2nd Annual Citywide Urban Job Fair & Resource Village
Meet in-person with Recruiters from many Philadelphia area employers actively hiring. Open to the public, all adult job seekers, military veterans, and recent college grads strongly urged to attend! Job seekers come dressed to impress and bring copies of your resume! Free and open to the public.
When: Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Howard Gittis Student Activity Center/Room 200, 1755 North 13th St.
Operation Christmas Child dropoffs open
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16 – 23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations across Pennsylvania. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach 12.8 million children in 2026 with the hope of Jesus. Shoebox packing is fun for individuals, families and groups! Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.
”BOOP!® The Musical”
For almost a century, the Betty Boop® character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in “BOOP!® The Musical,” Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. “A show-stopping rainbow of joy” (The Daily Beast), “BOOP!” is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone – bringing heart, laughter, and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop™ to the stage!
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17-22
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.
Silent Night
Chestnut Hill kicks off its holiday shopping season with Silent Night, a special preview of the neighborhood’s beloved Stag & Doe evenings. Visitors can get a head start on their gift lists while exploring the shops, boutiques, and restaurants along Germantown Avenue. Adding to the festivities, the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensemble’s Commonwealth Youth Choir will perform holiday favorites from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill
Holidays on the Hill
Holiday magic is making its way back to Chestnut Hill as the neighborhood’s annual Holidays on the Hill celebration returns, bringing six weeks of festive shopping, seasonal attractions, and cherished holiday traditions to Germantown Avenue. Running through December, the celebration offers something for everyone, from beautifully decorated storefronts and Victorian-style carolers strolling Germantown Avenue to visits with Santa and opportunities to discover one-of-a-kind gifts at locally owned shops and boutiques. To make holiday shopping even easier, the Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation will offer complimentary parking in all six public lots every Wednesday throughout the holiday season, all day and evening. Beyond its signature shopping nights, visitors can discover more of Chestnut Hill’s rich history and architectural charm during the annual Holiday House Tour, which offers a rare opportunity to step inside some of the neighborhood’s most beautiful homes, each decorated for the season, including a three-story Italianate Victorian residence.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18-Dec. 31
Where: along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill
”Pippin”
Heir to King Charlemagne the Great, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power. In the end, Pippin discovers happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. Told by a band of traveling players, Pippin’s quest to be extraordinary helps us find the beauty in life’s simple pleasures, and is a perfect holiday treat.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18-Jan. 3
Where: Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.
Manayunk Tree Lighting Ceremony + Opening Night Manayunk Gets Lit
MORE SNOW IS COMING: Manayunk is ready for its Hallmark Movie Moment! Main Street will be transformed for the holidays with a giant holiday tree, dozens of buildings will be lit up, and there are even snow flurries in the forecast! This year there will be more snow than ever — they are bringing in DOUBLE for double the fun! Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s largest tree lighting celebration returns! After a record 10,000+ people came out the last two years, this viral event is back. Kick off the season with the annual tree lighting at Canal View Park; expect live performances, festive music, special guests, glow giveaways, crafts and photo ops with Santa. The night will host special guests and live performances, plus a surprise visit from Santa Claus! There will be tons of family fun with letters to Santa, ornament decorating, hot cocoa, North Pole Elves, and a Santa meet-&-greet in front of the tree. There’s a good chance Santa will be bringing some magical North Pole snow, too, so get ready for a Manayunk winter wonderland! This night also marks the official launch of the Annual Manayunk Gets Lit Decorating Competition between 40+ businesses in the district.
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Canal View Park, 4418 Main St.
