Late Night at ACME! - Philadelphia
2026-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ACME Markets – Walnut St, 4001 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
ACME Markets is welcoming students back to school at their Late Night event! Stop by ACME’s store at 4001 Walnut St, Philadelphia for music, samples, prizes, and plenty of excitement.
Enjoy:

Samples from brands like Sapporo Ichiban, Kozy Shack, Starkist, Oatly, and Yerba Madre
• Live spinning from DJ Julz and MC DJ Zap
• An airbrush tattoo artist
• Games like Skee-Ball, foosball, and a money machine where you can win FREE products
• Prize giveaways, exclusive savings, and more

It’s the most fun you’ll have in a grocery store! No tickets are required, and entry is free.

Yappy Hour at the Vineyard
2026-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, 19317, United States
Head to the vineyard for a Pup-Tastic time!

Get your paws on treats, toys & doggone great specials for you & your furry friends! See the day’s lineup below :

Enjoy Live Music by Rick Caldwell from 5:00-7:30pm
Savannah’s Southern Cuisine food truck on site 4:00-7:00pm
Be one of the first lucky 15 visitors to earn a FREE dog toy
All furry friends enjoy one FREE Giggy Bites doggy treat on us!
A special selection of Giggy Bites Treats will be available to purchase
Our specialty collab blend, White Dog Red will be available by the glass & bottle *Available this day only

Visitors are welcome to bring their leashed pets earlier than the allotted event time to enjoy seating in our outdoor area; dogs (with the exception of service animals) are not permitted inside our Tasting Room.

Art Battle Philadelphia
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:30 | SPin Philly, 211 S 15th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Art Battle Philadelphia is a live painting competition featuring 12 local artists who each have 20 minutes to create a piece of art from start to finish. The audience votes after each round to determine which artists advance and who wins. In between rounds, there are spoken word and poetry performances. The event takes place at SPIN Philadelphia and includes a silent auction where attendees can bid on the artwork created during the night. It’s an event that brings together live art, community, and creativity in one space.

Producers' Forum: Ghetto Children by Zac Manuel
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Scribe Video Center, 3908 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Ghetto Children by Zac Manuel
(USA, 2024, 104 min)
In the late 90s and early 2000s, New Orleans rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Soulja Slim put the city in the national music spotlight as the indomitable voices of Black, street culture in the housing projects. Now their sons: Young Juve, T.Y., and Lil Soulja Slim have decided to embark on careers as rap musicians, connected by their shared legacies, the film follows their artistic pursuits and maturity. Ghetto Children is an immersive documentary told through a combination of intimate verité cinematography and archival footage depicting the highs and lows of their fathers’ lives amidst the rapid transition of the city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Zac Manuel is a director and cinematographer from New Orleans, Louisiana. His work draws from complex legacies of Southern identity, with a particular interest in the impacts of history and inheritance on Black communities
(Scribe Members get a discount)
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clown prom
2026-08-28 20:00 - 2026-08-29 02:00 | Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, 1009 Canal St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
circus clown party at brooklyn bowl philadelphia, bands, circus arts, drag, djs, clown royalty contests and more.

Moth Night at Newlin
2026-08-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Join us for Moth Night on August 28, 2926, from 9 to 11pm!
We will attract moths for public observation at 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills PA 19342. We encourage documentation of findings on platforms like iNaturalist.
No signup necessary. Event is free, but donations are welcome. Meet at the Log Cabin.

Sweat & Sculpt’s Biggest Event Coming to Philadelphia ft. Waka Flocka Flame
2026-08-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Friends Select School, 1651 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Come work out with hundreds of women for a morning of movement, empowerment and celebration! Join Jacklyn Romano– founder of the women-only training studio Sweat & Sculpt –at a 45 minute pilates class with an exclusive live performance by Waka Flocka Flame, a brown active set, a smoothie bar from Juice Pod, facials from HeyDay, Cold Plunges from Sweathouz and refreshments from 1st Phorm, TruFru, Shore Bagels and more!

