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24 events on december 30 on the BIG City Calendar!

Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

10:30am · Logan Square · The Franklin Institute

Seasonal Science: Holiday Programming

Heads up at the Franklin Institute — The Air We Share Showcase Sep 26 — VR trip through the lungs, live science shows on Philly's air quality. Included with admission. source

11am · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Disney On Ice presents JUMP IN!

Heads up at Xfinity Mobile Arena — Gritty 5K Sep 26, 7:30am from Lot E — registration includes a shirt, medal, and a Flyers home game ticket. Kids 12-and-under discounted. source

11am · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink

BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest

Heads up at the RiverRink — Winterfest returns Nov 27. Skating $5, PECO Tree Lighting Nov 29 at 6pm. Tickets on sale Oct 28. source

12pm · Center City East · Dilworth Park

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

12pm · Center City East · Dilworth Park

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

1pm · Mayfair

Willy Wonka Skate

3pm · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Disney On Ice presents JUMP IN!

5pm · Mantua · Philadelphia Zoo

LumiNature

Heads up at the Zoo — Carey Bear Country opened June 4 — a $25M habitat with 60% more bear space and a Zoo360 trail crossing overhead. source

7pm · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Disney On Ice presents JUMP IN!

7pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

A CHRISTMAS STORY The Musical

Heads up at the Walnut — “The Addams Family” opens the season Sep 22 – Nov 1. New “Walnut For Everyone” tier: 5-show subscription $100 — $20 a show. source

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Chris' Jazz Cafe

Ari Hoenig Jazzheads

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

7:30pm · Old City

Marty Supreme BYOB

8pm · Callowhill · Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

ERIC WORTHAM & FRIENDS HOLIDAY JAM

8pm · Queen Village · Tattooed Mom

TATTOOED MOMEDY // December 2025

4:30pm · Spruce Hill

Coffee & Conversations Spoken Word Open Mic

last Tuesday in Spruce Hill

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

6:30pm · Washington Square West · Strangelove's

Chaos Bingo at Strangelove's

Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Washington Square West

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Kensington, West · Second Street Music

Second Street Music’s Open Jam

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Kensington, West

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Hartranft · Temple Sports Complex

PTJ Track Tuesday

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Hartranft

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Manayunk · Manayunk Brewing Company

Jazz Jam Sessions

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Manayunk

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Old City · The Plough and the Stars

Live Irish Music at The Plough and the Stars

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Old City

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Rittenhouse · Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse

Acoustic Jams at Cavs Rittenhouse

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Rittenhouse

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Rittenhouse · MilkBoy South Street

Open Mic at MilkBoy South Street

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Rittenhouse

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

7pm · Rittenhouse · Garage Philly

Garage Music Bingo

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Rittenhouse

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

9pm · Washington Square West · Time Restaurant

Open Mic at Time

Every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. in Washington Square West

Reported recurring event — posted on a schedule, not verified. Confirm before going.

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