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Remnants of History

“Under European Eyes: Conquistadors and Arts of the New World,” running through Feb. 26 at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, features more than 40 ancient Central and South American artifacts. 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. www.museum.upenn.edu.

Items beginning with this symbol (*) are happening this week.

Highlights

Reading Terminal Market holds a neon sign dedication and relighting ceremony 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Featuring Philadelphia architect Robert Venturi. 12th St. and Harry Och’s Way. Rain date: Nov. 17. 215-922-2317. www.readingterminalmarket.org.

South Philly High Alumni Award of Excellence Luncheon is noon, Nov. 9. Honorees are Frank DeFlavia, Rev. Derek ‘Jimmy’ Bowen, Mary Papola and Joe Vento. Waterfall Room. Carlo Musciano, 856-354-9136.

The Mario Lanza Institute holds a fund-raiser 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Buffet, silent auction and entertainment at the DoubleTree Hotel. Memorial Mass is 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church, followed by a reception at the Mario Lanza Museum, 712 Montrose St. Ball, cocktail hour and scholarship finals competition follow. 215-238-9691.

Michael D’Amore Benefit, to raise funds for his wife and children’s educational needs, is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Epiphany of Our Lord School Auditorium, 13th and Jackson streets. Tickets: $10 for children and $20 for adults. Call Joann McAfee at 215-783-2628 or Denise Capocci at 267-249-5189 for tickets.

National Historic Landmark Masonic Temple celebrates the 250th anniversary of sculptor William Rush, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Lectures, exhibitions and lunch. 1 N. Broad St., across from City Hall. 215-988-1900.

Stella Maris Italian Night at the Races is 6:30-10:30 Nov. 11. Italian buffet, desserts, BYOB. Horse Racing. Adults: $12. Children 12 and under: $6. 215-463-7581.

United Cerebral Palsy holds the 2006 Fantasy Auction 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Hilton Philadelphia, 4200 City Line Ave. Ballroom dancing, live and silent auctions, cocktails and more. Proceeds help children and adults with disabilities. 215-242-4200 ext. 289.

The Tuesday Night Square Dance meets 7:30-10:15 p.m. Nov. 14. Beginners welcome. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 3916 Locust Walk, University of Pennsylvania.

Jonathan Lax Scholarship Information Session is 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 15. 1500 Walnut St., Suite 1305. 215-731-1107

The U.S. Department of Labor holds “Why Go Broke? Retirement Strategies for the 21st-Century Worker,” a two-day event to assist low-income workers, small business employees and near retirees. Public hotline is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15. Inquire about federal pension plan protections, retirement tax issues, Social Security and Medicare Part D. “Meet the Experts,” a retirement planning information fair, is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the University of Pennsylvania’s Bodek Lounge inside Houston Hall at 3417 Spruce St. 215-861-5100.

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Sporting Events

Only home games are listed. All dates, times, locations and opponents are subject to change.



Eagles

Nov. 12 vs. Washington
Nov. 19 vs. Tennessee
Dec. 4 vs. Carolina, 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 31 vs. Atlanta
All games are 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are at the Lincoln Financial Field, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. www.philadelphiaeagles.com.



Sixers

Nov. 10 vs. Denver
Nov. 21 vs. Detroit
Nov. 24 vs. Chicago
Dec. 3 vs. Minnesota, 6 p.m.
Dec. 8 vs. Washington
Dec. 11 vs. Portland
Dec. 13 vs. Boston
Dec. 20 vs. Indiana
Dec. 23 vs. New York, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 9 vs. Detroit
Jan. 12 vs. Milwaukee
Jan. 15 vs. Toronto, 2 p.m.
Jan. 19 vs. Miami
Jan. 21 vs. San Antonio, 6 p.m.
Jan. 23 vs. Oklahoma City
Jan. 26 vs. Cleveland
Feb. 2 vs. Golden State
Feb. 5 vs. New Jersey
Feb. 7 vs. Charlotte
Feb. 9 vs. L.A. Clippers
Feb. 11 vs. Dallas, 6 p.m.
Feb. 14 vs. Washington
Feb. 21 vs. New York
Feb. 26 vs. Sacramento
Feb. 28 vs. Phoenix
March 2 vs. Memphis
March 4 vs. New Jersey, 8 p.m.
March 7 vs. Seattle
March 9 vs. L.A. Lakers
March 14 vs. Chicago
March 16 vs. Utah
March 18 vs. Houston
March 23 vs. Charlotte
March 30 vs. Boston
April 6 vs. Toronto
April 8 vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
April 10 vs. Indiana
April 14 vs. Orlando, 3 p.m.
April 17 vs. Cleveland
All games are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are played at the Wachovia Center, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. 215-336-3600. www.nba.com/sixers



Phantoms

Nov. 10 vs. Bridgeport
Nov. 15 vs. Syracuse, 11:05 a.m.
Nov. 17 vs. Wilkes-Barre
Nov. 24 vs. Albany
Dec. 1 vs. Manitoba
Dec. 3 vs. Manitoba, 5:05 p.m.
Dec. 8 vs. Chicago
Dec. 15 vs. Hershey
Dec. 17 vs. Toronto, 5:05 p.m.
Dec. 22 vs. Binghamton
Dec. 29 vs. Providence
Dec. 30 vs. Lowell
Jan. 5 vs. Lowell
Jan. 7 vs. Grand Rapids, 5:05 p.m.
Jan. 19 vs. Bridgeport
Jan. 21 vs. Norfolk, 5:05 p.m.
Jan. 24 vs. Hershey
Jan. 26 vs. Wilkes-Barre
Feb. 2 vs. Hamilton
Feb. 7 vs. Wilkes-Barre
Feb. 16 vs. Portland
Feb. 18 vs. Norfolk, 5:05 p.m.
Feb. 23 vs. Hershey
March 2 vs. Binghamton
March 3 vs. Hartford
March 7 vs. Binghamton
March 16 vs. Rochester
March 18 vs. Bridgeport, 5:05 p.m.
March 23 vs. Springfield
March 25 vs. Wilkes-Barre, 5:05 p.m.
March 30 vs. Norfolk
April 4 vs. Bridgeport
April 6 vs. Hershey
April 13 vs. Norfolk
April 15 vs. Hershey, 5:05 p.m.
All games are 7:05 p.m. at the Wachovia Spectrum, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, unless otherwise noted. 215-336-3600. www.phantomshockey.com.



Flyers

Nov. 9 vs. New York Islanders
Nov. 11 vs. Buffalo
Nov. 20 vs. Pittsburgh
Nov. 22 vs. Ottawa
Nov. 24 vs. Columbus, 1 p.m.
Nov. 29 vs. Nashville
Dec. 2 vs. New Jersey
Dec. 9 vs. Washington
Dec. 12 vs. New York Rangers
Dec. 19 vs. Carolina
Dec. 23 vs. Ottawa, 1 p.m.
Jan. 11 vs. Montreal
Jan. 13 vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.
Jan. 18 vs. New York Islanders
Jan. 27 vs. New York Rangers, 1 p.m.
Jan. 30 vs. Tampa Bay
Feb. 1 vs. New Jersey
Feb. 8 vs. Pittsburgh
Feb. 10 vs. St. Louis
Feb. 12 vs. Detroit
Feb. 15 vs. Toronto
Feb. 19 vs. Boston
Feb. 24 vs. Toronto
March 6 vs. New Jersey
March 8 vs. Florida
March 10 vs. Boston, 1 p.m.
March 15 vs. Atlanta
March 20 vs. Florida
March 24 vs. New York Islanders, 1 p.m.
March 28 vs. Carolina, 7:30 p.m.
March 31 vs. New York Rangers
April 5 vs. New Jersey
April 7 vs. New York Islanders, 1 p.m.
April 8 vs. Buffalo, 1 p.m.
All games are 7 p.m. unless otherwise indicated and are played at the Wachovia Center, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. 215-336-3600. www.philadelphiaflyers.com.



Kixx

Nov. 11 vs. Detroit
Dec. 2 vs. California
Dec. 9 vs. Chicago
Dec. 16 vs. Milwaukee
Jan. 6 vs. Milwaukee
Jan. 14 vs. Baltimore, 4:05 p.m.
Jan. 20 vs. Detroit
Jan. 27 vs. Chicago
Feb. 3 vs. Baltimore
Feb. 7 California, 10:35 p.m.
Feb. 24 vs. Milwaukee
March 4 vs. California, 4:05 p.m.
March 17 vs. Chicago
March 24 vs. Baltimore
March 31 vs. Detroit
All games are 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are played at the Wachovia Spectrum, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. 215-336-3600. www.kixxonline.com.

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What's Happening This Season

A Brandywine Christmas: Nov. 24-Jan. 7. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700. www.brandywinemuseum.org.

A Christmas Carol: Dec. 6-19. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street. 215-574-3550. www.wstonline.org

Avenue of the Arts Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: TBA. Doubletree Hotel, Broad and Locust streets. www.avenueofthearts.org

City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 29, 5 p.m. City Hall, Apron Area. 215-683-2060. www.phila.gov.

Countdown to Noon: Dec. 31. Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st St. 215-963-0667. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Enchanted Colonial Village: Nov. 24-Dec. 30. Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st Street. 215-963-0667. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.

