Trick Or Treat For Grown-ups
2026-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Trick Or Treat For Grown-ups
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, October 29, 7 pm.
Join us for a spook-tacular evening, featuring some “scary” wine and sweets pairings, like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms and candy corn. Want to come in costume? Go for it!
Reservations necessary.
Cost: $35 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Tongue & Groove presents WHO
2026-10-23 20:00 - 21:00 | SideQuest Theater, 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Basic Information:
Show: Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater presents: WHO
Dates & Times: Fridays, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 at 8pm
Location: SideQuest Theater, 2030 Sansom St
Tickets: sidequesttheater.com

Short Description: In their show, WHO, Tongue & Groove improvises scenes and monologues exploring real life experiences, both hilarious and heartbreaking, inspired by written responses to the question ‘who are you?,‘ anonymously submitted by the audience.

Longer Description: For Tongue & Groove’s show, WHO, each audience member is given an index card, a pen, and the prompt: “beneath the typical identifiers — and in just one sentence — who are you?” Encouraged to answer honestly, the audience anonymously submits their responses, which are randomly drawn by the actors and read aloud. The ensemble then spontaneously performs a montage of funny and touching scenes & monologues inspired by the audience’s personal descriptions.
Mid-show, the ensemble chooses more cards to inspire a hilarious Speed Dating Game with a special twist you’ll wish you could use on your next date!

Bourbon! The Whiskey Tasting Class at the Philly Wine School
2026-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Wine School Of Philadelphia, 127 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Bourbon! is a tour-de-force of one of our favorite drinks. Learn how it’s made, what makes for a great bourbon, and some brands to look out for while tasting some fantastic examples. A generation ago, they called it brown liquor. Now, we call it the angel’s share. Do you know what all great liquor has in common? They are aged for many years –sometimes decades– in charred white oak barrels.
Barrel-aged booze is what this class is about. This is the class for boozehounds looking for the next great experience. From Tennessee Bourbon to Philly-made Bourbon, you will learn about (and taste) a fantastic selection of barrel-aged booze. This class features some of our favorite bourbons but includes a how-to to make great cocktails. We’ll even show you how to turn white spirits into your signature whiskey.

Rupert Wates at Lansdowne Folk Club
2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Lansdowne Folk Club, Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, 19050, United States
Lansdowne Folk Club presents Rupert Wates, a haunting, melodic acoustic art-folk singer/songwriter, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $25 without an advance reservation. Free on-street parking. For reservations, advance ticket sales or more information visit website https://folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com or call (484) 466-6213. Only cash is accepted at the door. Handicap accessible. Tickets are on sale now.

Music Bingo
2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Music Bingo
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Thursday, September 24, 7 pm.
Thursday, October 22, 7 pm.
Join us for Music Bingo Night, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every round is a throwback (or sing-along) waiting to happen.
We’ll be spinning hits across genres and decades—mark your card, vibe with the music, and compete for fun prizes along the way.
Grab a glass, bring your friends, and get ready for a night of great tunes, good wine, and a little friendly competition. Free reservations available.
See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Philly Magic Tours, 4th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Looking for fun “things to do”? Check out one of Philly’s most unique attractions. It’s a walking tour of Old City Philadelphia and a walking magic show! There is no other tour like this on the east coast. Award winning magician, Robert Malissa, created a walking tour to historic and offbeat locations, each of which is the basis for a comedic and mind-bending performance. Learn why we are getting 99.9% 5-star reviews like, “Best tour in town!”, Truly a unique and fun experience”, and “The most fun I had during my whole trip to Philly” (Review from TripAdvisor TM). The walking tours are appropriate for ages 12 and up. Tours last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

Public Archaeology Days at Newlin Grist Mill
2026-10-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Join us as we dig into history with archaeological excavations at Newlin Grist Mill and learn more about the site through the evidence under our feet!
The public is invited to participate (or just watch) as Newlin Grist Mill’s professional archaeologist, Keith Doms, and a dedicated corps of archaeology volunteers seek to gain a deeper understanding of the site’s history through careful excavation using scientific techniques and thorough documentation. Depending on the day, visitors might be invited to help screen excavated soil to look for small artifacts or assist with cleaning artifacts that have already been excavated.
Scheduled 2026 Public Archaeology Days:

March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
October 17 – International Archaeology Day

10am-3pm. Free and open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). No reservations are required. If you would like to help out with the dig, be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and close-toed footwear. Bring work gloves if you have them; the site has a limited number of pairs to lend. For safety, hands-on participation is limited to those ages 5+.

