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Posted 11/24/22

Wednesday, November 23

Manayunk gets lit

Gather on Main Street for the third annual holiday decorating event.

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Wednesday, November 23

Manayunk gets lit

Gather on Main Street for the third annual holiday decorating event, when local businesses decorate their storefronts and street fronts. This event runs Wednesday through Sunday at 6 p.m. 

Mary Poppins

The stage version of the classic Disney film, reconceived by Julian Fellows (the creator of Downton Abbey). 7 p.m at Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown (215) 987-4450 boxoffice@qtgrep.org

Wissahickon Valley Park Stewardship

Long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower leads volunteers on weekly stewardship projects. No experience needed. Meet at the Hermitage Mansion, 700 Hermit Ln. oat 9 a.m. Register below at www.fow.org. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org.

Friday, November 25

Tommy Leahy & Egocentric Plastic Men performing all of “etc, etc, etc…” 

The Grape Room, 105 Grape St. $7 in advance, $10 day of show, and $15 for two-day pass. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones

A night of Irish songs. The MacSwiney Club, 510 Greenwood Ave. in Jenkintown. Friday and Saturday nights, 8 p.m Tickets are $30, seating is first come first serve. 

Holiday Bricktacular

Seasonal Lego activities at Legoland Discovery Center, 500 W. Germantown Pk in Plymouth Meeting. Join a master model builder and team in the creative workshop for a seasonal build and enjoy meet and greets with lego® Santa. (267) 245-9595 philadelphia@legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum, 100 E Northwestern Ave.

The opening of the annual garden railway, featuring a quarter mile of track, fifteen different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges, and bustling model trains. Running now through Dec. 30. morrisarboretum.org/holidaygardenrailway 

International Folk Dancing

Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave. 12:30 p.m-2:30 p.m $60 for ten sessions, $7 per session at the door. Dances every Friday, no partner is needed, first visit if free. Contact msaavedra@chestnuthillpres.org or (215)-247-4654 to register.

Live with Chubb Rock

Treasures banquet and nightclub facility, 5549 Germantown Ave.

Black Friday Concert featuring Chubb Rock, Brooklyn-based hip hop artist/radio host. Includes 90s Hip-Hop, R&B Cabaret Concert & Dance. 8:30 p.m.

The Machine

New York based quartet performs a diverse mix of Pink Floyd musical repertoire. 

The Keswick Theatre, 291 N Keswick Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. tickets range from $32.50-$42.50.

Saturday, November 26

Anthony Saddic on keys with Beach Fuzz, Frankford Fitler, Tronny Dons & DJ Boogie Borda + Motown McCall. 

The Grape Room, 105 Grape St. in Manayunk. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 day of show, and $15 for two-day pass. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Bennet - Christmas at Pemberley

The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave. 8 p.m. Running Nov. 25-27; Dec. 1-4; Dec 8-11

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc. Originally produced by Northlight Theater. Online ticket sales only, sales end 90 minutes before curtain. Prices reduced for performances on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8. Masks required. 

Live with The Ebonys

Treasures banquet and nightclub facility, 5549 Germantown Ave.

Cabaret Concert & Dance - hosted by Parry P., 8:30 p.m

Formed in 1968, the group is features big gripping, dramatic soul ballads and their The Dells-styled approach of baritone lead. Discovered by Leon Huff, famous for hits "You’re The Reason Why" (1971) and "It’s Forever" (1973).

Sunday, November 27

Singer songwriter Ingrid Michaelson: It's Almost Christmas Tour

Keswick Theatre. 291 N Keswick Ave.

Ticket prices $37.50-$65.00, day of show prices $42.50-$70.00 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. 

Silent Sunset Cruise

Cedars House Café, Forbidden Dr. below Northwestern Ave., 4 p.m.

Meet Amy Yuter and Kate Charles for a mindful and fast-paced 2.5 miles walk. Wear sturdy shoes and feel free to bring a flashlight. For more information, contact Christina Bassler at bassler@fow.org. 

Tuesday, November 29

Steve-O

Skateboarding stunt based reality show, first seen on MTV’s first season of Jackass in 2000.


The Keswick Theatre, 291 N Keswick Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices $35.00-$125.00. 

Tuesday Stewardship

Join us for a variety of stewardship projects on Tuesday mornings.  This week at Valley Green Road, Wissahickon Valley Park, 9:30 a.m. No experience needed. For more information contact Amelia Marren at marren@fow.org. Register below.