Healing in the Garden: Art, Plants, and Medicine at Bartram’s Garden
2026-08-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Bartram’s Gaden, 5400 LINDBERGH BLVD., Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Join us at the Garden for a conversation about healing across time, place, and practice. Set inside America’s oldest surviving botanical garden, this special event brings together artist Terrence Gore, herbalist and urban forager Lady Danni Morinich, and Dr. Burton of Burton Wellness & Injury Center for a thoughtful discussion on the many ways nature has shaped our understanding of medicine, resilience, and care.
Moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott, the conversation will begin with a panel exploring art as a form of healing, the wisdom and usefulness of plants growing all around us, and the connection between traditional, alternative, and modern approaches to health. Terrence Gore will reflect on how Bartram’s Garden has influenced his artwork and his personal healing journey. Lady Danni will share insight into the medicinal and practical uses of plants found in our own backyards and public green spaces. Dr. Burton will bring a medical perspective to the conversation, connecting the body, wellness, and integrative approaches to care.
Following the panel, guests will be invited to continue the conversation outdoors with a guided plant tour of Bartram’s Garden, looking at the landscape through the lens of healing, history, and discovery. Light refreshments will be served.
ACCESSIBILITY – This event will take place in the Barn, an indoor space that is accessible via wheelchair. It is about a 2-minute walk from the main Visitor Parking Loop, ADA-accessible on a paved path at a slight incline. Gendered, multi-stall public restrooms and all-gender single restrooms, both ADA-accessible, are about a two-minute walk away.
We’re happy to make accommodations for guests with mobility limitations. Large portions of our 50+ acre botanical garden can be explored via wheelchair, though some of our paths should be used at your own discretion. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out ahead of time to info@bartramsgarden.org.
For more information about planning your visit, see bartramsgarden.org/visit

Historical Society of Pennsylvania Presents History on the Street: Back to School Edition
2026-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
National History Day Philly and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania invite guests to an end-of-summer celebration for the whole family. Kick off the school year with museums, cultural organizations, and community partners sharing their resources through a day of fun and discovery.
This street festival will feature vendors, activities, food trucks, and a live DJ. Connect with partner organizations such as the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center to explore what Philadelphia’s history community has to offer students, teachers, and families alike.
Then, step inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to experience the work of student historians as they share their National History Day projects—from documentaries to performances to websites! Plus, explore a pop-up exhibit highlighting HSP’s collection on local Black history.
Open to all, History on the Street: Back to School Edition is the perfect way to close out the nation’s 250th summer celebration and get inspired and excited for what’s next!

Family Friendly Book Fair and Swap!
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market St Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Black Bookstore Day is Saturday, August 29th, and we are celebrating at Two Locals Brewing (PA’s first black owned brewery!) with a book fair and swap in partnership with black owned mobile bookstore L.I.A. Booktique and featuring local YA author Brittney Morris, author of SLAY! Bring gently used adult and kids books to swap, sip on a delicious cold beverage, shop new books and book fair goodies from L.I.A. Booktique and meet Brittney!
Kids swap for free!
Consider bringing a new children’s book to donate to our nonprofit partner, WePAC. WePAC helps to reopen school libraries and inspires a love of reading to children in West Philadelphia. Leftover books from the swap will be donated to WePAC.

The Mothership Art Market
2026-08-29 14:00 - 18:00 | Hotel West and Main, 46 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, United States
The Mothership Art Market is Montgomery County’s first queer-centered art market — an outdoor afternoon of local artists, makers, and small businesses set in the plaza at Hotel West & Main in Conshohocken.
This first market is small by design — a curated group of local queer and ally-owned makers, kept intimate and intentional. Expect ceramics, prints, paintings, handmade clothing, plants, accessories, candles, and more as the lineup rounds out.
Attendees are invited to participate in a collaborative community art installation to be revealed at the event — so you have to come to find out! And please do bring your creative thumb.
Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar just off the plaza at Hotel West & Main’s 1874 Social. Sip on something cold, wander at your own pace, and spend a few hours getting to know your community’s local creatives.
Free and open to everyone — no ticket purchase required, just an RSVP on eventbrite so we know you’re coming: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mothership-art-market-tickets-1993151500793

