January 10
Cumulative Threads/Forecast – Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catharine St. Exhibition runs through Jan. 21. Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 267-388-2835 or davinciartalliance.org.
January 13
Bring an Item, Take an Item – Between 10-10:30 a.m. at the FDR Park Clubhouse, 1954 Pattison Ave. Got some gifts you could live without this holiday season? Bring your unwanted gift and swap it for a new one. From 10-10:30, drop off your gift. Have a cup of coffee and mingle with community members (and office cat Tigason) while staff set up gift tables by category. From 10:30-noon, choose your new gift. Brought one gift? Then take one. Brought two? Take two. Just want to get rid of stuff and not get anything in return? Bring your items any time to the clubhouse the week leading up to the 13th.
January 13-15
MLK Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution – Honor the life, service and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through theatrical performances, pop-up talks, hands-on discovery carts, a poetry activity and more. Visitors can discover the ongoing promise of the American Revolution and explore what it takes to change the world. Plus, consider the ways you can create change in your community at an interactive community engagement wall. All MLK Weekend activities are included with regular museum admission. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets to the museum can be purchased by calling 215-253-6731, at AmRevMuseum.org or at the front desk. Save $2 per adult ticket by purchasing online. Kids ages 5 and under are always free. All tickets are valid for two consecutive days.
January 16
Toddler Time: Keeping Warm in Winter – From 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park, listen to a winter story by Jan Brett and explore some of Sweden’s cold weather clothing. Try out different activities that explore how people and animals keep warm in the wintertime.
January 17
Learn about Philly’s Lazaretto – at 7 p.m. at Gloria Dei Church, 916 S. Swanson St., author David Barnes will tell the story of the Philadelphia Lazaretto, the nation’s oldest quarantine station, and talk about some of the deadliest epidemics in city history. Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage (alcoholic or non alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended at www.preserveoldswedes.org/lazaretto.
January 18
Virtual Lunchtime Lecture – Karl von Rydingsvärd: Baron of the Arts and Crafts from noon to 1 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park. Virtual Lunchtime Lecture with ASHM Curator Christopher Malone, a look at the life and artwork of Karl von Rydingsvärd. Register at https://www.americanswedish.org/events.
January 19
Craig Ferguson – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, multiple Grammy-nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson will return to The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, bringing his “The Fancy Rascal” comedy tour to Philadelphia. Tickets start at $39.99 and are available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
January 26
Bed of Roses – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a Bon Jovi tribute. Captures Bon Jovi’s full career, from the ’80s roots to the current sound. Bed of Roses will take you on a journey of the entire 40-plus-year history of Bon Jovi with an evening of hits including “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “It’s My Life,” performed in authentic costuming, voice and showmanship. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
January 27
Mario Lanza Birthday Remembrance – At 1 p.m., the Mario Lanza Institute will have its annual Mario Lanza Birthday Remembrance party at the Mario Lanza Museum (1214 Reed St.) to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the legendary tenor’s birth. The event is from 1-4 p.m. and will include a lunch of hoagies, pasta salad and other goodies, a Mario Lanza video presentation and a special performance by soprano Dominika Zamara and classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz. Tickets are $35. Seating is limited for this event and on a first-come first-paid basis. To order tickets by credit card, call the Mario Lanza Institute at 215-238-9691 or pay by check to Mario Lanza Institute, 1214 Reed St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. Visit the website at www.mariolanzainstitute.org for more information and to make an online donation.
January 27
Pea Soup Dinner – At 6 p.m. at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park, a tradition continues with the annual Pea Soup Dinner hosted by The Pea Soup Committee. Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, bread and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are $25 for museum members and $30 for non-members. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. Registration ends Jan. 22. Visit https://www.americanswedish.org/events/pea-soup-dinner to get tickets.
January 28
Baroque Chamber Music – at 3 p.m., at Gloria Dei Church (916 Swanson St.), experience 18th-century chamber music in a personal, intimate setting – the way kings and queens of that time did. Reserve tickets now to hear “Camera Oscura.” The concert will feature works by Fasch, Handel, Roman and Leclair on period instruments. The musicians include: Eve Miller, baroque cello, Edmond Chan, baroque violin, Karen Dekker, baroque violin and John Walthausen, harpsichord. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for students with I.D. and $5 for children under 12. It includes a drink ticket for a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is highly recommended at: www.preserveoldswedes.org/camera-oscura.
February 9
Kelsey Cook – At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Cook is on her multi-city “Nice Try Tour” and has performed on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening” and EPIX’s “Unprotected Sets.” Cook also co-hosts the “Self-Helpless podcast” with fellow comedians Taylor Tomlinson and Delanie Fischer. It can regularly be found on the iTunes Top Comedy Charts and has featured guests like Brian Regan, Michael Bublé, Whitney Cummings, Tan France and Bert Kreischer. Tickets start at $19.99 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com or AXS.com.
February 14
Valentine’s Day Workshop – From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oak Street Health, 2310 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Valentine’s Day workshop. Dr. Deborah Roebuck discusses “Ways to Love Your Heart and Love Yourself.” Lunch will be provided. RSVP at 267-758-7807.
February 17
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
March 8
Marlon Wayans – At 7 p.m. at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, actor, producer and comedian Marlon Wayans will bring his stand-up comedy tour to The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Wayans wrote, produced and starred in the hit comedy “White Chicks” and is starring in Netflix’s “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.” Tickets start at $49.99 and are available for purchase at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
March 29
Absolute Queen – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Absolute Queen, a Queen tribute band. Playing the entire “Bohemian Rhapsody” film soundtrack plus all the hits. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com or at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
April 26
Foreigners Journey – at 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, a Foreigner and Journey tribute band, featuring American Idol star Constantine Maroulis, will play at The Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Tickets are $20 in advance and available for purchase at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com. As a special thank you to all Live! Rewards® Card members, Live! Philadelphia is offering two complimentary tickets. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office on the day of the show.