Evolution of the Gingerbread Man: Dec. 3, 1 -4 p.m. Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-345-0210. www.mercermuseum.org.

Glorious Sounds of Christmas: Dec. 14-16. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org.

Holiday Doo-Wop Celebration: Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Featuring The DuPrees, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, Frankie Ford and more. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Avenue, Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Holiday Gift Show: Nov. 18-Dec. 23, Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown. 215-887-4882.

Holiday Family Festivities: Dec. 10, Noon-4 p.m. Fonthill Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-348-9461. www.mercermuseum.org. Free admission.

Holiday POPS! – Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: Dec. 13, 15, 16, 18-23. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. www.phillypops.org

Holiday Open House: Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-345-0210. www.mercermuseum.org.

Holiday Shops: through Dec. 31 on select days. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700. www.brandyrivermuseum.org. Free with museum admission. New Year's Eve Concert: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999 for tickets. www.philorch.org Tickets: $31-133.

Hurray for Hanukkah: Dec. 17, 1-3 p.m. Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-424-1233 ext. 305. www.discoverymuseum.com.

Kwanzaa Festival with Queen Nur: Dec. 26 and 28, 1 p.m. Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-424-1233 ext. 305. www.discoverymuseum.com.

New Year's at Noon: Dec. 31, Noon-2 p.m. Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-424-1233 ext. 305. www.discoverymuseum.com.

Philadelphia Holiday Festival: Nov. 25-Jan.1. 215-683-2060. www.phila.gov.

Polish Christmas Open House: Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut St. 215-922-1700. www.polishamericancenter.org. Free admission.

Rockapella Holiday Concert: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

6 ABC and Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Nov. 23, 9 a.m. Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.

The Nutcracker: Dec. 9-31. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. www.paballet.org

Tree Decorating, Santa and Holiday Light Arrival: Nov. 25. Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. Tickets: $3-5.

Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting: Nov. 24. Rittenhouse Square, 18th and Walnut streets. www.rittenhouserow.org.

Sister's Christmas Catechism — The Mystery of the Magi's Gold: Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Kimmel Center's Innovation Studio, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org. Funds benefiting local retired nuns. Tickets: $42-49.

Winter Weekend: Dec. 9-11. Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215-299-1000. www.acnatsci.org.

Winter Wonderland: Dec. 1-Jan. 2. Fonthill Museum, 215-348-9561 ext. 10. www.mercermuseum.org. Reservations recommended.

Winter Wonderland: Nov. 17-Dec. 30. Dutch Wonderland, Lincoln Highway East. Tickets: $6.95-$7.95. Free parking. 1-866-FUNatDW. www.dutchwonderland.com.

WXPN New Year's Eve with James Hunter: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $54-$150.

Afternoon and evening Halloween tours: Oct. 27-29. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. Tickets: $12 for members, $15 for non-members. 215-228-8200. www.theundergroundmuseum.org.
All Hallows Eve Costume Ball: Oct. 21. Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford. 610-388-8315. www.youngfriends.org.

All Hallow's Eve Fall Festival: Oct. 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349. www.montcopa.org/historicsites/pennypacker%20mills%20narrative.htm. Free admission.

Arasapha Farms Haunted Hayride and Bates Motel: through Oct. 31. Arasapha Farm, 1835 N. Middletown Road, Glen Mills. 610-459-0647. www.thebatesmotel.com.

Bats, Cats & Jacks: Oct. 13, 5 p.m. Sweet Mabel Folk Art and Fine Craft, 41 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth. 610-667-3041. Free admission.

Ben Franklin's Ghost: through October 2007. PECO Energy Liberty Center, Sixth and Chestnut streets. 215-LIBERTY. www.lightsofliberty.org. Free.

Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Avenue. 215-243-1100. www.philadelphiazoo.org.

Cobwebs and Cobblestones Halloween Tour: Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. Departs from Free Quaker Meeting House, Fifth and Arch streets. 215-629-4026. www.onceuponanation.org.

Costume Contests: Fridays through Oct. 30. Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. 1-866-FUNatDW. www.dutchwonderland.com.

Costume Parade: Oct. 29. Registration 12-2 p.m. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road. 610-876-7116. www.linvilla.com.

Costume Workshop: Oct. 21, 11 a.m. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008-2010 DeLancey Place. 215-732-1600. www.rosenbach.org. Free for members.

Count's Halloween Spooktacular and Countdown to Halloween Musical: weekends through Oct. 28. Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. 215-752-7070. www.sesameplace.com.

Creep in the Deep: Oct. 14-31. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Adventure Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Drive, Camden, N.J. 1-866-451-AQUA. www.AdventureAquarium.com.

Dining with the Dead-Halloween Dinner and Tour: Oct. 27. 6 and 7:30 p.m. Laurel Hill Cemetery. Tickets: $50. Reservations required. 215-288-8200.

Dracula Parade: Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008-2010 DeLancey Place. 215-732-1600. Free. www.rosenbach.org.

Freaky Friday Tour: Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. Tickets: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. 215-228-8200.

Fright Factory: weekends through Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. 2200 Swanson St. 215-33-GHOST. www.frightfactory.tv.

Fright Fest: weekends through Oct. 31. Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, N.J. General admission applies. 732-928-1821. www.sixflags.com.

Ghostly Gatherings: Oct. 26-28. Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham. 215-343-0965. www.ushistory.org/graeme.

Ghost Tours at Fort Mifflin: Thursdays in Oct., 7 -9 p.m. Fort Mifflin, 1 Fort Mifflin Road. 215-685-4165. www.fortmifflin.com. Tickets: $18.

Ghost Tours of Philadelphia: through Nov. 18. Fifth and Chestnut streets. Tickets: $8-15. 215-413-1997. www.ghosttour.com.

Goblins in the Garden: Oct. 28-29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.org.

Halloween Adventure: Oct. 28. The Gallery at Market East, Ninth and Market streets. 215-625-4962. www.galleryatmarketeast.com.

Halloween Comedy from Comic Energy Sketch Comedy Troupe: Oct. 31, 8 p.m. Grape Street Pub, 4100 Main St., Manayunk. www.grapestreet.com.

Halloween Family Festival: through Oct. 31. Please Touch Museum, 210 N. 21st St. 215-963-0667. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.

Halloween Party: Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. www.americanswedish.org.

Halloween Pirate Adventure: Oct. 20 and 27. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. 215-686-1254. www.betsyrosshouse.org.

Halloween Tours: Oct. 27-28. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue. www.theundergroundmuseum.org. Tickets: $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

Happy Hauntings: through Oct. 29. Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Tickets: $15.95. 1-866-FUNatDW. www.dutchwonderland.com.

Harvest Festival: Oct. 14, 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reading Terminal Market, 1100 Block of Filbert St. 215-922-2317. www.readingterminalmarket.org.

Haunted Express: through Oct. 31. Departs from Masquerade Costume Superstore, 1100 S. Columbus Blvd., 6 p.m. Departs from Fifth and Market streets at 6:15 p.m. 215-525-1776. www.hauntedexpress.com. Tickets: $12-24. Reservations recommended.

Haunted Gazela: Oct. 27-31, 7 p.m. Chestnut St. and Columbus Blvd. 215-238-0280. www.gazela.org. Tickets: $3-$6.

Haunted Moonlight Tours: Oct. 20-21. 7 and 8:30 p.m. Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham. 215-343-0965. www.ushistory.org/graeme. Tickets: $10.

Haunted “Olympia”: Oct. 25,27,29 and 30, 7-9 p.m. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. Tickets: &10. www.phillyseaport.org.

Monster Bash Cruise: Oct. 28, midnight. Spirit of Philadelphia. www.spiritofphiladelphia.com.

Monster Mash Halloween Bash: Oct. 31, 9 p.m.-midnight. Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-8630. www.phillyseaport.org. Tickets: $20.

Monster Mash-Up: Oct. 31, 9 p.m. World Café Life, 3025 Walnut St. 215-222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $11-16.

Mum Madness and Pumpkin Parade: Oct. 14. Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 856-365-8733. www.camdenchildrensgarden.com.

Nightmares X-Treme Scare Park: through Oct. 29. Wachovia Spectrum, 3601 Broad St. 1-800-298-4200. www.NightmaresX.com. Tickets: $20-$25.

Pirate Party: Oct. 27-28, 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine Street. 215-345-0210 ext. 123. www.mercermuseum.org. Children: $45. Parent chaperones: $20.

Pumpkinland Harvest Festival: through Nov. 5. Linvilla Orchards, 169 W. Knowlton Road. 610-876-7116. www.linvilla.com.

Scare World Scream Park: through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. 33 Naamans Road, Claymont, Del. Featuring seven haunted houses. 610-358-0631. www.scareworld.com. Group, student and family discounts available. N.J. residents receive bridge reimbursement.

Screenings Under the Stars Spooky Style: Oct. 27-28. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Market St. 215-922-2FUN. www.pennslandingcorp.com. Free admission. Children receive a complimentary admission to the BlueCross RiverRink at Penn's Landing.

ShocktoberFest – Haunted Theme Park: through Oct. 31 Route 422, Sinking Spring. 610-375-SCREAM. www.shocktoberfest.com. Tickets: $5-$30. Coupons available online.

