What’s Happening This Week In Philly…
Monday, November 30
- Check out The Miracle on South 13th Street for their annual light display running until January 1st! This neighborhood light show always brings some of the best lights of the city. Enjoy strolling through this winter wonderland of lights and embrace all that the holiday season has to offer!
- It’s Cyber Monday y’all! And there are some great deals to be had. Speaking of great deals, check out this one from Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP). ADAGP hosts the Philadelphia Auto Show every year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. They are having a sale of tickets at a discounted price for Cyber Monday! The promotion is for today only and fans will need to enter the code SOCIAL7 in order to receive a discounted ticket. For this awesome deal, click here.
Tuesday, December 1
- The Shops at Liberty Place’s tree lighting ceremony was named one of the top tree-lighting ceremonies in the Philadelphia area last year! The Shops at Liberty Place’s annual event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and see Center City’s largest Christmas tree while enjoying holiday music, hot chocolate, treats, and, of course, plenty of shopping. Check the Shops at Liberty Place’s website for details and event times.
Wednesday, December 2
- Come listen to the majestic sounds of Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson, pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo, and cellist Sharon Robinson as they perform classical works by the greatest composers of all time, including Beethoven, Ludwig, and Schubert. They are joined by guest artists Choong-Jing Chang and Harold Robinson at the Kimmel Center.
- Jill Hennessy will be performing at the World Cafe Live. You may recognize her from television roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan. Hennessy will serenade guests with her unforgettable Americana and acoustic rock sound. Come check out her latest songs! Doors open 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 3
- Calling all stylish ladies! Style on Main in Manayunk is the Girls Night Out you need! This fabulous and fun night will be held at Pineapple on Main from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Couch Tomato, cocktails, walking fashions from Nicole Miller, beautiful decor, and much more! Proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
- Take a break from your holiday shopping and give your holiday appetizer lineup a refresh. Chef Chiwishi Abney will lead an intimate, hands-on cooking class at the Holiday Appetizers and Wine on the Main Line at Wayne Art Center, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Kim here to reserve your spot.
Friday, November 4
- Starting today until December 22nd is the Christmas Spectacular at the Kimmel Center! Join Conductor David Charles Abell as he leads the orchestra, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and special vocalists and organists in a performance that celebrates the true magic of the season. Tickets are available now for a variety of dates.
- Rock the Row is an open house party along Philadelphia’s historic Boathouse Row as part of the national USRowing Annual Convention. There will be plenty of drinks, food, music, and athletes present from throughout the country. Fairmount Rowing Association’s Toys for Tots Drive has combined their annual “Toys for Tots” Party with “Rock the Row” and all guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy that evening.
Saturday, December 5
- The Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz concert is coming to the Electric Factory. This is her most psychedelic-sounding album yet, spawning from her partnership with 1980s rock band The Flaming Lips. Like most animal lovers, the singer takes the deaths of her pets pretty hard, and their passing provided creative inspiration. And if we have learned anything about Miley, her shows are the craziest, yet some of the most fun to attend. The show is currently sold out, but resale tickets are still available! Get your tickets now!
- The Rittenhouse Row Holiday Fashion Crawl is the perfect way to start some holiday shopping. From 12 to 3 p.m., you can go into one of the many retailers along this historic row and enjoy store parties while shopping with cocktails from the best mixologists. Now this is our kind of shopping!
- DVLF’s annual TOY event has become an anticipated and popular event, named “Best LGBT Fundraiser” by the Philadelphia Gay News. TOY is The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund’s annual holiday fundraising event that raises money to support the mission of DVLF* and to provide toys for patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and those served by ActionAIDS. Held every first Saturday in December, it is a cocktail party, dance, and silent auction that welcomes over 400 guests. The fun takes place from 7 to 10 p.m.
- Do you love bingo? Do you love Coach Bags? La Salle University is hosting a Coach Bag Bingo where you have the chance to play for some of the hottest Coach Bags of the season! All proceeds benefit one of the oldest service trips in the nation, Project Appalachia. In it’s 40th year at La Salle, this trip goes to the mountains of Kentucky to help build houses for low-income families. For tickets, purchase them here.
- In its first year ever, Manayunk is hosting a Manayunk Holiday Showcase. Every Saturday and Sunday this month, they will have fun activities running from 11 a.m. through 5p.m. This week is Ornament Making with Meredith from Latitudes and Longitudes and Story Time with Ann from The Spiral Bookcase. Come check it out and see what this great little section of Philly has to offer!
- This weekend is German-American Weekend at the Christmas Village at LOVE Park. There will be traditional German dancing, singing, and of course, food! Try some hot Gluhwein or Lebkuchen. Don’t know what this is? You’ll just have to go to find out!
Sunday, December 6
- The Annual Winter Wonderland Festival will begin some holiday fun at 3 p.m! Taking place at South Street Headhouse District (2nd and Pine), join festival goers and neighbors as they shop, eat, drink, and dance in the Headhouse Square. Various local artisans and businesses deck out their windows and gather to see Santa Claus arrive on his holiday fire truck, listen to Christmas lists, and watch the official Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Best part? The event is free!
- The 13 Annual Latkepalooza is a nationally renowned blend of culture and cuisine! The best chefs from Philadelphia will create their own take of the latke, or potato pancake. This event will get you into the Hanukkah spirit! There will be face painting, crafts, and balloon artistry beginning at 2 p.m. at The Gershman Y.
- The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is back at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from the 6-8th. There will be 300 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry, and fine art. Check out the website for more details.
For our top picks of the week, check out VIP Philly, hosted by our own Kate Marlys!
