Local Happenings
Check out some of the upcoming happenings SEPTA can take you to.
Philadelphia Auto Show
The automotive industry’s latest creations are on display over more than half a million square feet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center during the annual Philadelphia Auto Show, returning this year and running from 1/28 thru 2/5. Get an up-close look at hundreds of classic, luxury and exotic cars — and even climb behind the wheel of some. Take SEPTA to the show. The Convention Center is a short walk from Jefferson Station (we're running more trains). You can ride the Market-Frankford Line to 11th, the Broad Street Line to City Hall or hop Routes 23, 45, 48 or 61.
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Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Experience a riverfront winter wonderland at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Glide around an enormous ice skating rink, snap a photo next to the festive holiday tree and warm up with a hot beverage next to a fire pit or inside a cozy cabin. Entry into Winterfest is free. Ice skating, cabins and firepits can be reserved in advance. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 42, 17, or 33.
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Transit Tuesday ☕️
Celebrate Transit Tuesday with SEPTA and Dunkin'. Flash your SEPTA Key card to receive a MEDIUM Hot or Iced Coffee for only $1 (+ appl. tax) every Tuesday at any participating Greater Philadelphia-area Dunkin' location. To find your nearest Dunkin' click here. Offer valid on Tuesdays only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Participation may vary. Limited-time offer.
A Soldier’s Play
The Forrest Theatre stage welcomes A Soldier's Play from 1/24 thru 2/5. Get there on SEPTA. Take the Market-Frankford Line to 11th Street or hop Routes 42, 21, or 12.
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Movies
Check out Women Talking at The Ambler Theater. So easy to get here on SEPTA! Hop the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler or Bus Routes 94 or 95. And don't forget: you've got Perks! Get a FREE small popcorn when you flash your SEPTA Key card.
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Movies
Catch A Man Called Otto at Hiway Theater in Jenkintown this week. Get there on SEPTA! The Route 55 drops you right outside! And don't forget: you've got Perks! Get a free small popcorn when you flash your SEPTA Key card!
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Clyde's
Clyde's is on stage at the Arden Theatre Company frim 1/26 thru 3/5. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57. Before you go - check out this Perk - it will save you $10!
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Black History Month
February is your last chance to catch the museum’s powerful Vision & Spirit: African American Art exhibition. The collection features more than 100 works from 48 artists and explores the many meanings behind African American resilience. Of course, you don’t want to miss AAMP’s core permanent exhibit Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876, allowing trailblazers like Octavius Catto and Richard Allen to tell their stories through the use of technology, photographs, videos and artifact. Get here on SEPTA. It's a short walk from the 8th Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line or hop Routes 47 or 48.
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Movies
See The Whale at County Theater this week. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77. And don't forget - you've got Perks! Get a free small popcorn when you flash your SEPTA Key card.
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WinTOUR Scavanger Hunt
Bundle up, gather a team and keep your eyes peeled as you explore 2,050 acres of trails, landmarks, natural lands and public art inside Fairmount Park this winter. This free, six-week scavenger hunt kicks off 1/7 with an exploration of the area surrounding the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Kelly Drive - and it ends 2/26. Return to a different area of the park each week to participate in the next adventure. To get started, follow the instructions on the official website. Plan your trip here.
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Waiting for Lefty
Grab your picket sign and get ready to march at Quintessence Theatre! Later banned in Boston and New Haven, the first performance of Waiting for Lefty by the Group Theatre started a riot. The mysterious disappearance of Lefty, the head of the strike committee, during a union meeting prompts a series of flashbacks that reveal the intensely personal reasons behind a group of taxi workers’ rallying call to action. With the fight for living wages and safe, equitable workplaces continuing to cause political debates, Clifford Odets’ iconic collage of the American working class illustrates the power of individual protest and the right to reform. Catch it now thru 2/12! Get there on SEPTA! Route 23 gets you there and it's a short walk from Sedgwick Station.