Skalloween: Oct. 29, 5 p.m. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. Featuring The Ska's Ghost Town Locals and Deals Gone Bad. www.thetroc.com.Over 21 years of age. Tickets: $10-$12.

Spooktacular: Oct. 28. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. 215-448-1200. www.fi.edu.

Spooky Sleepover: Oct. 28-29. Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place, Camden, N.J. 856-966-1652 ext. 203. www.battleshipnewjersey.org.

Terror Behind the Walls: through Oct. 31. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2124 Fairmount Ave. 215-236-5111. www.easternstate.org. Tickets: $20-$30.

The Legendary Jason's Woods: weekends through Oct. 29. 99 Stehman Road, Lancaster. 717-872-5768. www.jasonswoods.com. Coupons available.

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Fall Favorites

* Old City hosts its first Fall Festival Nov. 11-12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Explore the shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Cooking demonstrations, artifact appraisals, music and more. 215-592-8669. www.oldcitydistrict.org/fallfestival.php.

* Ghost Tours of Philadelphia: through Nov. 18. Fifth and Chestnut streets. Tickets: $8-$15. 215-413-1997. www.ghosttour.com.

Ben Franklin’s Ghost: through October 2007. PECO Energy Liberty Center, Sixth and Chestnut streets. 215-LIBERTY. www.lightsofliberty.org. Free.

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Live Performances

* Le Bal Noir: Nov. 10-12. Wilma Theater, 265 Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.koreshdance.org.

* Scooby Doo Live: Nov. 11-12. Tweeter Center, Camden, N.J. www.ticketmaster.com.

* Singing City: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Pre-concert storytelling session with Charlotte Blake Alston is 6:45-7:45 p.m. Friends Meeting House, Fourth and Arch streets. 215-569-9067. www.singingcity.org.

* Philadelphia Recital Debut: Nov. 12, 3 p.m. Trinity Center for Urban Life, 2212 Spruce St. 215-735-6999.

* Shawn Colvin Featuring Buddy Miller, Debra Dobkin and Brandi Carlile: Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

* An Evening of Comedy Sportz Improvisers with Scot Gren, Dave Jadico, Jen Childs and Others: Nov. 13, 8:30 p.m. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com.

* Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Nov. 14, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-569-8080. www.pemsconcerts.org.

* Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St. 215-898-3900. www.pennpresents.org.

David Joel Quartet: Nov. 16, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St. 215-568-3131. www.davidjoel.net.

Philadanco: Nov. 16-17. Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. 215-790-5896. www.kimmelcenter.org.

Dashboard Confessional with Brand New: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tweeter Center, Camden, N.J. www.ticketmaster.com.

Bob Dylan: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Wachovia Spectrum, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Hua Sha Chinese Dance Center: Nov. 18, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000. www.longwoodgardens.org.

Brian Wilson presents “Pet Sounds:” Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.

Lawrence Remy Quartet: Nov. 19. Old Pine, 412 Pine St. 215-925-8051.

Panic! at the Disco: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Wachovia Center, 3601 Broad St. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Diaz Trio: Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Perelman Theatre, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-569-8080. www.pemsconcerts.org.

Mutlu: Nov. 22, 9 p.m. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com.

Mickey’s Magic Show: Nov. 24-26. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.

The Who: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Jeffrey Gaines: Nov. 25, 7 p.m. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0770. www.tinangel.com.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Perelman Theatre, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org.

Jet: Nov. 28, 9 p.m. Theater of the Living Arts, 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.

The Rhythm of the Dance: Nov. 28-29, 7:30 p.m. Zellerbach Theatre of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St. 215-898-3900. www.pennpresents.org.

Trans-Siberia Orchestra: Dec. 16, 3 and 8 p.m. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Jazz Organ Trio: Dec. 17. Old Pine, 412 Pine St. 215-925-8051.

150th Anniversary Concert and Ball: Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999. www.philorch.org.

Trio Sonatas of J.S. Bach: May 12, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

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Nightclubs and pubs

Abilene: 429 South St. 215-922-2583. Rock original.

The Balcony: Upstairs at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-5483. Rock acts nightly; all ages to enter, at least 21 to drink.

Bar Noir: 112 S. 18th St. 215-569-1160. www.barnoir215.com. "The Monday Night Club" Mondays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nick Money and DJ Sean Agnew, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sundays.

Bob & Barbara's: 1509 South St. 215-545-4511. Friday, Saturday, Monday night live jazz; Thursday "Drag Show;" Tuesday, ping-pong tournament; Wednesday, game night.

Brasil's: 112 Chestnut St. 215-413-1700. Latin and Brazilian music Wednesday-Sunday.

Bump Nightclub: 1234 Locust St. 215-732-1800. DJ music nightly.

Buddakan: 325 Chestnut St. 215-574-9440.

Circa: 1518 Walnut St. 215-545-6800. DJ music Friday-Saturday.

Chris' Jazz Cafe: 1421 Sansom St. 215-568-3131. Live jazz music Monday-Saturday.

Club 218: 218 South St. 215-829-8940. DJ music Monday-Saturday.

Continental Martini Bar: 138 Market St. 215-923-6069. DJ music Tuesday.

Dave and Buster's: 325 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1951. Open nightly for games, music and food.

Deco: 100 Spring Garden St. 215-923-6001. DJ Tuesday-Sunday until 3 a.m.

Dee's Pub: Second and Greenwich streets. 215-271-9325. www.beetlelynda.com.

DiPalma: 114 Market St. 215-733-0545. "Sounds of Sinatra" Thursday-Saturday.

Drinker's Pub: 1903 Chestnut St. 215-564-0914. "Triple Happy Hour," Monday through Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. www.drinkerspub215.com.

Drinker's Tavern: 124 Market St. 215-351-0141. www.drinkers215.com "$4 and $5 pitchers" Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.; "Foster's Saturday," 10 p.m.-midnight.

Fergie's Pub: 1214 Sansom St. 215-928-8118. Live music. Mondays Open Mike, 10 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursdays, Quizzo, 9:30 p.m. www.fergies.com.

Finnigan's Wake: Third and Spring Garden streets. 215-574-9240. Live bands Thursday-Friday, DJ Sunday.

The Fire at the Philadelphia Bar and Grill: 412 W. Girard Ave. 267-671-9298. Live weekend music. www.iourecords.com.

Five Spot: 5 S. Bank St. 215-574-0070. Live bands. www.thefivespot.com.

Flow: 700 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-629-3569. DJ music. Thursday-Sunday.

Fluid: 613 S. Fourth St. 215-629-3686. DJ music nightly.

Frederick's: 757 S. Front St. 215-271-1684. Dine and dance Thursday nights with John Dougherty; Oldies Thursdays.

Good Dog Bar: 224 S. 15th St. 215-985-9600. www.gooddogbar.com.

The Happy Rooster: 16th and Sansom streets. Karaoke Thursday.

The Khyber: 56 S. Second St. 215-238-5888. www.thekhyber.com Live bands nightly.

L.A. Social Club: 632 Tasker St. 215-755-1092. Music Friday-Saturday.

The Lagoon: 101 Taylor Ave., Essington. 610-521-1400. DJ nightly; live bands Thursday-Sunday.

Loie: 128 S. 19th St. 215-568-0808. www.loie215.com "Soul Travelin'" Sunday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; DJ Benja Styles Wednesday and Friday; DJ Rome Thursday and Saturday.

Lucy's Hat Shop: 247 Market St. 215-413-1433. www.lucys215.com DJ Kevin Jae Thursday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Marmont: 222 Market St. 215-923-1100. DJ music nightly.

Martini's Lounge: 1836 Callowhill St. 215-557-9533. DJ music nightly.

McFadden's: 461 N. Third St. 215-928-0640. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

McGillin's Olde Ale House: 1310 Drury St. 215-735-5562. Karaoke Wednesday and Friday.

Moda: 110 Chestnut St. 215-629-0820. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

Molly's Café: 215-923-3367. 1010 S. Ninth St.

Moshulu: 401 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-923-2500.

Nickel's Tavern: Second St. and Oregon Ave. 215-468-9581.

Noche: 1901 Chestnut St. 215-568-0551. www.noche215.com "Pitcher for Pint Prices Happy Hour," Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

North Star: 27th and Poplar streets. 215-684-0808. Live bands Tuesday-Sunday.

Ortlieb's Jazzhaus: 847 N. Third St. 215-922-1035. Live jazz Tuesday-Sunday.

Ozzie's Trattoria: 1651 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-755-1981. A cappella every other Thursday.

Par Four: 2301 Penrose Ave. 215-271-1441. Live music, karaoke and entertainment weekly.

Polly Esther's: 12th and Race streets. 215-851-0776. DJ music from the '70s and '80s Thursday-Saturday.

Pontiac Grille: 304 South St. 215-925-4053. Live music upstairs Wednesday-Saturday.

Queue: 1718 Sansom St. 215-569-4869. Bar and lounge. Poker Lounge Wednesdays. RSVP to poker@queuephilly.com.

Rococo: 123 Chestnut St. 215-629-1100. DJ music Friday-Saturday.