Money Unmasked Live Experience
What if learning how to manage your money felt less like a lecture and more like a high-stakes game show? On Thursday, Money Unmasked Live Experience will take over Aloft in downtown Philadelphia for an interactive evening where financial literacy meets entertainment. The invitation-only event, capped at 150 guests, will bring together business professionals, financial experts and community leaders for real-world money challenges, networking and a chance to win $1,000. The event takes place during International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 15–21, a global campaign highlighting the importance of fraud prevention and education. As consumers navigate financial scams, economic uncertainty and increasingly complex money decisions, Money Unmasked offers a fresh approach to building financial knowledge and confidence. The upcoming live experience will bring together business owners, banking and wealth management professionals, educators, nonprofit leaders and emerging professionals for an evening focused on financial empowerment and meaningful connections. Registration is required.
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Fabrika, 1108 Frankford Ave.
Jodeci comes to Philly
Jodeci is one of the most influential R&B groups of all time. Establishing themselves as a trendsetting force throughout the culture with their signature style, soulful harmonies, and chart-topping hits, members K-Ci, DeVante Swing, JoJo, and Mr. Dalvin have sold over 20 million records worldwide, and achieved three #1 albums on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. In 2024, the band headlined their first, sold-out Las Vegas Residency at the House of Blues- The Show, The After Party, The Vegas Residency named after their multi-platinum album of the same now which now celebrates 30 years with an expanded digital edition and deluxe vinyl. In 2023, Jodeci headlined their own highly anticipated Summer Block Party Tour selling out shows from coast to coast, joined by SWV and Dru Hill. In 2021, Jodeci reunited and signed with P Music Group for management by Founder and CEO Michael Paran. To kick off their reunion, Jodeci joined Charlie Wilson and New Edition for a 30-city tour in 2022, on the critically acclaimed “The Culture Tour.” Jodeci’s legendary sound and style have shaped the world of R&B and continue to influence a new generation of artists.
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020
Holidays in Franklin Square
Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the non-profit responsible for renovating, operating, and maintaining Franklin Square, opens Holidays in Franklin Square, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, inviting the community to celebrate traditions old and new. Holidays in Franklin Square will wrap up the 20th Birthday Season of Franklin Square enchanting visitors with holiday magic and jolly memories. The centerpiece of the festivities is the free Electrical Spectacle Light Show with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights choreographed to seasonal music throughout the Square every night. Guests can cozy up around fire pits with hot beverages, including spiked options for adults, and enjoy Street Curling and Chilly Philly Mini Golf, adorned with lights and seasonal decorations. Visitors can indulge in hand-crafted cocktails and seasonal treats in the pop-up winter bar, Frosty’s Fireside Lodge. The Square will also host various family holiday events such as Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa Paws, and Stories, Cookies, & Milk with Santa. Other festivities include Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, along with a gift-making night with The Clay Studio and fun for everyone with the Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown. Franklin Square, along with the Parx Liberty Carousel, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, SquareBurger operated by Cescaphe, and the two playgrounds will be open during the day.
When: Thursday, Nov. 19-Jan. 3, 2027 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.
”The Little Prince”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic children’s novel comes to life for audiences of all ages on stage this holiday season. Taysha Marie Canales plays the Little Prince, who recounts his whimsical adventures of love and friendship from a faraway planet. This production will ignite your inner child and spark magic in all of us in the unexpected and magical staging that the Wilma is known for.
When: Thursday, Nov. 19-Dec. 6
Where: The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
Hundreds of Upper Darby children will see professional ballet this November, many for the very first time, when the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society brings The Nutcracker to students through free livestream performances. Families can also see the show live at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet (PAB) in partnership with the Upper Darby School District, The Nutcracker runs the weekend before Thanksgiving, at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. The 90-minute, family-friendly production (recommended for ages four and up) pairs professional guest artists from the Philadelphia Ballet with the region’s most talented young dancers. Tickets available at https://paacademyofballet.com/Nutcracker.
