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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Midnight Radio: A Tender-Hearted Experimental Punk Song Writing Workshop Series, for people of all marginalized gendersMonday nights from August 11th through September 15th, 6:00-8:30pmWHAT: A queer, feminist, experimental + therapeutic take on punk song writing, interlaced with anti-Zionist Jewish ritual and mysticism. Sessions include a combo of checking in + getting to know each other; framing / inspiration / prompts; structured parallel play; and time for processing + optional sharing. Facilitator will schedule 1:1 calls with each participant before the series begins to connect about access needs, relationship to the voice, and our Informed Consent Doc. This project honors the POC invention of punk, and a portion of proceeds will go to co-founders of the band Fuck U Pay Us via The Uhuru Dream House and a celebration fund for Jasmine Nyende. A portion of proceeds will also go to Rawa — a Palestinian initiative supporting emancipatory grassroots organizing throughout historic Palestine.
WHY: To splash around together in the creation of experimental punk music — to feel our aliveness + courage on a cellular level; to give less f’s about what doesn’t matter and root more wholly + wildly into what does; to deepen our capacity to fight for / build a liberated future for all bodies. The goal is not to leave with a ‘complete song(s)’ although that might happen! WHERE: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philly PA ~ huge gratitude for their support of this project! WHEN: 6 sessions, Monday nights —> August 11, 6-830pm -- THE MUNDANE August 18, 6-830pm -- THE SWEET August 25, 6-830pm -- THE SOUR September 1 -- THE SCREAM. Possible Field Trip. (exact time and location TBD based on participant availability) (optional movie night afterwards) September 8, 6-830pm -- BAND PRACTICE September 15, 6-830pm -- SHOWCASE / CLOSING RITUAL Reach out if you have conflicts with 1-2 of the above - we can probably work with that! Write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com ACCESSIBILITY INFO: In-depth access convos during initial 1:1 calls. Masks required. See the “about” page for info on The Rotunda’s accessibility. SOME OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS: NO SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO FAMILIARITY WITH PUNK MUSIC NECESSARY (here is an assortment of audio/visual/written resources re: femme queer trans + BIPOC punk for your research/inspo pleasure) I will reference Jewish ritual, thought and practice throughout the journey. No connection to Judaism necessary. This process centers the voice as well as lyric writing, but/and incorporating instruments, garageband, etc is welcome! The title for this project comes from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. "All the misfits / and the losers / you know you’re rock and rollers. And all you strange rock and rollers / you know you’re doing all right / so hold on to each other. You’re shining like the brightest star / a transmission / on the Midnight Radio" PAYMENT OPTIONS: $150 ~ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until Wednesday July 16th! $180 ~ Standard Membership available from July 17th until registration closes on Friday August 1st Deeper sliding scale and payment plans available upon request ~ write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com INTEREST CALLS AVAILABLE - If you might want to participate but are unsure, write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com to set up a free 15-20 minute zoom for Q&A ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Hi there! I’m Jo Roberts (she/they), a multi-disciplinary artist and LSW. I have facilitated a wide range of therapeutic groups and collective art experiments in spaces such as the Rainbow Heights Club, the Red Hook Initiative, Clapping Hands Farm, the Renfrew Center, and my own home / backyard. Midnight Radio is my absolute favorite of all things I’ve ever done. You can read more about how this project came to be by scrolling down to “My Story” at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio. You can find testimonials there too. REGISTER at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio! |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play music with friends and/or strangers. Any genre/instrument/experience level welcome. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Back to School Giveaway and Community Outreach Bigga Dre Presents P.ositive E.ducation A.lways C.onstant E.levation (PEACE) Back To School Giveaway and Community OutreachJOIN US Friday September 5, 2025, 4pm-7:30pmCounteracting The School To Prison PipelineHelping to lift the burden single parents and local families by providing bookbags and essential school supplies for Pre-K thru 12th grade students. ADMISSION IS FREE! Aditional Information and Resources provided by Philadelphia Department of Health Infant Safe Sleep Crib Program, Parents United For Better Schools (PUBS) and Tween Development League (T.D.L.)Special Invited Guest Speakers, Light Refreshments, Cultural Vendors, Special GIVEAWAYS LEARN MORE about reducing the violence by INCREASING THE P.E.A.C.E. (Proper Education and Cooperative Economics).More info: 215-259-8003, trueandfaithful1@hotmail.comAdmission is FREE