Movies on the Mall: Hocus Pocus
2026-10-16 17:30 - 21:30 | Independence Mall, 1 North Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join Independence Historical Trust, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and Independence National Historical Park for Movies on the Mall, an outdoor movie series in Philadelphia’s national park. Our final film for the 2026 season is Hocus Pocus (1993).
Before the movie begins, enjoy family-friendly activities like 18th-century games, arts and crafts, Park Ranger programs, and more. Pre-show activities will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the screening of Hocus Pocus will begin at 7 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. The Liberty Garden will offer refreshments and beverages on-site. This event is FREE and open to the public, but advance registration is encouraged. Walk-ups are also welcome.

Fall Festival of Homes
2026-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
The Fall Festival of Homes celebrates the distinctive architecture, history, and beauty of the region with a collection of six unique and exquisitely appointed homes spanning the central and western Main Line. Each home will feature thoughtfully curated enhancements designed to create a memorable experience. This self-guided tour allows guests to visit each home at their own pace. Proceeds of the tour further the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair’s mission to support Bryn Mawr Hospital and the patients and families it serves.

Sip & Solve: A Mystery Wine Night
2026-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Sip & Solve: A Mystery Wine Night
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Thursday, October 15, 7 pm
Calling all wine sleuths! Join us for a night where the labels disappear and the clues come out. Put your palate to the test and taste your way through a blind wine experience, follow the hints, and see if you can crack the case.
Correct guesses earn bragging rights-and prizes, of course.
Cost: $30 per person. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com.

NEW! Pumpkin & Pinot: Autumn Market
2026-10-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
NEW! Pumpkin & Pinot: Autumn Market
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Sunday, October 11, 2 pm to 5 pm.
Stroll through a festive seasonal market featuring local artisans, boutique vendors, and handcrafted goods perfect for early holiday shopping.
No cover charge. See website for details: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Harvest Celebration
2026-10-11 12:00 - 18:00 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Harvest Celebration – Bucks County Wine Trail
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, Noon to 6 pm.
Join us for live music, drink and light bite specials. Experience the beauty of autumn in the vineyard!
No cover charge.
See website for details: www.crossingvineyards.com.

Book Release Party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett
2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The Perch Music & Arts Workshop, 2321 Emerald St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, United States
Please join us for the release party for She Was Wild Grass by Katie Bennett! Featuring readings by the author and friends, snacks, and karaoke. Byob. 7pm at The Perch, 2321 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA.

She Was Wild Grass (Brink Books, September 2026) is a hybrid memoir that intertwines Bennett’s own artistic coming-of-age with the haunting story of Joan Vollmer, the remarkable yet overlooked figure of the Beat Generation whose life was tragically cut short when her husband, William S. Burroughs, shot her in 1951. Braiding past and present, Bennett explores art, ambition, gender, and freedom, asking what it means to create in a world where women’s stories are so often silenced and forgotten. For readers of Kate Zambreno, Maggie Nelson, and Nathalie Léger.

Katie Bennett is a writer based in West Philadelphia. She Was Wild Grass is her first book. Learn more at www.katiepbennett.com

Steph Cawley is a poet in Philadelphia. They are the author of No More Flowers (Birds, LLC) and My Heart But Not My Heart (Slope Editions).

Hannah Bonner is the author of Another Woman (EastOver Press 2024) and Bree: An Autobiography (Sticking Place Books 2026). She lives with her family in Philadelphia.

Sam Heaps is the author of the novella, The Living god (SARKA), the memoir, Proximity (Clash), and an untitled essay collection forthcoming from Future Tense late 2026. Their work has been featured in The Brooklyn Rail, Bomb, Bright Wall / Dark Room, and many other wonderful places. They live in West Philadelphia and teach writing at Temple University.

