2nd Annual Citywide Urban Job Fair & Resource Village<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
When: Monday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Howard Gittis Student Activity Center\/Room 200, 1755 North 13th St.<\/p>\n
Operation Christmas Child dropoffs open<\/p>\n
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16 \u2013 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\u2019s love to children in need. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through \u201cFollow Your Box\u201d and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.<\/p>\n
\u201dBOOP!\u00ae The Musical\u201d<\/p>\n
For almost a century, the Betty Boop\u00ae character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in \u201cBOOP!\u00ae The Musical,\u201d Betty\u2019s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a \u201cbright and bubbly\u201d (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. \u201cA show-stopping rainbow of joy\u201d (The Daily Beast), \u201cBOOP!\u201d is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that\u2019s fun for everyone \u2013 bringing heart, laughter, and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop\u2122 to the stage!<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17-22<\/p>\n
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
Silent Night<\/p>\n
Chestnut Hill kicks off its holiday shopping season with Silent Night, a special preview of the neighborhood\u2019s 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\u2019s Commonwealth Youth Choir will perform holiday favorites from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill<\/p>\n
Holidays on the Hill<\/p>\n
Holiday magic is making its way back to Chestnut Hill as the neighborhood\u2019s 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\u2019s rich history and architectural charm during the annual Holiday House Tour, which offers a rare opportunity to step inside some of the neighborhood\u2019s most beautiful homes, each decorated for the season, including a three-story Italianate Victorian residence.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18-Dec. 31<\/p>\n
Where: along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill<\/p>\n
\u201dPippin\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2019s quest to be extraordinary helps us find the beauty in life\u2019s simple pleasures, and is a perfect holiday treat.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18-Jan. 3<\/p>\n
Where: Quintessence Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.<\/p>\n
Manayunk Tree Lighting Ceremony + Opening Night Manayunk Gets Lit<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 they are bringing in DOUBLE for double the fun! Philadelphia and Pennsylvania\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Canal View Park, 4418 Main St.<\/p>\n
Money Unmasked Live Experience<\/p>\n
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\u201321, 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.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Fabrika, 1108 Frankford Ave.<\/p>\n
Jodeci comes to Philly<\/p>\n
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 \u201cThe Culture Tour.\u201d Jodeci\u2019s legendary sound and style have shaped the world of R&B and continue to influence a new generation of artists.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020<\/p>\n
Holidays in Franklin Square<\/p>\n
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\u2019s 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\u2019 New Year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Nov. 19-Jan. 3, 2027 from 5-9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe Little Prince\u201d<\/p>\n
Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry\u2019s classic children\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
When: Thursday, Nov. 19-Dec. 6<\/p>\n
Where: The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet presents \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d<\/p>\n