See Rittenhouse Square's annual tree lighting tomorrow!

On Tuesday at 5 p.m. CBS's Kathy Orr will be on-hand to kick off the Rittenhouse Square Christmas season with the annual tree lighting ceremony, Philadelphia’s largest Christmas tree with more than 5,000 brilliant lights.

Pick up a complimentary elf hat and hot chocolate with cookies from TD Bank, where you can also snap a photo with Santa, at 18th and Walnut.

Other festivities include children’s ornament-making, and games and holiday entertainment from Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School.

Afterwards, look out for Rittenhouse Row merchant specials, with vendors stretching from the Avenue of the Arts to 21st Street, between Spruce and Market Streets.

Make a night of it by enjoying dinner and drinks at nearby hot spots Parc, Twenty Manning Grill, Rouge, Zama, Tria, Pietro’s, Franklin Mortgage, Square 1682 and more.

Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting
When: Tuesday, November 29, 5 p.m.
Where: Near the guardhouse in the center of the square
Cost: Free
More info: www.rittenhouserow.org

Celebrate White Friday in Manayunk!

Instead of the traditional Black Friday, Manayunk is celebrating “White Friday” on November 25.

Canal View Park will be host to the city’s first Christmas Tree lighting, caroling, Santa Claus and an outdoor bridal gown show by Nicole Miller.
There will be hot chocolate, treats and music from B101.

It’s all happening from 6-8 p.m. this Friday, November 25.

Rain or shine, it’ll be a wonderful way to mark a conclusion to a great Thanksgiving and a beginning to the rest of a joyous holiday season in Philadelphia.

Manayunk’s “White Friday”
Where: Canal View Park, Main & Cresson Streets
When: Friday, November 25, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: www.manayunk.com

Billy Elliot the Musical comes to Philly!

From now until Sunday, November 27th the tour of Billy Elliot the Musical is making it's stop in the City of Brotherly Love at the Academy of Music. For more information, check it out here!

See My Week With Marilyn tonight, courtesy of Showbiz Philly!

Here's your chance! To see the new film My Week With Marilyn starring Michelle Williams tonight at Ritz East for free, just comment this blog with your favorite Marilyn Monroe film and you'll be entered for a chance to win. It's that easy!

Tori Amos to perform at the Academy of Music

In support of her latest release, 2011's Night of Hunters, Tori Amos will be performing for one-night only at the Academy of Music on Thursday, December 1st at 7:30. Tickets are currently available now, and range from $39.50 - $59.50 and are available, along with more information, here.

Daily Show's John Oliver coming to Helium!

From January 6 to 8th, Senior British Person from Comedy Central's The Daily Show John Oliver will be performing his signature brand of stand-up comedy at Helium! Tickets are $25 general admission, $32 reseved and are available, along with more information, here.

Ring in the new year with funnyman Anthony Jeselnik!

Most recognizable from Comedy Central's celebrity roasts, Anthony Jeselnik is making his Philly debut at Helium comedy club this December 28th to the 31st! Tickets are $10 general admission, $17 reserved seating and are on sale now. For more information and to buy tickets, swing on by here! Will you be ringing in 2012 with the Jeselnik?

Colin Hay comes back to Glenside!

Former lead singer of 80s band Men at Work, Colin Hay is coming back to the Keswick for a one-night only performance on Saturday, April 28th at 8:30 p.m. Tickets run from $27.50 to $33.50, and are on sale now here. Will you be going to see Colin perform this April?

Lily Tomlin coming to the Keswick!

Legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin is gracing the Keswick with her signature stand-up comedy this April 13th, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and cost $59.50, and can be found here. Check it out!

Funny lady Kathleen Madigan to perform at the Keswick!

Comedienne Kathleen Madigan will be performing her signature brand of stand-up comedy this January 28th at 8:00 p.m. at the Keswick Theater. Prices range from $26.50 to $32.50 and are on sale now, and can be found here. Check it out!

AI's David Cook set to perform in Glenside!

American Idol's seventh-season winner David Cook is set to perform at the Keswick this December. Check it out here!

Who: David Cook
What: Singing performance
Where: Keswick Theater (291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside)
When: December 4th at 7 p.m.
Cost: $27.50 - $32.50

Adam Carolla comes back to PA!

Funnyman Adam Carolla is coming back to Philadelphia, performing at the Keswick this December as part of his yuletide stand-up tour. Check it out here!

Who: Adam Carolla
What: Stand-up comedy
Where: Keswick Theater (291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside)
When: Thursday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $29.50 - $43.50

Win two tickets to Happy Feet 2!

Loved Happy Feet? Now here's your chance to see Happy Feet 2 for free, before it hits theaters! Showbiz Philly is giving away four tickets to a special advanced screening, taking place at the Regal King of Prussia IMAX on Saturday at 10:30 am. To enter, comment this blog with your favorite animated feature, and I will randomly choose a winner. It's that easy!

Last chance to get spooked at Eastern State!

This Saturday, November 12th, is the final day to attend Terror Behind The Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary! For the special closing night event, the first-ever postseason performance, you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with Ghost Hunters International co-lead investigator Kris Williams and ParanormalPopCulture.com’s Aaron Sagers. Hear about the firsthand experiences they’ve had with real ghosts inside the penitentiary complex. Help Terror Behind The Walls celebrate its milestone birthday; get tickets online. Tickets won’t be available at the door.

Win tickets to see Immortals before it hits theaters!

For a chance to win two tickets to Immortals at United Artists Riverview Stadium 17 on  Nov 10th, 2011 at 7:30 pm with your all-time favorite movie and you'll be entered. Good luck!

Win tickets to Jack and Jill!

To win two tickets to a free showing of Jack and Jill November 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Regal King of Prussia IMAX, comment this blog with your favorite Adam Sandler movie and you'll be entered for a chance to win. It's just that simple!

Meet Roma Downey this Saturday!

From CBS's Touched by an Angel, Roma Downey will be making a personal appearance at Hackman’s Bible Bookstore (1341 Mickley Road Whitehall, PA) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th. Roma will be there to discuss her new project, Little Angels, her life, and will also be doing an autograph signing and photo op. 


For more information, call Hackman's at (610) 264-8600