Philadelphia Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Week

Philadelphia PA

06 December, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Wondering what there is to do in the Philadelphia area? Your Philadelphia Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a coat drive, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events throughout Philadelphia: Our Closet - Powered by JFCS - In Your Neighborhood When: Monday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Drexel University's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships What: JFCS' In Your Neighborhood is a mobile program of Jewish Family and Children's Service providing clothing, food and services to individuals and families in need throughout Greater Philadelphia. Come to the outdoor lot at the Drexel Dornslife Center to shop for up to 25 items... Learn More Boys Varsity Basketball AT Olney-Scrimmage When: Monday, December 6th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science What: Event listing from Carver Engineering & Science: Monday and December 6 from 3:15 PM to 5:15 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at ... Learn More Friends of Whitman Library Monthly Meeting When: Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Whitman Branch Library What: Event listing from Whitman Branch Library: Monday and December 6 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMCurious about getting involved with your neighborhood library? The Friends of Whitman Library meets on the first Monday of the month. Meetings are held after-hours inside the library. Email W... Learn More Valerie Morrison - Psychic Radio Show - Call Free Question When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: WVLT Cruisin' 92.1 FM Radio Station What: Listeners to Valerie Morrison's Live Psychic Radio Talk Show can call in with their FREE QUESTION about their concerns for 2021 and 2022 and their concerns about their: Job, Career & Finances Love Relationships & Dating Health or Illness Feelings of Loneliness, Emptin... Learn More National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day When: Tuesday, December 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Coffee w/ the Principal - U School When: Tuesday, December 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: U SchoolLearn More Cap and Gown Fitting - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy @ BeeberLearn More Behavioral Health - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Tuesday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service Providers Learn More JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Via Zoom What: KIDS PROGRAM - For ages 8 - 12 Kids take a deep dive into Jewish history, culture, and values while learning from Jewish educators. Each lesson will illustrate how Jewish values connect to service and include an interactive volunteer project such as creating handmade magnets f... Learn More New Year, New Head Shot at The Lawn - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More La Salle Men's Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Men's Basketball team host Fairleigh Dickinson at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 7PM. Doors open at 6PM. Tickets start at just $18. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, December 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham Lincoln Learn More Member Meeting - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Wednesday, December 8th at 9:30 a.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service ProvidersLearn More JFCS - Crafting Your Golden Years - NORC Members Only When: Wednesday, December 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: JFCS - Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center What: Craft and Chat Group for NORC Members Only Learn new arts and crafts skills ranging from weave making, paper mosaics, printing and stamping and more.Members have the option to keep their one-of-a–kind creations or donate them to the JFCS community. Engage in meani... Learn More Rock to the Future Kensington Winter Showcase When: Wednesday, December 8th at 5:00 p.m. Where: RSVP to watch Live! What: Rock to the Future's Winter Showcase at Kensington High School will take place Wednesday, December 8th 5-7pm. Showcases are always a fun and exciting way for friends and family to see all of the hard work students have been up to during our programs. We'll get to enjoy their b... Learn More Pennsylvania Online Concealed Carry Class When: Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. What: This online class fulfills the training required to qualify for an Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms. This is a great class for beginners, as it provides an introduction to the fundamentals of firearm safety. Class length: 2 hoursRange time: none(not required for license)... Learn More Stag & Doe Nights When: Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 7700-8700 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118 What: Chestnut Hill's beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return every Wednesday in December along Germantown Avenue, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores throughout the day. Horse-drawn carriage rides on December 8 and Dec... Learn More La Salle's Women Basketball vs. UMES When: Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Women's Basketball team host UMES at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 6PM. Doors open at 5PM. Tickets start at just $3. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Preparing For Petrochemicals - Penn Environment When: Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Penn EnvironmentLearn More National Pastry Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Thursday, December 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Mansfield University Rep Visit - Horace Furness When: Thursday, December 9th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Horace FurnessLearn More Rosemont College Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber When: Thursday, December 9th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy @ BeeberLearn More Virtual Graduate Health Professional Open House When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology CenterLearn More JFCS - New Perspectives: A Virtual Series On Hoarding When: Thursday, December 9th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration) What: Join JFCS for this insightful three part series where we will explore the lived experience of hoarding disorder as well as hear from national and international experts on treatment and support. COST: $30 per webinar (3 CEUs per presentation available pending approval — see reg... Learn More Stem, Tech, & Steam Thursdays (Bristlebots) Online When: Thursday, December 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More HSA Meeting (Zoom) - Walter B Saul When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Walter B SaulLearn More GNPCC 100th Kick Off Party! - Northeast Phila Chamber-Commerce When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northeast Phila Chamber-CommerceLearn More Mr. Digger's Spooky Christmas Radio Special When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Pig Iron Theatre Company What: Spooky vibes collide with holiday spirit in this hilarious, macabre, and unforgettable theatre event by Theatre on The Verge! The year is 1947. Raymond Digger, the host of a suspenseful radio show, has completely re-written the VBC's Christmas special. When his tinsel-loving c... Learn More The Tallis Scholars - Philadelphia Chamber Music When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Chamber