New!Kimmel Season CalendarSeason launches Sep 24 →

41 events on january 21 on the BIG City Calendar!

Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

12pm · University City · The Rotunda

In-person! Weekly improvised music drop-in jam session

Heads up on Philly Music Fest — Philly Music Fest turns 10, Oct 12–18 — 25 bands and musicians over seven nights at independently owned venues. Visit Philly

12pm · Center City East · Dilworth Park

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Heads up on Parks on Tap — Parks on Tap has two stops left — Stephen Girard Park Sep 30 – Oct 4, then Columbus Square Park Oct 7–11 — before it closes for the season. Visit Philly

1pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink

BlueCross RiverRink Winterfest

Heads up at the RiverRink — Winterfest runs Nov 27 – Feb 28, seven days a week. Free to enter; skating $5, skate rental $12. Winterfest info

2pm · Fishtown

ZBA Hearing – 112 E Allen

4:30pm · Rittenhouse · Tria

High Altitude: Alpine Wine & Cheese at Tria

Heads up on Dine Latino Restaurant Week — Dine Latino Restaurant Week Oct 4–10: order two dinner entrées at a participating restaurant, get a complimentary appetizer or dessert. Visit Philly

5pm · Pennsport

Mia Johnson Live at Moonshine Philly

5:30pm · University City · The Rotunda

In-person workshop! Music From the Air: Czech Folk Songs and Improvisation with Iva Bittová

6pm · Manayunk

Queer Run – Manayunk

Heads up on OURfest — OURfest, Philly's National Coming Out Day festival, returns to the Gayborhood Sun Oct 11 — held every October since 1990. Free to attend. Visit Philly

6pm · Rittenhouse · Jet Wine Bar

Off-Piste: An Alpine Wine Tasting at Jet Wine Bar

Heads up at Jet Wine Bar — October's tasting is “Unconventional,” Oct 13 and 14, 6–8pm. $79, snacks, tax and gratuity included. Tasting dates

6pm · Queen Village

Collage Night: Zine Edition at At My House

6:30pm · Francisville

Dinner with Philly Dinner Club

7pm · Fishtown

FNA Monthly Community Meeting

7pm · Rittenhouse · Cellar Dog PHL

Dave Scott Quintet

7pm · Callowhill · Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

(MEMEBR FREE SHOW) WHISKY WEDNESDAY JAZZ & BLUES WITH BEKAH ELAINE

7pm · Bella Vista · Club 624

Home Court Comedy

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

7pm · University City

Run & Chug at Gather Food Hall (New Location!)

7pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE GREAT DETECTIVE

Heads up at the Walnut — “The Addams Family” thru Nov 1. Kids Night Oct 29: one free youth ticket with a full-price adult. Halloween's 7pm show: all seats $35. PhillyVoice

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Chris' Jazz Cafe

Drummer Gusten Rudolph and His Band

Heads up at Chris' Jazz Cafe — 37th anniversary weekend Sep 25–26 with Lucy Yeghiazaryan and Grant Stewart's quartet — sets at 7:30 and 9:30, $30 Friday, $35 Saturday. 37th Anniversary

7:30pm · Kensington, Old · Kung Fu Necktie

Dylan Reese & Ollie Joseph ~ Doss ~ Don Gadi

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Helium Comedy Club

Special Event: Nick Colletti

7:30pm · Northern Liberties · Punch Line Philly

Akeem Woods

7:30pm · Old City · American Philosophical Society

Nicholas Phan, tenor; Philippe Tondre, oboe; Geneva Lewis, violin; Emma Wernig, viola; Jay Campbell, cello; Evren Ozel, piano

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

8pm · Queen Village · Tattooed Mom

Shame Spiral: A Storytelling Show + Open Mic // January 2026

8pm · Wissahickon · The Brass Tap

Jeopardy at Brass Tap

8pm · Northern Liberties

Honey + Heat with Kiahna B + Guests at Margolis

8pm · Fishtown · Johnny Brenda's

KatzPascale

8pm · University City · The Rotunda

In-person! Fire Museum Presents 25th Anniversary: Iva Bittová & Antonin Fajt duo + The Other Side of a Dream

9pm · Rittenhouse · Bob and Barbara's

Mikey Mester & Friends at Bob & Barbara's

10pm · Callowhill · Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club

ERIC WORTHAM II PRESENTS- VELVET NIGHTS OPEN MIC SESSION 1/14