Hey, howdy, hello! Summer’s over (really, the first day of fall is tomorrow!) and seasonal events in town are starting to pick up.
See you out there!
-Mayr
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So, What’s New?
Ahhhh!! (Sorry, I’m practicing for an interview at Colonial Gardens as a scream actor)
Has Phoenixville honkied its last tonk?
Phirebird? Photobird? Whatever you call it, there’s a new photography contest that gets you up close & personal to the Firebird build
Featured Event: Stars Hollow Weekend
Whenever I talk to someone who has never been to Phoenixville, I always compare the town to Stars Hollow (from the Gilmore Girls universe) because of its charms, quirks, and characters. Next weekend, it becomes official! Some of our local businesses have teamed up to bring Gilmore Girls energy to Phoenixville, with pop-ups, costumes, events, decorations, and more.
Throughout the events list below, look for the ☕ for Stars Hollow weekend plans!
(Maybe controversial, but I’m team Logan.)
Upcoming Events: Sept 21st-Oct 4th
Arts & Culture
Then and Now Book Group: The Correspondent | Tues Sept 22nd, 7-8pm | Reads & Company | Details
Talia Argondezzi: Author of Bedtime Stories for Academics | Wed Sept 23rd, 6:30pm | Bistro on Bridge | Details
What's the Tea? Book Group: Carmilla | Wed Sept 23rd, 7-8pm | Reads & Company | Details
Craft Cinema: Notting Hill (1999) | Wed Sept 23rd, 7:15pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Just Another Day: Theatre Production | Fri Sept 25th- Sun Sept 27th | Colonial Theatre | Details
☕Gilmore Girls Flash Tattoos | Fri Sept 25th, 6-9pm | Sanctuary Esthetics | Details
Outdoor Movie Night: Hocus Pocus | Fri Sept 25th, 8pm | Victory Park | Details | 🚗ROFO
Books on Tap: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd | Tues Sept 29th, 7-8:30pm | La Patrona | Details
Mystery Member Movie Night | Thurs Oct 1st, 7:15pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Super Art Fight | Sat Oct 3rd, 7pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Phoenixville Art Walk | Sun Oct 4th, 11am-4pm | Downtown Phoenixville | Details
Fright Night: Horror in the Shadows | Sun Oct 4th, 1pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Nature Writing Meetup | Sun Oct 4th, 4-6pm | Artillery Park | Details | 🚗VF
Bars & Nightlife
Dungeons & Drafts | Thurs Sept 24th, 6-9pm | Sly Fox Brewing | Details
Tableside Magic with Magic Zach | Thurs Sept 24th, 7-8pm | Rivertown Taps | Details
Oktoberfest Beer Stein Painting | Thurs Sept 24th & Oct 1st, 5-8pm | Stable12 | Details
☕Gilmore Girls Trivia | Thurs Sept 24th, 8pm | Fun Dungeon | Details
Oktoberfest | Sat Sept 26th, All day | Bistro on Bridge | Details
Oktoberfest | Sat Sept 26th, 12-10pm | Stable12 | Details
☕Luke & Lorelai Lookalike Contest | Sat Sept 26th, 5:30pm | Steel City | Details
Crunk Brunch | Sun Sept 27th, 12pm | Great American Pub | Details
Horror Movie Themed Trivia | Thurs Oct 2nd, 7pm | Rec Room | Details
Singles Game Night (Ages 23-38) | Fri Oct 3rd, 7-10pm | Rec Room | Details
Spooky Season Drag Bingo | Sun Oct 4th, 12-2pm | Nature’s Vin | Details | 🚗WAY
Food & Drink
Sushi Making Workshop | Fri Sept 25th, 6-8pm | a Culture Factory | Details
☕Baked Goods Pop-Up | Sat Sept 26th, 11am-2pm | Studio 323 | Details
Afternoon Tea | Sat Sept 26th, 2pm | Bella Trattoria | Details | 🚗SC
Spain: Tapas & Flamenco Vibes | Sat Oct 3rd, 4-7pm | a Culture Factory | Details
Farm to Table Fundraising Gala | Sat Oct 3rd, | Camphill Village | Details | 🚗KMB
Sports, Wellness, & Outdoors
Shoes n Brews Run Club | Tues Sept 22nd, 6:30pm | Rec Room | Details
Megan’s Hat & Mat Birthday Bash | Thurs Sept 24th, 6:30pm | Trufit Pilates | Details
Phoenixville Beer Runners Run Club | Thurs Sept 24th, 7pm | Lock 29 | Details
Meditation for Beginners | Thurs Sept 24th, 7:45pm | Nectar Yoga Studio | Details
