Join us for Gro.Project.Ro’s art opening ceremony! Featuring two working series by local artist, Rowan, “LOST” and “Proof of Existence” (P.O.E.) will be displayed at Flashpoint Gallery and Community Space on the 2nd floor of Nutmeg Bar and Market throughout the month of June. Both series’ intend to de-stigmatize conversations around trauma to promote healing while providing evidence of emotions beyond the individualistic experience. Other work from Rowan will be for sale and a portion of all sales will be donated to the Trans Lifeline. The opening night is in partnership with CollideZine.

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Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Story time is back at A Novel Idea! Join us for a special Pride-themed story time on Wednesday, June 4th at 6pm.

All ages welcome.

Designed with working parents in mind.

Suggested $5 Donation.

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Every Thursday, from 7:30-9:30

Happy Hour ALL NIGHT!

The N Crowd invites you to join them Friday Night at 8:30 pm for a great night of improv comedy. Everything is completely unrehearsed and we need you, the audience, to provide the suggestions for the show!  The N Crows has been performing around Philadelphia since 2005 and can now be found on East Passyunk Ave at the Sawubona Creativie projects.  Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.

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Join us on Sunday, June 8th, from 11am-5pm, for Pride on the Avenue, an all-day Pride festival in East Passyunk. At A Novel Idea, we'll have the following offerings:

- Flash Tarot Readings with Brenna Dinon from 11 am-3 pm ($15 for 10 minutes)
- Book Signings with Jess Callans, Kay Synclaire, & Sawyer Lovett (11 am); J.Q. Gagliastro (11:30 am); Victoria Mier (1:30 pm); & Alison Lubar (3 pm)
- A variety of LGBTQIA+ books, tarot decks, stickers, & more!

A Novel Idea on Passyunk is a queer, disabled, woman-owned independent bookstore and event space. Thanks for celebrating Pride with us!

America's Only LGBTQ+ Poker League - led by Philly Icon Butch Cordora. Poker tutorials every hour on the hour 12-3pm. Copies of "The Gay Guyde to Poker" and other goodies available.

Part of Pride on Passyunk - hosted by Spellbound Studios

Celebrating the traditional queer afternoon extravaganza, the Tea Dance! Beats and vibes to celebrate pride, joy, & resistance

Join us for Drag Queen Story Time at Tildie's Toy Box with Miss Brittany Lynn! We are excited to host the return of Miss Brittany to the Castle Corner where she will read stories from our own collection plus a few of her favorites to share! This is a free event and all are welcome!

An evening of Live Painting to support Trans Lifeline

Queer Jam is a playful, supportive space where LGBTQ+ folks can explore improv comedy and connect with others through laughter. Whether you're brand new to improv or looking to stretch your creative muscles, this workshop is all about trying things out, and having fun—no pressure, no performance experience required.

We’ll play games, build scenes, and celebrate queer voices. Come solo or bring a friend—See you soon.
Details: Sunday June 8th @6p-8p
Free, Concession stand available
Location: Sawubona Creativity Project-1626 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19148

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The TONYS are coming to Nutmeg!! yes, its the Gay World Series with all the pageantry and drama and it'll be on the big screen for your pleasure. We'll have bubbly and prizes for guessing the winners! Brian will be rocking his tux but you can come as you are. It's gonna be fun!

Cantina is hosting queer movie nights every Sunday in June. Showings will be in the bar at 7 PM.

Bingo Night at Cantina. Featuring @brittantlynnsig. Bingo, drag show, stunts, & prizes. June 9th & 23rd 7 pm. Free for all!

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Join us for the next Myth & Legend Book Club meetup where we'll discuss Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap.

Thursday, June 12th 6:30pm at A Novel Idea

*BYO cup for wine!

Spells and stories, urban legends and immigrant tales all gathered together in one fabulous bundle.

"Drawing from science fiction, Filipino folklore, fantasy and horror, these thirteen stories are monstrous, scary, joyful, unexpected, inventive, eerie and weird."
- Karla Strand, Ms. Magazine

"Never Have I Ever overflows with life and magic, and if you are not familiar with the vibrant literary scene in the Philippines, let this serve as a worthy introduction."
-- Washington Post


Myth & Legend is a queer, feminist book club that explores myths and legends through contemporary fiction. To participate, we ask that you either purchase the book from the store or make a comparable donation.

Every Thursday, from 7:30-9:30

Happy Hour ALL NIGHT!

The only true Open Mic in South Philly is back again in June featuring OAKS from the Side Chicks headlining!!

Message @ty.xbaby on IG to sign up or just show up and put your name on the list!

Get in at 630 to grab a seat and a drink... its gonna be a blast!

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The N Crowd invites you to join them Friday Night at 8:30 pm for a great night of improv comedy. Everything is completely unrehearsed and we need you, the audience, to provide the suggestions for the show!  The N Crows has been performing around Philadelphia since 2005 and can now be found on East Passyunk Ave at the Sawubona Creativie projects.  Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.

Buy Tickets Here

Minimal Chaos is teaming up with two beloved local food vendors —@habibisupperclub + @mannabakery_philly — to bring you an evening full of Arab culture, connection, and comfort food.

At this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to roll warak enab (stuffed grape leaves) just like their teta’s (grandmothers) did. They'll walk you through the process step-by-step, and you’ll get to roll your own batch of grape leaves to take home and cook.

Why Warak Enab?
Warak enab is one of the most iconic dishes across the Arab world. It’s a dish that’s passed down through generations—not just through recipes, but through stories, laughter, and hours spent side-by-side.

Because rolling grape leaves is time-consuming, it's often done in large groups, with women gathering around the table to roll hundreds at a time for family feasts. These moments—full of conversation, shared memory, and love—are what they hope to bring into this space.

