Upcoming Events
Kouklet - World Cup Specials at Kouklet Bakery
Kouklet Bakery on East Passyunk Avenue is celebrating the FIFA World Cup with exclusive game day specials. Pick up crispy chicken coxinha, a one-of-a-kind Philly cheesesteak coxinha, brigadeiros, pão de queijo, and full party spreads perfect for any watch party. Pre-orders required with 3 days notice. Available for pickup Thursday through Monday while the tournament runs.
East Passyunk Opera Project - Celebrate Pride with "Love Notes Special Edition: Memoirs of a Gaysian"
Celebrate Pride with "Love Notes Special Edition: Memoirs of a Gaysian," a powerful cabaret presented by East Passyunk Opera Project and Wear Yellow Proudly at Society Hill Dance Academy on Friday, June 12, 2026.
This moving performance explores the intersection of Queer and Asian identity through song, storytelling, and lived experience. Blending beloved classical works with music by contemporary Queer and Asian composers, Memoirs of a Gaysian shines a spotlight on voices too often unheard.
The evening stars Spencer Britten, Chuanyuan Liu, and Jeremy Chan, whose work has been featured at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Wigmore Hall, and with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Every ticket includes TWO complimentary Top Dog Cocktails for guests 21+, making it the perfect night of music, community, and celebration. General Admission is $38 and VIP tickets with reserved seating are $50. Use promo code PPAF20 to save 20% off!
FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA FanFestival
The eyes of the world will be on Lincoln Financial Field (home to the NFL’s Eagles) in 2026, one of just 11 U.S. stadiums to hold matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. The Linc will host five Group Stage “pool play” matchups — featuring national teams from semi-randomly assigned groups — leading up to a July Fourth Round-of-16 Knockout Stage tilt for the right to advance to the Quarterfinals.
Philly will also host a FIFA FanFestival at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park featuring giant game-watch screens, food, music, parties and more.
Frame Fatale - Bluffin" With Butch
America's Only LGBTQ+ Poker League - led by Philly Icon Butch Cordora. Poker tutorials every hour on the hour 12-5pm. Copies of "The Gay Guyde to Poker" and other goodies available.
Part of Pride on Passyunk - hosted by Spellbound Studios
Pride on Passyunk!
Pride on Passyunk is hitting the Ave!
Presented by @prideonpassyunk &
@spellbound_studio, this second annual event is a grassroots celebration inviting neighbors, visitors, and local businesses to center queer visibility this Pride month!
Featuring:
• Sidewalk Vendors
• In-Store Programming
1 Drag & Burlesque Performances
& Pop-Up Events
• Live Music at the Broken Goblet Center
Stage
+ PLUS: Specials, Flash Sales, and Activations hosted by Dozens of Local Businesses!
"Bringing Pride on Passyunk to the Ave just felt right. This is where l've built community, where I've found my people," said Alexa Fanelli, owner of Spellbound Hair Studio.
"We wanted to create something that reflects that. Something collaborative and local - something that celebrates what South Philly has always been about."
East Passyunk from Dickinson to Broad , 1-5pm (with evening programming in select locations)
FREE TO ATTEND & OPEN TO ALL
Sponsored by @brokengobletbrewing
@latchkeyrecords@spfoodcoop
@eastpassyunk @sohophilly@redgravygoods
@framefatale @phillyunleashed @nicethingsphila
Full event map with vendors, performers, and locations TBA!
#prideonpassyunk #pridemonth
Cantina Los Caballitos - Passyunk Pride Drag Brunch
Join your hostess Dominque Lee with special guests DAN!, Gay Sinatra, and Miss Karen Vonsay for drag brunch at the Cantina on Passyunk Ave- for PASSYUNK PRIDE! Free event!
Pride on Passyunk 2026 - Broken Goblet Center Stage
Come hang and listen to good music at @brokengobletmixingroomCenter Stage and grab a beer from their beer trailer!
The line up is insane: 1-5 PM
Stage host: @thelamiaqueen
Stage DJ: @dentana215
Pop up performers: @dominaxgloria & @areyourandy
Bands
2 PM: @hlagband
3 PM: @friend.phl
4 PM: @korineband
See you there!
Sawubona Creativity Project - Queer Jam!
Join Sawubona, Sunday, June 14th for a LGBTQ+ Improv Jam Worskshop!
Welcome America Festival
The cornerstone of Independence Day festivities in Philadelphia is always the annual Welcome America festival.
The multi-week celebration commences on Juneteenth and culminates on July Fourth. Events in past years have included a parade and festival during the Red, White, & Blue To-Do; a reading of the Declaration of Independence; the country’s largest July Fourth parade; and a headline concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway followed by a massive fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Stay tuned for more about the 2026 iteration of Welcome America.
Where: Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Major League Baseball All-Star Game and All-Star Week
The Midsummer Classic returns to Philly for the first time in 30 years when the 96th Annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game comes to Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026. Stars from across the National and American leagues will descend on Philly for the fifth time in the event’s existence — and first ever at “The Bank” — with the city previously hosting in 1943, 1952, 1976 and 1996.