Invisible Forces
2026-08-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, NJ, 08611, United States
KATE GRAVES
INVISIBLE FORCES
ARTWORKS 19 Everett Alley, Trenton NJ 08611 (609) 394-9436
Exhibition August 29 – September 4, 2026 I Gallery open Tues-Sat 11-6
Reception August 29, 4:00pm – 10:00pm with special musical guests
Central Jersey Safari performing their new album “Gettin’ Home from Tucson” (8-9pm)
DATA_WOLF Andrew Wilkinson’s ambient electronic music (6-7pm)
WPRB DJ spinning records (4-6pm)
Special appearance by TCAT Art Cart
A one-week exhibit featuring new, large-format watercolor paintings by local artist Kate Graves.
Photographs taken by Caleb Ray Walker during his 2025 cross-country bicycle trip of desert
landscapes, dirt roads, and vast expanses are evocative and inspiring jumping-off points for this
series. Slow development while interpreting each landscape is what makes each painting
compelling. Where a photograph can crisply preserve a fleeting moment, these paintings allude
to invisible cycles of entropy because of the way they are made. Layers of granulated pigment
are built up and held in suspension by water sourced directly from snow. As each layer settles, it
brings unique combinations of color and texture that reveal a hidden dimension of time to the
work. In this way, each painting is a time-travel device that transports the viewer into a realm
between vision and imagination.
The presence of music is imbued in these new works. Bruce Chatwin’s book “The Songlines”
reveals how Aboriginal people navigate through landscapes: by singing them. Features
important to wayfinding are part of the song. We are learning more about how closely linked
music is to memory, a direct line through time to different places. Listening, and the very new
technology of recording, music supports and informs our efforts to find our way in the world.
A set of songs composed by Caleb during his expedition will be performed by local all-star band
Central Jersey Safari at the opening reception. A limited edition vinyl recording, featuring
Graves’ watercolor “Clouds” as the album cover art, will be available for purchase. There is no
cover fee for the performance, and donations will be accepted for the musicians.
DATA_WOLF is the recording name of Andrew Wilkinson, a New Jersey-based composer,
producer, and visual artist working across ambient, drone, and electroacoustic music for film,
television, and screen. Built from analog synthesizers, drum machines, and field recordings, his
work is sample-free, stems-available, and tailored for sync placement in thriller, true crime,
horror atmosphere, sci-fi, and documentary underscore.His catalog spans the long-running Drones series alongside standalone releases — AXIS,
Shipwrecker, Beltane, The Holly King, and QWERTY, Was That You? — and includes an
original score for the podcast Folklore, Myths and Legends of Great Britain. The work draws its
connecting thread from composers like Vangelis and Angelo Badalamenti: isolation, liminality,
and suspended time rendered in slow-moving, textural sound.
Website: https://www.datawolf.net/ | Instagram: @datawolf | www.youtube.com/@datawolf
youtube.com/@CentralJerseySafari

Boy Band Night
2026-08-29 22:00 - 2026-08-30 00:00 | Milkboy, 1100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Boy Band Night at MilkBoy
5SOS • BTS • ONE DIRECTION • *NSYNC • BIG TIME RUSH • JONAS BROTHERS • BACKSTREET BOYS • ETC
> Featuring DJ LaLa + Azn Jake
> Themed visuals and drink specials!

Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas
2026-08-30 08:30 - 17:30 | Ben Franklin Parkway, 22nd St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia , PA, 19130, United States
The Philadelphia Cycling Classic presented by AmeriGas returns in 2026, bringing elite professional cycling back to the streets of Philadelphia. Featuring a challenging 14.4-mile circuit through iconic landmarks like the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Manayunk Wall, the race will showcase top international riders in both men’s and women’s competitions. Free and open to the public.