Rocker's: 358 Snyder Ave. 215-465-3830. Live rock bands Thursday-Saturday.

Rotunda: 4012 Walnut St. 215-573-3234. www.foundationarts.com. Live music Friday-Sunday.

Shampoo: 417 N. Eighth St. 215-922-7500. DJ music Wednesday-Saturday.

Silk City Lounge: Fifth and Spring Garden streets. 215-592-8838. Live music nightly.

Soma: 33 S. Third St. 215-873-0222. www.soma215.com "Deep C," Monday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; DJ Lash Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 p.m.; DJ Benja Styles Saturday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

South Philly Tap Room: 1509 Mifflin St. 215-468-1453. Karaoke Wednesday.

South Street Blues: 21st and South streets. 215-546-9009. Live blues music Monday-Saturday.

The Spot & Top of the Spot: 19th and Ritner streets. 215-463-9799. Wednesday and Thursday restaurant specials; Happy hour Friday; Saturday $3 you call it drink night; Sunday "In the Biz" night.

Swanky Bubbles: 10 S. Front St. 215-928-6455. DJ music Wednesday-Sunday.

Tin Angel: 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0978. www.tinangel.com. Live jazz music nightly.

Top Dog: 3601 Chestnut St. 267-284-0315. www.topdogsportsbar.com. Live music weekends.

TPDS Club: 114 S. 12th St. 215-873-0400. www.TPDS.com. Dancing Friday-Saturday.

Trattoria Luca: 1915 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-336-1900. "Sounds of Sinatra," Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Tritone: 1508 South St. 215-545-4511. Live bands.

Trocadero: 1003 Arch St. 215-922-5483. Local and national rock acts nightly.

Upstage: 22 S. Third St. 215-627-4825. Live rock acts nightly.

Warmdaddy's: 4 S. Front St. 215-627-2500. www.warmdaddys.com. Live blues music Tuesday-Sunday.

Who's On Third: 700 S. Third St. 215-625-2835. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

Wolf Street Café: 1636 Wolf St. 215-336-5559. DJ Frank McBride, Thursday; Frank McBride and Mike Corny Saturday.

Woodbine's Ginger & Grille: Route 73, Pennsauken, N.J. 856-317-1000. DJ music Thursday through Saturday.

Vincenzo's Bar and Grille: 1820 S. 13th St. 215-336-VINS (8467). NFL games on eight TVs.

Yesterday's: 1940 W. Passyunk Ave. 215-334-3456. DJ music weekends.

Zanzibar Blue: The Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Sts. 215-732-5200. Live jazz nightly.

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Movie theaters

AMC Deptford Eight: Clements Bridge Road. Deptford, N.J. 856-848-2400.

AMC Marple 10: Route 1 at 320, Springfield. 610-328-5348.

AMC Marlton Eight: 800 N. Route 73. Marlton, N.J. 856-596-8289.

Cinemark 16: White Horse Pike, Route 30 at Evesham Road. Somerdale, N.J. 856-784-7964.

General Cinema Deptford 6: 1795 Deptford Center Road. Deptford, N.J. 856-845-0370.

Loews Cherry Hill Theatre: 12 screens. Haddonfield Road and Route 38. Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-486-1722.

Regal Cross Keys Cinema 12: 151 American Blvd. Turnersville, N.J. 856-728-2500.

Ritz Five: 214 Walnut St. 215-925-7900.

Ritz at the Bourse: Five screens. 400 Ranstead St. 215-925-7900.

Ritz East: Two screens. Second and Sansom streets. 215-925-7900.

Ritz 16: 900 Berlin-Haddonfield Road (Route 561). Voorhees, N.J. 856-770-0600.

Roxy Theater: Two screens. 2023 Sansom St. 215-923-6699.

United Artists Riverview Plaza: 17 screens. Columbus Blvd. and Reed St. 215-755-2219.

United Artists MacDade Mall: Four screens. I-95 and Route 1, Glenolden. 610-586-9595.

United Artists Theatres Washington Township 14: Route 555 and Berlin-Cross Keys Road. Washington Township, N.J. 856-262-9300.

United Artists 69th Street: Nine screens. 53 S. 69th St. 610-734-0202.

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Community and Special Events

* MANNA’S Pie in the Sky, which benefits people living with AIDS and other serious illnesses, is noon-1 p.m. through Nov. 17 at Commerce Bank, 19th and Market streets. 1-866-SKY-PIES. www.mannapa.org.

* Longwood Gardens celebrates the Chrysanthemum Festival through Nov. 19. U.S. Route 1, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000. www.longwoodgardens.org.

* Evoluer Image Consultants holds a symposium on how to break into the fashion and beauty industries Nov. 12. Temple University Student Center, 1755 N. 13th St., room 200. 215-592-8988. www.evoluerconsultants.com.

* The Gershman Y features author Orly Castel-Bloom discussing her novels, Human Parts and Textiles, 7:15-9 p.m. Nov. 13. 401 S. Broad St. 215-446-3022. www.gershmany.org.

* The Second Annual Music and Mentorship Benefit Concert featuring Dave Burrell is 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14. 736 S. Broad St. 215-386-1298 ext. 237. Tickets: $75.

Reading Terminal Market celebrates Thanksgiving with a free food tasting event 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 16. 12th and Arch St. 215-922-2317. www.readingterminalmarket.org.

Youth Development Conference to inspire community action is 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Convention Center. 215-925-7875.

Betrayed: Violence Against Women, a poetry reading and public forum featuring writers and activists Marjorie Agosin, Samanta Barrow and Sonia Sanchez, is 1 p.m. Nov. 18. Broad St. Ministry, 320 S. Broad St. 215-735-9600.

Philadelphia Marathon: Nov. 19, 8 a.m. Philadelphia Art Museum, 22nd St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. www.phila.gov.

Old School Cabaret, a benefit event to restore the Uptown Theatre, is 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oldies music, dancing contest and more. Dowlings Palace, 1310 N. Broad St. 215-236-7456. www.theuptowntheatre.org.

Mayor’s Commission on Services to the Aging assists low-income older adults in learning valuable work skills while earning minimum wage for 20 hours per week. To make an appointment, call 215-686-8450. For walk-in appointments, visit 100 S. Broad St., fourth floor.

Neighbors Against Crime Town Watch seeks residents to volunteer two hours in the evening a week. The organization covers the area bound by Broad St. to 22nd St. and Oregon Ave. to Passyunk Ave. Contact Officer Inverso, First District CRO, at 215-686-3017. Nactw@aol.com.

Passyunk Civic Association Community Clean Up is Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Gold Star Park. 215-605-5153.

Pennsport Civic Association holds a general membership meeting the second Wednesday of each month. All are invited. EOM, 138 Moore St.

Point Breeze Performing Arts Center presents jazz in the Ikea dining area Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 2206 S. Columbus Blvd.

Single Parents Society holds dances Fridays, 8-11 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, 17th and Morris streets. 215-465-2298.

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Museums/ Exhibits

* Menopause the Musical: continuing. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210. www.ticketweb.com.

* Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding: weekends through December. Includes dinner, show and live music. Tickets: $79. Spirit of Philadelphia. 215-297-8540.

The Late Night Snacks, presented by the Madhouse Theater Company. Serialized theater series running the last Friday of each month through 2006. The Playground in the Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. 215-260-4968. www.madhousetheater.com.

* The House of Yes: through Nov. 11. Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-4330. www.flashpointtheatre.org.

* Defending the Caveman: through Nov. 12. Kimmel Center, Innovation Studio, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.

* Red Light Winter: through Nov. 12. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. 215-922-4462. www.theatreexile.org.

* Il barbiere di Siviglia: through Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Helen Corning Warden Theatre, Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St. 215-735-1685. www.avaopera.org.

* The Zoo Story: through Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. The Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210.

* Kiss of the Spider Women: through Nov. 19. Interact Theatre Company, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-8079. www.interacttheatre.org.

* Spider’s Web: through Nov. 19. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Road. 610-565-4211. www.hedgerowtheatre.org.

* Crime and Punishment: through Dec. 10. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

* 42nd Street: through Jan. 7. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

* Operation Helmet Benefit/Reading of Streamers is Nov. 9-11, 8 p.m. Cost: $10. 1220 N. Lawrence St. 215-525-1551.

* The Playboy of the Western World: Nov. 10-19. The Irish Repertory Theatre of Philadelphia, 1714 Delancey St. 215-735-0630. www.playsandplayers.org.

* QED: Nov. 10-Dec. 3. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

* Torquato Tasso: Nov. 11 and 18, 7:30 p.m. The Bible Presbyterian Church, 1115 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J. 215-224-0257.

* The Producers: Nov. 14-19. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-336-1234. www.ticketmaster.com.

Our Lady of 121st Street: Nov. 16-Dec. 2. Temple University, Randall Theater. 215-204-1122. www.temple.edu/theater.

A Cantor’s Tale: Nov. 20, 7 p.m. The Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. 215-446-3033. www.gershmany.org.

Phantom of the Opera: Nov. 22-Dec. 31. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. 800-447-7400.

Robin Hood: Nov. 22-31. People’s Light and Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. 610-644-3500. www.peopleslight.org.

