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186 events today on the BIG City Calendar!

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9:30am · Upper Roxborough · Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Sprouts

10am · Upper Roxborough · Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Native Planters

11am · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

Highlights Museum Tour

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

11am · Northern Liberties · The Clay Studio

Operation Mud: Veterans Program

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

12pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · FringeArts

Handle With Care

Heads up at FringeArts — The 30th Fringe Festival runs Sep 8–27 — 350+ productions citywide, including a planetarium piece at the Franklin Institute. source

12pm · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

Impressionism And Beyond

12:30pm · Allegheny West · Philly Rock Gym - East Falls

Up Ending Parkinsons Meetup East Falls

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

1pm · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

Nation Of Artists Tour

1pm · Old City · National Constitution Center

The Next 250: Youth Voices on the Civic Decade

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

1:30pm · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

3 In 30 Tour

2pm · Richmond · Craft Nation Philly

Open Studio

Heads up at Craft Nation — New Port Richmond craft studio — one-off workshops (chainmail, mosaics, candlemaking) and at least two free events monthly. source

2pm · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

Art Latin America Tour

2:30pm · Bartram Village · Bartram's Garden

Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center

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

3pm · Old City · American Philosophical Society

Using 3D Technologies in Knowledge Repatriation through the Co-production of Knowledge Framework

Heads up at the APS — Friends of the APS get exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes tours, and advance registration for special programs. Membership info

3pm · Northern Liberties

HOME – Snack Break

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

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

3pm · East Park · Philadelphia Museum of Art

Highlights Museum Tour

4pm · Spring Garden

Parks on Tap at Spring Gardens

4pm · Rittenhouse

Bodhi’s Guide to History

4pm · Northern Liberties

Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

4pm · Packer Park · Navy Yard

Third Thurdays – September

4:30pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR

5pm · Callowhill

Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

5pm · Spruce Hill

Bartram’s Garden Photo Exhibit at Studio 34

5pm · University City · The Rotunda

In-person! DECODING The INTELLECTUAL WARFARE on our YOUTH D.M.A.V.G.(Drill Music And Video Games)...

5pm · Queen Village · Tattooed Mom

Thirsty Walls: An Artist Meet Up • September 2026

5pm · Rittenhouse · Frankie's Summer Club

DRINK & DRAW w/ Fleisher Art Memorial

Heads up at Frankie's — Last day of the season is Sunday Sep 27. Free live music Saturdays 5–8pm until then. source

5pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Fringe Bar

All Night Happy Hour

5pm · Bartram Village · Bartram's Garden

WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

5pm · Kensington, Old

Cicada Stories

Full Dance Calendar

See every dance event in Philly →

5pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Morgan's Pier

DJ Broscoe (5pm - 9pM)

Heads up at Morgan's Pier — Fall Fest starts Sep 24 — daily pumpkin carving until 8pm, Yappy Hour Mondays. Season closes Oct 31. source

Shoutout to Black Hound Clay Studio West, a community pottery studio!

5pm · Passyunk Square · Claude's Comedy

Trivia Thursdays

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

5:30pm · Rittenhouse

My Carmilla

5:30pm · Kensington, West · Taller Puertorriqueño

VAMOS A HACER: Communal Co-Creation Journey — Vámonos Pa’l Monte Project Partners in Conversation

Heads up at Taller Puertorriqueño — Feria del Barrio Sun Sep 13, noon–5 on N. 5th — the 42nd year, free. La Guagua47 bilingual concert follows Sep 26, 7:30pm. Visit Philly

5:30pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Independence Seaport Museum

Member Happy Hour and Tour: BECUNA

Heads up at the Seaport Museum — “Seeking Profit and Power” thru Jan 3, 2028 — 150 rarely seen objects from the early America–China trade, included with admission. Visit Philly

5:30pm · Washington Square West · Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

A Zagarized Walking Tour: Hosted by PMG’s Young Friends

Heads up at Magic Gardens — “Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires” thru Nov 8 — Día de Muertos papier-mâché and Mexican folk art, included with admission. Visit Philly

5:30pm · Greenwich · Bok Building

Pinch Pot Happy Hour

5:45pm · Callowhill

Days of Awe

6pm · Center City East · The Fabric Workshop and Museum

Benefit Event: FWM 50th Anniversary Preview Party

Heads up at the Fabric Workshop — Friend membership $50/year ($35 for artists, educators, students) — free hands-on screenprinting studio tours and event discounts. Membership info

6pm · Northern Liberties · Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

Phillies Specials

6pm · Greenwich · BOK Bar

Boot Scoot w/ DJ Hugo

Heads up at BOK Bar — Salsa Sundays Sep 27 and Oct 18, 3–8pm — free lessons on the roof. Visit Philly

6pm · Passyunk Square · Mug Coffee & Clay

Pottery Paint Evening

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

6pm · Richmond · Craft Nation Philly

Beginning Embroidery

6pm · Bartram Village · Bartram's Garden

Flow at Bartram’s Garden: Community Yoga in the Garden

6pm · Old City

DECLARATION

6pm · Callowhill

Seen & Unseen: A Pylon Experience

Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

6pm · Society Hill

Handle with Care

6pm · Logan Square

CANCELED: The Women’s Film Festival 2026

6pm · Callowhill

LIGEIA by Edgar Allan Poe

6pm · Callowhill · Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

HYGH PRESENTS: ONE NIGHT AT THE RETREAT OPEN MIC COMEPETITION

6pm · Germantown, Westside · Philadelphia Furniture Workshop

Plant Stand with 5-sided Legs - week 1

6pm · Stadium District · Stateside Live!

