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The 36th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival
2025-06-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Join us in celebrating The 36th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this year!
Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor, juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. Collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street during the two-day, closed street event. The festival is free to the public and features artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting & drawing, photography, and wood & sculpture.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can plan to take in the art, enjoy food and beverages from Manayunk’s renowned restaurants, and cool off by shopping at Manayunk’s unique boutiques and stores.

VHS Movie Night -The Mummy (1999)
2025-06-24 07:00 - 22:00 | Harmonie Hall, 4372 Fleming, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Great movie in a great venue!

POSTPONED - Tuesday Night Bridge Music
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Too hot tonight. We will resume next week.

Merion Concert Band at Gorgas Park
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
4th of July Tunes and more

Manayunk Book Club on Meet Up
2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | PHS Pop Up Beer Garden in Manayunk, 106 Jamestown, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
What we’re about

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you will read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, and make new friends!

Like books? Live in or near Manayunk?
Come on out!

Details

In May the weather was not in our favor for an outdoor event, so we’re trying again in June at the PHS Pop-Up Garden in Manayunk . We will be discussing James by Percival Everett, a critically acclaimed new take on classic Mark Twain. The pop-up garden has food and drink available for purchase and is friendly to well-behaved pets. Bonus points for anyone who builds a raft and arrives via the Manayunk Canal.
If mother nature conspires against us, we will be at Manayunk Brewing Company a/k/a The Brew Pub. I will update the event posting and contact attendees if we have to do this.
You may want to (re)familiarize yourself with Twain’s depictions of Jim, Huck Finn, and Tom Sawyer. If you’re not familiar with Percival Everett, the movie American Fiction is an entertaining introduction to his style and themes.

Manayunk Canal Reopening
2025-06-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts Center
Overview
Celebrate the re-introduction of fresh water to the Manayunk Canal in over 75 years! Join us to learn about the water quality improvements, speak with local partners for the project, and watch a mussel presentation from PWD Scientists.
The Community event begins at 11 am, with speakers and presentations starting at 11:30 am. Educational tables, activities, and refreshments will be in the lobby and by the Canal.

11:00 am – Event starts
11:30 am–12:30 pm – Presentations in the theater
12:30–2:00 pm – Tabling & refreshments
1:00 pm – Ceremonial ribbon cutting on Lock St Bridge.

A small gate opening ceremony will take place at the nearby site of the Flat Rock Dam.
This is a rain or shine event.

PWD is asking you to RSVP if you plan to be there: https://water.phila.gov/events/manayunk-canal-reopening/

Fridays at the Foodery - Quidnunk and Friends
2025-06-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Foodery on Ridge
Live music is what keeps the world spinning.
Come out and get some tacos and beer and hear sounds.
and it’s FREE!
Children and well behaved dogs welcome.

Germantown Fashion & Arts Festival
2025-06-28 10:00 - 20:00 | PA
In the heart of Germantown Ave, where the former site of the United States of America White House was once located before Washington DC, where President George Washington once lived, Fashion & Arts come in between Armat Street south two (2) blocks to Coulter Street on Germantown Ave. This district has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1965 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

A full day of events. Arts, Crafts, Vendors, Fashion, Runway, Music, and Models.

HEADLINER –

MC Rockin’ Rusty Stone from The Trammps

Golden Fleece Records, Atlantic Records, Buddah Records (SONY),
Philadelphia International Records (SONY) (Gamble & Huff)

MC Rockin’ Rusty Stone, from the legendary 1979 Grammy Award Winning Band The Trammps who’s song “Disco Inferno” was included in the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack and reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Dance charts, and #16 in the UK. At its peak, the album broke records as the best-selling album of its time, surpassing even the giants like The Beatles and Michael Jackson.

The song Disco Inferno was covered by Tina Turner on her 1993 What’s Love Got To Do With It soundtrack, and by Cyndi Lauper on the 1998 A Night At the Roxbury soundtrack. In 2005 this song was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame.

