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Snowflakes on the Ridge: A Small Business Scavenger Hunt
2024-11-30
Join the Snowflake Scavenger Hunt this Small Business Saturday!
Support local businesses while having fun on Ridge Avenue! Start by picking up your Snowflake Passport at Art on the Ridge (6133 Ridge Ave) or at any of the participating shops. As you explore, collect snowflake stamps by spotting the festive *ROX Snowflakes* in each location. Once you’ve gathered your stamps, return your passport to Art on the Ridge for a chance to win a prize!

Participating Businesses

Morrison Pharmacy

6113 Ridge Ave | 8 AM – 3 PM

Nanu’s Hot Chicken
6151 Ridge Ave | 10 AM – 11 PM

Flying Sowth Coffee
6155 Ridge Ave | 8 AM – 4 PM

New Ridge Brewing Co
6168 Ridge Ave | 12 PM – 9 PM
Dubai Boutique

6152 Ridge Ave | 11 AM – 7 PM
Roxborough Shoe & Luggage Repair

6116 Ridge Ave | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Lucky’s Trading Co.

5154 Ridge Ave | Variable (8 AM – 10 PM)
Art on the Ridge

6133 Ridge Ave | 12 PM – 8 PM
Unity Java

5312 Ridge Ave | 6 AM – 6:30 PM
Unity Taqueria

5420 Ridge Ave | 11 AM – 10 PM
Furville Pet Store

5226 Ridge Ave | 10 AM – 8 PM
Kim’s Nail Salon

6104 Ridge Ave | 10 AM – 7 PM
Roxyhall Island Cuisine

6139 Ridge Ave | 11 AM – 11 PM

Small Business Saturday on Main Street
2024-11-30 | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Shop small and shop local at over 50 small businesses to find something for everyone on your list as the neighborhood kicks off the holidays season with Small Business Saturday on November 30 2024!
Sponsored by American Express, this event celebrate everything small business!
Check out Small Business Saturday sales, specials, events, and promotions here along with details on the Manayunk Shop Small Passport.

G-Town Radio Benefit Featuring "Philly Gumbo" at The Fallser Club
2024-12-01 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Fallser Club, 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Join us for an afternoon of music to benefit Germantown Community Radio 92.9FM, featuring northwest Philadelphia’s own Philly Gumbo, with additional special guests and all your favorite DJs and hosts from the station. Philly Gumbo has been creating its eclectic mix of musical genres for more than four decades, and the Fallser Club is delighted to bring the band’s blend of New Orleans R&B, reggae, blues, and Afrobeat to East Falls to benefit G-town Radio, the voice of northwest Philly! And there will be opportunities to learn how you can get involved with your community radio station!

Tickets $25 online and $30 at the door (online ticket sales end at 1:30pm on the day of the show.)
Doors open at 2:30pm

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE

Manayunk Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Check Website For meeting location = http://www.manayunkcouncil.org/meetings.html
Detail on meetings can be found at
http://www.manayunkcouncil.org/meetings.html

Central Roxborough Civic Association Monthly Meeting (“CRCA”)
2024-12-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-06 19:30 - 20:30
Please join us. The CRCA meets on the first Thursday of each month, except July and August. Most CRCA meetings are conducted via Zoom, and two or three are conducted in person at locations announced at the time of the meeting.
Please check the CRCA website for meeting details.

Happy Holidays from Rox - Holiday Market, Tree Lighting, and Live Music at the Ridge Pocket Park
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States
Come one, come all!
Celebrate the holidays under twinkling lights with the return of Roxborough’s annual holiday celebration.
The festivities kick off on Friday, December 6th with a tree lighting, live music, and hot beverages in the Roxborough Pocket Park (6170 Ridge Avenue).
5 – 8 PM – Holiday Market
5:30 – Tree Lighting
5:30 – 8 – Live music courtesy of the World Renown Academy Of Vocal Arts

Happy Holidays from Rox - Holiday Market, Photos with Elsa and Santa, and Live Music by the amazing Rk$tdy at the Ridge Pocket Park
2024-12-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States
Come one, come all!

Celebrate the holidays under twinkling lights with the return of Roxborough’s annual holiday celebration

Revelers will return to Ridge Avenue from 12-6 PM on Saturday, December 7th, for more holiday fun. Stop by our pop-up Holiday Markets, make your own s’mores, and enjoy warm drinks from New Ridge Brewing Co. before Santa swings by on the fire truck at 3 PM.

Live music from 12 – 3 by Philadelphia’s legendary “Rk$tdy”

Santa Paws - Portraits With Santa at The Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
2024-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | The Pet Friendly Dog Bakery, 4324 Main St.
Bring your furry friends to the Pet Friendly Dog Bakery for portraits with Santa Claus on Sunday, December 8 from 9AM-1PM.
Recommended donation – $15. Proceeds will benefit an adoption organization in need.
Sign ups will go live in mid November here.

