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PHILADELPHIA LOOP

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15

The Schuylkill Crossing gets its celebration Saturday

By Lou P. and the Philadelphia Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026

The Schuylkill Crossing gets a community celebration Saturday morning, on the Swing Bridge's opening weekend. Victoria Monét plays The Met on Thursday, Béla Fleck brings My Bluegrass Heart to Zellerbach on Saturday, and REV's Graveyard Cabaret plays among the graves at Christ Church Burial Ground through Saturday.

IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING

Schuylkill Crossing Community Celebration

The Schuylkill Crossing Community Celebration starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, and it is the one gathering this weekend built around something new in the city.

Bartram's Garden and partners celebrate the Schuylkill Crossing swing bridge with music, refreshments and free guided walks and bike rides along Bartram's Mile. Cross toward Grays Ferry Crescent, or head back for an art exhibition.

Saturday at 10 am

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FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing

WXPN Free At Noon: THAO

Friday

WXPN 3025 Walnut Street

WXPN's Free At Noon series brings THAO to the station's Walnut Street space for a midday live set. Fits easily into a lunch break.

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Public Exhibition Tour: The Long Ride Home, Black Cowboys in America

Friday at 5:30 pm

The Print Center, 1614 Latimer Street, Philadelphia, 19103

Curator Lauren Rosenblum leads a free, half-hour tour of Ron Tarver's The Long Ride Home, Black Cowboys in America, with insight into the artworks and themes. Registration is requested but not required.

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WITH KIDSbring them

Meet the Robot with Drexel Robotics Team

Saturday at 10 am

Wonder Theater, Lower Level

Members of the Drexel Robotics Team bring a robot to the Wonder Theater. Kids can see it up close and learn how engineers build and program robots, make them move, and use sensors.

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THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.

Socialists Shake Ass

A 10 p.m. Saturday event at Nikki Lopez Philly whose title is the entire pitch.

Saturday at 10 pm · Nikki Lopez Philly, 304 South St, Philadelphia, PA, 10147

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OUTSIDEfresh air

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Saturday at 9:30 am

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Volunteers work alongside farm staff on seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal and orchard support. Meet at the farm at 9:30 for instructions and safety basics. Capacity is limited, so sign up and arrive on time.

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DATE NIGHTfor two

Never Can Say Goodbye - REV's Graveyard Cabaret

Thursday at 7:30 pm; also Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 7:30 pm

Christ Church Burial Ground, Arch St & N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

REV Theatre Company's immersive cabaret fills the candle-lit Christ Church Burial Ground with singing ghouls covering Kate Bush, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Cher and more. A free cocktail is included.

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Topdog/Underdog

Thursday at 7 pm; also Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm

Arden Theatre Company, 40 N 2ns St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

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BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Saturday at 12 pm; also Sun 12 pm

Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102

A holiday market of handcrafted gifts from local makers, set up at Dilworth Park. A good place to shop small and start on the gift list.

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The 2026 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair

Sunday at 11 am

Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, 19046

A free outdoor fair on the lawn, with handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glass, textiles, paintings and photography from regional artists. Live music, food and local beer, plus a 27-acre sculpture park to wander. Rain date is Nov. 22.

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BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these

PLAN AHEAD

  • Nov. 28Winter Lights, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. Details
  • Dec. 1The Moth Storyslam: Anything Goes, Punch Line Philly. Details
  • Dec. 2This Year In Scraps: Junk Journaling Workshop, Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, United States. Details

WHAT DID WE MISS?

We do our best to read every calendar in Philadelphia, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.

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