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Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Chiaroscuro Quartet

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

4pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

Motown Happy Hour

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

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

6pm · Center City East · Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

DL Hughley

6pm · Center City East · The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia

Joe Fenti

7pm · Passyunk Square · Claude's Comedy

Chloe Radcliffe

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 · Stadium District · Xfinity Mobile Arena

Stars at Flyers

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 · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

John Proctor is the Villain

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

7pm · Northern Liberties · Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

Niko Moon

7pm · Old City · Arden Theatre Company

Native Gardens

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

7pm · Queen Village · Theatre of Living Arts

DENNY LOVE: SHOW LOVE TOUR

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

Noël Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER

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

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Chiaroscuro Quartet

7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Academy of Music

Cinderella

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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7:30pm · Rittenhouse · Miller Theater

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

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

7:30pm · Northern Liberties · The Fillmore Philadelphia

Polyphia: BE NOT AFRAID World Tour

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 · East Falls · Old Academy Players

Venus In Fur

8pm · Rittenhouse · Kimmel Center

Joe Hisaishi in Concert

8pm · Callowhill · Union Transfer

Mei Semones

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

9pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

DJ ROCKSTAR 9pm

9pm · Torresdale · Maggie's Waterfront Cafe

LIVE DJ

9:30pm · Center City East · Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

DL Hughley