Hey friends! Big newsletter today. We’ve got Phoenix Wheel updates, an exclusive giveaway, an artist spotlight, and, as always, tons of great local events.
Before we dive in, a quick thank you to everyone who came out to our Summer House Watch Party at Rec Room. It was genuinely so fun to meet some of you in person for the first time and put faces to names I've only seen in my inbox. One of the coolest parts of writing this newsletter has been seeing how many people care about what's happening in Phoenixville, and getting to experience that in real life was pretty special. Plus…I’m always game to talk about reality TV.
I'm already thinking about more ways to get the Curated community together, so stay tuned.
See you out there!
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So, What’s New?
Big news for hot dog enthusiasts: a speciality hot dog pop-up is coming soon to PXV
The countdown to Chester County PrideFest is on… and they’re looking for volunteers to help out
Who knew we had two Geminis in downtown PXV? Happy birthday, Reads & Company and Silly Little Art Shop!
Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!…and check out Pickering Coffeehouse’s new Friends-themed menu
Tucked In’s Gunnar Teel drops new music this week
Oh, you thought we were done? Summer House Reunion Watch Part: Part 2 is ON!
Summer Glow-Up Giveaway
Summer is right around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with a little self care.
We’ve teamed up with Casey Contours, located in The Studios at 119 S. Main St., to give one lucky newsletter subscriber a free Deluxe Hydrafacial service, so they can step into summer refreshed, recharged, and glowing.
But wait, there’s more: Casey is sharing an exclusive 20% off discount just for Curated subscribers, so everyone gets a little glow-up, whether you win or not. (Use code: SUMMERGLOW20 in the Notes section when scheduling)
Featured Event: Phoenix Wheel Ribbon Cutting & Dedication
The Phoenix Wheel officially opens this week, marking one of the biggest additions to the Phoenixville skyline in…well, maybe ever?
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center and Mayor Peter are hosting a dedication and ribbon cutting event later this week. Years from now, the Phoenix Wheel will be a well-known part of Phoenixville. This is your chance to see the moment it becomes official.
Date: Saturday June 6th
Time: 10am
Location: 381 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Music, drinks, and more to follow at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, located in the Phoenixville Foundry
Want to learn more? The Phoenix Wheel may feel new to us, but its roots go back generations. Learn the story behind Phoenixville's latest icon at this special History on the Rocks event at the Colonial Theatre, featuring specialty cocktails and never before seen photos.
Upcoming Events: June 1st-14th
🚗 = Not in Phoenixville proper
Arts & Culture
Phoenixville Poetry Night | Tues June 2nd, 7-9pm | Steel City | Details
Mystery Member Movie Night | Wed June 3rd, 7:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Brazilian Music Workshop | Fri June 5th, 4-6pm | Cafe Com Leite | Details
Death Cab for Cutie Album Listening Party | Fri June 5th, 7pm | the Record Shop | Details
Artist Reception: Eiren Graver | Sat June 6th, 4-6pm | Julie Miller Pottery | Details
Olivia Rodrigo Album Listening Party | Thurs June 11th, 11pm | the Record Shop | Details
Writing Down the Bones: Writing Workshop | June 13th, 11am-2pm | Hummingbird Healing Collective | Details
Exhumed Films Presents eX-Fest Part XIV | Sat June 13th, 12pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Blobfest Baby Blobs Workshop | Sat June 13th, 10am-12pm | Studio 323 | Details
Books, Brews, & Tattoos | Sun June 14th, Multiple Sessions | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Bars & Nightlife
Summer House Reunion Watch Party: Part 2 | Tues June 2nd, 8pm | Rec Room | Details
Seinfeld Trivia | Thurs June 4th, 7pm | Rec Room | Details
Dr. Who Trivia | Thurs June 4th, 8pm | Fun Dungeon | Details
Queer Quizzo Benefiting LGBTQ+ Alliance of Chester County | Fri June 5th, 7pm | Steel City | Details
