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Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

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

Logan Square

First Weather Bureau (1870) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

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

Heads up at the Kimmel — Orchestra After 5 on Oct 8: 5pm happy hour on the Plaza, a one-hour concert at 6:30 with no intermission, artist chat after. source

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

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9am · Wissahickon · Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

Dye Garden Network

Heads up in #outdoors — 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

9am · Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill Farmers' Market

9am · Bella Vista · Fleisher Art Memorial

Workshop: Darkroom: 8 Hour Super 8 Marathon (2 Day)

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

10am · Wissahickon · Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

Tapestry and Little Looms SIG

Heads up at the Miller — Jim Gaffigan Dec 10–12 — new show added due to popular demand. source

Full Dance Calendar

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11:30am · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Children's Holiday Spectacular

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

Heads up in #theatre — Visit Philly's fall guide picks 30+ can't-miss shows — updated Sep 8. Visit Philly

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

Heads up at Bartram's Garden — Sankofa Farm Stand Thursdays 2:30–4:30pm at the Welcome Center, now through November — EBT, cash, and WIC Farmers Market and Senior vouchers accepted. Farm Stand details

Heads up at the Academy of Music — Opened 1857 and modeled on La Scala — the oldest opera house in the U.S. still used for its original purpose. Seats up to 2,600. About the Academy

Heads up at Philadelphia Brewing — Free brewery tours every Saturday at 12 and 2 — an hour through the 1885 Weisbrod & Hess building, no RSVP needed. Keep an eye out for Duke the Brewery Cat. Tour info

Heads up at the Wilma — “The Little Prince” Nov 17–29, with Pay What You Wilma performances Nov 17 and Nov 27. Recommended for ages 7+. The Little Prince

Heads up at the Penn Museum — Free admission for everyone Sat Oct 10, 11am–4pm, for the Indigenous Peoples' Day Firstival — all galleries and exhibitions. source

2pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

Topdog/Underdog

2pm · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

PHILADANCO!

Heads up at Quintessence — “Witch” Sep 30 – Oct 25. $10 rush tickets in person an hour before curtain; ACCESS cardholders pay $2, up to four people. Ticket prices

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

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

4pm · Rittenhouse · Miller Theater

The Enchanted Nutcracker

4pm · Dickinson Narrows · Gold Star Park

Winter Festival at Gold Star Park

4pm · Rittenhouse · Helium Comedy Club

Special Event: Musical Monday

5pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

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

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

6pm · Callowhill · Underground Arts

Ed Bassmaster

7pm · Rittenhouse · Wilma Theater

The Little Prince

7pm · West Poplar · Warehouse on Watts

Teethe

7pm · Rittenhouse · Helium Comedy Club

Special Event: Craig Conant

Heads up at Claude's — Basement comedy club at 1123 S. Broad. No drink minimum, full table service; the 7pm open mics are all ages, other shows 21+ unless with an adult. Claude's info

7pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

Topdog/Underdog

7:30pm · The Stagecrafters

The Underpants

7:30pm · Mount Airy, East · Quintessence Theatre Group

Pippin

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

PHILADANCO!

7:30pm · Northern Liberties · Silk City Diner

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