14 events on september 25 in the city

Event at Marian Anderson Hall • Sep 25 - Sep 27, 2026

Friday Night Lounge transforms the Philadelphia Museum of Art into an evening destination with live music, gallery access, and drinks, offering a different perspective on one of America's great cultural institutions. The museum's origins trace to the 1876 Centennial Exposition, when Philadelphia hosted the nation's 100th birthday celebration in Fairmount Park. Nearly 10 million visitors experienced the world's fair, and afterward, the art gallery in Memorial Hall became the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art—founded to train craftsmen and elevate American design. As collections grew through major bequests, the museum required grander quarters, and in 1928 the current Greek Revival building opened atop Fairmount hill, designed collaboratively by Horace Trumbauer, Paul Cret, and the firm of Zantzinger, Borie, and Medary, with perspective drawings by Julian Abele, one of few opportunities for an African American architect at the time. The building's monumental steps, later immortalized in the Rocky films, lead to over 240,000 objects spanning 2,000 years of creative achievement. Friday evenings invite visitors to experience masterworks from Thomas Eakins to Marcel Duchamp alongside contemporary performances, extending the museum's founding democratic mission of bringing art to the public.

Rotating jazz trios play Thursday through Saturday from 6–9 p.m. at Time Restaurant on Sansom Street. A $5 per-person music charge supports the musicians directly. The venue offers three distinct spaces: a dining room, a whiskey bar with 200+ bottles, and an upstairs Bohemian Absinthe Lounge. Laid-back cocktail-lounge atmosphere in historic Old City.

Weekly karaoke every Friday night at Franklin's Pub in East Falls, hosted by In The Mix Bar Scene.

Poetry open mic on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at Malelani Café in Mt. Airy.

Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of "America’s Got Talent," where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has appeared on IFC’s "Maron" and "CONAN," and amassed over 2-million subscribers on Youtube. Drew was born in Indianapolis, grew up in Las Vegas, and currently lives in Los Angeles. Couples Package includes: - 2 premium seats - $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person) - Gratuity - Ticket Protection Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.

Friday nights at 7:30pm, Playtime Comedy takes over Philly Typewriter for a BYOB standup show on East Passyunk. The shop—co-owned by Bryan Kravitz and Bill Rhoda—houses over 1,300 vintage typewriters, including one autographed by Tom Hanks according to Atlas Obscura. Broad Street Review describes the space as having exposed brick walls and beautiful wooden floors in what was originally a synagogue. $15 online, $20 at the door (cash, Venmo, or CashApp). Monthly passes available.

Friday nights from 8:30 p.m. at this Center City gastropub that opened in 2024 in the former Farmer's Keep space at 20th and Ludlow. The owners of Thanal Indian Tavern renovated the building—once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—keeping the farmhouse vibes and rooftop deck intact. DJs spin while you work through upscale bar fare like the house smash burger and Korean BBQ riblets.

Friday nights at 9 p.m. with DJ Lars at this 1938 South Philly institution near Pat's and Geno's. The bar's namesake, Anthony "Ray" Capozzoli, started the tradition of greeting everyone with "Happy Birthday"—still honored today when someone rings the bell behind the bar and the whole room sings. Original oak bar, walls covered in decades of photos. Free birthday shot with candle if it's your day. BYOF.

Friday nights at 9pm, a three-piece band backs you up as you belt out whatever's in the songbook—no backing tracks, just live guitar, bass, and drums plus a harmonizing host. The Independent Review Crew described singers who "transformed into a Chris Stapleton-singing Lucinda Williams" on stage. The upstairs room at this Center City Irish pub has hosted the night since 1994. No cover.

Friday and Saturday nights at 9 p.m. in the upstairs bar at this family-owned Irish pub on South Street, now in its 43rd year. O'Neal's runs two happy hours daily (downstairs 4:30–6:30 p.m., upstairs 6:30–8:30 p.m.) and has been recognized as South Street's "Beer Authority" with 19+ drafts, a proper cask ale engine, and 100+ bottles for takeout. Quizzo Monday and Tuesday, darts league Tuesday and Thursday, poker Wednesday.

Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of "America’s Got Talent," where he finished in second place. Since then, Drew has appeared on IFC’s "Maron" and "CONAN," and amassed over 2-million subscribers on Youtube. Drew was born in Indianapolis, grew up in Las Vegas, and currently lives in Los Angeles. Couples Package includes: - 2 premium seats - $90 food & beverage credit ($45 per person) - Gratuity - Ticket Protection Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.

Friday nights from 10pm to 2am, all-vinyl DJs spin 60s and 70s soul, funk, and Motown while the Trestle Specials—Philly's only go-go dance troupe—shimmy on elevated platforms. The space sits under the Reading Viaduct at 11th and Callowhill. According to the venue's website, the bar is famous for reintroducing the classic whiskey sour to Philadelphia, with 70+ whiskies on the menu. Late-night happy hour runs 10-11pm. $5 cash cover, or RSVP for free entry before 11pm (limited to 10).

Friday nights from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, Stogie Joe's Tavern on East Passyunk transforms into a speakeasy with live jazz. Password to enter: "OLD SPORT." The bar was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and is known for its Friday-night exclusive menu items and contemporary cocktails. Cash only. Same South Philly charm, new speakeasy vibes.