The Mystery of Irma Vep: Nov. 28-Jan. 21. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

The BFG: Nov. 29-Jan. 21. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St.. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

This is the Week That is: Dec. 1-31. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org.

Harry the Dirty Dog: Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.org.

Annie Get Your Gun: Dec. 2-31. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Sidewalk Cafe: Dec. 5-17. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-965-8289. www.represented.org.

My Children! My Africa!: Dec. 6-Jan. 7. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Les Conversations Galantes: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

Jim Brickman: Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. www.ticketphiladelphia.org.

Dex and Julie Sittin’ in a Tree: Jan. 11-March 4. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

Nerds: Jan. 26-Feb. 25. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

The Fantastic Herr Fasch: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

La Ronde: Feb. 2-25. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

Ramona Quimby: Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.wstonline.com.

Bookends: Feb. 6-25. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Enemies, A Love Story: Feb. 7-March 11. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Stormy Weather: Feb. 10-March 4. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Annie: March 1-4. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway.

Caroline, or Change: March 8-April 8. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

An Infinite Ache: March 14-April 2. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Tiny Dancer: March 14-April 1. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

In the Continuum: March 16-April 15. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

Taming of the Shrew: March 30-April 22. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

Hoshanna!: March 31, 8:30 p.m. Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Spruce St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day: March 24-31. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.org.

The Life of Galileo: April 11-May 13. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

The Dishwashers: April 17-May 6. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Orson’s Shadow: May 4-June 3. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

The Four of Us: May 18-June 17. St. Stephen’s Theatre, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org.

Side By Side By Sondheim: May 22-July 1. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Hair: May 26-June 24. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Henry and Mudge: June 2, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.com.

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Theater

* Menopause the Musical: continuing. Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210. www.ticketweb.com.

* Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding: weekends through December. Includes dinner, show and live music. Tickets: $79. Spirit of Philadelphia. 215-297-8540.

The Late Night Snacks, presented by the Madhouse Theater Company. Serialized theater series running the last Friday of each month through 2006. The Playground in the Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. 215-260-4968. www.madhousetheater.com.

* Ragtime, the Musical: through Nov. 4. Temple University Tomlinson Theater, 1301 W. Norris St. 800-OWLS-TIX. www.liacourascenter.com.www.temple.edu/theater.

* Murderers: through Nov. 5. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 1714 Delancey St. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

* On Golden Pond: through Nov. 5. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 1-888-451-5761. www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

* The Pillowman: through Nov. 5. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

* A Swell Party: R.S.V.P. Cole Porter: through Nov. 5. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

* The House of Yes: through Nov. 11. Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-4330. www.flashpointtheatre.org.

* Red Light Winter: through Nov. 12. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. 215-922-4462. www.theatreexile.org.

* The Zoo Story: through Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. The Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St. 215-923-0210.

* Kiss of the Spider Women: through Nov. 19. Interact Theatre Company, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-8079. www.interacttheatre.org.

* Spider’s Web: through Nov. 19. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Road. 610-565-4211. www.hedgerowtheatre.org.

* Crime and Punishment: through Dec. 10. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

* Philadelphia Improv Festival is Nov. 2-4. Theatre at 211 Sansom St. www.phillyimprov.com/festival.

* Il barbiere di Siviglia: Nov. 5-14, 7:30 p.m. Helen Corning Warden Theatre, Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St. 215-735-1685. www.avaopera.org.

* 42nd Street: Nov. 7-Jan. 7. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

* Defending the Caveman: Nov. 8-12. Kimmel Center, Innovation Studio, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.

Operation Helmet Benefit/Reading of Streamers is Nov. 9-11, 8 p.m. Cost: $10. 1220 N. Lawrence St. 215-525-1551.

QED: Nov. 10-Dec. 3. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

The Producers: Nov. 14-19. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. 215-336-1234. www.ticketmaster.com.

Our Lady of 121st Street: Nov. 16-Dec. 2. Temple University, Randall Theater. 215-204-1122. www.temple.edu/theater.

Phantom of the Opera: Nov. 22-Dec. 31. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. 800-447-7400.

The Mystery of Irma Vep: Nov. 28-Jan. 21. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

The BFG: Nov. 29-Jan. 21. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St.. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

This is the Week That is: Dec. 1-31. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org.

Harry the Dirty Dog: Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.org.

Annie Get Your Gun: Dec. 2-31. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Sidewalk Cafe: Dec. 5-17. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-965-8289. www.represented.org.

My Children! My Africa!: Dec. 6-Jan. 7. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Les Conversations Galantes: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

Jim Brickman: Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, Broad and Spruce streets. 215-893-1999. www.kimmelcenter.org. www.ticketphiladelphia.org.

Dex and Julie Sittin’ in a Tree: Jan. 11-March 4. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

Nerds: Jan. 26-Feb. 25. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

The Fantastic Herr Fasch: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. St. Mark’s Church, 1625 Locust St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

La Ronde: Feb. 2-25. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

Ramona Quimby: Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.wstonline.com.

Bookends: Feb. 6-25. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Enemies, A Love Story: Feb. 7-March 11. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

Stormy Weather: Feb. 10-March 4. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Caroline, or Change: March 8-April 8. Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.

An Infinite Ache: March 14-April 2. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Tiny Dancer: March 14-April 1. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

In the Continuum: March 16-April 15. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

Taming of the Shrew: March 30-April 22. Lantern Theater Company, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-829-9002. www.lanterntheater.org.

Hoshanna!: March 31, 8:30 p.m. Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Spruce St. 215-755-8776. www.tempestadimare.org.

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day: March 24-31. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.org.

The Life of Galileo: April 11-May 13. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.

The Dishwashers: April 17-May 6. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Orson’s Shadow: May 4-June 3. Philadelphia Theatre Company, 230 S. 15th St., fourth floor. 215-985-0420. www.phillytheatreco.com.

The Four of Us: May 18-June 17. St. Stephen’s Theatre, 10th and Ludlow streets. 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org.

Side By Side By Sondheim: May 22-July 1. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.

Hair: May 26-June 24. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 215-972-1000. www.princemusictheater.org.

Henry and Mudge: June 2, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3:30 p.m. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550 ext. 6. www.wstonline.com.

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Special events

*Croctober, weekends through October, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. www.philadelphiazoo.org. Male alligator “Blackie” celebrates his 50th anniversary.

*MANNA’S Pie in the Sky, which benefits people living with AIDS and other serious illnesses, is noon-1 p.m. through Nov. 17 at Commerce Bank, 19th and Market streets. 1-866-SKY-PIES. www.mannapa.org.

*Head House Books holds a book signing with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter George Anastasia, author of “Mobfather: The Story of a Wife and a Son Caught in the Web of the Mafia,” 7 p.m. Oct. 27. 619 S. Second St. 215-923-9525.

The 26th annual Jewish Film Festival is Nov. 4-6 at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. For ticket information and showtimes, call 215-446-3033 or go to www.gershmany.org.

Dash for Democracy Run/Walk is Nov. 4. Interested volunteers call 215-564-4544. www.dashfordemocracy.org.

Fund-raiser for Bella Rose Zuccato is 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 4. Proceeds help the Zuccato family pay for their daughter’s liver transplant. Donation cost: $50/ticket. Open bar. McFadden’s, Citizens Bank Ballpark. 856-364-6395.

Passyunk Square Civic Association holds a fall house tour noon-5 p.m. Nov. 4. Self-guided tour of homes throughout the Passyunk Square neighborhood. After-tour party at The Pub on Passyunk. Donations: $20. Benefits the PSCA Trash Committee. Tickets available at Benna’s Cafe, Eighth and Wharton streets.

Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild is 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Seamen’s Church Institute, 400 block N. Fifth St. Learn how to preserve the Gazela and Jupiter. 215-238-0280. www.gazela.org.

Philadelphia Style Magazine presents the third annual Dinner with Style Nov. 6. Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Hyatt Regency, Penn’s Landing. 215-468-6670 ext. 145. www.phillystylemag.com.

Finnegan NYB holds a Texas Hold’em poker tournament 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the South Philly String Band Hall, 2820 Porter St. For reservations, call 610-745-1563. A beef ‘n beer/night at the races is 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 11 at the Bocce Club, 24th St. between Snyder Ave. and McKean St. 609-217-4789.

South Philly High Alumni Award of Excellence Luncheon is noon, Nov. 9. Honorees are Frank DeFlavia, Rev. Derek ‘Jimmy’ Bowen, Mary Papola and Joe Vento. Waterfall Room. Carlo Musciano, 856-354-9136.

The Mario Lanza Institute holds a fund-raiser 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Buffet, silent auction and entertainment at the DoubleTree Hotel. Memorial Mass is 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church, followed by a reception at the Mario Lanza Museum, 712 Montrose St. Ball, cocktail hour and scholarship finals competition follow. 215-238-9691.

Michael D’Amore Benefit, raising funds for his wife and children’s educational needs, is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Epiphany of Our Lord School Auditorium, 13th and Jackson streets. Tickets: $10 for children and $20 for adults. Call Joann McAfee at 215-783-2628 or Denise Capocci at 267-249-5189 for tickets.