While The Trammps were pioneers of the disco era, their sound also incorporated elements of soul, funk, and R&B. In addition to Disco Inferno, The Trammps had several other hits that cemented their place in music history. Songs like Hold Back the Night, which reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart, and #10 on the R&B charts and That’s Where the Happy People Go, which climbed to #27 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcased their ability to energize dance floors, and Where Do We Go From Here, reaching #44 on the R&B charts in 1974. Their lively rendition of Judy Garland’s Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart reaching #17 on the R&B chart, and The Night the Lights Went Out also highlighted their talent and versatility. Other Trammps hits on Atlantic included, Disco Party, Body Contact, I Fell Like I’ve Been Livin’ (On The Dark Side Of The Moon), The Night The Lights Went Out, and Soul Bones, which features a harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder.

The Trammps are also known for performing the iconic Soul Train theme song, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia).” This track became the anthem of the popular music and dance TV show Soul Train in the 1970s.

Meet & Greet, Available All Day.

Links:

The Trammps – Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trammps

THE TRAMMPS® OFFICIAL WEBSITE – https://www.thetrammps.net

Philadelphia International Records (SONY) (Gamble & Huff) – www.soundofphiladelphia.com/artist/the-trammps

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Music Starts – 10:00am – FREE EVENT

Fashion Runway Show down Germantown Ave Historical District
Schoolhouse Lane to Coulter Street – Outdoors 12 noon to 4:30pm
Dj Force – FREE EVENT

Fashion Runway Show Awards Ceremony down Germantown Ave
Schoolhouse Lane to Armat Street – Outdoors 6pm to 8pm
FREE EVENT

Black Tie Event After Party – Indoor Fashion Performance w/ DJ Flash
8:30pm Treasures Nightclub 5549 Germantown Ave. 19144. 21 and up. $30

A wide selection of vendors!
10am to 8:00pm

Fashion Designers & Models – Feel Free to reach out to us to be a part of this extraordinary event.

Best Regards,

www.FASHION-FEST.com

Solstice Summer Music Fest & Beer Garden
2025-06-28 15:00 - 21:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Ben Arnold and the 48 Hour Orchestra, John Faye, and Pawnshop Roses & Food Trucks and other treats

New Ridge Brewing 5th Anniversary
2025-06-29 15:00 - 19:00 | New Ridge Brewing, 6168 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Where does the time go? It’s been an incredible few years, and we can’t thank you all enough for joining us on this journey. Staff, guests, vendors, everyone ❤️
To celebrate, we’re keeping it casual and relaxed as always. Sunday 6/29 from 3PM-7PM. Just good drinks, good food, and good music. Bring the whole family! Many thanks to our good friends Raul and Lucas for providing the tunes for the day, and of course, to Ralph for consistently handling the artwork for us as usual. Here’s to more years of New Ridge and more good times with all of you 🍻

Tuesday Night Bridge Music
2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Come and watch the sun set over the Bala Hills and be soothed and excited by glorious sounds.

Manayunk Neighborhood Council Monthly Meeting
2025-07-02 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

Gorgas Park Presents The Merion Concert Band
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Bring a blanket and a lawn chair and come on out!

Central Roxborough Civic Association Monthly Meeting (“CRCA”)
2025-07-03 19:30 - 20:30 | PA
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.

4th Of July Parade
2025-07-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Lyceum Avenue
RoxYunk gathers to watch the folks roll majestically down Lyceum from Manayunk to the Ridge. Grab a chair and bring a cooler and the kids.

Yoga in the Park!
2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
Come for some vibes and flex.

Postponed- Tuesday Night Bridge Music - Alex Fichera a/k/a "Sharing Contest"
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Update Tuesday – show is postponed, due to heat. New date TBD
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Come and watch the sun set over the Bala Hills and be soothed and excited by glorious sounds.
Sharing Contest is the alternative/emo outlet of singer/songwriter, Alex Fichera. The band blends intimate vocals with dynamic guitar playing. Over the last few years, the band has been performing at venues around Philly such as MilkBoy, Silk City, and Ortliebs. In 2024, they released their debut album, Lucky You!, which was entirely self-produced.
Alex’s Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/sharingcontest

Stroll The Street After Dark
2025-07-10 17:00 - 22:00 | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Shop and dine, your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features happy hour specials and shopping deals.