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Patchwork Storytelling Guild presents a brand-new fringe fest showcase, A Patchwork of Stories for Grown Ups, honoring the oral tradition and artistry of storytelling. Tickets are PWYC. Suggested: $15pp. Recommended for ages 13 through adult audiences. Patchwork is celebrating the art of storytelling, elevating voices from novice to seasoned professional, and bringing a vibrant mix of styles, tales, and emotional depth to the stage with boundless enthusiasm and great anticipation! Join host and emcee Denise McCormack with Michele Belluomini, Ingrid Bohn, Ray Gray, Barbara Sherf, Christina Sturgis, and Nancy Wexler Taylor for a harmonious, memorable, and meaningful afternoon of stories. According to McCormack, president of the guild and MC for the show, “A Patchwork of Stories for Grown Ups is a favorite event for Patchwork, a vehicle to promote this incredibly important pastime and integral elevation of a way of life, of being human, of celebrating our human experiences with aplomb. Storytelling, at its core, is a grand experiment, and it really captures the true essence of the fringe! It’s exciting!” This program is sure to delight story-lovers everywhere, and we encourage everyone to come hear some really great tales! Tickets are PWYC. Suggested: $15pp. Recommended for ages 13 through adult audiences. Buy tickets HERE |
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Midnight Radio: A Tender-Hearted Experimental Punk Song Writing Workshop Series, for people of all marginalized gendersMonday nights from August 11th through September 15th, 6:00-8:30pmWHAT: A queer, feminist, experimental + therapeutic take on punk song writing, interlaced with anti-Zionist Jewish ritual and mysticism. Sessions include a combo of checking in + getting to know each other; framing / inspiration / prompts; structured parallel play; and time for processing + optional sharing. Facilitator will schedule 1:1 calls with each participant before the series begins to connect about access needs, relationship to the voice, and our Informed Consent Doc. This project honors the POC invention of punk, and a portion of proceeds will go to co-founders of the band Fuck U Pay Us via The Uhuru Dream House and a celebration fund for Jasmine Nyende. A portion of proceeds will also go to Rawa — a Palestinian initiative supporting emancipatory grassroots organizing throughout historic Palestine.
WHY: To splash around together in the creation of experimental punk music — to feel our aliveness + courage on a cellular level; to give less f’s about what doesn’t matter and root more wholly + wildly into what does; to deepen our capacity to fight for / build a liberated future for all bodies. The goal is not to leave with a ‘complete song(s)’ although that might happen! WHERE: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, Philly PA ~ huge gratitude for their support of this project! WHEN: 6 sessions, Monday nights —> August 11, 6-830pm -- THE MUNDANE August 18, 6-830pm -- THE SWEET August 25, 6-830pm -- THE SOUR September 1 -- THE SCREAM. Possible Field Trip. (exact time and location TBD based on participant availability) (optional movie night afterwards) September 8, 6-830pm -- BAND PRACTICE September 15, 6-830pm -- SHOWCASE / CLOSING RITUAL Reach out if you have conflicts with 1-2 of the above - we can probably work with that! Write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com ACCESSIBILITY INFO: In-depth access convos during initial 1:1 calls. Masks required. See the “about” page for info on The Rotunda’s accessibility. SOME OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS: NO SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY NO FAMILIARITY WITH PUNK MUSIC NECESSARY (here is an assortment of audio/visual/written resources re: femme queer trans + BIPOC punk for your research/inspo pleasure) I will reference Jewish ritual, thought and practice throughout the journey. No connection to Judaism necessary. This process centers the voice as well as lyric writing, but/and incorporating instruments, garageband, etc is welcome! The title for this project comes from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. "All the misfits / and the losers / you know you’re rock and rollers. And all you strange rock and rollers / you know you’re doing all right / so hold on to each other. You’re shining like the brightest star / a transmission / on the Midnight Radio" PAYMENT OPTIONS: $150 ~ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until Wednesday July 16th! $180 ~ Standard Membership available from July 17th until registration closes on Friday August 1st Deeper sliding scale and payment plans available upon request ~ write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com INTEREST CALLS AVAILABLE - If you might want to participate but are unsure, write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com to set up a free 15-20 minute zoom for Q&A ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Hi there! I’m Jo Roberts (she/they), a multi-disciplinary artist and LSW. I have facilitated a wide range of therapeutic groups and collective art experiments in spaces such as the Rainbow Heights Club, the Red Hook Initiative, Clapping Hands Farm, the Renfrew Center, and my own home / backyard. Midnight Radio is my absolute favorite of all things I’ve ever done. You can read more about how this project came to be by scrolling down to “My Story” at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio. You can find testimonials there too. REGISTER at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio! |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play music with friends and/or strangers. Any genre/instrument/experience level welcome. