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Ben Arnold Live In Store Show at Main St. Music
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Main Street Music, 4444 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
You know the place, you know the man.
Let’s go!

Evergreen Enchantment at Gorgas Park - Movie Night and The Mitchell Street Philbillies
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Jingle Bell Rock Nite and Movie Night
Our Beloved Philbillies will play a set at 5:15, movie to follow.
Bring a donation for the Roxborough Library Book Drive.

Carter Fox’s Cosmic Birthday Bash 3.0 & ‘Exploring Cosmic Melodies’ Book Release Concert with John Bogansky
2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and cosmic vibes! Carter Fox’s Cosmic Birthday Bash 3.0 returns for its third year, bringing the funk to The Fallser Club in Philadelphia on December 13, 2025. This year’s bash is extra special as Carter also celebrates the release of his brand-new book, Exploring Cosmic Melodies. Joining the festivities is the incredible John Bogansky (who will also be drumming with Carter’s band), opening the night with his own unique sound and show. Come for the grooves, stay for the good vibes, and be part of this once-a-year cosmic celebration.

SOLD OUT - John Langford and Sally Timms of the Mekons
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Harmonie Hall, 4372 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Jon Langford & Sally Timms of the legendary Mekons return to Harmonie Hall for another evening of songs, storytelling, and laughter!
Last April 2024’s sold-out show was truly delightful, and they’re coming back to bring us some of that same magic once again. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of rock ’n’ roll’s most charming duos in one of Philly’s quirkiest live music venues.

POSTPONED BECAUSE SNOW -Salamander Sundays at Umbria Arts
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Umbria Arts, 5100 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Books and bread and coffee.
All the good things
in one good place

Chilladephia at Art On The Ridge
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Art On The Ridge
This Sunday 12/14! Paul Geiss @pgtpt joins us for a set at the last Chilladelphia @chill.adelphia of 2025! At @artontheridge in Roxborough @roxboroughpa . 11am-1pm.

See also – https://www.youtube.com/@Chill.adelphia

Manayunk Roxborough Art Center's David R. Hunt Memorial Members Show
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | MRAC, 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
This annual event asks our members to bring out their best work. Details TBA.

Sledding With The Birds! Radio Party at Gorgas!
2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Let the warm voice of Merrill Reese chase the chill away!
bring a radio if you have one!

Philadelphia Canoe Club Monthly General Meeting
2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Ave
General Meetings for the Philadelphia Canoe Club are held at the clubhouse, Colony Castle, every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 PM.
The December meeting is the Annual Holiday Party (BYOB) and a snack contribution.
Meetings are open to the public – come on out, introduce yourself, meet our members, find out what’s going on, learn about training courses, trips, and a lot more. We look forward to meeting you soon!!
4900 Ridge Ave Philadelphia PA 19127
Driveway under traffic light with cross walk. Then proceed through the gate.

Human Sled Dog Races!
2025-12-17 16:00 - 20:00
Let’s meet up and pull each other up and down the Ivy Ridge trail extension. Bring a sled and some Nylon clothes line. Dress warm!
Meet up at the Manayunk Bridge Garden at 4ish.
Be prepared for anything.

Holiday Party Open Mic (Ugly Sweaters Encouraged)
2025-12-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Twisted Gingers, 4317 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Sign Ups start at 5:30.

Mt Airy Tap Room Old Time Jam
2025-12-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Mt. Airy Tap Room, 300 W. Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States
5:30-7:00pm Slow Jam Tune Learning session
7:30-9:45pm Regular OldTime session

The Taproom Jam is located at 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Jam is on the 2nd floor. Local drafts and good food available downstairs.

DON’T park in the CVS lot. You’ll get towed. It’s easy to find a spot on Lincoln Drive.

If you’re not feeling well (achy, sniffle, sore throat, cough) please skip this one. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there!