Ahead of the game, All-Star Week festivities will also include the Home Run Derby, All-Star Futures Game, All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, MLB Draft and the All-Star Village fanfest. Stay tuned for more info on these events.
Pride on Passyunk - Singing Fountain
1 PM - 5 M | DJ Latchkey
2 PM | Freespinning by McCoy
3PM | Drag Show
Pride on Passyunk 2026 - Carabiner Corner
1 - 5 pm | DJ Triiish
1:30 PM - 3 PM | Kettlebell Challenge
2 PM | Mary Muerte
| Reese
3 PM | Saphic Struggle
| Arm Wrestling Comp
The Low Pass - Ambient Open Mic
Ambient Open Mic is an event put on by The Low Pass to create a low pressure environment for ambient and electronic musicians to play live and share their art with the community. You don’t need expensive gear to play! It is a welcoming space for everyone, whether it’s your first time playing out or you’re a veteran, or you just want to enjoy the live music.
EPCC Pride Concert and Celebration
Join the East Passyunk Community Center for a free event celebrating love and community! Featuring kids’ crafts, light refreshments and a live performance by “Random Acts of Soul,” this is a show you will not want to miss.
Spellbound Studio - Intuitive Jawn Tarot Readings at Spellbound
Intuitive Jawn will be popping up at the studio offering tarot readings! Atiya, the founder, combines divination, Reiki, and herbalism as pathways to deeper self-awareness and alignment. Her work centers on helping individuals reconnect with their authenticity and recognize the intuitive guidance that already lives within them.
Spellbound Studio - Soft No Ft Plight, The Angies and Magic America at Spellbound Studio!
Mark your calendars Soft No is having their release party May 30th! Joining them is NY’s finest Plight and local favs The Angie’s and Magic America! This is in all ages show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Spellbound Studio - Soft No Ft Plight, The Angies and Magic America at Spellbound Studio!
Mark your calendars Soft No is having their release party May 30th! Joining them is NY’s finest Plight and local favs The Angies and Magic America! This is in all ages show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Spellbound Studio - Honey Ft Spell hammer, Fright and Trash Strike at Spellbound Studio
South Philly metalheads this one is for you! Honey Ft Spell hammer, Fright and Trash Strike is going to be at Spellbound Studio! This is in all ages show. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Spellbound Studio - Best Bear, Dino Gala, Dogs on Shady Lane and Gazee at Spellbound Studio!
We are so excited to have Best Bear, Dino Gala, Dogs on Shady Lane and Gazee in studio! This is in all ages show. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Buy Tickets Here
Society Hill Dance Academy - Swing Into Spring WWII era dance party fundraiser for Veterans
Step Back in Time: A 1940s WW2 Era Swing Dance!
Get ready to jitterbug your way through history!
Join us at Society Hill Dance Academy, 1919 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148 on Friday, May 5th, 2026, from 8pm-11pm for a night of nostalgic swing and wartime revelry!
Dust off your vintage duds and prepare to be transported to the 1940s for an unforgettable evening featuring:
Complimentary Swing Dance Lesson
Brush up on your Lindy Hop and Jitterbug moves with a fun and easy lesson before the live music kicks off from 7-8pm/
Live Big Band Swing: Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of a fantastic live swing band, playing all your favorite tunes from the era provided by the wildly popular Vintage Vibe Tribe.
Cash Bar
Enjoy a selection of beverages to keep you energized on the dance floor provided by Pops McCann and local breweries
WW2 Reenactors: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with authentic WW2 reenactors mingling throughout the evening.
Surprise Performances: Be prepared for special, unexpected acts that will add an extra spark to the night!
This is an 18+ event, so grab your dance partner or come solo and make some new friends!
Every ticket purchased directly benefits the Veteran Multiservice Center (VMC) through the WMG Veteran Radiothon! Learn more about the incredible work the VMC does to support our veterans HERE Mission and Vision - VMC
And here's the amazing part
ALL MONEY RAISED THROUGH THESE TICKETS WILL BE DOUBLE MATCHED! That means your contribution will be worth THREE TIMES the amount, making even the smallest ticket purchase a significant boost for our veterans!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to have a blast while supporting a vital cause.
Echo Echo Records - Echo Echo Records x Bark Culture Listening Event
Listening Event + DJ Set : Join us for Echo Echo's first listening session featuring vibraphonist and composer, Victor Vieira-Branco! Get advanced access to the upcoming album The Giant Is Awkward from his group, Bark Culture (officially out 6/5). We'll play the record in full followed by a live DJ set from Victor himself.
Date: 5/6
Time: 6-8 PM
Free + All-Ages
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
Spellbound Studio - Pawtrait Pop Up at Spellbound
Stop by our Pawtrait Pop-Up and get a custom portrait of your furry friend!
