The dogwoods are blooming, the fightin’s are back, and the shops on Bridge and Main have started propping their doors open and letting the spring air flow through. If you needed the nudge, go ahead, you can put that space heater away.
We’re trying something new with the way we organize events in the newsletter. Hope you like it! If you don’t….well, let us know in the one-question survey at the end.
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So, What’s New?
We thought the Phoenix Wheel would be cool. Turns out, it’s REALLY cool, especially after Root Down launched its latest collab
Broadway is great, but have you seen Forge Theatre’s 65th season lineup?
We’re all screaming for ice cream (and Browns Cow’s season opener)
Local musician Anna Spackman just gave us something new for the playlist
New biergarten alert! Trouble’s End Brewing is heading to Arader’s Farm in Collegeville this summer for outdoor beers and tacos
Boardroom recently switched up their happy hour offerings and, great, now we’re craving arancini
Featured Event: Record Store Day (Sat Apr 18th)
Record Store Day (when indie shops around the country drop special releases) is right around the corner, and Phoenixville is the perfect town to celebrate. Not only do we have two incredible record shops in downtown Phoenixville, Forever Changes Vinyl Lounge and The Record Shop, but Bistro on Bridge is also throwing a margarita and beer-fueled RSD party with Dogfish Head.
Need inspo? The Phoenixville Curated team has recently been spinning Friends, Dogs, & Lovers from local band Tucked In and Lost on You by Scranton’s own Tigers Jaw.
Upcoming Events: April 6th-19th
Now grouped by event type!
🚗 = Not in Phoenixville proper
Arts & Culture
Local Author Event: Ivan Stiles: "Good, Bad, Verse" | Mon Apr 6th, 6:30-7:30pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
Movie Night: Song Sung Blue | Thurs Apr 9th, 5:15-8pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
The Parlour Reading Series: Shakespeare in Love | Thurs Apr 9th, 7pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Barnstone Live Art Spectacular | Sat Apr 11th, 6-9pm | Barnstone Art for Kids | Details
Catch Me If You Can (Theatre Production) | Fri Apr 10- Sun Apr 12th, Multiple Showings | Phoenixville Area High School | Details
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Theatre Production) | Starting Fri Apr 10th | Forge Theatre | Details
How To Spot A Book Bear Reading with Author Emily Mullet | Sat Apr 11th, 10am | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Poets of Phoenixville | Sun Apr 12th, 2pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Open Mic Night for Writers | Thurs Apr 16th, 6-8pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
The Last Five Years (Theatre Production) | Apr 17th-19th, Multiple Showings | Uptown Performing Arts Center | Details | 🚗
Writers’ Support Group | Sat Apr 18th, 1-3pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
Conquest of Delirium: A Seminar on Werner Herzog’s AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD | Sun Apr 19th, 6pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Food & Drink
French Wine Dinner | Wed Apr 8th, 6-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Tapas Night: Hungary | Thurs Apr 9th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Tapas Night: Argentina | Thurs Apr 16th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Classic New York Steakhouse Cooking Class | Fri Apr 17th, 6-9pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Sushi Making Workshop | Sat Apr 18th, 4-7pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Essential Knife Skills Class | Sun Apr 19th, 10am-1pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Sports, Fitness, & Outdoors
Mindful Moments: Movement, Meditation, & Breathwork | Mon Apr 6th, 7pm | Forever Changes | Details
Reading at Reeves Park (20s & 30s Social Meetup) | Tues Apr 7th, 6:15-8:15pm | Details
Swing and Sip Golf Simulator Event | Thurs Apr 9th, 6-9pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Save the Schuylkill River Clean-Up | Fri Apr 17th, 9am-2pm | 154 Walnut St, Mont Clare | Details
Run for the Horses 5k & 10k Race | Sat Apr 18th, 1pm | Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines | Details | 🚗
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5 Miler | Sun Apr 19th, 8am | Valley Forge Park | Details | 🚗
Live Music & Shows
The Wilson Springs Hotel | Thurs Apr 9th, 7-11pm | The Gem | Details | 🚗
Smooth Riders: Dave Matthews Band Experience | Fri Apr 10th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details
Impractical Jokers’ Joe Gatto | Fri Apr 10th - Sun Apr 12th, Multiple Shows | SoulJoel’s | Details | 🚗
Pure Jerry | Fri Apr 10th, 8-11pm | The Gem | Details | 🚗
April Fool’s Comedy Show | Sat Apr 11th, 8pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Lazer Shark, Cole Campbell, & Ran Dodgers | Fri Apr 17th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details
Luke O’Brien & the Not Pizza Boys | Sat Apr 18th, 6:30pm | The Gem | Details | 🚗
Drake Bell Live | Sat Apr 18th, 7pm | Rivet Canteen & Assembly | Details | 🚗
Classes & Workshops
Science on Tap: Bird Population Trends | Tues Apr 7th, 6:30pm | Root Down Brewing | Details
Junk Journal: Spring/Summer Dopamine Menu | Wed Apr 8th, 7-9pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
Paint & Sip | Sat Apr 11th, 2-3pm | Chester County Art Association | Details | 🚗
The History of Valley Forge as a National Park | Tues Apr 14th, 7:30pm | Schuylkill River Heritage Center | Details
Craftivism: BYO Craft | Wed Apr 15th, 6:30-8pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
Country Line Dance | Thurs Apr 16th, 7pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Intro to Machine Sewing | Sun Apr 19th, 2-5pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
Nightlife
Markets, Festivals, & Businesses
Spring Vintage Market | Thurs Apr 9th, 5-9pm | Bistro on Bridge | Details
Breakroom Barbershop Ribbon Cutting | Fri Apr 10th, 6pm | Breakroom Barbershop | Details
Strut Your Mutt Festival for Dog Lovers | Sat Apr 11th, 10am-2pm | Ludwig’s Corner Horseshow Grounds | Details | 🚗
Suite Life Studios Open House | Sat Apr 11th, 3-6:30pm | 99 Bridge St | Details
So, what did you think? Share your feedback on the new events format here.
Adoptable Pet: London the Orange Cat
Take a chance on London, an orange cat approaching her 1-year anniversary at the rescue. Let’s help her skip that anniversary and find a forever home instead.
On Screen This Month
At the Colonial Theater
Project Hail Mary (2026): Plays until Apr 9th
The Drama (2026): Plays until Apr16th
Mikey and Nicky (1976): Apr 12th
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000): Apr 16th
High Fidelity (2000): Apr 17th
Back to the Future (1985): Apr 18th
Roar (1981): Apr 18th
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The next newsletter drops on Monday April 20th.
Talk soon!