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Secret Cinema presents A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL GUIDANCE FILMS We've shown many themed groupings of short films over the 33+ years of Secret Cinema programming -- nights devoted to music films, travel films, old color films, TV commercials, stag films, World War II films, films made in the 1970s, films made in Philadelphia, and yes, even boring films. But surprisingly, only once did we devote an entire program to the now-celebrated social guidance film.A subset of the educational, or classroom film genre, social guidance films exist not to teach children the traditional school wisdom of history, science and grammar, but to impart to their unformed minds the correct attitudes and behavior. They came into their own in the post-war years, and were omnipresent in American schools in the 1950s and '60s. They were rediscovered in documentaries like THE ATOMIC CAFE, in the 1999 book MENTAL HYGIENE, and on cable television and numerous home video compilations. The Congress-created National Film Registry has even selected one of the most (in)famous social guidance films, DUCK AND COVER, for eternal preservation.We thought it was time we dusted off one of our favorite programs (which last screened at Moore College of Art & Design in 2006). While these kinds of films have made appearances throughout the history of Secret Cinema (within other programs and before feature films), on Thursday, September 11, we will again compile some of the best S.G. reels from our private archive into one big show. And while social guidance films can be found everywhere nowadays (yep, on the internet too), the best way to see them is in the dark -- using real film projected onto a big screen (albeit a screen much bigger than found in any classroom), among a group of one's peers (albeit peers many years past the target audience of most of these films).As usual, this Secret Cinema program will be projected in 16mm film on a giant screen (not video).There will be one complete show at 8pm. Admission is FREE.A CHILD'S INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL GUIDANCE FILMS will include several rare titles not seen in many years. They will span many different eras and include examples of work from important producers of social guidance film like Coronet (originally a division of Esquire Magazine) and Young America Films. Just a few highlights will be: COURTESY AT SCHOOL, HELPERS IN THE COMMUNITY, WHAT IS A CONTRACT?, TOWARD EMOTIONAL MATURITY, WHAT DOES OUR FLAG MEAN? and IT'S WONDERFUL BEING A GIRL.SECRET CINEMA WEBSITE: https://www.thesecretcinema.com
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Screening of the documentary 1-800-On-Her-Own Directed by Dana FlorRuntime: 1 hour, 19 minutesWATCH THE TRAILER HEREAt age 15, feminist icon and activist Ani DiFranco was an emancipated minor and a singer-songwriter star in the coffee house music scene. At 19, she started Righteous Babe, her own record label, and released her self-titled first album a year later in 1990 — followed by 22 albums over the next 33 years and collaborations with Pete Seeger, Cyndi Lauper, and Prince. With intimate access to the 54-year-old’s creative and personal life — she is bisexual, married, a mother of two, and still “DIY all the way” — Dana Flor introduces the viewer to an artistically evolving, ardently self-evaluating version of the rebel prodigy; and draws decades-long fans into the vulnerable, real-time struggles of a middle-aged righteous babe. Producer: Amy Hobby, Executive Producer: Alex AppelAdmission is FREE. Registration is not required but helps us gauge interest. Register HERE“the film is so wonderful. At such a crucial time in our country’s history for women, marginalized people, and frankly every person who values love and inclusivity, this film is an urgent call to action as well as an action plan for those who give a damn. ” - Ain’t It Cool, Eric McClanahan film poster by By Record Breaker Films - https://tomorrowtheater.org/movies/1-800-on-her-own/, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80218998 |
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6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Midnight Radio: A Tender-Hearted Experimental Punk Song Writing Workshop Series, for people of all marginalized gendersMonday nights from August 11th through September 15th, 6:00-8:30pmWHAT: A queer, feminist, experimental + therapeutic take on punk song writing, interlaced with anti-Zionist Jewish ritual and mysticism. Sessions include a combo of checking in + getting to know each other; framing / inspiration / prompts; structured parallel play; and time for processing + optional sharing. Facilitator will schedule 1:1 calls with each participant before the series begins to connect about access needs, relationship to the voice, and our Informed Consent Doc. This project honors the POC invention of punk, and a portion of proceeds will go to co-founders of the band Fuck U Pay Us via The Uhuru Dream House and a celebration fund for Jasmine Nyende. A portion of proceeds will also go to Rawa — a Palestinian initiative supporting emancipatory grassroots organizing throughout historic Palestine.WHY: To splash around together in the creation of experimental punk music — to feel our aliveness + courage on a cellular level; to give less f’s about what doesn’t matter and root more wholly + wildly into what does; to deepen our capacity to fight for / build a liberated future for all bodies. The goal is not to leave with a ‘complete song(s)’ although that might happen! WHEN: 6 sessions, Monday nights —>August 11, 6-830pm -- THE MUNDANEAugust 18, 6-830pm -- THE SWEETAugust 25, 6-830pm -- THE SOURSeptember 1 -- THE SCREAM. Possible Field Trip. (exact time and location TBD based on participant availability) (optional movie night afterwards)September 8, 6-830pm -- BAND PRACTICESeptember 15, 6-830pm -- SHOWCASE / CLOSING RITUALReach out if you have conflicts with 1-2 of the above - we can probably work with that! Write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com ACCESSIBILITY INFO: In-depth access convos during initial 1:1 calls. Masks required. See the “about” page for info on The