Love Island Reunion Watch Party at Craft Hall
2026-08-31 19:00 - 23:30 | Craft Hall, 901 N Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
The summer of love isn’t over yet. Join us on August 31st for a Love Island Reunion Watch Party featuring themed décor, games, food and drink specials, and plenty of villa-worthy fun.
Doors open at 7 PM, giving you time to grab a drink, find your seat, and make your reunion predictions before the episode begins at 9 PM. Come dressed for the villa, bring your fellow Love Island fans, and get ready to relive the biggest romances, breakups, and surprises of the season.
Event Details
Doors open at 7 PM
The reunion begins at 9 PM
Food and drink specials
Love Island-themed games and décor

Community Music Scholars Program Virtual Auditions
2026-09-01 | Presser Hall, Boyer College of Music and Dance, 2001 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
The Community Music Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 season!
Temple Music Prep’s Community Music Scholars Program (CMSP) has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality music instruction to Philadelphia’s school children from low income families since 1968.
Throughout the 30-week academic year, students immerse themselves in individual lessons covering orchestral and band instruments, participate in classical, jazz, and wind ensembles, and study across three levels of music theory classes.
The Community Music Scholars Program meets on Saturday mornings at Temple University’s Presser Hall.
There is no fee to audition, registration is required. Submit your application and learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/TUCMSP

Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz
2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Alongside their first Happy Hour of fall, held by the log cabin, Newlin Grist Mill is hosting a BioBlitz in partnership with Concord Township, PA!
This BioBlitz is part of the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NPRA’s) Parks for Pollinators campaign to increase public awareness of pollinators. We will gather to find as many pollinators as we can and record our findings on iNaturalist.
Community organizations and vendors, such as Wild Birds Unlimited, PA Master Watershed Stewards, and local beekeeper Tom McKinney, will also have activities and displays at the event.

Sip. Savor. Sound. Uncorked Thursdays: Live Music at the Winery.
2026-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Sip. Savor. Sound. Uncorked Thursdays: Live Music at the Winery.
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Thursday, July 2, 6-9 pm.
Thursday, August 6, 6-9 pm.
Thursday, September 3, 6-9 pm.
Join us every first Thursday of the month for an evening of live music, local flavor, and relaxed winery vibes.
Enjoy our award-winning wines, local beers on draft, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious local food, all while talented musicians set the soundtrack for the night.
Whether you’re unwinding after work or gathering with friends, it’s the perfect way to wine down and kick off the month.
No cover charge. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Wine & Gelato Pairing
2026-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Wine & Gelato Pairing
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, September 3, 7 pm
Cool off with a pairing that’s equal parts sweet and sophisticated! Where handcrafted gelato meets perfectly matched wines for a fun, flavor-filled experience.
Each pairing is designed to surprise your palate and keep you coming back for more. Sip, scoop and treat yourself to the sweetest night of the summer.
Reservations are a must.
Cost: $40 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com

Storyville: Land of Dreams by Ambarien Alqadar
2026-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Scribe Video Center, 3908 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Land of Dreams by Ambarien Alqadar
(USA, 2025, 40 min)
Virender Rana, once a migrant worker from India, chases his dream of becoming a filmmaker while working as a taxi driver in America. Shot over a decade, an intimate portrait of an immigrant following his dreams.
Ambarien Alqadar began her filmmaking journey as an assistant to director Sabiha Sumar on sets of Silent Waters. Shaped by the experience of growing up in Jamia Nagar- a neighborhood on the margins of New Delhi, famous for its crushing lack of resources, police atrocities and delicious biryani, Ambarien works with a culturally specific lens. Ambarien lives between New Delhi and Chicago where she teaches Film Directing at The School of Cinematic Arts, DePaul University.
Scribe Members receive a discoutnt
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Genesis: 1st Fridays House Music Dance Party@ RubaClub - 9PM
2026-09-04 21:00 - 2026-09-05 03:00 | RubaClub, 416 Green Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 19123, United States
GENESIS is bringing authentic 90s and early 2000s nightclub energy back to
Philadelphia’s nightlife scene. Opening Friday, September 5th at the legendary RUBA Club, this monthly event delivers house, techno, and club anthems mixed live by the DJs who lived it – all on a system built for today’s crowd.
Age: 21+ Only | Valid ID Required
Special Venue Notes
* Cash Only Bar – ATM is available in the lobby.
* Free Street Parking in the surrounding blocks (first-come, first-served), plus optional paid lots within a short walk.
* Venue Layout – cabaret-style first floor with the ballroom upstairs (GENESIS will use only the main bar space for this event).
* Safe & Inclusive Space – welcoming to all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. Harassment-free policy strictly enforced by staff.
* Easy Arrival – enter through RUBA’s gated courtyard just off Green Street
Student Perk – One valid college ID admits the holder plus one guest (both 21+) at a reduced cover before 11:00 PM. ($10 for 2 guests)
Cover $10

