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Shoutout to Thrillerdelphia: Philly's Horror Bookstore

8am · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

GAMESHOW PALOOZA

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

12pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

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

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12pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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

1pm · Francisville · The Met Presented by Highmark

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Heads up at The Met — Built by Oscar Hammerstein I, opened Nov 17, 1908 with “Carmen.” Reopened Dec 3, 2018 after a $56 million renovation. The Met's history

2pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical

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 · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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

4pm · Francisville · The Met Presented by Highmark

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

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

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

WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR

5pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

5pm · Society Hill · Queen & Rook Game Cafe

Casual Commander MTG @ Queen & Rook!

Heads up at Queen & Rook — Memberships from $20/month or $180/year — the 2,500-game library any day, plus a monthly quest with prizes. Reserve to guarantee a seat; normal time limits apply. Family $40 covers five; arcade $50. Membership info

7pm · Manayunk · Love City Brewing – Manayunk

Manayunk - 4333 Presents: Friends of Jerry and Friends

7pm · Mount Airy, East · Quintessence Theatre Group

Pippin

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

7pm · Callowhill · Love City Brewing Company

TRIVIA with Will Walker

7pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical

7pm · Callowhill · Love City Brewing Company

Callowhill - Trivia with Will Walker

Shoutout to Craft Nation, a community craft studio!

7:30pm · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Rockets at 76ers

Heads up at Xfinity Mobile Arena — Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level, Feb 23 — one show only. General on-sale Fri Sep 25 at 10am. Arena news

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Helium Comedy Club

Special Event: Ehsan Ahmad

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Chris' Jazz Cafe

Laura Orzehoski & Her Quintet's Holiday Show

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

8:30pm · Old City · Brasil's Nightclub

¡Wepa! Wednesdays