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2pm · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Yannick Conducts Beethoven’s “Pastoral”

Heads up at the Kimmel — The Kimmel Center turns 25 this December — more than 10 million people through the doors since it opened in December 2001. 25 years of the Kimmel

2pm · Washington Square West · Walnut Street Theatre

David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

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 · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

Motown Happy Hour

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

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

6:30pm · Society Hill · Queen & Rook Game Cafe

Riftbound Radiance PreRift – Friday October 16th @ 6:30PM

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 · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Pistons at 76ers

Heads up at Xfinity Mobile Arena — 50th Flyers Charities Carnival is Sun Feb 28, 2027, from 11am — $35 general admission, up to four free kids' tickets (12 and under) per adult, free parking. Sign & Snap autograph tickets go on sale Nov 9 and Dec 7. PhillyVoice

7pm · Mount Airy, East · Quintessence Theatre Group

Medea

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

7pm · Callowhill

The Choreographic Process

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7pm · Passyunk Square · Claude's Comedy

Charles Engle

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 · Washington Square West · Lantern Theater Company

Hamlet

Heads up at the Lantern — “The Weir” Nov 12 – Dec 13 — 90 minutes, no intermission. Under-30 tickets $25; standard seats $31–33. The Weir

7pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

Native Gardens

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

7:30pm · University City · Penn Live Arts

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves

Heads up at Penn Live Arts — Arts of India Festival Community Day Sun Nov 1 at 1pm — dance, Penn Sargam, a percussion demo. Free, registration requested. Community Day

7:30pm · The Stagecrafters

Cry It Out

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

7:30pm · East Poplar · Ukie Club

Hot Freaks

8pm · Northern Liberties · The Fillmore Philadelphia

State Radio

Heads up at the Fillmore — The Inquirer Food Fest, Sat Nov 14, 11am–6pm — second year; two half-day tastings or an all-day pass. Visit Philly

8pm · Callowhill · Union Transfer

feeble little horse

Heads up at Union Transfer — Buy at the box office and skip the fees — 1026 Spring Garden, open 5pm to close every show night, cash or card. Union Transfer FAQ

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

Finally Fridays

9pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

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9pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

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