Calendar

BRU Fall Fest
Saturday, October 3, 2015, 12:00pm to 8:00pm
1300 Block of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

BRU Fall Fest returns on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, during Midtown Village Fall Festival. Head to the 1300 block of Chestnut Street for eight hours of food, beer and live tunes. U-Bahn’s stage will feature five bands and DJs, headlined by the Levee Drivers. Menu to include Bratwurst, Knackwurst, pulled pork, pretzels and more. Craft drafts pouring outside will include selections from Troegs, New Belgium, Evolution and Victory. Inside, look for 39 crafts pouring. Skip the lines in Midtown Village and hit the self-serve taps. Free admission, 21 to drink and food/drink pay-as-you-go. For more info, visit www.bruphilly.com.

Philly AIDS Thrift 10th Anniversary Block Party
Saturday, October 3, 2015
5th and Bainbridge

Philly AIDS Thrift celebrates 10 years with their biggest block party ever. The street will be closed outside 5th and Bainbridge for music from DJ Robert Drake, food trucks, craft vendors, games, celebrity dunk tank, moon bounce, magicians, face painting, balloon artists, dancing in the streets, Halloween kick-off, mini-parade and much more. 

2nd Annual Gravy Contest
Sunday, October 4, 2015, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Taproom on 19th (1900 and Ritner)

Taproom on 19th (2400 S 19th Street) is on the search for Philly’s best meatballs and gravy. Come cheer on the contestants at Taproom’s 2nd Annual Gravy Contest on Sunday, October 4, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Celebrity judges will pick the best meatballs and best gravy served up from top chefs, home cooks, bloggers, food critics and South Philly locals. The winner will get bragging rights, a cash prize, plus pancetta and guanciale from 1732 Meats. Bar specials will include $3 Lagers, $10 Chetty pitchers, $2.5 Millers, half price wings and more.  Admission is free. For more information, visit  www.taproomon19th.com.

Inis Nua Theatre Company Presents Hooked!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015 to Sunday, October 25, 2015
Fergie's Pub

A dark comedy perfect for the Halloween season, Hooked! brings us a pretty and proper little village where nothing is what it seems. The gossip and meddling, the secrets and scandals will have you cringing and laughing. Hooked, ensnared, trapped…trick or treat, anyone? Directed by Tom Reing.

Whoopi Goldberg LIVE
Saturday, October 10, 2015, 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Showtime
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort hosts award-winning comedian, actor, producer and author Whoopi Goldberg on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 8:00pm (doors open 7:00pm) during Valley Forge Music Fair. Goldberg will perform her stand-up comedy show with a performance that is raw, hilarious and overall fantastic. Her consistent interaction with the audience and authentic spirit will make this intimate evening an unforgettable experience. Tickets are on sale for $62 to $85 on Ticketmaster. 

Old City Fest
Sunday, October 11, 2015, 12:00pm to 6:00pm
N. 3rd from Market to Race Streets and Arch between 2nd and 4th Streets

Old City Fest is a celebration of art and design, fashion and food, creativity and culture on the streets of America’s most historic square mile.

Peter Cetera
Sunday, October 11, 2015, 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Showtime
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) welcomes Chicago frontman and solo star Peter Cetera on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 8:00pm (doors open 7:00pm) during Valley Forge Music Fair. Penning and singing lead vocals on Chicago’s first No. 1 single “If You Leave Me Now,” Cetera helped propelled the group into the worldwide spotlight. The Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter will perform timeless hits that helped him define an era of American rock music. Tickets are on sale for $45 to $75 on Ticketmaster. 

