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Catch the fireworks at the Independence Seaport Museum!

Thursday

World Cafe Live: Two Concerts
That great two-story music venue in University City has two concerts lined up today, featuring Davy Knowles and Slo-Mo. Ring in the New Year with great music and champagne.

Birthday Toast & New Year’s Celebration @ Laurel Hill
The cemetery celebrates New Year’s early, with a special party and toast at noon. Guests can also tour the cemetery, weather permitting.

ComedySportz @ the Adrienne Theatre
One of Philly’s most popular improv troupes is hosting two special New Year’s Eve shows at the Adrienne, one at 7:30 and another at 10:30.

New Year’s @ McGillins
The popular Center City pub is hosting an affordable $5 party for New Year’s, and hosting another celebration on Friday!

New Year’s Eve Sale @ Bus Stop Boutique
Didn’t pick up those heels for that special New Year’s Eve party yet? Don’t worry, Bus Stop is open all day for your shopping needs, with 15% off party shoes.

Countdown to Noon @ the Please Touch Museum
The Please Touch Museum is hosting two early countdowns for those of you with kids, one at noon, and another at 1pm.

Boathouse Row Run
Run around in your tuxedo for New Year’s Eve. No, seriously.

Bug Day @ the Academy of Natural Sciences
The academy’s naturalists will be walking the halls of the museum with lots and lots of bugs. Live animal shows at 11am and 2:30pm, a puppet theater show at 12:30pm and 3:30pm, and plenty of bug-themed arts and crafts.

Fireworks & More @ the Independence Seaport Museum
Ring in the New Year at the Seaport, with fireworks and a special late night tour of the Museum’s exhibits.

Philadelphia Orchestra @ Verizon Hall
The Kimmel Center hosts a special New Year’s Eve performance from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ticket prices range from about $50 to $140.

Friday

New Year’s Day @ the Kimmel Center
Ring in the New Year in a nice, big, warm building. The Kimmel invites you to listen to live music and watch the Mummer’s Parade from their balcony. Free!

Pajama Party @ White Dog Cafe
This pajama party is in its 26th year. Stop by for a delicious brunch made from locally and organically grown produce, and keep your jammies on.

The Mummers Parade!
Go watch it! Check out some of these videos here and here. It’ll give you an idea of what to expect.

Convergence @ the Plays & Players Theatre
Not up for parades or partying? Stop by the Plays & Players Theatre for their First Friday New Play Reading. For $10 you can experience a new work in the comfort of this Rittenhouse Square theater.

Saturday

Intro to Wine @ the Wine School of Philadelphia
Perhaps after drinking a lot of wine over New Year’s Eve, you’ve decided to learn a bit more about the drink. The Wine School of Philadelphia’s Intro to Wine class will help you do just that.

Shen Yun Performing Arts @ the Academy of Music
Come celebrate Chinese music and dance at the Academy of Music. You can catch the performance today and on Sunday.

Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool @ Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
It’s your last chance to see this outstanding exhibit at PAFA. It closes this weekend!

Sunday

Free Workshops @ PAFA
Stop by and create your own sports inspired paintings, and draw on influence from the Barkley Hendricks exhibit.