Where: Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Ministry of Awe presents a “Miracle on 3rd”
For generations, Philadelphia families have made a holiday pilgrimage to see the lights at the Wanamaker Building. This year, with the beloved holiday light show on hiatus while the building undergoes renovation, the Ministry of Awe (MoA) is offering families a chance to discover a new kind of holiday spectacle—something more surreal, immersive, and decidedly Philly. Housed inside a transformed 19th-century bank, Ministry of Awe is a six-story immersive art experience filled with large-scale installations, labyrinthine passageways, soundscapes, interactive elements, and unexpected discoveries. For the 2026 holiday season, MoA is adding a new, offbeat holiday experience. Opening on Friday, “Miracle on 3rd will transform the Ministry into a surprising, participatory world of light, projection, sound, art and imagination, inviting visitors not simply to watch a holiday spectacle, but to become part of it. Across MoA’s three-story atrium, familiar holiday materials will be transformed, visitors will see themselves become part of a monumental work of art, and an immersive light-and-sound spectacle will unfold every half hour. Tickets are required.
When: Friday, Nov. 20-Jan. 15, 2027
Where: Ministry of Awe, 27 N. 3rd St.
Circle of Trees
Families are invited to Woodmere Art Museum for the annual Circle of Trees celebration. This free community event features hot chocolate, cider, cookies, music, and goodie bags for children. Highlights include Santa Claus arriving aboard an antique fire truck and the lighting of the museum and surrounding Christmas trees. Visitors are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or a new or gently used book to donate to a school-aged child.
When: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Woodmere Art Museum, 9201Germantown Ave.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, Christmas Village transforms LOVE Park and the area surrounding City Hall into an open-air holiday marketplace filled with international and local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, ornaments, seasonal foods, and holiday décor. Its Center City location puts visitors within walking distance of museums, historic attractions, shopping, restaurants, and other seasonal festivities, offering a distinctly urban take on the European Christmas-market tradition. Closed Christmas day.
When: Saturday, Nov. 21-Dec. 27 from 12-8 p.m.
Where: LOVE Park, 1501 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Holiday Garden Railway
A seasonal favorite, the Holiday Garden Railway returns to Morris Arboretum & Gardens featuring miniature trains winding through illuminated landscapes and festive displays. The attraction is included with general admission. Visitors can also experience HGR: Nighttime Express on select evenings from 4:30 to 8 p.m., featuring laser lights and sparkling displays.
When: Saturday, Nov. 21-Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.
Louis Cato comes to Philly
“There is something special about Louis Cato’s ability to captivate an audience.” Charismatic with a sound shaped by jazz, funk, blues and soul, this Grammy® Award-nominated multi-instrumentalist is best known as the final bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He has an innate talent for crafting rich sonic landscapes into timeless gems, from original compositions to his popular Cato Covers series, where he reimagines an eclectic range of songs. Praised for his “immense musicality” and “honest, thoughtful, and vulnerable storytelling,” Cato joins his trio for a Philadelphia debut performance that’s not to be missed. (NPR Music)
When: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
Where: Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.
”The Magicians Table”
The Magicians Table’s limited five-week engagement brings audiences into an intimate world where astonishing close-up magic, live music, handcrafted cocktails, immersive storytelling, and laugh-out-loud comedy combine to create an unforgettable adults-only night out. “The Magicians Table” will feature touring magicians as well as a selection of artists from across the Philadelphia region.
When: ends Sunday, Nov. 22
Where: SEI Innovation Studio, inside the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St.
”Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga” at Penn Museum
Spotlighting century-old watercolor paintings by Egyptian artist Ahmed Yousef, Ancient Egypt in Watercolors: Paintings and Artifacts from Dra Abu el-Naga will go on view at the Penn Museum. Last exhibited in Cairo during the 1920s, the watercolor paintings have been carefully preserved in the Penn Museum’s Archives for more than 100 years. They have never been on display in the United States. Ancient Egypt in Watercolors reveals the often underappreciated, but critical function of art in archaeology. The 1,500 sq. ft. exhibition highlights elaborately decorated tomb chapels during the New Kingdom (approximately 1550 BCE-1070 BCE), a “golden age” that marked the height of Egypt’s power and wealth. Many affluent officials built their tombs at Dra Abu el-Naga — a key part of the larger Theban Necropolis. Their tomb paintings show scenes from everyday life and imagery depicting the journey to the netherworld — illuminating how much the ancient Egyptians valued family bonds, honoring their ancestors, and continuing one’s identity into the next life. Ancient Egypt in Watercolors will close in November — just ahead of the grand opening for the Penn Museum’s “Egypt Galleries: Life and Afterlife” on Dec. 12.