8 Seconds Rodeo
2026-10-10 15:00 - 22:00 | Liacouras Center, 1776 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
8 Seconds Rodeo returns to Temple University’s Liacouras Center on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Join us beginning at 3:00 PM for The Get Down, our signature pre-show celebration, before the rodeo kicks off at 7:00 PM.
The Get Down transforms the arena into a celebration of Black Western culture with line dancing, roping lessons, a mechanical bull, local retail vendors, family-friendly activities, photo opportunities, and more. Then, as the lights go down, experience an unforgettable night of rodeo featuring elite Black cowboys and cowgirls competing in bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and the fan-favorite mutton bustin’. DJ Diamond Kuts keeps the energy high throughout the evening as music, sport, and culture come together in a one-of-a-kind live experience.
More than a rodeo, 8 Seconds Rodeo is a celebration of Black Western heritage, bringing together community, culture, and world-class competition for one of Philadelphia’s most unforgettable events.

Kennett Brewfest
2026-10-10 13:30 - 17:00 | *See Description for Venues and Showtimes, Philadelphia, United States
Experience one of the region’s premier craft beer festivals featuring 80+ breweries, cideries, and beverage producers, live music, local food vendors, and an afternoon of unforgettable fun in beautiful Kennett Square, PA.
Celebrating 29 years of beer, community, and good times.
October 10
1:30 – 5:00
600 S. Broad Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Historic Germantown and Germantown United CDC Launch Second Saturday: G-Town Gatherings Event Series
2026-10-10 12:00 - 16:00 | Historic Germantown, 5501 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
GERMANTOWN, PHILADELPHIA — Historic Germantown, in partnership with Germantown United CDC, is launching Second Saturday: G-Town Gatherings—a vibrant series of pop-up events hosted in some of Germantown’s most unique and historic spaces. Running monthly from May through October, these gatherings will transform the neighborhood’s green spaces and cultural sites into lively hubs of music, food, and local commerce.

The inaugural event is set for Saturday, May 9th, in Vernon Park, running from 12–4pm. The day will begin at 11am with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Germantown Bell outside Coleman Library, in partnership with Philadelphia250.
Each Second Saturday event runs from 12-4pm and will feature:

Live music from local performers
A rotating lineup of small business vendors
Food trucks offering a variety of cuisines
Free, family-friendly activities in welcoming outdoor settings

Featured Vendors for the May 9th Kick-Off Event: The first event will proudly host many exciting local businesses, food trucks, and artists! Guests can enjoy a diverse food court featuring Liege waffles, fusion tacos, and gourmet BBQ alongside a curated market of jewelry, upcycled fashion, and handmade crochet accessories. The lineup highlights holistic wellness through herbal rituals and skincare services, complemented by live caricatures, tarot readings, and local art. From a mobile bookshop featuring diverse authors to innovative family tools and spiritual essentials, this event offers a vibrant mix of community-rooted art, healing, and flavor.
Upcoming Second Saturday Dates:
The series continues on the second Saturday of each month through the fall at different historic locations throughout Germantown!

June 13 at Market Square
July 11 at Wyck
August 8 at Johnson House
September 12 at Grumblethorpe
October 10 at Hood Cemetery

These events are free and open to the public, designed to bring neighbors together, celebrate Germantown’s rich history, and support the local business community.