David R. Hunt Memorial All Members Show
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Manayunk Roxborough Arts Center, 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
DAVID R. HUNT MEMORIAL SHOW

Opening Reception – December 8, 2024
The ultimate MRAC Exhibition, the David R. Hunt Memorial Show will finish our year with the finest work our members have to offer. This is the closing of 2024, preceding the unfolding of 2025
David Hunt was a long standing member and lifelong resident of Roxborough. He is fondly remembered as a passionate painter and contributing member at the Manayunk-Roxborough Art Center for many years. This award is made possible through generous contributions from his family.
The gallery will be open from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024. This event is free to the public. Refreshments provided.

Devil on My Trail book release party
2024-12-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Fat Lady Brewing
Come hear those lonesome blues moan…
Come one, come all and sell your souls in December on a Friday the 13th!
There will be music, words, & more music! A prize wheel! Books! It’s at a brewery so there will be lots to drink if you choose. Consider this a real chill and awesome hang as opposed to a boring and stuffy reading. *Dress like a devil and you get a free drink. There will be some special guests and surprises throughout the night, so mark your calendars now and come on out to support indie literature and music.
The Evening:
7-7:30: Butcher Parlance & the 60 Minute Men
7:30-8:10: The words of Alex DiFrancesco, Kailey Tedesco, and Daniel DiFranco
8:30-9:15: Yer So Dad (an incredible Rolling Stones tribute act)
9:30-10:15: Negative Creeps (a Nirvana tribute act with some other fun tunes)
10:30-11 (?): The Return of Butcher Parlance & the 60 Minute Men
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​*or whatever

10th Annual Rudolph Run 3 Miler
2024-12-14 08:30 - 11:00 | Philadelphia Runner, 4358 Main Street, pa
Dress in your holiday best for the 10th Annual Rudolph Run! Join Philadelphia Runner for a fun 3-mile fun run along the Manayunk Canal on Saturday, December 14th at 9AM.
Check in for the run will be at Philadelphia Runner on Main Street starting at 8:30AM. Brooks will have their latest and greatest footwear for runners to test out and some special post run treats back in the shop afterward.
Holiday attire is encouraged – lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, sparkles, ugly Christmas sweaters, and whatever else runners may have laying around.
Canned goods and other necessities will be collected for North Light Community Center as donations/entry fee. Donation drop-off will take place during check in.
Round up some friends and celebrate the season with this jolly good run followed by hot chocolate and more sweet treats. Sign up here.
Timeline:
8:30AM – Donation Drop, Gear Check & Runner Check In at Philadelphia Runner Manayunk
9AM – Run Start at Canal View Park

Winter Ornament Workshop
2024-12-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Manayunk Roxborough Arts Center, 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Learn to paint your own winter landscapes and turn them into ornaments!
We will be mixing our fine art with fun craft to make a beautiful array of ornaments. All levels welcome, materials provided.
This is a family friendly event, but minors will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Source:: https://www.mrartcenter.org/classes-1/winter-ornament-workshop

Philly Blind Pig BBQ
2024-12-14 14:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Tom Bera is the Maestro of Meat.
Come for dinner and stay for Dawson Street music,

Slowey & The Boats Christmas Spectacular!
2024-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
ALL ABOARD!
Set sail with Slowey and The Boats! The Philadelphia-based quintet has been bringing their breezy and evocative sound to audiences since the group came together behind steel guitarist Isaac Stanford in early 2012. Specializing in obscure and overlooked melodies from far and wide, the group can transition seamlessly from a traditional Hawaiian melody to an Argentinian tango followed by a classic of the American Song book. The band has a long-running residency at Dawson St Pub in Philadelphia where they host an afternoon barbecue one Sunday every month. In addition to Stanford on the steel guitar, the quintet is currently comprised of David Streim on the Wurlitzer or Fender Rhodes, Mike Hlatky on upright bass, Fred Berman on drums, and Brennen Ernst on guitar.

ITS THE ANNUAL PECK MILLERS OFFICE PARTY!
2024-12-20 19:00 | Peck MIller’s, 61119 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Awkward conversations? Name tags? Ill considered workplace (b)romance?
Friday, 7 pm. At the Red Door On Ridge.
Music by the Schist Creek Stompers Jug Band with special guests.
Another in a series of mistakes by RoxYunkFunCo.

