Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban gets a full orchestral treatment at Marian Anderson Hall on Friday evening, while Brand New plays the open-air TD Pavilion at the Mann the same night. Those two sit at opposite ends of the weekend’s spread, and the rest of the list fills in between them.
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- The Philadelphia Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert
- Brand New at the Mann
- The Addams Family at the Walnut Street Theatre
- D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon at the Miller Theater
- All Black R&B Brunch Experience: J. Holiday at City Winery
- Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Independence Seaport Museum
- Julian King at The Loft at City Winery
- Sienna Spiro at the Fillmore
- Beck at The Met
- Ultra Sunn at Johnny Brenda’s
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center · from $88
The orchestra performs live alongside a screening of the film at Marian Anderson Hall. It suits families and longtime fans alike, and the score is the reason to be in the room.
Brand New at the Mann
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM · TD Pavilion at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts · from $43
The New Jersey alternative rock band has a devoted following built over two decades. The Mann’s open-air pavilion gives the night a summer-camp feel even in October.
The Addams Family at the Walnut Street Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 PM · Walnut Street Theatre · from $56
The musical adaptation of the macabre family sitcom plays one of the oldest working theatres in the country. It is a light, funny afternoon for anyone who enjoys stage comedy.
D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon at the Miller Theater
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Miller Theater at The Kimmel Center · from $45
Comedian D.L. Hughley shares a bill with journalist Don Lemon, a pairing that brings a sharp, politically engaged edge to the stand-up format. The Kimmel Center’s Miller Theater is a comfortable room for a seated show.
All Black R&B Brunch Experience: J. Holiday at City Winery
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM · City Winery – Philadelphia · from $70
J. Holiday’s catalogue of 2000s R&B hits makes this a rare daytime soul show on Saturday. Expect a brunch format with a crowd that sings along.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Independence Seaport Museum
Fri, Oct 16, 8:30 PM · Independence Seaport Museum · from $42
A tribute set of Fleetwood Mac songs, performed in candlelit surroundings at a waterfront museum. It is a low-key way to hear the band’s songbook in a setting that suits the mood.
Julian King at The Loft at City Winery
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30 PM · The Loft At City Winery – Philadelphia · from $65
A pop and rock set in the intimate upstairs room at City Winery, where the sound carries well. It is a good choice for those who prefer a small crowd.
Sienna Spiro at the Fillmore
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM · The Fillmore – Philadelphia · from $232
Sienna Spiro brings pop-rock to the Fillmore, one of Philadelphia’s best-known rooms for live music. The venue’s sound and sightlines make it a strong night out.
Beck at The Met
Sun, Oct 18, 8:00 PM · The Met Presented by Highmark · from $64
Beck’s career spans folk, rock, and experimental pop, and he has spent three decades refusing to repeat himself. The Met Philadelphia is a mid-sized room that suits his restless catalogue.
Ultra Sunn at Johnny Brenda’s
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00 PM · Johnny Brenda’s · from $36
A techno and electronic night at Johnny Brenda’s, a Fishtown staple with a long history of booking club-leaning acts. It offers a late, dance-floor-focused option.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for Beck and the Harry Potter concert, which are likely to sell out.