International Cheese & Wine Festival
2026-10-10 11:00 - 2026-10-11 18:00 | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, 19456, United States
International Cheese & Wine Festival
The World’s Largest Cheese & Wine Pairing Event – Ever!
NEW – NA (Non-Alcoholic) Options for All Pairings!
The World’s Largest Cheese and Wine Pairing – Ever! Taste, Sip and Learn – Over 100+ Cheeses and 100+ Wines to Taste – and Yes – All sampling is included in your Ticket Price! Explore decadent artisanal cheeses – from Handmade Cheddars to Creamy Goat “Chevres” – all while sipping a Curated selection of Premium Wines Perfectly Matched – It will be Amazing!
How it Works: When you arrive, you’ll get a mini cheese tray with a wine holder and glass. Inside the venue, explore a series of Curated Cheese Flights at tasting stations throughout the event. Each station features three themed cheese “flights” (like Brie-style, Goat Cheese, or Blue Cheese), color-coded to match perfectly with a wine or non-alcoholic pairing. Just follow the colors, sip, and sample — no experience needed!
Ticket Types:
General Admission (Regular and 2 PM Entry)
Ticket Includes Unlimited Tasting of 100+ artisanal Cheeses and 100+ Premium Wines, Portable Wine & Cheese Tray, Wine Glass – 21+ Only
VIP
Ticket Includes Early Access at 11 am, Private VIP/Reserved Area with Special “Premium Cheese and Reserve Wine Pairing”, Unlimited Tasting of 100+ artisanal Cheeses and 100+ Premium Wines, Portable Wine & Cheese Tray, Wine Glass – 21+ Only
Seminars (For Additional Fee) – Top Speaker/Seminars Listed Soon!
Included in All Tickets:
Unlimited Tasting of Over 100+ Artisanal Cheeses – Both International and Domestic
Unlimited Tasting of Over 100+ Premium Wines – From Dry to Sweet, From Bubbly to Still
NA (Non-Alcoholic) Options at all of our Bars
Wine Glass and Mini-Wine/Cheese Tray – Enjoy More Cheese and Wine with Less Effort!
Curated Cheese and Wine Pairings (Included in Your Ticket Price) – Walk- around and follow a Delicious Cheese and Wine Pairing Indoor/Heated Tour!
Wide Selection of PA Wineries, Cideries & Breweries – Sample and Purchase Bottles/Cans to Go!
Purchase Artisanal Cheeses from Our Local/Domestic U.S. Cheese Producers – Take Some Home!
Seminars (For an additional charge) – We’re curating some of the most talented and knowledgeable speakers in the Mid-Atlantic – detaills soon!
This event is for cheese and wine lovers – never been done before! Expect to have your palate amazed, delighted and satiated – You will be the new wine and cheese expert in your group.

FDR Park Flea Market
2026-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 | FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
FDR Park is hosting a flea market! More than 50 vendors will sell handmade and vintage goods, ranging from custom rubber ducks to vintage clothing and fresh flowers. By shopping at this event, you’ll support both local vendors and FDR Park itself. Come make a day of it by visiting other markets in the park, trying out our free Community Boating program, or having a picnic by the lake!

Liberation
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-25 | Philadelphia Theatre Company, 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Before movements had hashtags, before conversations moved online, women gathered in living rooms, community centers, and rec halls to tell the truth about their lives. Set in a small-town Ohio rec center in the early 1970s, Liberation follows a group of women who come together for a consciousness-raising meeting—unsure what to expect, but certain they need one another. As stories unfold about work, marriage, motherhood, race, desire, and ambition, the room becomes a place of courage, laughter, conflict, and possibility.
Moving between past and present, the play asks what those gatherings made possible—and what they left unfinished. What does freedom really look like? Who gets to claim it? And what do we inherit from the generations who came before us? Funny, intimate, and deeply human, Liberation reminds us that change begins when people come together. This is where stories are shared. This is where ideas are challenged. This is where we gather.

The Naked Comedy Show
2026-10-03 19:00 - 2026-10-04 00:30 | Velvet Whip Speakeasy, Callowhill, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
It’s exactly what it sounds like — top comics with no bottoms!
There are three shows — 7pm, 9pm, and 11pm. Each show has a distinct line-up and runs about 80 minutes.
Click the ticket link for more details.

Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
2026-10-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you’re never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? Let’s share materials that are in good condition! The Art Department and Special Collections invite you to come by the library with supplies that you no longer want or need and pick up something else in exchange. You do not need to bring materials to take something.
Join us at Parkway Central in the Heim Center room 131/132 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Please bring your own bag if you plan on taking things.
Please make sure that all items are in good, usable condition.

HMS School's 5th Annual Community Day
2026-10-03 11:00 - 14:00 | 4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19104, 4400 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF HMS!
Join HMS School for our 5th Annual Community Day as we celebrate 144 years of HMS, our students, and World Cerebral Palsy Day.
Saturday, October 3rd | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Featuring a live performance by Ants on a Log, a special visit from Phang, Philadelphia Union’s mascot, games and prizes, face and pumpkin painting, a sensory zone, raffles featuring exclusive local adventures and sports items, and more. Free food from sponsors like Geno’s cheesesteaks, Center City Pretzels, Carlino’s Pizza and more!
Free and open to the community. All ages are welcome.
HMS Community Day is our biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting essential programs, therapies and opportunities for our students.