National Historic Landmark Masonic Temple celebrates the 250th anniversary of sculptor William Rush, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Lectures, exhibitions and lunch. 1 N. Broad St., across from City Hall. 215-988-1900.

United Cerebral Palsy holds the 2006 Fantasy Auction 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Hilton Philadelphia, 4200 City Line Ave. Ballroom dancing, live and silent auctions, cocktails and more. Proceeds help children and adults with disabilities. 215-242-4200 ext. 289.

Youth Development Conference to inspire community action is 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Convention Center. 215-925-7875.

Betrayed: Violence Against Women, a poetry reading and public forum featuring writers and activists Marjorie Agosin, Samanta Barrow and Sonia Sanchez, is 1 p.m. Nov. 18. Broad St. Ministry, 320 S. Broad St. 215-735-9600.

Philadelphia Marathon: Nov. 19, 8 a.m. Philadelphia Art Museum, 22nd St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. www.phila.gov.

Mayor’s Commission on Services to the Aging assists low-income older adults in learning valuable work skills while earning minimum wage for 20 hours per week. To make an appointment, call 215-686-8450. For walk-in appointments, visit 100 S. Broad St., fourth floor.

Neighbors Against Crime Town Watch seeks residents to volunteer two hours in the evening a week. The organization covers the area bound by Broad St. to 22nd St. and Oregon Ave. to Passyunk Ave. Contact Officer Inverso, First District CRO, at 215-686-3017. Nactw@aol.com.

Pennsport Civic Association holds a general membership meeting the second Wednesday of each month. All are invited. EOM, 138 Moore St.

Point Breeze Performing Arts Center presents jazz in the Ikea dining area Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 2206 S. Columbus Blvd.

Single Parents Society holds dances Fridays, 8-11 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Hall, 17th and Morris streets. 215-465-2298.

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Charities and volunteer groups

ActionAIDS!, a support group for those living with AIDS, needs volunteers. 215-981-3303. www.actionaids.org.

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is looking for volunteers to lead recreational activities for children one hour each week at a school, recreation center or library this school year. For more information, call 215-545-2727 or e-mail asapinfo@phillyasap.org.

Best Nest Inc. needs foster parents for children with medical and special needs. Brief orientation and training is provided leading to certification. 215-546-8060.

The Caring Paws program through Fels Community Center seeks homebound older adults for pet visitation. The service is free. Marjorie Shoemaker, 215-906-2759.

JCC’s Stiffel Senior Center has a thrift shop that sells used men’s and women’s clothing Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.

Jewish Family and Children’s Services is looking for volunteers to perform various tasks. 2100 Arch St. 215-698-9950 ext. 112.

The Jewish Relief Agency, an organization dedicated to alleviating poverty within the Jewish community, delivers non-perishable kosher food once a month to those in need. To enroll, call 610-645-5726.

Legal Clinic for the Disabled offers free legal advice and representation for low-income people with physical disabilities. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race St. 215-587-3350.

The Lighthouse gives away free clothes in good condition and food Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 30th and Wharton streets. 215-463-2434.

Mentoring Matters in South Philly needs volunteers, especially adult males, to share an hour a week as a community mentor for a child who has an incarcerated parent. 215-952-8548.

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Churches/ Synagogues

Christ’s Presbyterian Church offers Bible study Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., and fellowship activities Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 1020 S. 10th St. 215-389-2281.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds priesthood and relief society meetings Sundays, 10 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 3-12, 11 a.m.; sacrament meetings, noon. Childcare is available. 1401 W. Moyamensing Ave. 215-880-6737.

Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church celebrates Sunday service 9 and 11 a.m., with Sunday school classes between services. Fellowship held in the parish hall. Columbus Blvd. and Christian St. 215-389-1513.

Greater Love Ministries holds a free Bible correspondence course at www.thechosenway.com. Greater Love Ministries, P.O. Box 31650, Philadelphia, PA 19147. 215-465-2522.

Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church holds men’s Bible study Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., with Pastor Steven Avinger Sr. 2319 S. Fitzwater St. 215-790-4754.

Lighthouse Christian Center holds Sunday worship at the 12:30 p.m. meeting at Chambers Presbyterian Church, 28th and Morris streets; and Bible study Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 30th and Wharton streets. Pastor Carol Bretz. 215-463-2434.

St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church holds a healing service Wednesday, 6 p.m. Bible study is 6:45 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Third and Reed streets. 215-468-4020.

* St. Monica’s annual Communion breakfast is Nov. 12, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Guest speaker is Don Saleski. WHYY’s Ed Cunningham serves as toastmaster. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students. Bob Quici, 215-463-9329 or Quinto Andreoli, 215-389-8114.

St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church holds Sunday worship services at 8 and 10 a.m. with Rev. T. James Hargrove. 1401 S. 22nd St. 215-468-1926. tjhargrove@msn.com.

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Civic/Community and townwatch groups
Avenue of the States Association serves South Broad St., Washington to Oregon avenues, 13th to 15th streets. aveofstates@yahoo.com

Bella Vista Town Watch serves Sixth to 11th streets, South St. to Washington Ave. 215-627-0057. www.bvtw.org

Bella Vista United Civic Association serves South St. to Washington Ave., Sixth to 11th streets. 267-872-4686. www.bvuca.org

Bigler Street Town Watch serves 10th to 12th streets, Oregon Ave. to Bigler St. Mike Stuhl, 215-336-6592.

Broad Street West Civic Association serves Broad to 20th streets, Snyder to Packer avenues. 2514 S. Broad St. 215-271-0596.

CCP Townwatch serves Eighth to 13th streets, Snyder Ave. to Ritner St. Meetings held second Wednesday of each month. Jason, 215-271-2424.

Claws of Justice Town Watch serves Broad to 12th streets, Ritner to Shunk. General meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Mike, 215-356-9705, or Simon, 215-260-1761.

Dickinson Square Town Watch serves Front to Sixth streets, Reed to Mifflin streets. Diane Doiel, 215-336-2451.

Diversified Community Services serves South Philly west of Broad. 1210 S. Broad St. 215-336-5505.

GEAR (Girard Estate Area Residents) serves 17th to 22nd streets, Wolf St. to Oregon Ave. 215-334-6673.

Grays Ferry Community Council: 1501 S. 29th St. 215-336-5005.

Hawthorne Cultural Center holds advisory council meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848.

Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition serves 11th to Broad streets, South St. to Washington Ave. 215-735-1225. www.hecphilly.org

Italian Market Civic Association: 1131-37 Wharton St. 215-551-5111.

Neighbors Against Crime Townwatch serves Oregon to Passyunk avenues, Broad to 22nd streets. 215-467-1500. NACTW@aol.com

Neighbors United for Change serves 1300 to 1500 blocks of S. 30th St. to S. 32nd St. and all blocks in between. Meets the fourth Friday at 1408 S. 31st St. 215-465-4236/4243.

Packer Park Civic Association: 215-336-4373.

Passyunk Square Civic Association: serves Washington to Tasker, Sixth to Broad streets. General meetings held the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. 215-551-0309. www.passyunk.org

Pennsport Civic Association: 1837 S. Second St. 215-462-9764.

Pennsport/Whitman Town Watch serves Washington to Oregon avenues, East Moyamensing to the Delaware River, Fourth St. and Snyder Ave. to Oregon. 215-462-9764.

Queen Village Neighbors Association serves Lombard St. to Washington Ave., Delaware River to Broad St. 736 S. Third St. 215-592-7488.

South Brook Townwatch serves 25th to 30th streets, Snyder Ave. to Moore St. Art Potts, 215-686-1454. www.southbrookwatch.com

Southeast Community Association Town Watch serves Front to Sixth streets, Tasker to Wolf streets. Raymond Glenn Baranowski, 215-271-6548.

Southend Town Watch serves Broad to 20th streets, Oregon Ave. to Walt Whitman Bridge entrance. George Hatton, 215-462-6452.

South Fourth Street Town Watch serves Fourth Street from McKean to Jackson streets. Officer Charles Sarkioglu, Fourth Police District community relations officer, 215-389-8864.

South Philadelphia Community Center Town Watch serves I-76 to Snyder Ave., Broad to Eighth streets. Ron Pagano, 215-913-5978 (pager).

South Philadelphia Communities Civic Association serves Ninth to 20th streets, Snyder Avenue to I-76. 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.

South Philadelphia Rainbow Committee: 2701 Federal St. 215-389-5922.

South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) serves as the Neighborhood Advisory Council for census tracts 13, 14 and 19, and serves the area from Broad St. to the Schuylkill River, South St. to Washington Ave. SOSNA general meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. www.southofsouth.org

Stadium Community Council Inc.: Broad St. and Packer Ave. 215-271-8454.

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia serves South Philly east of Broad. 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700.

Wharton Neighbors Civic Association serves Tasker to McKean streets, Eighth to 13th streets. 215-205-9023.

Whitman Council Inc.: 2455 S. Third St. 215-468-4056.

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Recreation centers and playgrounds

Marian Anderson: 17th and Fitzwater streets. 215-685-6594.

Barry: 18th and Bigler streets. 215-685-1886.

Burke: Second and Jackson streets.

Capitolo: Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.

Chew: 19th St. and Washington Ave. 215-685-6596.

