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56 events on november 20 on the BIG City Calendar!

Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

Society Hill · Nikki Lopez Philly

June Henry

Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Frederica von Stade & Friends

Heads up at the Kimmel — Free Fall Arts Fest Sep 19 — the Kimmel's 25th birthday party. Performances, 50% off tickets, Marian Anderson Hall tours, kids' zone. source

10am · Bella Vista · Fleisher Art Memorial

JumpstART: Papercutting: Winter Holiday Edition

Heads up at Fleisher — Fall term runs thru Nov 20 — tuition assistance available to anyone who needs it, no documentation required. source

4pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

Motown Happy Hour

4pm · Fishtown · Margolis

HOLD FOR WEDDING PHOTOS

Heads up at Margolis — Membership $50/month — admission to four Margolis-produced events a month, early ticket access, and a Passport that earns a free night every five visits. Membership info

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

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

5pm · Riverfront Penn's Landing · Fringe Bar

Philly Phriday Happy Hour

6:30pm · Society Hill

Spirits of Independence - Powel House - Porter in Colonial America

6:30pm · West Poplar · German Society of Pennsylvania

Stiller (2025)

Heads up at the German Society — Membership from $30/year students, $60 individual — borrowing privileges at the 50,000-volume Horner German library. Membership info

7pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

Topdog/Underdog

Heads up at the Arden — Season opener Sep 24: “Girl from the North Country,” a musical featuring Bob Dylan songs. Through Oct 25. source

7pm · Wissahickon · Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

Weave Structure Study Group

7pm · Mount Airy, East · Quintessence Theatre Group

Pippin

Heads up at Quintessence — 4-show preview package $96 — 20% off single tickets, free exchanges up to 24 hours before your performance. Subscription info

7pm · West Poplar · Warehouse on Watts

SOSOCAMO – NO SERVICE TOUR

7pm · Passyunk Square · Claude's Comedy

Steve Furey

7pm · Callowhill · Franklin Music Hall

Angine De Poitrine

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

7pm · Queen Village · Theatre of Living Arts

Suicide Silence: REMINDERS OF HELL TOUR

7pm · Rittenhouse · Helium Comedy Club

Special Event: Craig Robinson

7pm · Rittenhouse · Wilma Theater

The Little Prince

Heads up at the Wilma — Pay What You Wilma performances Sep 22 and Oct 2 for the world premiere of “Horsegirl & Cowdaddy,” running Sep 22 – Oct 4. source

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Chris' Jazz Cafe

Saxophonist Griffin Ross & His Quartet With Vocalist Katie Oberholtzer

7:30pm · East Poplar · Ukie Club

Worst Party Ever, Equipment, Ogbert the Nerd, more

7:30pm · University City · Penn Live Arts

Compagnie Hervé Koubi

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

BOOP!® The Musical

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Miller Theater

Jordan Klepper

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

Marcus Veltri & Rob Landes - Requests on the Road

7:30pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway 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