St. David's Church Annual Country Fair
2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00 | St. David’s Episcopal Church, 763 S. Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
Join us on the first Saturday in October at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, the Fair is full of thrifted deals, games, food, fall activities, and more! Enjoy music by 3RowBack and be sure to stop by St. David’s booth for pet blessings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each year 100% of the Fair’s proceeds are donated to over 20 deserving Delaware Valley and Philadelphia organizations, as well as our international partners in Cuba, Guatemala, and Uganda. We invite you to join the over 3,500 visitors drawn annually to the St. David’s Church Country Fair and become part of this enjoyable and worthwhile community event. All are welcome!
Our admission fee is $5 per person, maximum of $20 per household. Veterans and volunteers are free. Please purchase your wristband at either of the entrances. Admission fees all go to support our outreach partners! Midway wristbands for the kids are $10 for unlimited activities, or you may pay per ticket.
Free parking is available in the church lots and the large field on the corner of Church Road and South Valley Forge Road. Access to field parking is from the Church Road side. Overflow parking will be available at the Devon Horse Show fairgrounds. Please use the main gravel lot. There will be two buses going back and forth from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick up and drop off volunteers and attendees.

Living Well With Arthritis Conference
2026-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | The Salvation Army Kroc Center Philadelphia, 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
2026 Living Well With Arthritis Conference
The Arthritis Foundation invites individuals living with arthritis, caregivers, family members, and community members to attend the 2026 Living Well With Arthritis Conference. This educational event will feature presentations from local medical professionals and health and wellness experts who will share practical information, resources, and strategies to help people live well with arthritis.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Cost: $5 registration fee
Morning refreshments will be provided.
Register online: https://joinus.arthritis.org/event/lwpaconference
Prefer to register by phone? Call the Arthritis Foundation Helpline at 1-800-283-7800.

Philly Fringe Solo Comedy Show About The Raw Deal of Being a Woman
2026-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | *See description
Why have women been handed such a “Raw Deal,” and what can we do about it?
From rights being erased, to still carrying most of the household labor, women are still buckling under many of the challenges their great-grandmothers marched for. If we laugh about it, can we transform it?
In her 18th original solo show across 30 years of Philadelphia Fringe Festival appearances, Jennifer Blaine playfully confronts today’s challenging reality for women through a personal lens. Armed with her brilliant impersonation skills, and her virtuosic ability to juggle humor and poignant perspectives, Blaine illustrates how she transforms her Raw Deal into a source of strength, inspiration, and power.
In addition to critiquing the current state of the union for women with her crackling wit, audiences can expect special “appearances” by a surprising range of real-life characters, from Emily Post to Nate Bergatze to Marianne Williamson. The show also features some of Blaine’s hysterical cast of beloved original characters including her old Jewish Grandma, Ruth (who will have you rolling with laughter at her dirty jokes) and her “everyman,” Danny (who doles out dating advice for incels).
Reflecting on the incredible feat of debuting 18 solo performance works across 30 years of Fringe appearances, Blaine says: “My art form is the solo show, and it’s always an evolving craft, where I employ the crucible of transformation. Some shows have been pure stand-up, some have 12 characters with no narration, some have songs, some are highly interactive, some are satirical. ‘Raw Deal’ combines many of these elements, along with some personal confessions of raw deals in my life that I believe will resonate in their absurdity and universality. With this show, I celebrate the sometimes quiet, solitary struggle we are going through to overthrow the patriarchy, each in our own unique way.”
Blaine, Philadelphia’s acclaimed solo performer, comedienne, and playwright “whose comic genius is like Lily Tomlin and Tracey Ullman” (Philadelphia Daily News), has been an outspoken feminist since she could walk. As a girl, she marched for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), later became a Women’s Studies major at the famously progressive Wesleyan University, and continues to speak out for women’s issues and experiences through her own extraordinary body of solo performance work.