A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps
2026-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps
Sunday, September 6 • 2 PM | The Rotunda, Philadelphia, PA
Patchwork Storytelling Guild presents A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps, an afternoon of storytelling for adults featuring personal narratives, traditional tales, literary adaptations, and stories inspired by cultures from around the world.
Hosted by Denise McCormack, President of Patchwork Storytelling Guild, the program brings together fourteen distinguished storytellers on one stage, each sharing a story shaped by their own experiences, imagination, and connection to the oral tradition. Joining McCormack are Michele Belluomini, Ingrid Bohn, Sanjukta Bhowmik, Xavier Bradley, Jessica Dimuzio, Ray Gray, Kevin Hauver, Mara Lemos-Stein, Philip Moore, Penny Penelope, Barbara Sherf, Chris Sturgis, Nancy Taylor, and David Vanadia, a resplendent gathering of voices who delight, surprise, and inspire.
Set in The Rotunda, a vibrant arts venue in the heart of University City, this showcase embodies the magic of stories and the community connection that makes storytelling a beloved tradition. Bring your curiosity, your imagination, and your heart — and discover why storytelling continues to enchant audiences year after year.
For more information about Patchwork, the tellers, and the tales, visit Patchwork Storytelling Guild or email info@patchworkstorytelling.org.

Note: Recommended for adult audiences. Some stories unfold in layers and may include mature subject matter.

✨ Be part of our story. Support the Art of Storytelling.
For more information, visit Patchwork

Murder Most Felt; or, It's Not Easy Bleeding Green
2026-09-08 17:15 - 18:15 | Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Show synopsis:
It is a dark and stormy night and veteran detective Jack Russell is murdered at his own retirement party. Among those in attendance: his amphibian butler, a no-nonsense police inspector, his aquatic archenemy, an incomprehensible chef, a reanimated corpse, and… … 8th President Martin Van Buren? Using nothing but their wits, ragdoll physics, and just a bit of audience participation, it is up to this eclectic band of familiar but legally distinct puppets to figure out which one of them is a killer before they strike again

Offstage Onstage: Everything You Didn’t See The Greeks Do
2026-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Asian Arts Initiative Black Box Theater, 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
PHILADELPHIA, PA: Offstage Onstage: Everything You Didn’t See The Greeks Do will be presented at Cannonball Festival at Asian Arts Initiative Black Box Theater (1219 Vine St) for five performances only.
For the first time ever at Haverford Middle School, three students interrogate all of the action that traditionally took place offstage in Ancient Greek tragedy: Oedipus stabbing his eyes out after hearing the truth that he murdered his father and married his mother, Medea killing her children to get revenge on her husband Jason, and the women of Thebes tearing Pentheus apart after being driven mad by Dionysus. The young theatre historians hop in and out of the different characters and stories of the Greeks to win the praise of their English teacher–Mr. Moscow. As they delve deeper and deeper into exploring these unthinkable acts, however, they confront the challenges of their own lives in and outside of school – fashion malfunctions, bullying, and, at its worst, the fear of gun violence. True to the little ghost party form, much of the play is performed on a tiny stage.
If Pen15 and The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) had a baby about Greek tragedy.

Stoop Bitch
2026-09-08 20:00 - 21:00 | *See Description for Venues and Showtimes, Philadelphia, United States
STOOP BITCH – A GRITTY, LIGHT-HEARTED, PHILLY-CENTRIC NEW PLAY PREMIERES IN THE PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL!
Performing September 8–13 at The Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake (302 South Hicks Street)
She’s the eyes of the street – all knowing, all seeing. Don’t dare get on her bad side.
Taking stock of the world on her block in South Philly, Dolores Finnegan tells it like it is and takes no prisoners. Yep, she’s the STOOP BITCH, native to many a neighborhood block and a downright Philly institution. You seen her, you fear her, you trust her – and face it, you know she’s right.
But, what don’t you know? There are ghosts from her past, unfulfilled dreams, battles to be won, and much more to her than meets the eye.