Lee Brice

6pm · Stadium District · Stateside Live!

Lee Brice

6pm · Society Hill · The Philly Game Shop

Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG (Genesys & other formats)

6pm · Callowhill · Franklin Music Hall

Dying Fetus & Sanguisugabogg

6:30pm · Logan Square

Impersonator

6:30pm · Northern Liberties · Hudson Table Philadelphia

LIVE 4 COURSE CHEF COMPETITION: CHEF AMANI VS. CHEF ANNE

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

6:30pm · Callowhill · Underground Arts

Friendly Feud

6:30pm · Kensington, Old

soft spot

6:30pm · Fishtown · Nostalgia Fishtown

Jarrett and Colors Within & Jess Haya

6:30pm · Society Hill · The Philly Game Shop

MTG Modern

6:30pm · East Park · Philly Runners

Philly Runners: Thursday Evening Run

6:30pm · Point Breeze · Dock Street Brewery South

QUIZZO with John from Philly Quizzo

6:30pm · Old City · National Constitution Center

Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Founders: Architects of the Constitution

6:30pm · Callowhill · The Rail Park

Pilates on the Park with Heyday Athletic

Heads up at the Rail Park — Free 5th Annual Block Party Sep 19, 1–4pm — 45+ vendors, beer garden, performances. source

6:30pm · Center City East · The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia

Marcus Monroe

6:30pm · Center City East · City Winery Philadelphia

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series: Milan to Florence: The Great Wines of Piedmont & Tuscany

6:45pm · University City

Lunar Retreat

7pm · Rittenhouse

Bodhi’s Guide to History

7pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Spruce Street Harbor Park

Live & Local Concert Series presented by 4333

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

7pm · Pennypack Park

The Process – Dance Creation Exploration

7pm · Callowhill

CANCELED: Just Ask Angie

7pm · East Passyunk

Karen Tenderness in DOPPEL BÄNGER

7pm · Kensington, Old · Kung Fu Necktie

Many Eyes

7pm · Washington Square West · Lantern Theater Company

Summer, 1976

Heads up at the Lantern — “Summer, 1976” Sep 10 – Oct 11 — 90 minutes, no intermission. Visit Philly

7pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Fringe Bar

Friday Night Rat Catchers

7pm · Kensington, Old · Kung Fu Necktie

Many Eyes ~ GORF ~ Monstertruck Firetruck

7pm · Manayunk · Thrillerdelphia

Veronica Bane Signing

Heads up at Thrillerdelphia — Horror bookstore on Main Street, Manayunk — readings, signings, workshops. On Visit Philly's 2026 Halloween list. Visit Philly

7pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · FringeArts

Friday Night Rat Catchers

7pm · Passyunk Square · Claude's Comedy

Mike Cronin

7pm · Northern Liberties · Upstairs @ The 700

Studio 700 Open Mic

7pm · Kensington, Old

COLUMBO’S DAY (The Nonsense Explorer Series, Vol. 1)

7pm · Rittenhouse

Helen Keller Wasn’t Real

7pm · Cedar Park

Egg and How I Learned to Save Myself

7pm · Rittenhouse

ADULTING

7pm · Rittenhouse

CANCELED: Oleanna

7pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing

Friday Night Rat Catchers

7pm · Washington Square West

Redeeming Time

7pm · Graduate Hospital

With Love from Ella

7pm · Grays Ferry

Twelve Steps Back

7pm · University City

Lunar Retreat

7pm · Hawthorne

Endgame by Samuel Beckett

7pm · Callowhill

Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

7:15pm · Callowhill

Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming My Father’s Daughter

7:15pm · University City

Lunar Retreat

7:30pm · West Poplar · PhilaMOCA

R5 Productions presents Stephen Dawes

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

7:30pm · Center City East · Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

Rufus Wainwright

7:30pm · Northern Liberties

CANCELED: Liberty City Arts Presents: ‘Beyond’

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Miller Theater

SASHA VELOUR - TRAVESTY

Heads up at the Miller — Jim Gaffigan Dec 11–12 — a third show added after the first two sold through. source

7:30pm · Northern Liberties · Punch Line Philly

Olivia Carter

7:30pm · Old City

CANCELED: Prudence Play (Sister Prudence is NOT Gay!)