Tuesday Nights Live activates participating hotels by offering Philadelphians and visitors alike with a welcoming space to enjoy live performances, build meaningful connections and experience the vibrancy of our city’s nightlife. Meet us in the lobby for live music featuring Shekhinah B.
Join us for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO on Friday, December 5, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest: Rain or Shine.
Gather your family and friends and help us celebrate our spectacular holiday tree lighting, which will dazzle with bright lights and illuminate the night. Kick off the official launch of the holidays and countdown to New Year's Eve on the Philadelphia Waterfront, complete with festive performances. The evening will cap with a fireworks finale.
Skate admission is $5, and skate rental is $12. Skating sessions sell fast.
Join us for Philadelphia's official Kwanzaa Celebration (Umoja), featuring a diverse lineup of artists from the Greater Philadelphia area curated by Shekhinah B. This event is free and festive!
In celebration of the fourth day of Kwanzaa, the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) will present Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics Evening Bazaar & Quizzo on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Franklin Square. This festive, family-friendly event highlights the principle of Ujamaa—building and maintaining our own businesses and profiting from them together—by showcasing Black-owned vendors, offering lively cultural activities, and bringing the community together in celebration of cooperative economics.
Ring in 2026 on the Pier at our adults-only bash. Must be 21+ to attend. Enjoy an evening of live music, activities, and front-row views of the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. PLEASE NOTE: This is a rain-or-shine event. The Pier is covered. Now through December 15, tickets are just $28 per person. Grab yours now before prices increase and tickets sell out. TICKETS Price: $28 per person (More after December 15th) Tickets include: One complimentary champagne toast Exclusive views of the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront at midnight Giveaways while supplies last Cash bar DJ RocDaSpot Live Band Shekhinah B.
Tuesday Nights Live activates participating hotels by offering Philadelphians and visitors alike with a welcoming space to enjoy live performances, build meaningful connections and experience the vibrancy of our city’s nightlife. Meet us in the lobby for live music featuring Shekhinah B.
The Hidden Benefits for Creatives Workshop is a free educational session designed for artists, freelancers, LLC owners, and sole proprietors who want to better understand how to legally access health insurance options, business funding opportunities, social service supports, and student loan relief programs while managing self-employment income.
Join Sponsorship & Swing: A Jazz Salon for Creative Sustainability in Philadelphia, a free workshop and live jazz experience connecting artists, sponsorship training, and community collaboration.
"'Save Philly Festivals' Bus Tour" is a community-focused cultural initiative celebrating Philadelphia's festivals, stories, and neighborhoods leading up to America’s 250th birthday. It acts as a moving celebration designed to preserve local culture and community memory.
Sistah Soul Series 2026 (Unrehearsed Edition) is a free, all-ages First Friday live music series at Cherry Street Pier featuring unplugged soul, jazz, R&B, DJs, and jam sessions.
ROLL CALL Fridays @ Blue Cross RiverRink Clock out and roll into the weekend. Roll Call Fridays is a free weekly roller skating and dance party at Blue Cross RiverRink. Enjoy live DJs, pop-up performances, dancing, and high-energy vibes every Friday during Summerfest. Free admission. Good energy required.
ROLL CALL Fridays @ Blue Cross RiverRink Clock out and roll into the weekend. Roll Call Fridays is a free weekly roller skating and dance party at Blue Cross RiverRink. Enjoy live DJs, pop-up performances, dancing, and high-energy vibes every Friday during Summerfest. Free admission. Good energy required.