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🛍️ Novelty stores guide
🥊 “Rocky Season” events
🍵 Afternoon tea guide
🧡 Pumpkin spice latte recs
🍓 Farmers market guide
✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide
🍦 Vegan ice cream guide
🥕 CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee shop guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.
All Week
Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda
The ofrenda at Fleisher Art Memorial will be open to the public throughout the remainder of the week, including Election Day.
Monday, November 2
November Social Meetup – Saving South Street – (6 to 8 p.m.)
A data-driven look at more than 50 years of South Street’s economic history and how its vacancy and corridor-health trends compare with East Passyunk. Speakers from 5th Square Advocacy, South Street Headhouse District and the Saving South Street study. FREE with RSVP.
Native Plant Prep Party – (6:30 to 9 p.m.)
Help pack native seeds and stickers in prep for this year’s distribution! FREE. Includes beers and pretzels. At Sulimay’s Restaurant, 632 E. Girard Ave.
Cookbook Authors Leah Koenig & Susan Spungen on Jewish Desserts (with a Cookie Tasting Party) – (7 to 9 p.m.)
A moderated talk and cookie reception at The Weitzman, as part of Sisterly Love Collective’s 2026 Cookbooks & Convos festival. Plus a tour of the Colors of Creation exhibit. $35 ticket with no book; $80 with book.
Tuesday, November 3
Pop-Up Omakase – Hokkaido Beer Lounge – (4 p.m. to midnight)
Tickets start at $27.60 per person. Includes imported Japanese fruit beer from Hokkaido, paired with a pop-up omakase. At Lion Sports Bar.
Matcha & Mahjong – (7 to 9 p.m.)
At Haraz Coffeehouse & Bakery in Fishtown. Beginner mahjong led by Philly Mahjawn Club. $20 per person.
The $5 Showcase – (8 to 10 p.m.)
At Plays and Players every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. $5 comedy showcase in Quig’s Pub, 1714 Delancey Street. Not wheelchair accessible.
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 5
Emo Night Karaoke – With a Live Band – (7 p.m.)
$21.69 tickets. At Kung Fu Necktie.
Friday, November 6
Black Magazine Club – (4 to 7 p.m.)
Turn to physical media as research for liberation! At the Du Bois-Robeson People’s Center, 4515 Baltimore Ave. FREE.
The Late(ish) Poetry Show – November Edition – (8:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
Poetry, interviews, games and music at PhilaMOCA. Tickets are pay-what-you-can to $25 in advance; with limited availability at the door for $15 at the door.
Saturday, November 7
FreeWalkers Marathon Walk – (8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Walk the entire breadth of the city! 26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) from 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill through Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley. FREE; see the route and sign-up online.
26th Annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant – (Noon to 4 p.m.)
Parade lines up at noon and starts marching at 1 p.m. See the route map! Begins at The Paul Robeson House, 4951 Walnut Street, and moves into Clark Park at 45th Street and Kingsessing. The parade will be followed by the Peoplehood Pageant in the “dog bowl” around 2:30. FREE.
Music in the Drawing Room – (Noon to 4 p.m.)
Stop at Cliveden tto hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord. FREE.
Market of the Macabre – (Noon to 5 p.m.)
Handmade wares and ceramics, assorted oddities and taxidermy, antiques, jewelry, spiritual goods, clothing, original artwork and more. At Laurel Hill East Cemetery. $5 in advance; $10 at the door.
2026 Pierogi Festival – (Noon to 8 p.m.)
Pierogi, halupki, kielbasa, halushki, pelmeni, blini, soups and more at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, 817 N. 7th St. in Northern Liberties. Includes beer garden, live music, free parking and outdoor seating. FREE.
Sunday, Nov 08
2026 Pierogi Festival – (Noon to 5 p.m.)
Pierogi, halupki, kielbasa, halushki, pelmeni, blini, soups and more at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, 817 N. 7th St. in Northern Liberties. Includes beer garden, live music free parking and outdoor seating. FREE.
FiberFest 2026 Opening Reception – (1 to 4 p.m.)
Hosted by Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. Kicks off with an exhibition and opening reception at Manayunk Roxborough Arts Center. Family-friendly! The wider festival is scheduled during November 2026 and also lists live spinning and other events.
West Philly Cat Walk – (3 to 5 p.m.)
A guided walking tour of some of your cat neighbors. Meet in the center of Clark Park where the chess players are by 3 p.m. FREE.
Red Gravy Cookoff – (4 to 6 p.m.)
Hosted by the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association, South Philly’s favorite culinary showdown is back to answer the age-old question: who actually makes the best Sunday gravy? Join an afternoon of local flavor, live music, a 50/50 raffle and a full pasta dinner! Free to $20 tickets.
Into November
Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar
“Viviendo a través de la Muerte” will remain on view at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens through the Day of the Dead, Nov. 1, before closing on Nov. 8.