When: through November 2026
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St.
”Evanescence: We Are Still Fading” at Morton Contemporary
Join Morton Contemporary and former NBA player turned painter Neil Anthony Edwards to celebrate his latest collection. Neil Anthony Edwards returns to Philadelphia for his second solo exhibition at Morton Contemporary Gallery: “Evanescence: We Are Still Fading.” Edwards’ sold-out 2025 show, “We Are All Fading,” focused on a single era. This year, the artist widens the lens, moving from the 1910s through the Roaring Twenties to the 1960s, while closing with two larger-than-life icons: Philadelphia’s own Rocky Balboa and LeBron James. In this series, each decade speaks to the next. The tailored elegance of the 1910s, the daring glamour of the 1920s, and the cool confidence of the 1960s — all hang side by side, showing how every generation borrows from the last, reinvents it, and leaves its own mark. Fashion remains Edwards’ language, and here it reads less like a snapshot and more like a family album for an entire culture.
When: through Saturday, Dec. 12
Where: Morton Contemporary Art Gallery, 115 S. 13th St.
”At Liberty: Life in the City of Brotherly Love During the Early Republic” at Arthur Ross
The Arthur Ross Gallery’s fall exhibition, “At Liberty: Life in the City of Brotherly Love During the Early Republic,” asks visitors to consider the role of visual culture in creating collective conceptions of Philadelphia and its residents, including America’s first international celebrity Benjamin Franklin, in the decades just before and after the nation’s founding. The 41 works on view — including paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture — portray notable figures alongside depictions of daily life in Philadelphia. In addition to historical pictures and objects from the 18th and 19th centuries, the exhibition will include images of the era made to celebrate important national anniversaries, such as the marking of America’s 150th in 1926, through to the present moment, inviting exploration of Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation and its first capital.
When: through Sunday, Dec. 13
Where: Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.
”Topdog/Underdog”
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company continues its 2026/27 Mainstage Season with Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Topdog/Underdog,” a gripping two-person drama exploring brotherhood, rivalry, survival, and the ties that bind families together. Directed by three-time Barrymore Award-winning artist Amina Robinson and co-produced with People’s Light, “Topdog/Underdog” tells the story of brothers Lincoln and Booth, unfortunately named as a joke by their father, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. Now adults, they share a single room passing time telling stories, testing each other, and circling the street con game of three-card monte. Haunted by the hands they’ve been dealt, the brothers reckon with what their futures will entail.
When: through Sunday, Dec. 13
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Shop small this season with handcrafted gifts from local makers. Positioned beside historic City Hall, Dilworth Park is one of Philadelphia’s most popular public spaces year-round, with a record 12.9 million visitors in 2025. During the holiday season, it becomes a festive destination for residents and visitors alike, all steps from Center City’s premier shopping, dining and arts and cultural venues. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market complements the neighboring Christmas Village and showcases dozens of local vendors from the Philadelphia region. Visitors can expect everything from home goods and jewelry to skincare, artwork and artisanal treats.
When: through Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 from 12- 8 p.m.
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.
The 20th Annual Small Favors
The Clay Studio celebrates the 20th annual Small Favors, a popular exhibition challenging artists from around the world to create unique artworks in four-inch cubes. The 2026 exhibition celebrates two decades with its largest collection to date, featuring over 500 intricate artworks by 300 artists on display and for sale in The Clay Studio’s Jill Bonovitz Gallery. The popular exhibition includes works submitted by nationally known artists, similar to what they typically create, at a reduced scale or something entirely new and unique, alongside works by some of the best of Philadelphia’s up-and-coming artists. The 2026 collection features world-famous artists like Sergei Isupov, local legends like Roberto Lugo, and up-and-coming artists like Janina Myronova installed alongside talented emerging artists.