RoxYunk Caroling Practice Session
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Harmonie Hall, 4372 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Happy holidays, everyone!!
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Come and join the RoxYunk Carolers! We are open to anyone who wishes to sing, with any level of singing experience. We will be going door-to-door throughout neighborhood and surprising our neighbors with a song at their doorstep!
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We will try to evoke the “traditional” caroling experience with capes, top hats, and other Victorian garb. (No need to be in full costume or anything, but think “nice suit jacket” rather than “neon Christmas sweater”).
We will start in a different location each night from Dec 21 to Dec 25, meeting at 5pm and visiting well-lit and decorated houses until around 8pm (or whenever we get tuckered out).
If anyone wishes to join, we will have two preparation sessions at Harmonie Hall where we will be handing out lyric sheets and practicing to be sure we are familiar with the material. These are Monday December 15th and Thursday December 18th at 6pm.
Clarifying note on suggested garb: Victorian garb is appreciated but not strictly required. Do your best to come as an old fashioned caroler, if you have a cape, cloak, cane, top hat, flat cap, bonnet, etc! If not, something nice will do just as well – suit jacket, cable knit sweater, fur coat, whatever you have on hand! We are just going for less of a “red blinking nose” or “neon ugly sweater” vibe and veering toward more “nice holiday party” wear.
Other suggested things to bring: flameless candles and fake oil lamps – no real fire, please. Sleigh bells or other hand held percussion, or any instrument of your choice if you wish to play along.

Art On The Ridge - Shop Local, Shop Small
2025-12-19 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Art On The Ridge
Bringing Local Art and Art Experiences to Roxborough!
NOW OPEN @ 6155 Ridge Avenue A!
Wednesday-Sunday
12pm-6pm

Cancelled - Festivus! At Gorgas Park
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States
The wind and weather got the better of us. Fraid you’ll have to air your grievances on your own.

Manayunk Jolly Trolly
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 21:00
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get Lit weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Manayunk Jolly Trolley.
The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your favorite businesses! Plus, it’s the best way to take in all the twinkling Get Lit lights.

Quidnunk and Friends at The Foodery - Live Music!
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Foodery on Ridge
Come and get music, beer, and burritos!

Youba’s Birthday Bash with Abba Diop , Jason Hosier + Ryan Tennis
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Youba Cissokho, Aba Diop, and Jason Hosier

Youba Cissokho, Aba Diop, and Jason Hosier come together to share the joy, depth, and ancient rhythms of West African music with audiences around the globe. Their collaboration bridges continents and generations, offering a cross-cultural mix rooted in the rich griot traditions of Senegal and infused with fresh, contemporary energy. Youba, a master of the 21-stringed kora, carries forward his
family’s musical legacy, guided by his father, legendary saxophonist Issa Cissokho. Aba, a griot on both sides of his lineage, channels the power of the sabar drum through jazz, rock, and Sufi mysticism, having performed with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Youssou N’Dour. Guitarist Jason Hosier adds lyrical, jazz-tinged melodies that spark a new musical conversation, blending seamlessly with the rhythms and strings. Together, they weave rhythm, melody, and tradition into a sound that is both rooted and expansive—an invitation into an unforgettable musical journey.

Instagram:
@youbacissokho
@aba_diop_yermande_family
Youtube:
@youbacissokho3890
@aba_diop_yermande_family

Ryan Tennis

Hailing from Philadelphia, America’s City of Brotherly Love, Ryan Tennis’ music is all about dismantling boundaries and bringing people together. Genre-defiant by nature and with diversity at its core, his rousing songs are infused with the rhythms from the many countries he’s visited during his extensive tours. While his performances are dynamic and danceable, Tennis’ voice and songs have a disarming sweetness that lowers your defenses and lets you breathe easy.
A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ryan Tennis’ style bares a strong influence from the Folk and Rock he grew up with (Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young), a connection with roots soul music that grew in his youth (Bill Withers, Otis Redding, and Sam Cooke), and the energy and rhythms of Colombia, where he has toured and collaborated with some of the country’s finest artists. Over the last 12 years, Tennis has played 100-200 shows a year and pulled off countless independent tours with shows in the US, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and Australia.

https://www.ryantennismusic.com/
Ryan’s Social:
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
Spotify

Pop Up Book Shop!
2025-12-20 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 17:00 | 4331 Main St.