A Vincent Price MOVIE NITE, The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival
2026-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The M&T Bank Exchange Theatre at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 401 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Start festival weekend with a picture show and a toast to Poe!
Festival opening night returns to the M&T Exchange for Poe Fest International’s Movie Nite and Raven Reception, featuring the world premiere of a new documentary, Vincent Price: What Keeps Us Alive, on the legendary actor whose unforgettable performances helped define Poe on screen for generations.
Movie Nite includes on-stage Poe performances, live Q&A with the filmmakers, and a special return appearance by Hollywood royalty, Victoria Price, author, speaker, and daughter of Vincent Price, whose work continues to celebrate and preserve her father’s extraordinary legacy.
This year’s VIP Raven Reception is a special opening-night affair for patrons of Poe Baltimore’s historic museum expansion. Guests are invited to the top level for an opportunity to meet the filmmakers and support the next chapter of The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, the Baltimore home where Poe began his professional career. Includes light refreshment, drink ticket, and commemorative festival poster.

NYC Bound Solo Show - Shatterproof
2026-09-27 20:30 - 21:30 | The Icebox Project Space, 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
Shatterproof-NYC Bound Solo Show
A fast moving, spell-binding tragic-comedy. A story about the life of a gifted artist and ingenious comedian who becomes schizophrenic and takes off hitchhiking across America in a futile effort to outrun his mental illness.
Arrives at 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival , Limited Engagement, September 18-27, 2026
“As Director, I am so excited to bring this beautiful piece to the Philadelphia Fringe Festival” – Eric Tucker, Artistic Director, Bedlam Theatre Co, NYC
“It is a privilege to be let into her world. When this raw honesty is revealed, its gravity is gripping” – All About Solo, United Solo Festival
“Monologues explode like bombs in slow motion…Ms. Block’s performance was brilliant.” – Hi-Drama, William Cataldi

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Philadelphia, PA: What if you thought the funniest and saddest thing you could ever write/act would be the story of your crazy brother taken directly from his own “manifesto” about his own illness? In Shatterproof, a solo show written and performed by Dana Block, that’s exactly what is going down. Dana Block draws on a world created by her brother in cartoons, rants and ravings, and tells the story of their artistic Jewish family in rural Missouri, bringing each character fully to life on stage, including the hallucinated ones! In this boiling pot of mental illness and art, life is precariously balanced. This beautifully imagined one-woman show, directed by award-winning Artistic Director of Bedlam Theatre Co, Eric Tucker, is headed to an Off-Broadway debut in November, 2026. It is not to be missed. Shatterproof is a true story, given voice by a sibling who knows first hand, the heartbreak of trying to save someone who is irretrievably lost. Shatterproof (formerly produced as “Monkey Man” ) has been called “hilarious and heart breaking.” The limited engagement will play Icebox Project Space Gallery (1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA) from September 18-27, 2026. Tickets are available now via this link.
Shatterproof, Dana Block’s autobiographical dark comedy comes to Philadelphia for three performances on September 18, 26, and 27 before its anticipated NYC Showcase run. Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, the play tells the story of a sister’s quest to help her younger brother — a gifted artist and comedian (think Robyn Williams) – whose schizophrenia sends him on the road hitchhiking for decades. Inspired by Block’s own experiences growing up in a close-knit Jewish family, Shatterproof gives voice to the sibling experience of losing a cherished loved one to an illness whose only promise is, it cannot be cured.
Shatterproof shares a wildly funny portrait of an artistic Jewish family from St. Joseph, Missouri, before unfolding the extraordinary story of Dana’s relationship with her brother. As a teenager, Marc’s schizophrenia leads him to hitchhike across America in an attempt to outrun his illness and find himself. Twenty years later, Dana begins a journey of her own—to try to bring back her brother.
The original material for the show is drawn from Marc’s journals, drawings, and writings, and brings audiences inside both the brilliance and chaos of his mental illness. Through humor, honesty and compassion, the play invites audiences to laugh at Marc, laugh with Marc, and fall in love with Marc and his utterly mischievous personality.
The title Shatterproof reflects the role Dana found herself playing within her family: the person who could hold the center and the only person who had the guts to go out and to try to find him. Dana discovered that loving her brother did not mean having the power to make decisions for him — it meant learning to accept that regardless, he had possession of his own life and that it was his right to live it as he wanted.
At a time when conversations about mental health have never been more urgent, Shatterproof reminds us that behind every diagnosis is a family painfully navigating impossible choices—and that even in our darkest moments, laughter can become an act of survival. Catch Shatterproof before its Off-Broadway run and experience this extraordinary true story.
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Shatterproof
Written by Dana Block
Performed by Dana Block
Directed by Eric Tucker
Icebox Project Space Gallery (1400 N American St, Philadelphia, PA)
Performances September 18-27, 2026
Tickets at FringeArts.com
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Dana Block (Actor) is a classically trained actor and writer who has created and toured 4 original solo shows, and developed a full-length play under the tutelage of Edward Albee, acting Master Playwright at Road Less Traveled Theater in Buffalo, NY, 2010. Other credits include: lead in Richard Foreman film “Once Every Day, ” awarded Best of NY Independent Film; BroadwayWorld Best Supporting Actress, Silda “Other Desert Cities;” multiple regional theater productions; work with Michael Kahn in D.C., The Shakespeare Theater Co. (MFA); Lucille Ball Comedy Festival “My Favorite Husband, ” directed by Greg Oppenheimer, on SIRIS Radio; radio host for “We Are Vermont.”
Eric Tucker (Director) is a multi-award winning Director and Actor, and Artistic Director of Bedlam Theater Company, an Off Broadway Theater Co. in NYC. He is currently directing “Music City, ” (book by Peter Zinn and music and lyrics by songwriter JT Harding) which will open June 15 at Theater At St. Lukes. “Are the Bennet Girls OK?, ” a critically acclaimed, irreverent stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by Emily Breeze, will open at The Public Theater in early 2027, also directed by Tucker.
Bob Stachel (NYC Showcase Producer) His career spans theatre, film, and technology. He has directed many professional productions in the Boston area; served on the Advisory Board of Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield, MA; collaborated with local playwrights and produced several festivals of new work as co-director of Shadow Boxing Theatre Workshop in Cambridge, MA. Most recently, he relocated to NYC and co-produced “Other, ” which ran at Greenwich House Theatre and is headed to Broadway, summer, 2026.

