Philly sports activities followers are in for a uncommon deal with this weekend as three of the town's 5 skilled groups take over South Philly. It's not fairly the “sports activities equinox,” nevertheless it's shut, giving the Philly devoted a novel likelihood to expertise their favourite complications.
And whereas Halloween has come and gone, there's nonetheless time to get your fill of thrills and chills at one in every of many haunted homes within the Philadelphia space this weekend.
We're additionally highlighting some thrilling concert events and festivals occurring this weekend, like Iron Maiden, André 3000, Pageant De Dia De Muertos, and Philly Flannel Fest.
Eagles vs. jaguars
On November Three, the Philadelphia Eagles will tackle the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Monetary Area, and followers are in for a present. The Birds have flown excessive, posting a Three-Zero document because the bye week. The Eagles need to preserve their successful streak alive in opposition to former head coach and Tremendous Bowl champion Doug Pederson.
Kickoff is at four:05 p.m. and tickets begin at $140.
Birds additionally take their traditional Kelly Inexperienced T-shirts for the primary time this season. The Eagles wore the jerseys twice in 2023, successful each video games. However wait, there are extra! The legend of the eagle LeSean McCoy is inducted into the Eagles Corridor of Fame throughout halftime.
Though the sport was flexed from the Sunday Evening Soccer slot, Linc might be rocking and anticipated to offer a primetime ambiance because the Eagles tackle the 2-6 Jaguars.
Flyers vs. Bruins
Earlier than you and your folks head to the Sixers sport, give your Philly satisfaction a warm-up throughout the highway because the Flyers host the Boston Bruins at 1 p.m.
The Flyers have received their final two video games, together with a 2-Zero thriller in opposition to the Bruins. And after Thursday evening's 2-1 win over St. Louis Blues, the Fly guys need to carry that momentum into Saturday.
Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov definitely turns some heads. The rookie sensation was simply named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for October. The 19-year-old led all rookies with 4 objectives and 9 factors. Tickets begin at $76 and evidently they’re going quick.
Sixers vs. Grizzlies
After watching Michkov and the Flyers, stick round for the primetime sport in South Philly between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Although the 1-Three Sixers are lacking their franchise centerpiece, followers can all the time rely on an electrical Tyrese Maxey to placed on a present on the Wells Fargo Middle.
The Grizzlies are one of many hottest groups within the league this season, and celebrity guard Ja Morant appears like an early MVP candidate.
Followers can get a ticket for this 7:30 sport for as little as $33.
André 3000 New Blue Solar Dwell in live performance at The Met
Multi-faceted musician André 3000 and his flute will carry out at The Met Philadelphia on Friday, November 1st, in direction of the top of his tour of his debut solo album 'New Blue Solar'. The album was launched in November 2023.
Musician serpentwithfeet helps André. Doorways open at 7pm and the present begins at 8pm
Tickets begin round $47.60.
André, one half of Atlanta duo Outkast, headlined Day 2 Picnic with roots at Fairmount Park. He graced the stage with Gunna, Lil Wayne, The Roots and plenty of extra.
“The stage is about between an intimate ambiance and sensory grandeur,” as said on The Met's web site. “New Blue Solar LIVE is greater than a live performance; is a sonic odyssey that leaves followers each spellbound and reflective; reaffirming André 3000's standing as a visionary in modern music.”
Iron Maiden's The Future Previous World Tour 2024
Prepare for one of many greatest bands to return out of the 70s. Iconic heavy metallic band Iron Maiden is coming to the Wells Fargo Middle. At present on The Future Previous World Tour 2024, the band is about to impress South Philly starting at 7:30 p.m.
Recognized for intense performances, guitar solos and epic storytelling, Iron Maiden ship a present that guarantees an epic journey from their early traditional hits to their latest materials. Tickets begin at $95.
Followers fortunate sufficient to get tickets can anticipate an unforgettable evening of rock historical past.
Day of the Useless Pageant
South Philly's Italian Market will come alive on Saturday, November 2nd for the inaugural South ninth Road Día de Muertos Pageant. Recognized to some because the Day of the Useless, it’s a cherished Mexican custom to recollect those that have died. The celebration all the time takes place between November 1st and November 2nd.
Everybody welcome, the occasion is on Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Pageant goers can get pleasure from conventional Mexican meals, stay leisure, dancing and household actions alongside South ninth Road between Federal and Christian Streets.
A procession down ninth Road will honor Mexican tradition and custom by means of vibrant music and performances.
Visitors are inspired to convey photographs, candles, marigolds and favourite meals of the deceased to the Collective Ofrenda at ninth and Washington Avenue.
Philly Flannel Fest is making an attempt to interrupt a world document
Seize your finest flannel and prepare to hit the city this weekend as Germantown hosts the second annual Philly Flannel Fest! Have a good time the autumn season, however preserve the pumpkin spice. Philly Flannel Fest 2024 invitations friends to embark on a day of fall enjoyable with scrumptious meals vehicles, craft and clothes distributors, native wine, cocktails and extra.
This 12 months, competition organizers hope to interrupt the Guinness World Report for the most important gathering of individuals carrying flannel. The present document is 1,359, and final 12 months, the competition hosted nearly 1,000 friends! Be part of historical past within the making this Sunday afternoon, however critically, don't neglect your flannel.
The Philly Flannel Fest runs from midday to five pm on Sunday at The Braid Mill, positioned at 346 E. Walnut Lane, Philadelphia.
Leon Bridges hosts back-to-back nights at The Met
Grammy Award winner Leon Bridges brings the sound and soul of “The Leon Tour” to The Met in North Philadelphia subsequent Wednesday, November sixth and Thursday, November seventh. The Atlanta native's North Philly nights will characteristic the music band Hermanos Gutiérrez . Tickets to see Bridges at The Met on Wednesday begin at $66.75.