Skip to content
Link copied to clipboard
Link copied to clipboard

Here are the 10 best things to do around Philly in the next week

Join The Barnes' First Friday event for art and music, or shop local artists at a bustling street fair.

The Museum of the American Revolution hosts two free performances of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) social dances on the museum's plaza (in case of rain, inside) as part of Indigenous Peoples Weekend, on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Museum of the American Revolution hosts two free performances of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) social dances on the museum's plaza (in case of rain, inside) as part of Indigenous Peoples Weekend, on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Read moreCourtesy of the Museum of the American Revolution

You can always find our calendar at inquirer.com/calendar.


First Friday at The Barnes

(Art) The Barnes Foundation is celebrating the first Friday of the month with cocktails, live music, and the chance to explore great art. Your ticket includes access to The Barnes collection galleries and live music sets by cellist, poet, and visual artist Daniel de Jesús. Their music has been described as baroque pop and neo-goth with traces of tribal beats, ambient sounds, and powerful vocals. ($10-$28, Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m., 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., barnesfoundation.org)

Fishtown Music & Arts Festival

(Community) This block party was founded to celebrate the great art, food, and music born from the culture of Fishtown. Come out to enjoy live music, great food from local vendors (like Middle Child Clubhouse and Tonewood Brewing), plus over 25 art vendors. ($20, Oct. 8, noon-4 p.m., fishtownfestival.com)

Indigenous Peoples Weekend

(Community/History) Explore and celebrate Native American history and culture this weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution. Activities will include traditional dance performances, hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and more. On Saturday, dancers sponsored by the Oneida Nation will perform a traditional Iroquois social dance, and all weekend, you can meet living history interpreters as they share stories about their culture, costuming, and traditions. (Oct. 8-10, 101 S. 3rd St., amrevmuseum.org)

Phila Flea Market

(Community) Looking for vintage jewels, glassware with character, or creative local artwork? Look no further than the Phila Flea Market at Cherry Street Pier. You’ll have the chance to meet local artists and makers while shopping for great pieces you won’t find elsewhere. (Free, Oct. 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 101 S. Columbus Blvd., cherrystreetpier.com)

Roxtoberfest

(Community) Roxborough’s 10th annual fall street festival is back for another year of community fun. This year’s fest will feature craft beers, delicious food trucks, German folk music and other live music sets, and tons of activities and games for the whole family to enjoy. Come ready to shop from over 70 artists and makers. (Oct. 8, 12-6 p.m.., Ridge Avenue between Lyceum to Leverington Avenues, roxboroughpa.com)

Old City Fest

(Community) This festival celebrates the art, design, fashion, and food found in America’s most historic square mile. There will be a Family Fun Zone packed with kid’s activities, dueling pianos, a wine and beer garden, plus tons of great shopping with more than 100 vendors on site. Admission to the fest; food and drinks will be pay-as-you-go. (Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., North 3rd Street from Market to Race, oldcitydistrict.org)

Philly Music Fest

(Music) This festival celebrating Philly’s rich music history takes place over six days and features more than 20 bands. The best part? All proceeds from the event go to music education programs for kids. Come enjoy great music, and support Philly’s music scene, present and future. (Oct. 10-15, various times and locations, phillymusicfest.com)

Jewish and Indigenous American Interactions

(Community) Tune into the first of two lectures on the relationships between Indigenous and Jewish American communities. Scholar, and professor David S. Koffman, author of The Jews’ Indian: Colonialism, Pluralism and Belonging in America, will explore moments in history that highlight this relationship. (Suggested $12 donation, Oct. 12, 8 p.m., Virtual, theweitzman.org)

Design Philadelphia Festival

(Art) This 10-day fest presented by the Center for Architecture and Design showcases Philly’s design excellence and innovation. The festival offers over 130 events, including tours, programs, and workshops all over the city to give attendees a true taste of Philly’s design culture. (Oct. 12-23, various times & locations, designphiladelphia.org)

Night Cap Comedy

(Comedy) Get ready to laugh out loud at this open mic comedy show. If you think you have what it takes to get the crowd rolling, sign up to perform your own set. The evening will be hosted by Brian Fennell, Courtney Reynolds, and Ryan Foster. ($10-$18, Oct. 13, 10 p.m., 2031 Sansom St., philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com)