World Premiere – Written by Daniel Neer; Directed by Ted Gorodetzky; Performed by Lois Sach
Tickets to STOOP BITCH are currently on sale, available online through FringeArts at https://phillyfringe.org/events/stoop-bitch/ or at the Box Office at (215) 413-1318. General admission is $25; additional “Pay What You Can” options and discounted student/artist tickets are available.

Curators in Conversation: Revisiting the Story of the Revolution
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join curators Bill Ewald and David Brigham for a gallery talk conversation that revisits the American Revolution through the exhibition Paths to Independence. Moving beyond a simple Patriot versus Loyalist framework, they explore how revolutionary ideals intersected with the practical realities of war—provisioning, militias, governance, and daily decision‑making. This discussion opens the story wider, asking how curators can reintroduce historical complexity and include many voices in telling the nation’s founding moment. Discover how ideas, operations, and lived experience shaped the Revolution we continue to interpret today.

Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle
2026-09-10 | The Hairport, 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
“Where our baggage is yours!”
Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying.
Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on when you don’t know where you’re going?
Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret
Part of FringeArt’s 2026 Festival & Collective Futures
Installation on view September 10-December 20, 2026
at The Hairport | 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia PA 19123
Installation hours:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 4-9PM | Last timed entry at 8:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3PM| Last timed entry at 2:15PM
Live events at The Hairport | Saturdays at 8PM
The Hairport is an interactive, immersive installation filled with costumes, cardboard props, and other ephemera from the Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s 16-year performance history. Visitors will make their way through a sprawling multi-room space made to look like a fantastical, metaphorical “airport”. Visitors will be invited to interact with components of the installation and may encounter docents in guiding roles. The experience will culminate in a “lounge” space full of “Bearded baggage” which will also serve as the performance site for the Now Hoarding: In-Flight Entertainment live event series.
It will take visitors approximately 60-75 minutes to view the entirety of the Priority Hoarding installation. Groups of 6 will enter the installation, at 15-minute timed entry intervals. An opportunity to ride a Surrey bike is offered but not required.

11th Annual World Heritage City Celebration
2026-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Crystal Tea Room, 100 E Penn Square, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
The Global Philadelphia Association’s 11th Annual World Heritage City Celebration will take place on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Crystal Tea Room, bringing together civic, business and cultural leaders to celebrate Philadelphia’s distinction as America’s first World Heritage City. During the event, 6abc Action News Chief Meteorologist Cecily Tynan will receive the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award, recognizing her extraordinary career and lasting impact on the Philadelphia region following her recent retirement announcement.

The evening will include a seated dinner, cultural performances and a fireside chat between Tynan and longtime colleague Nydia Han.

Purchase your ticket today.

Artist Talk With Gemma Correll (AnxietyLand)
2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Multiverse, 8026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 10th at 7pm for an artist talk with Correll where she will share her creative process for drawing, organizing and producing her bestselling graphic novel, Anxietyland.
In 2018, Gemma Correll had a panic attack that lasted for weeks on end. Unable to do much more than walk aimlessly through the streets of Berkeley, Correll admitted herself to the hospital to reckon with The Bad Feeling that had been her companion since she was a child.
With her ingenious and charming illustrations “bursting with personality…peppered with witty asides” (Publishers Weekly), Correll leads readers through the amusement park in her own mind—featuring severe anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, and dissociation—a frightening and darkly funny world that “feels like a place apart from ‘real’ life.”
A hilarious thrill ride exploring the mysteries of the mind-body connection, Gemma Correll’s graphic memoir is shot through with the absurd knowledge that there is no linear way through Anxietyland, nor any cure-alls—but there are ways to feel better if you keep trying to move forward.
***This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Gemma Correll. ***
