Election Day - Get out and Vote
2024-11-05 07:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t not vote. Pls.
Find your polling place – https://vote.phila.gov/

RoxYunk Stairs Walk
2024-11-09 09:30 - 13:00
The Manayunk Stairs are America’s first public transit system. People powered, they were created by mill workers to create a direct path from their rowhomes on the hill to factories along Main Street, the Canal, and the Schuylkill,
Join us for an epic journey through time and space as we recount the history of the neighborhood, highlight the topography, and recount our memories of the stairs.
Meet at 9:30 ish at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market by the playground (but stay out of the way of Market set up because Dave gets grouchy). We walk at 10. It’s about 5 miles and 3 hours. Come for as much of it as you want. Dress for the weather.
Since we end up at the Pretzel Park Farmer’s Marker, bring a few bucks along to stock up on Melvin’s amazing produce and the other weekly delights. I suggest shopping bags.
More info here.
Here’s a map of the walk. It’s from a prior walk but we are still on the same route.

Main Street Holiday Tree Lighting
2024-11-14 17:30 - 19:00
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 14, 2024 with our annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join us at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30-7:00 PM where we’ll host special guests and live performances.
Tree Lighting Schedule
5:30PM | SJU City Belles
5:45PM | Santa Fire Truck Arrival
6:00PM | John Gilbride
6:30PM | Emily Drinker
7:00PM | Tree Lighting & ManayunK Gets Lit Kick Off!
Throughout the entire night, guests can expect family fun, Santa meet & greet, Buddy the Elf, SNOW, crafts, glow giveaways, Eagles cheer, and more!!

First Annual Ridge Avenue Art Stroll
2024-11-15 17:00 - 20:00
Come out and see things of beauty made right here in the Valley.
Stop by at the Foodery and listen to the Sweet Sound of Buddy Boy, check out the variety of the works at the Ridge Pop Up Gallery at 6133 Ridge.

The Schist Creek Stompers and Humbleman Band at Dawson Street Pub
2024-11-15 20:00 - 23:30 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Two of Roxyunk’s finest locally sourced, free range, artisinally crafted music efforts.
Humbleman has been doing their unique and blissful thing since the mid 20th century.
The Stompers roared into existence about a year ago, blitzed out of their collective skulls on cheap wine and a VHS tape of “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.”
The rest is history,

Benny Peretti's Battle of The Slices - THE 2024 PIZZA EATING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MANAYUNK
2024-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Fat Lady Brewing
MAJOR LEAGUE EATERS WILL COMPETE AT
THE 2024 BENNY’S PIZZA EATING CHAMPIONSHIP IN MANAYUNK
Top-ranked eaters take down 28-inch pies at inaugural Major League Eating event
Major League Eating’s top-ranked athletes are slated to compete in The 2024 Benny’s Invitational Pizza Eating Championship – Mayhem in Manayunk. The contest will take place at 3:00 PM (doors open at noon) at Fat Lady Brewery on November 16th, 2024— 4323 Main St, Philadelphia, PA. Competitors will attempt to beat the current record of 12 slices in 10 minutes held by Geoffrey Esper.
Benny’s Pizza is an about-to-be famous Manayunk institution, known for its 28-inch pies and slices the size of your face. MLE competitors will eat as many of Benny’s big slices as possible. In a battle for the title of Pizza-Eating Champion of the World and a $2,800 prize purse, some of the top-ranked eaters squaring off include:
“Benny’s slice encapsulates everything the restaurant stands for: quality, flavor and satisfaction,” said Major League Eating Emcee, Sam Barclay, best known for Emceeing Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot-Dog Eating Contest . “These eaters are hungry to make their mark with this Blacksburg staple.”
About Benny’s Pizza: Since 2011, enny’s has served up 28” pies and pizza by the slice, Benny’s provides quick, quality meals at a price everybody can afford. With 30+ locations throughout the East Coast. Learn more about Benny’s Pizza, visit www.bennys.pizza and follow them @bennyperettis But really, check out their huge pizza, seeing is believing.
About Fat Lady Brewing: Started in 2021, Fat Lady Brewing has become known as Manayunk’s community bar. Patrons are invited to sit under the big top in their taproom and enjoy many events in their private upstairs space ranging from concerts, comedy shows, open mics, burlesque shows, pride events, plays/musicals and even private parties and weddings. Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @FatLadyBrewing.
About Major League Eating
Major League Eating is the world body that oversees all professional eating contests. The organization, which developed competitive eating and includes the sport’s governing body, the International Federation of Competitive Eating, helps sponsors to develop, publicize and execute world-class eating events in all varieties of food disciplines. MLE-sanctioned eating contests provide dramatic audience entertainment and offer an unparalleled platform for media exposure. Major League Eating holds approximately 70 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, NY. For more information, visit www.majorleagueeating.com and follow us on Twitter @eatingcontest.

Philly Blind Pig BBQ Weekend at Dawson Street
2024-11-16 17:00 - 23:00, 2024-11-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Dawson Street Pub, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Get ready to make your mouth very happy. The Maestro of Meat, Tom Bera, blesses us again with his smoke powered culinary wizardry.
Foods ready about 5. Don’t dawdle. Everything gets 86’d before the night is done,
Added Bonus – Saturday you get to listen to Nick Lombardo band w/ Justin Kerecz and Quick Chills.
https://www.phillyblindpig.com

Roxborough Orchestra Fall Concert Featuring Barbara Dever
2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Our November concert will feature the legendary voice of Barbara Dever. Pianist Jose Melendez from the Academy of Vocal Arts will be accompanying her; Dever’s daughter Shauna Dever will also join her for one song of the program.
Mezzo-soprano Barbara Dever, known for her powerful operatic performances, made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1994 as Amneris in Aida. With 24 seasons at the Met, she has portrayed iconic roles such as Azucena in Il trovatore and Eboli in Don Carlo. Dever continues to captivate audiences worldwide and currently serves as a Distinguished Faculty Artist at Montclair State University.

Art for your Ears on the Ridge - Armbite, Wakeful State, and Happier Than Ever
2024-11-21 07:00 - 17:00
Armbite, Wakeful State, Happier Than Ever – All Ages!
$5-10 suggested donation.

PLib EP Release Party at the RUBA Club with EDO, Heinrich, and Ogre
2024-11-23 19:00 | RUBA Club, 416 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
This is gonna be good and weird. Don’t miss it.
The new PLib EP “Dawn of the Dillip” will see the light of day.
Ok ok, i know the RUBA isn’t in RoxYunk but EDO is pure hillside music so there’s that.
Come down!

Roxyunk's Got Talent at Peck Miller’s - The Annual Tradition Continues - featuring Kenn Kweder! EJ Simpson! The Schist Creek Stompers! Ken Lawson!
2024-11-27 19:30 - 23:00 | Peck MIller’s, 61119 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
The glorious traditional Pre-Thanksgiving fiasco at the beating heart of Ridge Ave, the dread red door at the outbound Green Lane bus stop.
Loads of joy.
The Schist Creek Stompers will stomp some and we will welcome the holidays together.

Art For Your Ears - All Ages show at 6133 Ridge
2024-11-29 19:00 - 22:00
Art for your ears!
It’s on again! Friday Live music at 6133 Ridge! 7 pm, Friday
DIY acoustic punk. 3 bands. Geology, dayseethree, Rorschach Rabbit

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 | 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 | 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
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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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.
