Things to do in Philadelphia on Thursday, December 17, 2026

14 events listed in and around Philadelphia, each with its time and venue.

Morning

Walnut Street Theatre's A Christmas Carol
Theater · 10:30 AM · Washington Square West

Afternoon

Walnut Street Theatre's Disney's FROZEN The Broadway Musical
Musical · 2 PM · Washington Square West
Holiday Happy Hour at CultureWorks
Happy Hour · Culture · 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Center City

Evening

Pinch Pot Happy Hour
Craft Workshop · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM · South Philly
Cursor Meetup Philadelphia — December
Networking · 6 PM · Northern Liberties
In-person class: Asian Dumplings (Philadelphia)
Cooking Class · Asian Dumplings · 6:30 PM · Center City
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Game · Basketball · 7 PM · Xfinity Mobile Arena
'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Arts · 7:30 PM · Francisville
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical - Philadelphia PA
Musical · 7:30 PM · Washington Square West
Half Hour Comedy Hour BYOB Exclusive Thursday Show
Stand-up · 7:30 PM · Center City
WXPN Welcomes: Mondo Cozmo
Live Music · 8 PM · Northern Liberties
DJ Meredith Marks (21+ Event)
DJ Set · Electronic · 8 PM · Callowhill
UpDating (18+ Event)
Social · 8 PM · Northern Liberties
WEST WOLVES : WINTER HOWL-IDAZE
Drag & Burlesque · 9:30 PM · Center City
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