When: through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
Where: The Clay Studio Center for Innovation in Ceramic Art, 1425 North American St.
”Changing Faces of Independence: Pennsylvania in the 1900s” at HSP
How has the face of America changed since the Revolution? And how have new Americans across generations helped keep the nation’s founding ideals alive? From 1890 until 1917, more than 15 million immigrants arrived in the United States. By the 1910 census, nearly 15% of the population was foreign‑born. In Pennsylvania, the growing Italian community helped shape the state by the Declaration of Independence’s 150th anniversary in 1926. Puerto Rican migration to Pennsylvania occurred gradually in the early 20th century but surged after World War II. Following major changes to immigration policy, the Chinese population expanded across the Commonwealth by the Bicentennial in 1976. Their letters, photographs, and community records reveal how these new Americans understood their roles as both Pennsylvanians and citizens of a changing nation. By examining materials left behind in Pennsylvania communities during the decades leading up to America’s 200th birthday, this display highlights the ongoing connection between the nation’s founding ideals and the diverse communities that have worked to bring them to life.
When: through Friday, Jan. 8, 2027
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.
Marcel Duchamp exhibit at PMA
The first major U.S. retrospective dedicated to Marcel Duchamp in more than 50 years, this exhibition will explore the range and arc of this artist’s illustrious career. Marcel Duchamp will feature a chronological display of more than 300 works of painting, sculpture, film, photography, printed matter, exhibition design, and the unclassifiable works known as readymades. It will present Duchamp’s most renowned creations, including two works only on view at the PMA, his magnum opus, The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (The Large Glass) and Étant donnés, Duchamp’s final major work in which he reflected upon his lifelong artistic obsessions.
When: through Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
”Care, Kin, Perspective” at PMG
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents “Care, Kin, Perspective,” an exhibition of mixed-media artworks by Mickayel Thurin. Combining textiles, paint, and drawing, Thurin explores self-love, familial bonds, and moments of intimacy through expressive portraits of herself and those closest to her. Bridging fantasy and reality, her work examines empowerment, change, and anxiety while inviting reflection on the relationships that shape our lives.
When: Monday, Feb. 15, 2027
Where: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 S. St.
”Match of the Matriarchs” by Donna Dodson
“Match of the Matriarchs” centers on a monumental, interactive chessboard featuring 32 movable chess pieces hand-carved by Donna Dodson from locally salvaged wood. Modeled on female archetypes and marine beings, including cephalopods, cetaceans, and mermaids, Dodson’s sculptures transform the traditionally hierarchical game of chess into an exploration of matriarchal power and ecological symbolism. Through Dodson’s interpretation, chess becomes a space for challenging its longstanding associations with masculine intellect and mastery, emphasizing the queen’s formidable power and the emergence of new strategies. The reclaimed wood’s varied tones, cracks, and scars connect the game to the material’s history, evoking endurance, adaptation, and transformation.
When: through Sunday, March 14, 2027
Where: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St.
”A Nation of Artists” at PMA, PAFA
With storied histories of their own, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (the country’s very first art school and museum) delve into the richness and diversity of American art history. The two institutions team up with avid art collector (and Phillies’ managing partner) John Middleton and his wife and partner Leigh for this blockbuster exhibition titled “A Nation of Artists.” Threading together 300 years of American art, the collection features over 1,000 portraits, sculptures, furniture, photographs and more across both museums. Viewers find some of art’s biggest names — including Mary Cassatt and Charles Willson Peale — exhibited side-by-side with oft-overlooked Black, Indigenous, immigrant and historically underrepresented artists and contemporary talents. “A Nation of Artists” debuts as a cultural milestone celebrating the nation’s creative and artistic legacy at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
When: through Monday, July 5, 2027
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
When: through Sunday, Sept. 5, 2027
Where: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad St.
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