MusicLearn More Human Rights Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Q3 Interim Work Deadline - U School When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: U SchoolLearn More Dorrance Dance at Penn Live Arts - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More Virtual Discover Series - USciences - McNeil Science and Technology Center When: Friday, December 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: USciences - McNeil Science and Technology CenterLearn More United States Naval Academy Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber When: Friday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy @ BeeberLearn More Veteran's Meditation & Yoga When: Friday, December 10th at 10:30 a.m. Where: NE Philadelphia Veteran's Center, 101 E. Olney Avenue, Suite C-7, Philadelphia, PA 19120 What: Free, in-person Yoga and meditation for Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and their families. VEMA Yoga is mindful, trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation designed specifically for military veterans and active duty service members coping with symptoms of PTSD. These unique ... Learn More A Part of Me Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More E.A. Sports Club Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, December 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball Tournament - Carver Engineering & Science When: Friday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Holiday Scouting Event with Pack 179 and Troop 179 When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wissinoming Presbyterian Church What: Date(Fecha): Dec 10, 2021Time (Hora): 7 p.mWhere(Dónde): Wissinoming Presbyterian Church (Iglesia Presbiteriana de Wissinoming )Address (Dirección): 5817 Torresdale Ave, Filadelfia, PA 19135 CUB ScoutsFor boys and girls in grades K-5 (5-10 years old). Attend the sign-up to fin... Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 p.m. What: There's no place like a smart home for the holidays! And this year, Patch's lifestyle editors have hand-selected the top smart home products to help you achieve a smarter, more-convenient home. From the robotic vacuum on the floor to the smart alarm sensor on the wall, these s... Learn More Featured Event: Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (Patch Deals) National App Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Robotics Tournament Gym and Basement Classrooms When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: CentralLearn More SEPTA Holiday Bus Display at Trolley Portal Gardens When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More West Craft Fest - Clark Park Farmers' Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More "Restorative Healing" (for Directors/Stage Managers/Dramaturgs/Choreographers) with Noelle Diane Joh When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary performer, artist, theatre professional, and advocate Noelle Diane Johnson of ARTISTS HEAL will host Theatre Exile's second workshop of the 2021/22 Season, titled "Restorative Healing" (for Directors, Stage Managers/Dramaturgs/Choreographe... Learn More Ugly Sweater Christmas Par-Tea When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Jane's Tea House What: ADULTS = $50 | SENIORS = $46 | CHILDREN = $20 Tis the season to rock your UGLY SWEATER! Join us for Jane's Tea House Christmas Tea Party while we don our most ugliest sweaters. You'll also enjoy a special festive Christmas menu while listening to the sounds of the season. INC... Learn More 'A Part of Me' Boutique Hosts Visiting Clothing Designer Denise Goring When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More You're invited! It's The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade! When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 15011 Old Frederick Rd What: We invite YOU to enjoy the Lisbon Christmas Parade ... The Great Lisbon FARMERS FEED THE HUNGRY Christmas Parade is BACK on Saturday, December 11th, at 12 noon in Lisbon (Woodbine), Maryland! Led by Festively Decorated Tractors, Followed by up to 250 Seasonally-Adorned Horses!... Learn More Frosty Fest - South Philadelphia Branch Library When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: South Philadelphia Branch LibraryLearn More Conversations with Santa - Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Maxwell MansionLearn More La Salle Men's Basketball vs. Penn When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Men's Basketball team host Penn at Tom Gola Arena at the TruMark Financial Center at 2PM. Doors open at 1PM. Tickets start at just $18. For more information, visit goexplorers.com or click here. Learn More Science and Activism Museum Tour - Science History Institute When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Science History InstituteLearn More My Letter to the World When: Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill What: Lyric Fest presents two performances of My Letter to the World, a special concert centered on the life and writings of Emily Dickinson, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill and Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00pm at the Academy o... Learn More The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Saturday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City What: America's LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Philadelphia, PA! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you'll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in th... Learn More Family Reunion (first in live performance) When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion What:What's a family reunion without singing? Not much! Join us, masked and vaccinated, in our ANNA return to the stage with you, our extended family. We've got some old favorites planned, some new songs that we learned while in lock down, and plenty for you to join us on. Learn More Family Reunion Concert - Free - Anna Crusis Womens Choir When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Anna Crusis Womens ChoirLearn More Gingerbread House Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Winter Blanket Drive (Free No contact pickup) When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. What: Today you can make a difference Donate Winter Blankets Free Curbside Pickup up (No contact) or Drop off ITS PREDICTED THAT THAT THIS WILL BE A VERY COLD WINTER SEASON.The need for Blankets for disadvantage individuals and families is more important than ever. These disturb... Learn More Erie Reptile Show and Sale Dec 12th 2021 When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ERIEBANK Sports Park, 8159 Oliver Road, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16509, United States What: At our REPTIROOTS events vendors will bring a large selection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, inverts, small and furry friends, feeders, supplies, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about, see, or purchase animals not normally seen in local pet shops. Vendors ... Learn More JFCS - Teen Empowerment Program When: Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: JFCS - Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center What: The Teen Empowerment Program (TEP) is designed to provide teens with a springboard to become future leaders in the community. TEP enables teens to experience philanthropy and the grants and allocations process first-hand and explore the Jewish tradition of giving back to the ... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Philadelphia Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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