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Restaurant Week
Get a taste of NoLibs during Northern Liberties Restaurant Week. Now thru 2/5 - enjoy discounted dining at some of the area’s hottest restaurants, including neighborhood stalwarts like El Camino Real and Standard Tap in addition to newcomers like the brand-new, plant-based Nourish Cafe and upscale sports bar The Winston. In all, nearly two dozen establishments are participating in the promotion, offering $10 and $15 lunch deals in addition to $15, $25 and $40 three-course dinner menus. Use the Plan Your Trip tool to get started!
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Wanda Sykes
Catch Wanda Sykes at the Miller Theater this Friday and Saturday. Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust. Get discounted tickets with this Perk!
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Temple Basketball
The Temple Owls battle Houston this Saturday at the Liacouras Center. To get there, hop the SEPTA Broad Street Line to Cecil B. Moore or Regional Rail to Temple University.
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Penn Basketball
The Penn Quakers take on Colombia this Friday and Cornell on Saturday The Palestra. Your best bet there is SEPTA. Hop Regional Rail to 30th Street or Penn Medicine Station, Trolley or Market-Frankford Line to 33rd Street or Routes 21, 31, 40, 42 or 49.
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Superhero Skate
Hit the ice with your favorite superheroes for this special skating session in the shadow of City Hall. In addition to meet-and-greets with costumed crusaders, the kiddos can enjoy free face painting, capes and take-home crafts while supplies last. Tickets are required. Get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Splintered Sunlight
Splintered Sunlight has been delighting audiences for over 25 years with their unique take on the music of the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band. You can catch them at Ardmore Music Hall on 2/4! Doors open at 6:45PM. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia
An outdoor exhibition honoring African American leaders returns to Fairmount Park from 2/4 thru 2/28. The Leaders and Legends outdoor gallery highlights the accomplishments of artists, activists, educators, public servants and athletes. After checking out the exhibit, which features prompts to visit other Philadelphia landmarks, families can head to the playground and playhouse for more fun, including a trip or two down that famous wooden slide. So easy to get here on SEPTA Route 3.
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Founders Philly Freeze Out
This pay-as-you-go, all-ages event on Saturday features live music, ice carving demonstrations every hour, a winter market, hands-on activities, and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants throughout Manayunk. Hungry? Buy tickets to the Chowder Crawl to warm up with chowder samples at more than 10 locations in the neighborhood. Pro tip: Free trolleys run up and down Main Street throughout the event, so save your steps and hop on and off at your convenience. Hop the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or Routes 9, 27, 35 or 61.
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Winter Jawn 2023
Alt 104.5’s annual winter party returns to XFINITY Live! for a chilly afternoon of chill vibes this Saturday. This year’s lineup includes sets from All Time Low, lovelytheband, Dayglow and more. The event is free, but you need to download tickets to attend. After the concert, take the short walk over to Live Casino! for a free, 21-plus afterparty featuring an acoustic set from Dayglow. Best way there is SEPTA! Ride the Broad Street Line to NRG Station - last stop!
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Music of Fleetwood Mac for Kids + More
The Rock and Roll Playhouse - a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country - will be making a stop at Ardmore Music Hall on 2/5. Don't miss it! Doors open at 11AM. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes Foundation. The museum’s PECO Free First Sunday Family Day features daylong free admission and several percussion performances from the Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collective. Registration is required and opens on Thursday at 10AM. Get here on SEPTA Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 48, or 49.
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Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
It’s a winter wonderland in the shadow of City Hall. Now thru 2/26, glide around the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, snap a selfie in the festive wintergarden, warm up with a hot beverage inside the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin and grab some seasonal snacks — all set against a very festive backdrop. Reservations are encouraged for timed, 90-minute skating sessions. Get here on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Winter
Franklin Square celebrates the winter season with free nightly light shows inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s legendary kite and key experiment - from 11/16 thru 2/26. Free light shows — set to a soundtrack of seasonal tunes — illuminate the square every 30 minutes from 5 p.m. until close. Before or after the show, grab a burger or beverage fireside from the on-site Square Burger, play a round of festive Chilly Philly Mini Golf or hop aboard the classic Parx Liberty Carousel. Get there on SEPTA: it's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line!
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Last of the Red Hot Lovers
See Last of the Red Hot Lovers at the Walnut Street Theater now thru 2/5. Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.
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