Free Outdoor Mat Pilates | Sun Sept 27th, 9am | Bridge & Main Lot | Details
20s & 30s Meetup: Evening Hike | Tues Sept 29th, 6-7:30pm | Knox’s Quarters Parking Lot | Details | 🚗VF
Shoes n Brews Run Club | Tues Sept 29th, 6:30pm | Rec Room | Details
Fall Classic 5 Mile Trail Run | Sat Oct 3rd, 9am | Camp Innabah | Details | 🚗SC
Collegeville Fire Company Hero Run 5k | Sun Oct 4th, 8:30am | Water Works Park | Details | 🚗TRP
Classes, Workshops, & Group Activities
Craft Club (& Hot Dog Pop-up) | Tues Sept 22nd, 6:30pm | Rebel Hill Brewing | Details
Block Print: Chine-collé | Tues Sept 22nd, 7-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
☕Paint Along: Stars Hollow | Wed Sept 23rd, 6:30-9pm | Steel City | Details
Board Gaming Night for Adults | Thurs Sept 24th, 6-7:45pm | Phoenixville Public Library | Details
Crochet A Book Sleeve | Thurs Sept 24th, 6:30-8:30pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
History Walking Tour of Spring City | Thurs Sept 24th, 6:30pm | Local Things | Details | 🚗SC
Craft Club (& Hot Dog Pop-up) | Tues Sept 29th, 6:30pm | Rebel Hill Brewing | Details
Figure Drawing | Tues Sept 29th, 7-9pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Knit a Sweater | Wed Sept 30th, 6:30-8:30pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
Doormat Painting Class | Wed Sept 30th, 6-8pm | Hot Spot | Details
Needle Punch: Fall Mug Rug | Wed Sept 30th, 6:30-9:30pm | Silly Little Art Shop | Details
Make a Wrap Skirt | Sat Oct 2nd, 11:30am-1pm | Here & Now Crafts | Details
Designer Bag Bingo | Sat Oct 3rd, 2pm | Kimberton Fire Hall | Details | KMB
Music & Comedy Shows
Phoenix Chamber Inaugural Concert | Tues Sept 22nd, 7-8:30pm | Colonial Theatre | Details
Getting Even Single Release Show | Fri Sept 25th, 7pm | Polish Club | Details
Be Kind Rewind: 90s Tribute Band | Fri Sept 25th, 8-11pm | Rec Room | Details
Beatles Tribute | Sat Sept 26th, 7pm | Steel City | Details
Remi Wolf New Album Listening Party | Thurs Oct 1st, 7pm | the Record Shop | Details
Spring City Music Fest | Sat Oct 3rd, 11am-4pm | Downtown Spring City | Details | 🚗SC
Blanko Dave | Sat Oct 3rd, 7pm | Twelve78 Brewing | Details
Joe Matarese Comedy Show | Sat Oct 3rd, 6pm & 8pm | SoulJoel’s | Details | 🚗POTTS
Festivals, Markets, & Businesses
Dolly’s Day Out | Fri Sept 25th, 5-8pm | Downtown Skippack | Details | 🚗SKP
Apple Fest | Sat Sept 26th, 10am-2pm | Norview Farm | Details | 🚗KOP
Alianzas 16th Annual Cultural Diversity Festival | Sept 26th, 1-5pm | Reeves Park | Details
Kitty Kingdom Ribbon Cutting | Fri Oct 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm | Maddie’s Castle | Details
Phoenixville Vintage Fest | Sat Oct 3rd-Sun Oct 4th | Bridge & Main Lot | Details
Annual Fall Fest | Sat Oct 3rd-Sun Oct 4th, 11am-3pm | Yeagers Farm | Details
Phoenixville Porch Fest | Sat Oct 3rd, 12-5pm | Throughout Phoenixville | Details
Outfest | Sun Oct 4th, 12-5pm | Chester County History Center | Details | 🚗WC
Overheard in Phoenixville
Overheard near a woman walking down Bridge Street with a python (???)
Submit to Phoenixville’s version of Deux Moi here.
Movies on Screen
Practical Magic 2 (2026): Plays until Sept 24th
Tony (2026): Plays until Sept 24th
The Breakfast Club (1985): Sept 24th
💖The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982): Sept 25th
Vivo (2021): Sept 26th
☕Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953): Sept 26th
Josie & the Pussycats (2001): Sept 26th
Buena Vista Social Club (1999): Sept 27th
💖9 to 5 (1980): Sept 27th
Once (2007): Sept 30th
Hotel Transylvania (2012): Free screening on Oct 2nd
Young Frankenstein (1974): Oct 2nd
Coco (2017): Oct 3rd
The Ring (2002): Oct 3rd
The Vanishing (1988): Oct 4th
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The next newsletter drops on Monday October 5th.
-Mayr