Cartesian Brewing - Book Fair
The Cartesian Book Fair is BACK 📚🍻 for round✌🏼!
Local books and local beer — what could be better? Come support your favorite small and independent Philly biz’s at the brewery!
This year’s ⭐️ studded lineup will include:
@anovelideaphilly
@littleyentabooks
@patatgiovannisroom
@thewoodenshoebooks
@partnersandson
& @southphillyfriends
A little something for everyone, we can’t wait to see you on Saturday, May 9th from 12-4pm, beer and book in hand. 😉☀️
Spellbound Studio - City Pixie Shop Pop-Up
City Pixie Shop a talented Philly jeweler will be popping up at the studio on May 16th from 1-5 pm!
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
Spellbound Studio - Get Well Booking Presents The Angies ft. Gutter Pearl, Thisdogllhunt and En Plastic
Come see The Angies ft Gutter Pearl, Thisdogllhunt and En Plastic. $12 advance tickets and $15 tickets at the door.
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
Occasionette - Silhouette Artist Sessions
Have you ever seen an artist hand-cut silhouette portraits in person? Now you can! We are welcoming a local artist into the shop, April 26th from 11:30 - 1:30, just in time for the perfect heirloom Mother's Day gift (or the coolest keepsake for yourself)! Buy a ticket in the time slot that works for you! Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Flavors on the Avenue
South Philadelphia’s top festival for food & culture is back and bigger than ever before! Flavors on the Avenue returns to East Passyunk on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 150+ vendors and five blocks of food, drinks, live music, and fun for folks of all ages! Savor mouth-watering bites from local hotspots while enjoying live music across four vibrant stages. Explore sidewalk sales, local retailers, and craft vendors showcasing unique clothing, home décor, art, accessories, and more! Spanning East Passyunk Avenue from Broad Street to Dickinson Street, don’t miss out on the perfect blend of food, art, and local flair! Click through for more details.
Eastern Pass Tattoo - Flavors on the Ave Tattoo Event
Stop by on Sunday, April 26! We'll be giving away temp tattoos, selling merch, AND tattooing from 3 sheets of Flavors on the Ave flash designs--new sheet dropping soon!
Spellbound Studio - SO TOTALLY / VELVET / GLIMMER / SKEEVER
So Totally with Velvet, Glimmer and Skeever at Spellbound Studio! ALL AGES! Tickets $14.65!
Sawubona Creativity Project - Philadelphia Theatre Week is Taking Over Sawubona Creativity Project
Your neighborhood theatre, Sawubona Creativity Project, is excited to announce that this spring we’re part of Philadelphia Theatre Week! 🌸
That means we’ve got 11 incredible, brand-new shows—from bold new works to laugh-out-loud improv and unforgettable cabaret. We’re thrilled to be included in this citywide celebration of storytelling, creativity, and connection.
Each show is unique, daring, and full of heart. Even better, ticket prices range from pay-what-you-can to just $15, making theatre accessible while still supporting our artists and the work we love.
Come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎭
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
Spellbound - Vendor Market
Join us for a day in the sun shopping small businesses at Spellbound. We will have candles, tarot, jewelry, cookies and art!
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
Weeknights Live: Monday Nights on East Passyunk Ave
Mondays got you down? We’ve got the cure! Visit East Passyunk for Monday Nights Live & catch live DJs every Monday from 6-9pm! Tunes spinning at Pistolas Del Sur, Stogie Joe’s Tavern, Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and Lucky 13 Pub. See you there!
Thanks to the Office of Nighttime Economy for kicking off this program!
East Passyunk Jazz Crawl
The second annual East Passyunk Jazz Crawl returns Saturday, April 4th! Ten locally owned restaurants, bars, and shops will be hosting free live music from local Philadelphia Jazz musicians all afternoon - from 12pm - 5pm.
The mainstage will have space for Lindy Hop dancing and live music from Chris Oatts & the Ellingtones, and Oliver Mayman Trio feat. Tina Hashemi and Jillian Ashcraft.
South Philly Food Co Op - Garden Center Grand Opening
With the season's change it's time to re-open our South Philly Food Co-Op's Garden Center!
We'll have a vast variety of plant starts for your urban gardens and flower beds and all the supplies you need to care for them!
Saturday April 4th is the Grand Opening of our back patio garden center! Buy any Garden Center item and get a free vegetable or herb start with purchase. Member-Owners SAVE 10% off Garden Center items.
Cartesian Brewing - Celebrating Women in Beer, an Author Talk w/ Tara Nurin
Dismiss the stereotype of the bearded brewer. It's women, not men, who've brewed beer throughout most of human history. Their role as family and village brewer lasted for hundreds of thousands of years-through the earliest days of Mesopotamian civilization, the reign of Cleopatra, the witch trials of Medieval and Renaissance Europe, and the settling of colonial America.
Come learn about the forgotten history of women in the brewhouse, and the current world of female brewers for this special author's event with Tara Nurin at Cartesian Brewing.