This Week in Philly October 9 – October 15

Welcome Back, Philly! We have A LOT of exciting things in store for you this week. You can expect side-splitting comedy nights, salsa dancing lessons, family-friendly storytime, and drag brunches. There is something for everyone This Week in Philly.

Monday, October 9

  • Rough Monday? Head over to Ladder 15 for some laughs at their Comedy Night! From 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., hear great jokes from some of the best local comics all while enjoying featured food and drinks. For more details on this event, head here!

  • Start your week off right with a fun boxing class for all ages. Join any class for FREE from 4:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. in Germantown. This class is a fun way to get your blood pumping, learn some new exercises, and meet new people! More info can be found here.

Tuesday, October 10

  • Looking for a fun way to get out of the house with your kids today? Head to Sister Cities Park for Storytime! This family-friendly event is hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia. Enjoy stories, songs, and movement from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.! More information can be found here.

  • Cozymeal is hosting its food tour! Buy a ticket and steep yourself in Philadelphia’s delicious food culture. Your ticket includes a three-hour experience with a local guide and five different tastings along the way. Ticket information can be found here.

Wednesday, October 11

  • Philly Drag Mafia is hosting a Drag Brunch starting at 6 p.m. at Station Bar and Grill! You can play several rounds of bingo while watching performances by Brittany Lynn, the queen of the Philly Drag Mafia! For more information and to get your tickets, click here.

  • It’s Red October! The Phillies are taking on the Braves back at Citizens Bank tonight for game three of the NLDS! The energy of a playoff game at Citizens Bank Park is an unmatched experience. Don’t miss out! Tickets can be purchased here.

Thursday, October 12

  • It’s time to show off your new dancing skills at this FREE salsa dancing lesson at Bok Bar! This salsa class starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by a salsa dance party until 10:00 p.m.! Beginners are welcome. For more information, click here.

  • Philly Music Fest is at World Cafe Live starting at 6 p.m.! Individuals can enjoy music from Marian Hill, Sadurn, Julia Pratt, and more. Proceeds from the music fest go towards World Cafe Live’s Free Music Education program! You can find tickets here.

Friday, October 13

  • Today is the start of the Fall Rittenhouse Square Craft Show! From 11 a.m. through 6 p.m., shop from over 100 vendors in Rittenhouse Square! More information on vendors, locations, and times can be found here.

  • Are you looking for dinner and a show? Raye Zaragoza is performing tonight at City Winery Philadelphia! Grab a delicious meal and head over to the loft at 7:30 p.m. to hear the talented performer. Click here for more information.*

Saturday, October 14

  • Get ready for the Philly Bike Ride! Bring your bike and join in on the fun or go and watch the riders at the finish festival. The ride kicks off at 7:30 a.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and concludes at 12:30 p.m.! It’s the perfect way to start your Saturday. More information can be found here.

  • The Kimmel Cultural Campus is hosting a family Halloween concert this afternoon. Music of Superheros is a family-friendly event with iconic songs from your favorite superhero movies (like Superman and The Incredibles). There will also be meet and greets with Captain America, Spider-Man, and more of your favorite superheroes. For more information on everything this event has going on, click here.

Sunday, October 15

  • Join the Philly Drag Mafia for their HallowQueen Brunch! Starting at 11 a.m. at  Xfinity Live!, watch unforgettable drag performances and enjoy specialty cocktails and a carefully curated brunch menu! Purchase tickets here.

  • Experience Disney Pixar’s Coco in a whole new light! Join us for an unforgettable family event featuring the heartwarming film paired with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical magic, performed by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. Tickets can be purchased here!

 

*City Winery Philadelphia is a client of Philly PR Girl