This workshop is more than a cooking class. It's a celebration of tradition, family, and community.

Each Ticket Includes:
✨ All the ingredients you need to roll ~20 grape leaves
✨ A food spread from @habibisupperclub + @mannabakery_philly to snack on while you cook
✨ Vegan/vegetarian options available—just leave a note at checkout
✨No experience necessary—just come hungry to learn, eat, and connect.

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Cantina is hosting queer movie nights every Sunday in June. Showings will be in the bar at 7 PM.

Pride poetry open mic, featuring Alison Lubar. Open mic spots are first-come, first-served with approximately 5 minutes per person. Sign-up when you show up! Stick around for a Q&A with the aspiring queer elder themself. It’ll be an intimate night of love, poetry, and queer resilience! Donation-based/NOTAFLOF - a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Trans Lifeline.

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Trivia Night! Come by Cantina on Wednesday, 6/18 or 6/25 for a night of drag trivia hosted by the fabulous @itsbevbitch. Trivia starts at 7 PM.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Come hang out on Juneteenth for poetic soundscapes performed live with KAMI X, followed by an ancestral poetry workshop led by Nycir Keen. Tickets include snacks, refreshments, and materials for the workshop. Highest price ticket holders will also receive a gift from the artist, Rowan.

Join us for a dreamy evening celebrating cheese, flowers, and Pride! Philly Cheese School and Creations by Coppola are teaming up for a sweet little BYOB workshop that’s flavorful, flower-ful, and fully fabulous.

We’ll kick things off with a cheese class led by Julia Fox-Birnbaum, the founder of Philly Cheese School. You’ll learn how to taste, serve and pair cheese like a pro while enjoying a beautifully curated plate of seasonal, artisanal cheeses.

Then, with cheese in one hand and shears in the other, you’ll build your own floral arrangement to take home, guided by the talented team from Creations by Coppola. Expect fresh blooms, good vibes, and plenty of cheese-fueled creativity.

This event is proudly presented by two queer and woman-owned businesses in celebration of Pride Month! Come solo, bring a friend, or treat someone special—it’s the perfect way to spend a June evening.

Ticket includes:
A cheese tasting plate with guided instruction
All flowers + supplies to create your own arrangement
BYOB (if you’d like!)
Good tunes, good company, and good cheese

Zip, Zap, Love❤️ is an improv comedy show based on the classic dating show “The Dating Game”. A lucky group of singles compete for the opportunity to go on a date with a single bachelor/bachelorette. The bachelor/bachelorette will eliminate contestants based on their responses to questions they are asked until only one contestant remains. Be prepared to laugh as the only thing larger than the contestants thirst for a date, is their personalities.

Zip, Zap, Love❤️: Queer Night features an all Queer cast of characters. This show is going to be a blast, get your tickets now!

Details:
📅June 20th, @ 7pm
🍻BYOB 18+
🎫Tickets $12 online, more at the door
📍Location: 1626 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19148

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The immensely popular Karaoke Night is back at Nutmeg Bar! The Mysterious Maven Mary Muerte will be your hostess while we spin the biggest bops for your accompaniment. The best drinks in town, of course, will be all NA to make sure your night is smooth and your morning is bright!

Cantina is hosting queer movie nights every Sunday in June. Showings will be in the bar at 7 PM.

One Day Only with limited spots available. Unfiltered Medical Aesthetics will be offering $10/unit botox (compared to $12/unit regularly) and $99 lip flips (comp. $135).

6/25/2025 2pm-8pm only. Booking can be done on our website or by calling (215) 207-0150

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Trivia Night! Come by Cantina on Wednesday, 6/18 or 6/25 for a night of drag trivia hosted by the fabulous @itsbevbitch. Trivia starts at 7 PM.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Townsend Upstairs private wine tasting trivia night!

Join us for the next Adult Fiction Book Club meetup where we'll discuss The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.

Thursday, June 26th 6:30pm at A Novel Idea

*BYO cup for wine!


"A masterwork." --Bryan Washington, author of Palaver and Family Meal

Ocean Vuong returns with a bighearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive

One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to transform Hai's relationship to himself, his family, and a community on the brink.

Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. Hallmarks of Ocean Vuong's writing--formal innovation, syntactic dexterity, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness--are on full display in this story of loss, hope, and how far we would go to possess one of life's most fleeting mercies: a second chance.

To participate, we ask that you either purchase the book from us or make a comparable donation to the shop.

Cantina is hosting queer movie nights every Sunday in June. Showings will be in the bar at 7 PM.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Off the Record: the Improvised Music Documentary is proud to announce its new spinoff, OTR: Tiny Stage Concert Series, now in residence at Sawubona Creativity Project! Inspired by VH1 Storytellers and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, these fully produced comedy concerts will join a superstar music group in their most intimate, vulnerable shows ever, improvising their greatest hits and the stories behind them — and all inspired by your live questions and suggestions!

Starring: Yasmine Beydoun, Annie Briskey, Jasmine Jiang, Alex Levitt, Dan Perlman, pauli reese

And INTRODUCING: Megan Colombo, Alyse James, Mark Quien

Special preview show: Saturday, July 12 at 7PM at SCP

Premiere: Saturday, August 2 at 7PM, and all first Saturdays at SCP

https://www.instagram.com/offtherecordimprov/

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.

Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday starting at 5pm, all summer long!

East Passyunk Avenue presents an Italian-Style Promenade featuring Happy Hour Specials from participating bars and restaurants, and a Sidewalk Market from participating shops and services.

Come stroll along South Philly’s historic commercial corridor known for its independently-owned restaurants and shops.

You can find a full list of participants, specials and a live map on our Passeggiata webpage.