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8am · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

GAMESHOW PALOOZA

10am · Northern Liberties · Hudson Table Philadelphia

DONUT EXTRAVAGANZA CAMP! (DROP OFF) AGES 8-14 (BAKING SAMPLER)

Heads up at Hudson Table — Hands-on classes for various skill levels in Northern Liberties — paella, churros, and the Chef's Competition, two chefs facing off Iron Chef-style in a four-course battle. 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 — “Topdog/Underdog” Oct 29 – Dec 13. Pay-what-you-choose final dress rehearsal Wed Oct 28 at 7pm; Teen Night Nov 21, $15 tickets for ages 13–18. Topdog/Underdog

12pm · 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

1pm · Rittenhouse · Miller Theater

STOMP

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

2pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical

Heads up at the Walnut — “The Addams Family” thru Nov 1. HalloWeek: mezzanine seats $28 on Oct 28; Kids Night Oct 29, one free ticket for 17-and-under per full-price adult (code ADDAMS); Oct 31 at 7pm, every seat $35. HalloWeek details

4pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

4pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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

WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR

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

5pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Heads up in #holidays — Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market opens at Dilworth Park Nov 13, thru Jan 1 — free, seven days a week. Christmas Village opens Nov 21 with a preview weekend Nov 21–22. Visit Philly

6pm · Kensington, West · Movement Fishtown

Run & Climb Club

Heads up in #fitness — The Rocky Run, Sat Nov 14 — 10-miler, 5K and half marathon; ~40,000 runners expected from all 50 states and 75 countries. Visit Philly

6:30pm · Callowhill · Franklin Music Hall

Dark Star Orchestra

7pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical

7pm · Mount Airy, East · Quintessence Theatre Group

Pippin

Heads up at Quintessence — “Pippin” previews $30–40, 18-and-under $35, $10 in-person rush an hour before curtain; theatre-industry tickets $15 with code INDUSTRY15. Ticket prices

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

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Chris' Jazz Cafe

Drummer Ari Hoenig & The Jazzheads

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