Events this weekend in Philadelphia

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This weekend in Philadelphia has that very specific winter-core vibe: everyone’s half tired, half desperate to get out of the house, and somehow 6,933 people have already RSVP’d to something. The city’s social calendar is loud again, and the conversations keep circling the same names: the 31st Annual Dorian Corey Awards Ball, late-night chaos on the Moshulu, offbeat theater, artsy workshops, and even a strangely intense bingo night. It’s that sweet spot where you can lean into full glam, or just sip a drink in a dark bar and call it culture.

If you’re chasing big-night-out energy, the 31st Annual Dorian Corey Awards Ball is the one you book first. Expect looks, competition, and a crowd that actually cares about the runway. This isn’t casual people-watching; this is for folks who live for ballroom culture and don’t mind staying out late for it. Same deal with MOSHULU'S BALL w/ MANTRA SOUNDS, DiCE MaN & MORE — a party on a docked ship that skews toward the “I might regret this tomorrow but in a good way” side of the spectrum. Think DJ-heavy, social-media-core, and absolutely not the move if you’re trying to be in bed by 11.

Daytime (or at least early evening) is looking more low-key but still weird in a good way. See Art, Make Art: The Tarot and Surrealism is exactly what it sounds like: artsy, introspective, probably a little witchy, and perfect if you want to feel like you did something creative without committing to a full class series. Coloring Book – A Play in One Act scratches that small-theater itch: intimate, a bit niche, and very much the kind of thing you tell your friends about later so you seem like the one who “finds the cool stuff first.” These are the hangs you pick if you’re allergic to giant crowds but still want a story to bring to Monday meetings.

Sports kids and nostalgia-heads should keep an eye on the Temple Men's Gymnastics Alumni Homecoming Competition at Drexel’s John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center and Daskalakis Athletic Center proper. It’s got that “I used to do this in college” energy: real athletic talent, cheap(ish) concessions, and a crowd that’s more invested than you’d expect. And if your ideal weekend is just drinking with a flimsy excuse, 2026 SCRF Bingo Night ❤️ is your move — the heart emoji says it all. You’re there for the chaos, the yelling over numbers, and the bonding, not the grand prize.

Here’s how to actually play it:

- Book first: 31st Annual Dorian Corey Awards Ball – peak drama, peak glam, peak scene.
- For the party crew: MOSHULU'S BALL w/ MANTRA SOUNDS, DiCE MaN & MORE – big-night-out, waterfront flex.
- For the artsy friend group: See Art, Make Art: The Tarot and Surrealism – low-pressure, high-vibe creativity.
- For theater people (or people who date them): Coloring Book – A Play in One Act – intimate, offbeat, very Philly.
- For ex-athletes and school-pride types: Temple Men's Gymnastics Alumni Homecoming Competition at John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center.
- For chaotic good energy: 2026 SCRF Bingo Night ❤️ – drinks, yelling, zero pretense.

If you’re looking for real things to do this weekend in Philadelphia, this is the mix: some glitter, some culture, some nostalgia, and at least one reason to group-text, “Okay, I’m actually leaving my couch for this.”

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