North Light Gala
2026-04-17 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | manayunk brewing company
Join us as we celebrate North Light Community Center’s 90th year and honor some of those individuals who have worked tirelessly to support and sustain our mission.
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and buffet dinner prepared by Manayunk Brewing Company.
Sip on a signature cocktail at the open bar.
Bid on great items in the live and silent auctions.

Honorees:

Anne Wright Founders Award: Nissa G. Eisenberg
Neducsin Education Award: Mary Katharine Needles
Rick Carocci Corporate Community Advocate Award: McShea’s Catering
John J. Willard Community Award: Joseph Gidjunis, owner of JPG Photo & Video and Veracity Studios
Irene A. Madrak Service Award: Alex Pynesriday, April 17th. Get ready for a night of celebration and community-building.
Get tickets at: https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/nlcc26

Alpaca Lips, Bagel, and Waffle Stomp at the Dawson
2026-04-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

StrEAT Food Festival
2026-04-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Hope you’re hungry!

Manayunk’s StrEAT Food Festival is back again, April 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come celebrate as Main Street becomes a foodie’s dream!

From amazing local food trucks to unique artisan vendors, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Savor cuisines from around the world, enjoy live music performances, and embrace the craftsmanship of our local merchants.

There will be fun for everyone!

Do not miss out on the StrEAT Food Festival!

RoxYunk Manouche/Gypsy Jazz Jam
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Come to play or learn or watch.
Free!
All ages!
Mostly Django et al. Might throw in some swing,

Quizzo at The Rook
2026-04-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rook, 4001 Cresson, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Open Mic Comedy Night at the Grape Room
2026-04-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
IT’S OPEN AGAIN!

TCB Talks - Learn What It Means To Vote Small
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Potheads, 7260 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Power to the People.

Open Mic at the Dawson
2026-04-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Sign Up at 7, music starts at 8

The Grape Open Jam
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street
Wednesday is a Grape signature – @thegrapeopenjam. A sorely missed staple and it’s cool to watch, and you can participate! Let’s get weird. BYO instrument unless you can’t! Drummers BYO sticks! It’s Free!

Davy Knowles, Live Blues at VIPARC
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, National steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. Since bursting onto the scene with Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed 2007 album Roll Away (“I heard the spirit ofJimi Hendrix” — Patrick McDonald, Seattle Times), Knowles released Coming Up for Air, produced by Peter Frampton.
He has shared the stage with Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Chickenfoot, and Joe Satriani, who called Davy “My favorite modern Bluesman.”
Knowles has several Top 5 Billboard Blues charting albums and TV appearances including Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America. He was the first artist to perform live to the International Space Station from mission control in Houston, TX.
Tickets: $39.19
Buy tickets and learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/davy-knowles-venice-island-performance-center-tickets-1985401262622?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tell All Your Friends at the Grape Room
2026-04-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

The Hollow Truths, Haha Charade, BEES!, Delcobras at the Grape
2026-04-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Ms. J and the Cresson Street Band, Floating, and Justin Kerecz at Dawson Street
2026-04-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Repair Fair with Philly Fixers at the Roxborough Library
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Bring a broken household item to our Repair Fair! You will be paired with a Fixer and will work together to learn troubleshooting and repair skills. Anything you can carry is fair game. This program is free but we ask that you pre-register for a time slot using the registration link above. This program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is offered by the Philly Fixers Guild which is a volunteer run organization

Stevie the Inventors Build A Bot Class at YMCA
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Get ready for an exciting hands-on STEM experience where kids become inventors! Join Stevie The Inventor for a fun-filled class where children will build their very own motorized robot, learn beginner engineering skills.

Read to a Therapy Dog at the Roxborough Library
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Boost your confidence by reading to Lady, a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines!
Practice your reading skills in a judgement-free zone and make sure to pet Lady when you are done. Each child will have up to ten minutes to read aloud. Space may be limited; first come, first served.

Sleep Cycles, Dead Wrong, Team Goldie, With Abandon at the Grape
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Bitchfork, Caroline Quinn, and Fiona McHugh at Dawson Street
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Chilladelphia at Art On The Ridge Gallery
2026-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Art On The Ridge, 6133 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Songwriter’s Circle at the Foodery On Ridge
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | The Foodery on Ridge, 6148 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Jazz Night at Dawson with Eric Sayles
2026-04-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States

Kick Off - Tuesday Night Music at The Manayunk Bridge Garden - The Schist Creek Stompers Jug Band
2026-04-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Kick Off with The Schist Creek Stompers!
Bring a picnic!

Sing Us Home Festival
2026-05-01 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Sing Us Home is Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause’s annual music festival in Manayunk’s Venice Island. The three day event is a celebration of punk rock, acoustic music, local food and drink, working class wit, California vibes, Philly-style second lines, craft beer, tattoos, art, storytelling and, of course, lots of brotherly (and sisterly) love!
The fourth year of Sing Us Home welcomes Pennsylvania punk rock institution The Menzingers, John Darnielle’s indie-folk behemoth Mountain Goats, and a special return to the stage for indie rock outfit Augustines, fresh off a hiatus with new music as well as more acts to be announced.

Andorra with FISHNET and Beach Therapy at the Grape
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Grape Room, 105 Grape Street

Introduction to Birding at Roxborough Library
2026-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Avenue
Join Tony Croasdale of the Wissahickon Environmental Center for an engaging introduction to birding. You can put your new skills to use during tomorrow’s birdwalk.

Faygo Fridays at Thrillerdelphia
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Thrillerdelphia, 4203 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Philadelphia gets enough wine tastings.
We’re doing FAYGO FRIDAYS.
Every Friday, 6–7PM at Thrillerdelphia. Free Faygo samples poured like it’s sacred ritual.
Come discover flavors banned by common sense, debate Moon Mist like it’s politics, and walk Main Street holding a neon beverage that looks medically impossible.
Books, sugar, bad decisions, community.
Exactly how Fridays should feel.
