There is never a dull weekend in Philadelphia, but with so much going on, it’s easy to overlook some of the more affordable events that would make for the perfect date night.
Cheap Date is a guide to weekend events that are $20 and under. No matter who you chose to head out on the town with this weekend, Philly Views has you covered.
Friday, 11.3
Midnight Madness – Fantastic Planet
Landmark Theaters
Bourse’s Midnight Madness series is set to continue this Friday with a showing of Fantastic Planet. Don’t be late, the show starts promptly at 11:59 pm.
Not Without Laughter
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Join the Black Ladies Brunch Collective for an uplifting night of poetry meant to inspire, and all for the exploration of journeys of resistance, survival, and joy.
American HamStand: Drag Cabaret
Painted Bride Art Center
A comedy performance brought to you by Philadelphia’s most ridiculous performers including Lili St. Queer, Eric Jaffe, and Mister Fahrenheit. It brings a mix of comedy, drag, and music by bending gender norms.
First Friday
Old City
Come and see the streets of Old City fill with people eager to take in the culture, food and art displayed on the First Friday of every month.
Unnatural Disasters Opening
Central Tattoo Studio
Put on by Central Tattoo Studio, “Unnatural Disasters” is created by Eric Toscano. See hand-cut collages from Natural Geographic magazines dating back to the 1940s and 50s. The natural scenes are juxtaposed into dark and forbidding narratives.
Movember Fundraiser Art and Trunk Show
Franklin and Poe Trust Company
Free
The Movember Foundation is dedicated to shining light on men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. Franklin and Poe will be putting on an art and truck show while a portion of all sales will benefit the foundation.
Saturday, 11.4
UniverSoul Circus
Fairmount Park
One of the world’s most audience interactive circuses in the world, UniverSoul comes back to Philly for its 21st season.
Full Moon Fest
The Book Corner
The first full moon after Halloween should be spent at The Book Corner. Artists, clairvoyants, poets, and merchants all will be gathered to experience Full Moon Fest. This event is BYOB.
Soul 45 Saturday Brunch
Johnny Brenda’s Downstairs
Enjoy a hangover-curing, weekend-jumpstarting day full of soul music played strictly on vinyl 45s.
Lydia Loveless
Underground Arts
Underground Arts will be hosting Lydia Loveless, an alternative country singer/songwriter as she performs her country music with a twist.
Sunday, 11.5
Max Gomez
World Cafe Live
Max Gomez is a singer/songwriter from New Mexico who bares his soul in his music.
Open House Roller Derby Scrimmage
Penn Jersey Roller Derby
Why not step away from your usual and predictable weekend date and head over to the Roller Derby? With $5, a black or white t-shirt with your name on it, and little nerve, you may just be on the road victory.
Phantom of the Opera
Academy of Music
This critically-acclaimed production is the largest production on tour right now, making this one show you do not want to miss.
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