Fashion Under the Shambles - Philadelphia Collection 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Headhouse Square Shambles (200 Pine Street)

South Street Headhouse District presents the city’s largest open-air runway show with Fashion Under the Shambles (Philadelphia Collection 2015) on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, under the Headhouse Square Shambles (200 Pine Street). Enjoy a visually tantalizing evening with the best of local Philly fashion with exciting collaborations between our city’s most innovative and creative boutiques and salons. Experience cutting-edge, street style and preview fall looks for both men and women. VIP tickets are $15.00 and include a reserved seat, one drink ticket and swag bag. Standing room only is free, but RSVP required. For more information, call 215-413-3713 or visit www.southstreet.com/fashion-shambles/

Theatre Exile Presents Rizzo
Thursday, October 15, 2015 to Sunday, November 8, 2015
Christ Church Neighborhood House

From beat cop, to Police Commissioner to Mayor of Philadelphia, this anticipated production explores the life of Frank Rizzo as he prepares for his 1991 mayoral campaign. As we jump through time and place Rizzo’s Shakespearian complexity and unfiltered opinion brings to light what made this “larger than life” man both revered and reviled by so many.

Dine Out for the Environment
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Various Locations (Including BRU, SliCE, P'unk Burger, U-Bahn, More!)

A special fundraising event that takes place at Philadelphia’s most sustainable restaurants. A percentage of the proceeds from each restaurant goes towards Clean Air Council to help fund its work on air quality issues.

Chef on Stage with Paula Deen
Saturday, October 17, 2015, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) will host Queen of Southern Cuisine, Paula Deen, for the 17th Annual Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits on October 16-18, 2015. Chef on Stage will run from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015, and include a seated cooking demo with recipe secrets, cooking techniques and southern charm on stage at The Venue.

Deen has lost over 40 pounds and will share her favorite recipes lightened up on stage. Recipes will come from her soon-to-be-released 15th cookbook, entitled Paula Deen Cuts the Fat. Deen joins over two dozen other top chefs from the region and country including Chef Nicholas Elmi (Top Chef) and Nicole Gaffney (Food Network Star). Tickets are on sale now at www.vfcasino.com.

Fall Favorites with Paula Deen
Saturday, October 17, 2015, 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) will host Queen of Southern Cuisine Paula Deen for the 17th Annual Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine and Spirits on October 16-18, 2015. Paula’s Fall Favorites, will run from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Deen and VFCR will transform the new Valley Beach Poolside Club into an outdoor Fall Festival with seasonal cocktails and culinary creations inspired by her classic fall favorites.  Deen has lost over 40 pounds and will share her favorite recipes lightened up on stage. Recipes will come from her soon-to-be-released 15th cookbook, entitled Paula Deen Cuts the Fat. Deen joins over two dozen other top chefs from the region and country including Chef Nicholas Elmi (Top Chef) and Nicole Gaffney (Food Network Star). Tickets are on sale now at www.vfcasino.com

Give Kids Sight Day
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 8:30am - 2:00pm
Registration Jefferson Medical College Alumni Hall

Give Kids Sight Day is a day of free vision care and free eyeglasses for children and teens. Volunteers are wanted - click here to sign-up!  

Go Go Gadjet
Friday, October 30, 2015, 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Show
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Music Fair presents Go Go Gadjet in The Venue this October 30, 2015. Comprised of schooled and seasoned musicians, Go Go Gadjet is a burst of electric funk and pulsing, hypnotic EDM. They know no genre, they know no bounds …. they know but one thing: the complete satisfaction of their speechless fans. Join the region’s premier and cutting edge live show from Go Go Gadjet this October at Valley Forge Casino Resort.

Artie Lange
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) announces that comedian, actor and writer Artie Lange will perform in the VFCR Event Center on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 8:00pm (doors open 7:00pm).  The former star from The Howard Stern Show and MadTV has appeared in feature films, co-hosts a radio show, and even produced and starred in his own film. Tickets are on sale as of today for $35-50 on Ticketmaster.

Kenny Rogers
Friday, December 18, 2015, 7:00pm Doors, 8:00pm Showtime
Valley Forge Casino Resort

GRAMMY award-winner Kenny Rogers brings his Once Again It’s Christmas Tour, featuring Linda Davis, to Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) on Saturday, December 18, 2015. Nineteen years after performing the farewell concert for the original Valley Forge Music Fair, Rogers returns for the Fair’s grand revival. Rogers will perform holiday favorites, plus many of the 24 number one singles the country-pop singer has recorded throughout his 50-plus-year career. Doors will open at 7:00pm, with the show starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster for $59.00 to $99.00 each.