Philadelphia’s November line-up opens with a family-friendly matinee of The Addams Family at the Walnut Street Theatre and a stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby at the Academy of Music on the same first afternoon. By evening the picks swing hard toward the Loft and City Winery rooms, where jazz, blues and a Jerry Garcia tribute share the calendar with comedy at Helium and Punch Line.
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- The Addams Family at Walnut Street Theatre
- The Great Gatsby at the Academy of Music
- The Garcia Project at City Winery
- A Night of Motown at City Winery
- Chief Keef at The Fillmore
- Slum Village and Pete Rock at Brooklyn Bowl
- Judah and the Lion at Union Transfer
- Philly All-Pro Comedy Showcase at Punch Line
- Taylor Tomlinson at Helium Comedy Club
- Niladri Kumaar at Zellerbach Theater
- Maddi Mays at Helium Comedy Club
- Heavens to Betsy at First Unitarian Church
- Kate Nash at The Lounge at World Stage
The Addams Family at Walnut Street Theatre
Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 PM · Walnut Street Theatre · from $116
The Addams Family brings the macabre cartoon household to the stage with big musical numbers and a lot of deadpan humor. Walnut Street Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the country, so the room itself is part of the appeal.
The Great Gatsby at the Academy of Music
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM · Academy Of Music – PA · from $48
A theatrical production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, staged at one of Philadelphia’s grandest historic halls. It is a good pick for anyone who wants a play rather than a musical on the first weekend of the month.
The Garcia Project at City Winery
Sun, Nov 1, 7:30 PM · City Winery – Philadelphia · from $45
A tribute to Jerry Garcia’s Grateful Dead catalogue, with the long-form jamming and folk-rock songwriting that made the band a touring institution. City Winery’s listening-room layout suits this kind of extended playing.
A Night of Motown at City Winery
Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 PM · City Winery – Philadelphia · from $45
A soul and R&B evening built around the Motown songbook, with hits from the label’s classic roster. It is a warm, singalong option for the second weekend.
Chief Keef at The Fillmore
Mon, Nov 2, 8:00 PM · The Fillmore – Philadelphia · from $53
Chief Keef is one of the most influential Chicago drill rappers of the last decade, and his Fillmore date is a chance to hear the tracks that shaped a whole strand of hip-hop. The Fillmore’s standing-room floor makes for a loud, close show.
Slum Village and Pete Rock at Brooklyn Bowl
Thu, Nov 5, 8:00 PM · Brooklyn Bowl – Philadelphia · from $36
Detroit’s Slum Village and New York producer Pete Rock share a bill rooted in 1990s boom-bap hip-hop. It is a rare pairing of two artists with deep roots in the golden-age sound.
Judah and the Lion at Union Transfer
Sun, Nov 1, 7:30 PM · Union Transfer · from $50
The Nashville folk-rock band blends banjo, bright melodies and anthemic choruses into a sound that crosses country and pop. Union Transfer’s general-admission room tends to fill with an enthusiastic crowd.
Philly All-Pro Comedy Showcase at Punch Line
Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 PM · Punch Line Comedy Club – Philadelphia · from $27
A rotating showcase of local comics, a good way to sample the city’s stand-up scene in one evening. Lineups change, so the set you see may differ from the one you were expecting.
Taylor Tomlinson at Helium Comedy Club
Sun, Nov 1, 8:45 PM · Helium Comedy Club – Philadelphia · from $988
Taylor Tomlinson is a stand-up known for sharp, personal observational material and a frequent presence on late-night and streaming specials. Helium’s intimate room puts you close to the stage.
Niladri Kumaar at Zellerbach Theater
Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 PM · Zellerbach Theater at Annenberg Center · from $128
A world-music performance at the Annenberg Center’s Zellerbach Theater, an opportunity to hear a classical-rooted instrumental and vocal style in a purpose-built hall. It is one of the more unusual evenings on the November list.
Maddi Mays at Helium Comedy Club
Thu, Nov 5, 9:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club – Philadelphia · from $66
A late-evening comedy set at Helium, a good option for a later night out. Check the room’s start time, since the late slot is often the most popular.
Heavens to Betsy at First Unitarian Church
Sun, Nov 1, 8:00 PM · First Unitarian Church – PA · from $62
The punk-leaning pop-rock act plays the First Unitarian Church, a historic space whose acoustics suit guitar-driven material. A good pick for an alternative-rock night.
Kate Nash at The Lounge at World Stage
Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 PM · The Lounge At World Stage · from $59
Kate Nash is a British singer-songwriter best known for her 2000s piano-pop breakthrough and more recent alternative work. The intimate Lounge room gives this show a close, conversational feel.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for the City Winery and Helium shows, which tend to sell out.