Columbus-DiProspero: 12th and Wharton streets. 215-685-1890.

Dickinson Square: Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-685-1885.

DiSilvestro: 15th and Morris streets. 215-685-1598.

Ford P.A.L.: Seventh St. and Snyder Ave. 215-685-1897.

Guerin: 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.

Hawthorne Cultural Center: 12th and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1848.

Herron: American and Reed streets. 215-685-1884.

Murphy: Fourth and Shunk streets. 215-685-1874.

Palumbo: 10th and Fitzwater streets. 215-686-1783.

Sacks: Fourth St. and Washington Ave. 215-685-1889.

Seger:10th and Lombard streets. 215-686-1760.

Shot Tower: Front and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1592.

Starr Garden: 600 Lombard St. 215-686-1782.

Tolentine: 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-0717.

Weccacoe: Fourth and Catharine streets. 215-685-1887.

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Community, outreach and senior centers

Barratt-Nabuurs Center: 2738 Dickinson St. 336-1158.

Christian Street YMCA: 1724 Christian St. 215-735-5800.

Community Outreach Services Center: 1941 Christian St. 215-732-5922.

Dixon House: 1920 S. 20th St. 215-336-3511.

Samuel S. Fels Community Center: 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.

Filitalia National: 1809 Oregon Ave. 215-334-8882.

John Gloucester House: 2147 Manton St. 215-389-5504.

JCCs Stiffel Senior Center: Sixth and Porter streets. 215-468-3500.

Kings Ferry Square: 3125 Reed St. 215-334-7170.

Marconi Seniors Program: 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.

Point Breeze Family Center: McDaniel Elementary, Room 102, 22nd and Moore streets. 215-952-0625.

Point Breeze Federation Inc.: 1248 S. 21st St. 215-334-2666.

Point Breeze Performing Arts Center: 1717 Point Breeze Ave. 215-465-1187.

Point Breeze Satellite Center: 2100 Dickinson St. 215-684-4891.

St. Charles Senior Community Center: 1941 Christian St. 215-790-9530.

South Philadelphia Older Adult Center: Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. 215-685-1697.

South Philadelphia Rainbow Committee: 2701 Federal St. 215-389-5922.

Tolentine Community Center: 1025-33 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717.

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia Services: 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700.

United Communities Southwark House: 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.

Wharton Street Recreation Center: 2300 Wharton St. 215-685-1888.

Wilson Park Senior Center: 2508 Jackson St. 215-684-4895.

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Tours

African-American Historical Tours: 215-768-8157.

All About Philadelphia Tours: 215-389-2510.

American Jewish Committee Historical Tour: 215-665-2300 .

Amish Country Tours: 215-768-8400 .Architecture and History Walking Tours of Elfreth’s Alley: 215-574-0560.

Art Tour of the Pennsylvania Convention Center: 215-418-4728.

Brandywine Tours: 610-358-5445 .

Chef’s Tour of the Italian Market: 215-772-0739.

City Hall Tours: 215-686-2840.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site: 215-236-3300.

Fairmount Park House Tours: 215-684-7926.

Foundation for Architecture Discover Philadelphia and the Region Tours: 215-569-8687.

Gray Line Tours: 215-569-7687.

Historic Philadelphia Inc.: 215-629-5801.

History and Mystery Tours of Philadelphia: 215-742-0778.

Independence Brewing Co. Tours: 215-537-2337.

Italian Market Tours: 215-334-6008.

Liberty Bell Cruises: 215-629-1131.

Longwood Gardens Tour: 610-388-1000.

N.C. Wyeth Studio Tour: 610-388-8326.

Nubian Tours Inc.: 215-879-7777.

Philadelphia Exclusive Shopping Tour: 215-772-0739.

Philadelphia on Foot Colonial Walking Tours and Saints and Sinners Tour: 215-627-8680.

Philadelphia Trolley Works: 215-925-8687.

Quaker Tours Inc.: 215-566-2037.

’76 Carriage Company: 215-923-8516.

Spirit of Philadelphia: 215-923-1419.

Tours of Possibilities African-American Tours: 215-877-7004.

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Community programs & meetings

Better Days offers HIV/AIDS counseling, contraception, teen workshops and more. Marion Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St., second floor. 215-732-0694.

Child Care Information Services offers funding and services to help parents find, select and pay for childcare and school-age programs. 1500 S. Columbus Blvd., second floor (entrance on Water Street). 215-271-0433.

Community Labor Refinery Tracking Committee works on environmental and health issues related to living near the Sunoco Refinery. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Mercy Wellness Center, 2821 Island Ave. 215-640-8800.

Diversified Community Services/Point Breeze Family Center offers information/referral services, counseling, parenting and education/computer classes. Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th St. 215-952-0625.

Forty Plus of Philadelphia holds free job-seeking seminars Mondays, 11 a.m. 1218 Chestnut St. To reserve a space, call 215-923-2074. www.40plus.org.

Jobs for Life is a free, 12-week job readiness training course for the unemployed and underemployed. Classes forming now. Class size limited. Philadelphia Access Center, 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-1985.

Men United for a Better Philadelphia meets Mondays, 5-6 p.m. Houston Community Center, Eighth St. and Snyder Ave. Rennie Mayo, 267-575-2465 or 215-236-3372.

South Philadelphia CareerLink Center offers free services to employers and jobseekers. 930 Washington Ave. 215-952-1137. www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us.

South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S. Inc. provides pre-homeownership and computer literacy classes, private counseling and applications for homeowners facing foreclosures and housing and zoning issues. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1444 Point Breeze Ave. 215-334-4430.

United Communities runs Home Prep, a program for prospective homeowners. The program offers an orientation meeting about the home-buying process and one-on-one help from counselors. 215-467-8700.

United Communities Houston Community Center offers emergency energy assistance, first-time homebuyers and ESL and computer skills classes. For emergency food cupboard and S.H.A.R.E. programs, call 215-468-6111. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Houston Community Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-468-6111.

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Education/Hobbies

America-Italy Society’s Italian Language Center is registering for Italian classes, which run through Dec. 15. Classes are weekday afternoons and evenings at 1420 Walnut St., Suites 1206 and 1207. 215-735-3250. www.americaitalysociety.com.

Art Hour holds Mommy & Me Class for age 18 months-3 years, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.; pre-school for ages 3-6, Mondays, 4 p.m; Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. For locations and registration, call 267-975-7892 or e-mail info@arthour.com. www.arthour.com.

Bouncing Into Books, a storytime hour for parents and children ages 3-7, is alternating Wednesday nights, 6-7 p.m. at Starbucks Coffee, Broad and Jackson streets. Snacks, drinks, coloring and puzzles. Contact Sharon, 267-496-2513.

Christian Street YMCA offers programs such as fitness, childcare, after-school care, youth sports, teen leadership programs and adult literacy. 1724 Christian St. 215-735-5800.

* Filitalia National holds morning and evening adult classes and afternoon programs for children. 1834 Passyunk Ave. 215-334-8882.

* Hawthorne Cultural Center is registering for Trashformers, a workshop that involves youths collecting littered objects to create art. Runs Saturdays through Dec. 16, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $100, materials fee included. 215-685-1848. www.trashformers.org. Acting classes for children ages 7 to 12 are Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. for teens and adults. Call 215-747-1569.

* JCCs Stiffel Senior Center holds a diabetes self-management series Nov. 14 and 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Luncheon and entertainment by Joe Polito and Johnny Bones is noon-2 p.m. Nov. 12. The center celebrates Henny Poses’ birthday 1 p.m. Nov. 14. DJ Michael Lazar performs.

A Glezele Tey, a monthly get-together for Yiddish speakers, meets 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16.

Thanksgiving luncheon with entertainment by singer Hal Martin is noon-2 p.m. Nov. 20.

The Philadelphia Postal Choir performs 1 p.m. Nov. 28.

The Stiffel Book Club meets 12:45 p.m. Nov. 29. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.

Mariani Italian-American Museum & Institute hosts Italian conversation classes 6-7 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Intermediate classes meet 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays and 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Advanced classes meet 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. 620 S. Clifton St. E-mail Vincent at carmenpezzullo@comcast.net.

The Point Breeze Civic Association seeks singers 13 and under for its singing group. 1518 S. 22nd St. 215-755-6628.

Sun Light Yoga Studio holds yoga classes, nutrition and healthy lifestyle programs and therapeutic massage. 1227 Tasker St. 215-450-4340. www.inspirationalhealth.net.

Tolentine Community Center offers free evening classes in adult basic education, general education development and English as a Second Language. 1025-33 Mifflin St. Anna Ferreira-Pandolfi, 215-389-0717.

United Communities Southwark House holds bingo for seniors Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.

* Universal Companies holds OWN, a series of homeownership workshops for individuals and families who own or are thinking of purchasing a house. Seminars are at 1427 Catharine St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Sessions run through Nov. 18. To register, call Tamelia Hinson at 215-546-7087 ext. 26.

Wilson Park Senior Center offers ceramics classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, and bingo and billiards, 12:30-3 p.m. 2508 Jackson St. 215-684-4895.