Houndstooth
2026-09-27 18:30 - 2026-09-30 19:30 | The Icebox Project Space, 1400 N American St, Philadelphia, 19122, United States
Vanessa Kamp brings Houndstooth, a 60-minute interdisciplinary performance, to this year’s Cannonball festival September 17th, 20th, and 26th at Icebox.
Familiar objects are inverted and become the agents of new sonic territories; a wayward speedwalker bares all in a hottt striptease; an aspiring backwoods man’s strutting makes the space feel too small; an enigmatic clubgoer gives a poignant nod to contemporary French cinema; maybe we’re in some guy’s garage where he’s the dj.
Multiple characters transit and inhabit sensorial spaces and soundscapes where themes of touch are at once literal and expansive, and act as catalysts to create simple, lush, and elegantly surreal passages and scenes.
Unadorned analog technologies create unexpected and immersive visuals and sound where action unfolds in diverse registers ranging from humor to drag to the surreal.
Tickets are on sale now: https://phillyfringe.org/events/houndstooth/
General Admission: $25
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VENUE
Icebox Project Space
1400 N American St.

Lobster & Bubbly
2026-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Penns Woods Winery, 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, 19317, United States
Enjoy gourmet lobster rolls paired with crisp bubbly & Live Music on the Lawn!
Catch the Cousins Main Lobster Truck onsite from 12:00-5:00pm
Take $5.00 OFF bottles of bubbly, including Blanc de Blanc, Brut Rose & our sparkling red wine, Ruby Brut! Stackable for Wine Club members.
Live Music on the Lawn from 1:00-4:00pm – View Line Up HERE
Wine by the glass & bottle, wine tastings, local beer, cider & canned cocktails available from our Outdoor Wine Bar.

NEW! Namaste & Rosé
2026-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
NEW! Namaste & Rosé
At Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Washington Crossing, PA
Sunday, July 26, 11 am
Sunday, August 23, 11 am
Sunday, September 27, 11 am
Start your day with movement, mindfulness, and a well-earned reward.
Join us for a relaxing, all-levels yoga class led by a certified instructor, followed by a curated wine flight featuring four of our award-winning wines.
Bring your yoga mat, gather your friends, and enjoy a peaceful morning of wellness, wine, and beautiful vineyard views. The perfect way to unwind and reconnect.
Light bites and additional beverages are available for purchase.
Cost: $35 per person. Reservations necessary. See website for details and reservations: www.crossingvineyards.com
