Calendar of events

Saturday, November 28

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

40th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING “not just” ROCK EXPO® - RECORD & CD SHOW 2026

10:00 AM

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave
Oaks, PA

Records, CD's, DVD’s, Tapes, 45's, 12" Singles, Posters, T-Shirts, Books and Memorabilia.

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

COUNTDOWN TO WINTERFEST (11/27): IBX RiverRink Winterfest

11:00 AM

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA

Join us on the Delaware River Waterfront for Opening Weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, November 27–29!

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

LumiNature presented by PNC Bank

5:00 PM

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit Philadelphia Zoo after dark an go on an adventure with more than one million shimmering lights!

Mystery Wrestling 31

5:00 PM

2300 Arena
2300 S Swanson St.
Philadelphia, PA

Mystery Wrestling is a professional wrestling show where every pro wrestler match and wrestler on the show is a mystery! Hosted by AEW wrestler Evil Uno.

Our wildly popular holiday confection is back with a brand-new staging of one of our most beloved pantos! Cinderella is chock-full of villains and heroes, shenanigans, and unfettered joy. Can a brave young person carve their own path and define their future, even when their family is doing all they can to prevent it? Join us to find out, sing along, cheer for our hero, and boo(oooo!) anyone who stands in her way! Under the direction of panto veteran, past Cinderella cast member, and People’s Light Company Artist Liz Filios, with Associate Director Andrew Watring, our signature "holiday treat" (Broad Street Review) is a musical, magical experience for ages 5-10

Lancaster's Original Candlelit Concert Experience

7:30 PM

Prima Theatre
941 Wheatland Avenue
Lancaster, Penns

Step into the glow, where candlelight, harmony, and the beauty of the holiday season surround you.

Strange Attraction (The Cure Tribute) w/ Unloveable (The Smiths Tribute)

7:30 PM

Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia
990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, Penns

City Winery Philadelphia presents Strange Attraction (The Cure Tribute) w/ Unloveable (The Smiths Tribute) live on November 28th at 7:30pm.

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Sunday, November 29