This Week's Events In Philadelphia Area

Philadelphia PA

13 December, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Looking for things to do this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Philadelphia. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a cooking class, or painting in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Philadelphia area: JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Via Zoom What: TEEN PROGRAM - For ages 14 - 17 Teens collaborate with JFCS clients living with disabilities for virtual volunteering in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Participants will receive kits in the mail for each month with the supplies for their volunteering activity, with eac... Learn More JFCS - Art Connection Group for LGBTQ Youth - Winter 2021 Series When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided upon registration) What: Join Art Therapist Debora King, ATR-BC, and LPC and LGBTQ+ Initiative Program Manager Galia Godel. · Group caters to youth ages 10– 14 · Monthly drop-in group · Explore your identity and feelings through a creative outlet · Socialize with peers in a supportive environment · ... Learn More 11th grade Health Virtual Poetry Slam When: Monday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush What: Event listing from Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush: Monday and December 13 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 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 con... Learn More Featured Event: Harcum College Enrolling for January 2022 Start When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:30 a.m. Where: 750 Montgomery Ave What: Harcum College welcomes new students for January 2022 start. Prospective students who register to attend Instant Decision Day on Tuesday, December 14, may be eligible to receive an admissions decision immediately. To qualify, you must be a high school senior or have already ea... Learn More Featured Event: Harcum College Enrolling for January 2022 Start (Amy Shumoski) National Bouillabaisse Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Home School Programs & Activities Online When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Palumbo - Carver Engineering & Science When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Residential Transformation - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:30 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service Providers Learn More JFCS - Youth Volunteer Program When: Tuesday, December 14th 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 Bill of Rights Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Interim Reports Available - Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Arts Academy @ Benjamin Rush Learn More Interim Reports - Philadelphia School District When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Philadelphia School District Learn More Girls Varsity Basketball At Freire - Carver Engineering & Science When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Youth Book Club Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Penn Charter When: Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & Science Learn More Stag & Doe Nights When: Wednesday, December 15th 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 Black Artist Conversations hosted by The Rotunda When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' Market Learn More Jazz Bridge presents trombonist Hailey Brinnel at Fellowship Hall When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Ridge Avenue United Methodist Church What: Jazz Bridge President and vocalist, Rhenda Fearrington proudly hosts "Jazz @ Fellowship Hall" Third Wednesdays Concert Series at Ridge Avenue Methodist Church, 7811 Ridge Avenue, Phila., PA 19128.Please join us on December 15 as we welcome trombonist/vocalist Hailey Brinnel to... Learn More B'Day - Roberta Wilson - St. Thomas Gospel Choir When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: St. Thomas Gospel ChoirLearn More National Chocolate-covered Anything Day When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Wagner Trip (Puntel) - Carver Engineering & Science When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More 2nd Interims- Due signed and returned Monday 11/20 (Events) When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Multicultural Academy CSLearn More PHL City ID - Concilio When: Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: ConcilioLearn More Williamson College Of The Trades Rep Visit When: Thursday, December 16th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Horace FurnessLearn More Clarion University Visit - Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Science Leadership Academy @ BeeberLearn More Performance Improvement - The Alliance of Community Service Providers When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Alliance of Community Service ProvidersLearn More Boys Varsity Basketball AT Frankford When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Rock to the Future Germantown Winter Showcase When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: RSVP to watch live! What: Rock to the Future Germantown will host our 2021 Winter Showcase on Thursday, December 16th from 5pm to 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 ba... Learn More Fashion District Concert #1 - St. Thomas Gospel Choir When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Gospel ChoirLearn More Jeni's Rittenhouse Square Grand Opening Party When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1901 Chestnut St What: CALL IT AN ENCORE. We had so much fun opening our first scoop shop in Philadelphia, we're ready to do it all again—this time in Rittenhouse Square! Join us on December 16 from 7-11 p.m. for a grand opening party to celebrate the opening of our second Philly scoop shop (1901 Ch... Learn More Demolish the Nets When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Misconduct Tavern What: Sixers basketball is here! Misconduct Tavern is open for indoor and outdoor dining seven days a week. Our bar and toasty heated patio are the perfect spots to watch our Sixers dominate the Brooklyn Nets. With over a dozen beers on tap and fan favorites like our crispy chicken ... Learn More An Evening with Chris Thile at Penn Live Arts When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More Wright Brothers Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More Veteran's Meditation & Yoga When: Friday, December 17th 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 Despedida temprana - Widener Memorial When: Friday, December 17th at 11:54 a.m. Where: Widener MemorialLearn More Girls Varsity Basketball Vs Constitution When: Friday, December 17th at 3:15 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Movie Day Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Friday, December 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More The Crossing: Carols After a Plague When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Church of the Holy Trinity What: The Crossing @ Christmas The Jeffrey Dinsmore Memorial Concerts an evening of premieres from: Leila Adu, Ambrose Akinmusire, Alex Berko, Edith Canat de Chizy, Viet Cuong, Samantha Fernando, Mary Jane Leach, Shara Nova, Joseph C. Phillips Jr., Nina Shekhar, Tyshawn Sorey, LJ W... Learn More The Crossing @ Christmas presented by Penn Live Arts When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Clark Park Farmers' MarketLearn More Chrystal E. Williams, mezzo & Laurent Philippe, piano When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Chamber MusicLearn More Answer The Telephone Like Buddy The Elf Day When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More B'Day - Susan P Ben - St. Thomas Gospel Choir When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: St. Thomas Gospel ChoirLearn More Coaches Against Childhood Obesity--GYM When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: CentralLearn More Arts & Crafts Online - Yeadon Public Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Yeadon Public LibraryLearn More Slide Program: "Washington Crossing the Delaware" When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Independence National ParkLearn More Boys Varsity and JV Basketball At Bonner When: Saturday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Carver Engineering & ScienceLearn More Pennsylvania Online Concealed Carry Class When: Saturday, December 18th 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 The Dinner Detective Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show When: Saturday, December 18th 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 La Salle Women's Basketball vs. Sacred Heart When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: TruMark Financial Center What: The La Salle Women's Basketball team host Sacred Heart 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 Fall 2021 PCC Master Class Series featuring Oliver Lake When: Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing ArtsLearn More Robert Irvine Dining Experience When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia What: Just in time for the holiday season, join celebrity chef and host of Restaurant: Impossible, celebrity chef Robert Irvine at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Saturday, December 18th as he treat guests to an interactive, live holiday cooking demonstration. Guests will e... Learn More Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett's Guitarist) Stars and Promises Christmas Tour - Erie, PA When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Mercyhurst Preparatory School, 538 East Grandview Boulevard, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16504, United States What: Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is set to embark on the 22nd anniversary of his widely acclaimed Christmas tour "Stars and Promises." Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and has been lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett'... Learn More National Hard Candy Day - Abraham Lincoln When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Abraham LincolnLearn More See 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.