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Family resources

Catholic Social Services is looking for single or married adults to become foster parents to children of all ages, denominations and races, as well as for children with special medical or emotion needs and for siblings who wish to live together. 222 N. 17th St. Call Melissa at 215-587-2458.

Philadelphia Access Center offers free referral services for individuals and families in need Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-1985.

S.A.F.E. (Services to Assist Families Excel) is a free in-home visiting program that promotes positive parenting for caregivers with children from newborn to age 5. 215-790-7217.

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Flea Markets, Fairs, Bazaars

* Trinity Church Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments. 18th and Wolf streets.

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Health

* A Hotline to help individuals with type 2 diabetes enjoy Thanksgiving is available Nov. 14. Call 877-PICK-330.

Center in the Park holds a scrapbooking workshop for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 2. RSVP by calling 866-408-6744.

* The Ethical Society Building holds a communication and intimacy workshop 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15. Workshop uses the Gestalt therapy approach. Facilitator is Frank Guarnaccia. Register by Nov. 13. 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. 215-545-8296.

Friends Hospital holds “Gardening With Friends Day” to help spruce up the hospital’s 100-acre campus 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18. Free lunch and bottled water. Call 215-831-7803 to sign up. cdelgado@scattergoodfoundation.org.

* JCC’s Stiffel Senior Center holds the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. Classes Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.

Philadelphia Marathon Health and Fitness Expo: Nov. 17-18. Eakins Oval, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. www.phila.gov.

St. Charles Senior Community Center holds a “Maintain Your Brain” workshop 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 20. Learn how to keep your brain healthy. 1941 Christian St. Registration required. 800-272-3900.

The Wellness Community holds a program for people with cancer and their caregivers 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Hahnemann University Hospital, Feinstein Building, Broad and Vine streets. For more information, call 215-879-7733. www.twcp.org.

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Libraries

Books to Go, a program of the Free Library of Philadelphia, sells discarded books for 25 cents at every library. At the end of each month, all unsold books are offered free for two more weeks. 215-686-5401.

Donatucci Sr. Library: 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

Fumo Family Library: 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.

Santore Library: 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.

Queen Memorial Library: 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1899.

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Mummers

Cahill Comic Club seeks former and new members to possibly reform the organization. 215-727-4479.

Lobster Club N.Y.A. is seeking former and new members. Fall shuffleboard team forming. Leave message for Mike or Bill. 1310 Porter St. 215-339-9751.

Quaker City String band Holiday Bash is 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 24. Music by Marquee. Cost: $30. Bellmawr Park Fire Hall, Essex Road, Bellmawr, N.J.

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Reunions

Millay Club Web site has information on reunions, events and a directory of classmates for Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann and St. John Neumann alums. www.netaxs.com/~millay.

Southern Alumni Web site has information on reunions, dinners and other events, as well as a directory of classmates. www.sphsalumni.com

St. Anne School is seeking members interested in being added to its Alumni and Friends Association mailing list. Contact Theresa Stahl at 215-425-3219 or the school rectory, 215-739-4590. Membership is free. 2328 E. Lehigh Ave.

King of Peace alumni association seeks graduates from 1970-79 to join its mailing list. Reunion tentatively scheduled for Feb. 24. E-mail Joyce Varley-Hirst, swimmom04@comcast.net or visit www.kingofpeace.4t.com.

* St. Maria Goretti, class of 1981. Nov. 10. Contact Laurie Dougherty at Goretti1981.myevent.com.

* West Catholic, combined 35th reunion, Nov. 10 at Ramada Inn Airport. Call Maureen at 610-284-0650.

St. Maria Goretti, class of 1986-87, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. at Occasions by Galdo. Contact Jean at 856-740-0773. gorettireunion1987@yahoo.com.

GAMP, classes of 1993-97, Nov. 24. gampreunion@yahoo.com. www.myspace.com/gampreunion.

West Catholic, class of 1966, Nov. 24, 7-9 p.m. at Embassy Suites, Philadelphia International Airport. Contact Dot, 215-755-4354, or dot10448@hotmail.com or Frank, 610-446-3512.

St. Maria Goretti Alumnae Association, communion breakfast, Nov. 26 at Stella Maris Church. Breakfast at J.P. Caterers after Mass. For tickets, call 215-465-8437.

John Bartram High, class of 1976, Nov. 25. Renaissance Hotel-Airport. Sharon Freeman, 215-724-0133.

St. Maria Goretti, class of 1964’s 60th birthday bash, Dec. 10. Waterfall Room. Anita Novembre, 856-404-8682.

Bok, January and June classes of 1956, Dec. 16. Leo Chisolm, 215-724-8455.

West Philadelphia High School, January and June classes of 1958, May 3, 7 p.m. Philmont Country Club, Philmont Ave. and Tomlinson Road., Huntington Valley. January class call Bryna Lark, 610-446-4183, bzlark@msn.com; Brenda Teich, 215-969-8998, tobiwaza@aol.com. June class contact Roz, 215-968-4029.

South Philadelphia High School for Boys combined classes of 1944 holds its 62nd Reunion at Popi’s Italian Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th St. Mike Pila or Jay Meyers, 215-972-5577.

South Philadelphia High, class of 1986, fall. Sophia, 856-384-5872.

South Philadelphia High, class of 1977, October 2007. Contact Stephen McCracken Sr., 856-202-5405, or Eugene VanArsdale, 215-688-2917.

Bok, classes of 1979-81, no date set. Donald Truitt, 215-389-0402.

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Capitolo Playground has an after-school program for ages 6-13 Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Homework help, snacks, music, sports and more. Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.

City Kids is registering for its full-day nursery, pre-school, kindergarten and extended care hours. 2311 S. 13th St. 215-334-7440.

Di Silvestro Playground holds an after-school program for children ages 5-12, Mondays-Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $5 per week. Free registration. 1701 S. 15th St. 215-685-1598.

Dixon Learning Academy offers full-day infant, toddler, preschool and after-school enrichment programs. 2201 Moore St. 215-334-2662.

Eastwick Regional Park Recreation Center has an after-school program for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 80th St. and Mars Place. 215-685-4193.

Epiphany of Our Lord School is registering for 2006-07 school year for pre-k through seventh grade. 1248 Jackson St. 215-467-5385.

Fell Elementary School has after-school homework help and tutoring for children in grades K-4, Monday-Friday, 3-5:30 p.m. Ninth St. and Oregon Ave. 215-468-2872.

Franklin Day Nursery is registering for full-day toddler and preschool programs for ages 2-1/2 to 5. 719 Jackson St. 215-389-2991.

Grace Settlement House Preschool has openings for the 2006-07 school year. Bible, phonics, numbers, crafts and more. 1032 Federal St. 215-468-6983.

Guerin Recreation Center holds an after-school program weekdays, 3-6 p.m., for children ages 5-10. Tumbling/gymnastics for children ages 5-12 are Friday evenings. Girl Scouts are Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ceramics are Monday evenings, 7:30 p.m. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.

Hawthorne Cultural Arts Center holds an after-school program for children ages 5-12 Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Free registration. Homework help provided. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com.

Mastery Charter School holds a positive youth development club for children in grades 5-8. Mentoring, community services, mural arts and more. Program runs at least two days a week, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., through May. Ninth and Johnson streets. 215-468-2872.

Murphy Recreation Center is registering for its after-school program, which 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, for ages 6-12. Cost: $7 per week. Homework help, arts and crafts, computers, activities and more. 2600 S. Third St. 215-685-1874.

Point Breeze Civic Association offers reading, math and English tutoring for school-aged children. Free registration. 1518 S. 22nd St. 215-755-6628.

Rizzo Rink is registering for beginning and intermediate skating lessons. For more information, call 215-685-1593.

Sharswood Elementary has an after-school program with homework help for grades K-8. Program runs Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Second and Wolf streets. 215-468-6111.

Shot Tower Playground offers after-school care Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., for ages 5-12. Arts and crafts is Wednesdays, 6-6:45 p.m., for ages 5-14. Front and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1592.

Southwark Elementary School offers after-school homework help and tutoring for children in grades K-8, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Ninth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549.

Southwark House offers an after-school program for children in grades K-8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.

St. Casimir School is registering for the 2006-07 school year for kindergarten through eighth grade. 326 Wharton St. 215-334-8407.

St. Gabriel School holds registration for pre-k through eighth-grade students 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Before- and after-school care available. 2917 Dickinson St. 215-468-7230.

St. Maron CDC offers after-school homework help and computer classes for ages 7-13. Runs Monday-Thursday, 4:15-6 p.m. 1013 Ellsworth St. 215-688-6611.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine School holds registration for pre-k and kindergarten for the 2006-07 school year. 913 Pierce St. 215-468-0353.

Stella Maris School is accepting registrations for the 2006-07 school year for pre-k. 814 Bigler St. 215-467-6262.

Tolentine Community Center holds ongoing registrations for its after-school program. Van service provided. 1025 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717.

UCSP Beacon School at Bok offers homework help, cultural enrichment activities, service learning, job readiness and recreational activities for youths in grades 6-8. Programs run Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. The center’s Life After School Program offers homework assistance, career development, bi-weekly stipends, monthly transpasses and more for high school students in the PHA Housing/Section 8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Eighth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549/99.

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