Rawk U Winter Concert Matinee at The Fallser Club - All Ages Show!
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Rawk U is pleased to present to you our Winter Showcase Shows. Everyone has been working so hard to get ready for these special concerts, and we can hardly wait to see all your reactions when you hear how amazing all your kids sound. We are a performance-based school, and all the kids and adults performing today have taken a big leap of confidence to show you what they can do with what they’ve learned with us here at Rawk U.

FOA Handmade Holiday Market Organized by Friend of All Studio
2025-12-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Friend Of All Studio, 126 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Overview

Friend of All is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 20th from 12–5 PM at our Manayunk studio.
Join us for an afternoon of festive shopping featuring a carefully curated lineup of local artists and makers. Browse handmade ceramics, stained glass, blown glass, jewelry, textiles, knitwear, stationery, fine art, mosaics, custom fragrance, vintage treasures, and more. Perfect for meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts.
We’ll also be joined by Inner Light Aura, offering aura portrait sessions with a personal reading. Warm cider, mulled wine, and seasonal snacks will be served. All are welcome!

Philly Blind Pig BBQ At Dawson Street Pub with music by Mellow Fever
2025-12-20 14:00 - 22:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
A special day on Dawson Street, the smell wafting up the hills, tickling you nose bone the closer you get.
Come sit outside in Wilby’s Grotto and soak up the glories of a RoxYunk Fall afternoon.
As Tom says “Proving with every piece of burning wood that BBQ is not just for the South anymore!”
Bonus! Music by Mellow Fever.

Jaffna and Grupo Sumak De Philadelphia at The Fallser
2025-12-20 19:00 - 23:00 | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Winter solstice is the darkest day of the year. In the darkness, there is an opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve us. It also represents the return of the light, and there is an opportunity to call in what we need.
We look forward to celebrating this opportunity to heal and set our intentions for the year to come. Bring your bright spirit to help us collectively illuminate the darkness together.

Jaffna

Jaffna is an acoustic, ethnic fusion ensemble that plays original music. This Philadelphia-based world music ensemble combines instrumentation and influences from the Middle East, India, and anywhere else that inspires them. With roots in the early 1990s, the group maintains its distinct style with original compositions and improvisations that stretch the boundaries of their respective cultures. Jaffna has produced 2 CDs of original music and its members maintain a high level of activity in many world music projects such as Barakka, One, Hindugrass, Arehm and Atzilut.
Jaffna musicians have created a musical universe with oud, guitar, tabla, and dumbek, where they can all argue, eat and stay good friends. Along with the strong Mid-East and Indian flavor come unmistakable flamenco, rock, Balkan, and jazz influences, the result of jamming in and around the vibrant Philadelphia world music scene for years.

Jaffna Sites:
Facebook
Music

GRUPO SUMAK DE PHILADELPHIA

We are a Philly-based band made up of immigrants from Latin America. We play music inspired from Peruvian chicha and Colombian cumbia and infuse it with the grit and flavor of the beautiful city of Philadelphia. We like to get people dancing in joy and rebellion as we play hypnotic grooves and psychedelic electric guitars.

https://www.instagram.com/grupo_sumak_de_philadelphia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAes5ZXWpsU

Humbleman Band at Mermaid
2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Ave
Lord do i love this band.

Against The Grain 05 - Vinyl All Day at Umbria Arts
2025-12-21 12:00 - 21:00 | Umbria Arts, 5100 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Lo Analog is cool.
What can i say?
Also Umbria Arts is cool.
For real.
Don’t take my word for it?

Philly Blind Pig BBQ At Dawson Street Pub and Slowey and The Boats
2025-12-21 13:00 - 21:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
The only thing that could be better than a fall afternoon at the Do Not Enter sign on Dawson, delicious BBQ melting in your mouth and brain is a a fall afternoon is the same afternoon with Slowey and The Boats.
A special day on Dawson Street, the smell wafting up the hills, tickling you nose bone the closer you get.
Come sit outside in Wilby’s Grotto and soak up the glories of a RoxYunk Fall afternoon.
As Tom says “Proving with every piece of burning wood that BBQ is not just for the South anymore!”