Pretty in Pink: Rose Wine Tasting | Sun June 7th, 11:30am-3:30pm | Hotel Fiesole | Details | 🚗
PXV Inside Out Bar Crawl | Sat June 13th, 6-9pm | Starting at Bluebird | Details
Food & Drink
Bourbon Tasting Dinner | Wed June 3rd, | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Tapas Night: Spain | Thurs June 4th, | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Oodles of Noodles Cooking Class | Sat June 6th, 6pm | Let’s Cultivate Food | Details | 🚗
Bourbon & BBQ Dinner | Sun June 7th, 5-9pm | Stave & Stable | Details | 🚗
Korean BBQ Pizza Pop-Up | Thurs June 11th | Perch Plants | Details
Thai Something New Cooking Class | Sat June 13th, 6pm | Let’s Cultivate Food | Details | 🚗
Sports, Fitness, & Outdoors
Reading at Reeves Park | Tues June 2nd, 6:15-8:15pm | Reeves Park | Details
PXV Float Friday | Fri June 5th, 5pm | Lock 60 | Details
Yoga with Alpacas | Sat June 6th, 9:30am | Silkie’s Farm | Details | 🚗
Wellness Soiree | Thurs June 11th, 4-7pm | Prime IV | Details
Capable of More Challenge: Global Running Day | June 13th, 8am-12:30pm | Coach McNelly Stadium | Details | 🚗
Free Yoga in the Park | June 13th, 10am | Victory Park Royersford | Details | 🚗
Puppies on Tap: Puppy Yoga | June 14th, 9-10am & 10:30-11:30am | Stable12 | Details
Classes, Workshops, & Group Activities
General Meeting | Mon June 1st, 7pm | PXV Mutual Aid | Details
Science on Tap: Childhood Memories | Tues June 2nd, 6:30pm | Root Down Brewing | Details
Crochet Corner | Tues June 2nd, 7-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Play Pokemon TCG | Wed June 3rd, 6-8:30pm | Steel City | Details
Singles Mezzen Night | Thurs June 4th | Avlo’s | Details
Dungeons and Drafts | Thurs June 4th, 6-9:30pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Science on Screen: Interstellar | Sat June 6th, 6pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Phoenixville Junk Journal Club | Sun June 7th, 1pm | Here & Now Crafts & Steel City | Details
Color Studies: Washi & Watercolor Workshop | Tues June 9th, 6:30pm | Julie Miller Pottery | Details
Decorate A Fake Cake Workshop | Wed June 10th, 6-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults | Sat June 13th, 1-3:30pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
Live Music & Comedy Shows
The Record Shop 4-Year Anniversary feat. the Grundles | Fri June 5th, 7-10pm | the Record Shop | Details
Yesterday’s Gone: Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Fri June 5th, 7-11pm | The Gem | Details | 🚗
Chinaberry Lane: A Tribute to the '70s, '80s, and Today | Fri June 5th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details
Emo Night | Fri June 12th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details
Markets, Festivals, & Businesses
Finch Vintage Pop-Up | Fri June 5th | Great Scott Vintage | Details
Food Truck Festival | Sat June 6th, 12-5pm | Skippack Village | Details | 🚗
Puppypalooza | Sun June 7th, 12:30-3:30pm | Bald Birds Brewing Co | Details | 🚗
Phoenixville Street Art Festival | June 13th, 11am-5pm | Bridge Street | Details
Juneteenth Celebration | Sun June 14th, 2-6pm | Bridge Street | Details
Artist Spotlight: Laura Stockdale
I was drawn to the story behind local artist Laura Stockdale's upcoming show, Portals. Several of the featured works were started years ago, left unfinished, and only recently rediscovered and completed. The result is a collection of surreal paintings that feel part dream, part memory, and entirely worth seeing in-person.
Good news: you can meet Laura and see Portals for yourself at Ravensgate on June 5th from 6-8pm.
On Screen
At the Colonial
🏳️🌈 = Pride Film Series
Obsession (2026): Plays until June 4th
Michael (2026): Plays until June 4th
🏳️🌈Death Becomes Her (1992): June 4th
🏳️🌈But I’m a Cheerleader (1999): June 5th
The Wizard of Oz (1939): June 6th
🏳️🌈All About My Mother (1999): June 7th
The Third Man (1949): June 7th
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944): June 7th
🏳️🌈Tangerine (2015): June 11th
🏳️🌈Bound (1996): June 12th
The Incredibles (2004): June 13th
Unbreakable (2000): June 13th
Harriet (2019): June 14th FREE SCREENING
🏳️🌈Some Like It Hot (1959): June 14th
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