EJ Simpson Band
2024-12-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Based in Philadelphia, E.J. Simpson is a several instrumentalist who not only fronts his all original, You Purple Virgin band, he also performs his unique, hilarious and inspired solo interpretation of the beloved of Jesus Christ Superstar every spring, and has brought this performance all over the country for the past 18 years. This year’s single performance date is April 21 in South Philadelphia Old Swedes. He can also be seen on stages all over the Philly and New York areas, most notably with the legendary legacy, Philadelphia band Beru Revue and with Boris Garcia. He leads a number of tribute performances including David Bowie, (4lads’ Insane), Grateful Dead, (No Fire on The Mountain), Sergeant Pepper (in full costume regalia), Johnny Cash Night, The Monkees and more. E.J. sings and plays, bass, guitar, mandolin, mandola, ukulele, bandorria, the gong, organ, piano, percussion as well as teaches. He sings on stages and clubs, theaters, bars, temples, churches, rooms, studios, and showers.

Winter Solstice: Time Together at the Manayunk Roxborough Art Center
2024-12-21 16:11 - 20:49 | Manayunk Roxborough Arts Center, 419 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
hyperbola, hyperbole, hyperbolic, hyperbolicity — theme of event

saddle-like, ruffles, frills, folds, increasing increase in surface area, walking into bushes and they only get more dense — work in progress
dance, fire, food, conversation, share and tell on the art of the Hyperbol, observation of the above

Main Street Hanukkah Candle Lighting
2024-12-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Canal View Park, 4418 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Manayunk Shines bright for the Festival of Lights. Join us on Thursday, December 26th for a magical Hanukah candle lighting in Canal View park with Mt Airy Chabad. Enjoy candles, delicious latkes, and so much more!
Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah Giveaway
Back again this year is Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah kicking off on Wednesday, December 25th and running through January 1st. In celebration of the Festival of Lights, Manayunk will be hosting ‘Eight Crazy Nights’ of Instagram giveaways with prizes from Manayunk restaurants, stores, and specialty businesses.
Hanukkah Giveaways
During the Festival of Lights, stop by The Manayunk Welcome Center at 106 Grape Street for tasty treats, giveaways, and gelt!

New Year’s Eve Excelerate w/ Baldini and the Bastards
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
AI says “Baldini and the Bastards is a Philadelphia-based band that plays folk music. Their music is influenced by roots music and the work of artists like Bob Dylan and Paul Robeson.”
But who knows?
WXPN says “These gritty Americana jam rockers channels outlaw country and G. Love’s Philadelphonic funk/punk”
Come out and find out for yourself
Give them a listen!

Rae The Band at The Twisted Tail
2025-01-03 19:30 - 23:00 | The Twisted Tail, 509 S. 2nd St.
A really fine band from NYC brings its music to us! Let’s not let them down.
I’d call them charming but that’d be damning them with faint praise. I’d call them majestic but that would make them sound like an ocean liner and RTB is so much more than that.
Don’t take my word for it, see for yourself!
https://www.youtube.com/@RAEinVA

Pretzel Park Farmer's Market - Winter Market
2025-01-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St., Philadelphia, PA, 1912y7, United States
The vibrant sprit of community lives on during the cold weather as the Market carries the torch all winter.
Come get your goodies!
Vendor Information and details are here.

Founders Philly Freeze Out
2025-02-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. Bundle up and come to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, Founders beer specials in restaurants and bars, giveaways, the Founders Winter Market, and more! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole gang.

Huff For Judge Fundraiser Houseparty
2025-02-02 13:00 - 15:00
Friends of Michael Huff in RoxYunk/NW Philly:

Join me in supporting his campaign for judge by attending a house party fundraiser THIS SUNDAY afternoon at my apartment in G-town [click the link for info & address]! Live music will be performed by the Murder Hornets, — an ensemble featuring our mutual friend Eliot Duhan & others pals — beverages & light snacks will be available, and Mike will chat about his vision for building a justice system rooted in equity, compassion, & fairness!

Big thanks to Eliot & the Hornets for contributing their musical talents to this event! Eliot supports Mike Huff For Judge, but doesn’t want to simply say: “Vote Huff!” According to Eliot, “Politics is complicated, so I’m happy to talk through my reasoning. Don’t vote UNINFORMED!”

Please RSVP, and join Mike, Eliot, me, & other “friends of Huff” for a fun afternoon, as we support Mike and enjoy the jazzy-folky stylings of the Murder Hornets!
actblue.com/donate/feb2huff

Folk Music Battle Royale: Simon Godfrey vs. Kyle Swarzwelder
2025-02-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Eremita Cafe, 5548 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Kyle says “I’m really looking forward to sharing a show with my good friend @simongodfreymusic. Check us out on Saturday February 8th at @eremitacafe.”
Support live local music!
