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‘Exploring Philadelphia In The Fall!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Veteran’s Day Events, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market, Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck, Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village, Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of November ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for November 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Veterans Day Celebrations ~ November 11 ~ Observe Veterans Day Celebrations & events throughout Philadelphia! ~ Veterans Day Celebrations ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ November 11 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 11 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 11 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 11 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 11 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 12 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 12 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 12 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 12 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ November 13 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 13 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 13 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 13 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 13 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 14 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 14 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 14 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ November 14 – December 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. Opening night, Nov 14, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. Greet Ben Franklin, take a ride on the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train, and try out Ben’s Sweets & Treats. Musicians from The Philly Pops® and The Philly POPS® Festival Chorus entertain the crowd and help countdown to lighting the first showing of the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO at 5 pm. Benjamin Franklin, The Grinch, and Frozen Princesses will be joining the celebration, and SquareBurger will also debut its seasonal additions to the menu. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 14 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ November 15 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration ~ November 15 ~ FREE – Pay-As-You-Go. From 6 pm – 9 pm at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Tens of thousands of twinkling lights kick off the holiday season during the Grand Illumination Celebration, when Santa Claus himself flips the switch to turn on the majestic holiday lights. Guests can also check out the Gingerbread House Display and enjoy free hot apple cider and marshmallow roasting. ~ Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration ~
Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market ~ November 15 ~ (Tickets Sold Out) From 7 pm – 9 pm at Reading Terminal Market. Enjoy raw oysters from Pearl’s Oyster Bar, craft beer from Molly Malloy’s, and oyster stew from Beck’s Cajun Cafe. You’ll have a blast and proceeds will benefit our programming for The Strawberry Mansion Learning Center and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. ~ Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 15 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 15 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 15 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ November 15 – December 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction take place Fridays through Sundays at select times and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ November 15 – December 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. Opening night, Nov 14, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. Greet Ben Franklin, take a ride on the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train, and try out Ben’s Sweets & Treats. Musicians from The Philly Pops® and The Philly POPS® Festival Chorus entertain the crowd and help countdown to lighting the first showing of the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO at 5 pm. Benjamin Franklin, The Grinch, and Frozen Princesses will be joining the celebration, and SquareBurger will also debut its seasonal additions to the menu. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ November 15 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 15 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ November 16 – 17 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 16 – 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 16 – 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 16 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ November 16 – December 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction take place Fridays through Sundays at select times and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ November 16 – December 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. Opening night, Nov 14, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. Greet Ben Franklin, take a ride on the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train, and try out Ben’s Sweets & Treats. Musicians from The Philly Pops® and The Philly POPS® Festival Chorus entertain the crowd and help countdown to lighting the first showing of the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO at 5 pm. Benjamin Franklin, The Grinch, and Frozen Princesses will be joining the celebration, and SquareBurger will also debut its seasonal additions to the menu. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 16 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
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Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ November 17 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Irish Sessions ~ November 17 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~ November 17 ~ Various locations in Philadelphia to include Lightbox Film Center at 3701 Chestnut Street. The largest of its kind on the East Coast, this film festival is dedicated to celebrating and elevating the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders also includes theatrical and musical performances at locations throughout the city. ~ Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~ November 17 – 23 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 S. Independence Mall East. Guests can enjoy screenings, panels, parties which make up a collection of films that celebrate Jewish values, history and heritage. Featured screenings include odes to Jewish food, historical films that explore tougher subjects and more. ~ Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ November 17 – December 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction of Philadelphia and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ November 17 – December 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. Opening night, Nov 14, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. Greet Ben Franklin, take a ride on the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train, and try out Ben’s Sweets & Treats. Musicians from The Philly Pops® and The Philly POPS® Festival Chorus entertain the crowd and help countdown to lighting the first showing of the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO at 5 pm. Benjamin Franklin, The Grinch, and Frozen Princesses will be joining the celebration, and SquareBurger will also debut its seasonal additions to the menu. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ November 17 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
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