Plush Band - Classic Rock at Gorgas Park w/Home Skoold Band
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States
A double header of Live exciting music in beautiful Gorgas Park. Come and enjoy the shade and sounds at Gorgas Park’s Summer Concert Series 2025.

Yacht Rox! At the Pocket Park
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States
Drop anchor in Roxborough Pocket Park for an evening of smooth grooves, salty breezes (ok, maybe just fans), and all the Yacht Rock your heart desires. We’re talking live music that’ll have you swaying like a sailboat, beachy treats to keep you cool, and games to keep the good times rolling. Hawaiian shirts encouraged, good vibes guaranteed!

Gorgas Park Clean Up on 2nd Saturdays
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Keeping it real, keeping it clean.
Keeping it real clean!m
Meet at the Park house at 10.

Art On The Ridge
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Roxborough Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, 19128, United States

Rae The Band at the Twisted Tail
2025-07-12 20:00 - 23:30 | The Twisted Tail, 509 S. 2nd St.
OK, I know this is not in RoxYunk but I really really like this band.
I don’t like to use the word charming because it seems condescending, but these guys charmed the pants off me. The bartender made me put the pants back on, but they were still making great music. The band I mean, not my pants.
Anyhow, you owe it to yourself to go see these guys.

Manayunk Avenue Multi Family Yard Sale!
2025-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | 4555 Manayunk Ave.
Lots of good things you didn’t know you needed.

The Schist Creek Stompers Jug Band - Tuesday Night Bridge Music
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Manayunk Bridge Garden, 100 Dupont St, Philadelphia, 19127
Come and watch the sun set over the Bala Hills and be soothed and excited by glorious sounds.
Do you like jug band music? Who doesn’t love jug band music?
Come on down!

Stroll The Street After Dark
2025-07-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Shop and dine, your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features happy hour specials and shopping deals
Live Bands:

Kikashima @ 7pm (Main Stage at Grape St)
Lead Chambers & Anthony Baldini @ 6pm (Porchfest Stage at Canal View Park)

Movie:

The Sandlot @ Dusk (Cotton St)

Performance by Circadium School of Contemporary Circus Arts in Mt. Airy (every half hours @ Richards Apex)
Food Trucks:
AT COTTON ST –

Babalouie BBQ
Corneey’s

AT GRAPE ST –

Los Gallos Mexican Taqueria
Frios Gourmet Pops

BETWEEN RECTOR & PENSDALE –

Hangry Joe’s Food Truck
Humpty’s Dumplings

BETWEEN GREEN & CARSON –

Philips Steaks

Vendors:

Abundant Life Design Co
Arts and Feels
Beetle & Bison Artisan Candles
Cork and Charm
Daley Kaye Studio
From Mine, to Yours
Hair Glam
kkmjstudio
Kani Kouture
Lily Lough Jewelry
Lyons Eye Creative
Moss and Canvas
Natasha Lynne Studios
Rainbow Resellers
Shady sunglass deals
Smoooookie
Square Peggy
The Glow Guy
Vintage By Bruce
Wick-It-Wax
Willy From Philly Treats

FUN FOR FREE:
Kids Activity at Gay St
Face Painting by Fabulous Faces Face Painting

Pretty Damn Great Sidewalk Sale, Saturday, 455 Krams Avenue
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | 455 Krams Avenue, 455 Krams Avenue.
Come and get some good stuff.
EVERYTHING MUST GO! ALL ITEMS PRICED TO SELL!

Venmo or Cash
Woman’s bike and bike rack, bike helmets
Unicycle
Teen/adult Scooter (Xootr)
Yamaha Keyboard and Stand
Yamaha guitar
Chiminea and firewood
Large beach/garden umbrella
Office chair, small desks, table lamps, side tables, unused cat scratch pads, other small furniture
Books
Games
Kitchen items
Shower chair, crutches
Hammock
Clothes
Tchotchkes
Plants & plant stand
