brewing
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Fishtown
Quizzo at Wissahickon Brewing
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Kensington, Old
Quizzo at Southhouse
Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Lower Moyamensing
Quizzo at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Queen Village
Quizzo at Urban Village
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Northern Liberties
Quizzo at Adobe
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Bella Vista
Bingo Night at Carbon Copy Port Richmond
Every Thursday in Richmond
Nuggets Bingo at Jerry's
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Northern Liberties
Quizzo at Fergie's Pub
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Washington Square West
Quizzo at Hilltown Tavern
Every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in Fairmount
Loco Pez Karaoke Night
Every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in Cedar Park
Karaoke Thursdays at The Brass Tap
Every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in Manayunk
Open Mic at McGillin's Olde Ale House
Every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in Washington Square West
Topside Tavern Comedy Thursdays
Every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. in Rittenhouse
Quizzo at Smokey Joe's Bar
Every Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in University City
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