Rotunda’s accessibility. SOME OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:NO SINGING EXPERIENCE NECESSARYNO SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE NECESSARYNO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARYNO FAMILIARITY WITH PUNK MUSIC NECESSARY (here is an assortment of audio/visual/written resources re: femme queer trans + BIPOC punk for your research/inspo pleasure)I will reference Jewish ritual, thought and practice throughout the journey. No connection to Judaism necessary.This process centers the voice as well as lyric writing, but/and incorporating instruments, garageband, etc is welcome!The title for this project comes from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, written by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask. "All the misfits / and the losers / you know you’re rock and rollers. And all you strange rock and rollers / you know you’re doing all right / so hold on to each other. You’re shining like the brightest star / a transmission / on the Midnight Radio" PAYMENT OPTIONS:$150 ~ EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until Wednesday July 16th!$180 ~ Standard Membership available from July 17th until registration closes on Friday August 1stDeeper sliding scale and payment plans available upon request ~ write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com INTEREST CALLS AVAILABLE - If you might want to participate but are unsure, write to feralqueenapothecary@gmail.com to set up a free 15-20 minute zoom for Q&AABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Hi there! I’m Jo Roberts (she/they), a multi-disciplinary artist and LSW. I have facilitated a wide range of therapeutic groups and collective art experiments in spaces such as the Rainbow Heights Club, the Red Hook Initiative, Clapping Hands Farm, the Renfrew Center, and my own home / backyard. Midnight Radio is my absolute favorite of all things I’ve ever done. You can read more about how this project came to be by scrolling down to “My Story” at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio. You can find testimonials there too. REGISTER at feralqueenapothecary.com/midnightradio! |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play music with friends and/or strangers. Any genre/instrument/experience level welcome. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A WORLD PREMIERE OPERA ABOUT THE BATTLE OF BATTLES!
Philadelphia, PA--- “Klorkhana: The Tyrant,” will be presented in full in a concert setting. Both book and music were written by Kate Quinn.
Klorkhana is the official Mind Healer of the planet of Sephro but instead of healing minds, he corrupts them. He projects false love into people in exchange for stealing their energies for his own use. His favorite thing to do is rob women of their special spiritual essences that help heal minds and bodies in ways men can’t duplicate. Klorkhana and many men of Sephro are envious of women for having certain gifts men don’t possess. Instead of appreciating what they have, they want what they don’t have, at any cost. Klorkhana soon has almost every man on planet Sephro following him, particularly one susceptable young man named Aulio. Together, he and Klorkhana are determined to steal what women have, and use it for themselves.
Only Coran, Warrior Overseer and Security Chief of the entire planet, her mate Tanna and Klorkhana’s former mate Destylla are able to form an army to stop this tyrant. No matter what the outcome, these rebels are determined to bring Planet Sephro back to its former glory.
The opera concert will take place with the Philly Fringe on Thursday, September 18th at 7pm, and Friday, September 19th at 7pm. Admission is Pay What You Can!
LISTINGS INFORMATION: What: Klorkhana: The Tyrant, World Premiere Opera
Where and When: Thursday, September 18th at 7pm and Friday, September 19th at 7pm at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: About the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, visit www.phillyfringe.orgMedia contact: Kate Quinn: HazelKate67@msn.com and 267-742-9098 |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A WORLD PREMIERE OPERA ABOUT THE BATTLE OF BATTLES!
Philadelphia, PA--- “Klorkhana: The Tyrant,” will be presented in full in a concert setting. Both book and music were written by Kate Quinn.
Klorkhana is the official Mind Healer of the planet of Sephro but instead of healing minds, he corrupts them. He projects false love into people in exchange for stealing their energies for his own use. His favorite thing to do is rob women of their special spiritual essences that help heal minds and bodies in ways men can’t duplicate. Klorkhana and many men of Sephro are envious of women for having certain gifts men don’t possess. Instead of appreciating what they have, they want what they don’t have, at any cost. Klorkhana soon has almost every man on planet Sephro following him, particularly one susceptable young man named Aulio. Together, he and Klorkhana are determined to steal what women have, and use it for themselves.
Only Coran, Warrior Overseer and Security Chief of the entire planet, her mate Tanna and Klorkhana’s former mate Destylla are able to form an army to stop this tyrant. No matter what the outcome, these rebels are determined to bring Planet Sephro back to its former glory.
The opera concert will take place with the Philly Fringe on Thursday, September 18th at 7pm, and Friday, September 19th at 7pm. Admission is Pay What You Can!
LISTINGS INFORMATION: What: Klorkhana: The Tyrant, World Premiere Opera
Where and When: Thursday, September 18th at 7pm and Friday, September 19th at 7pm at The Rotunda.
About the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, visit www.phillyfringe.org Media contact: Kate Quinn: HazelKate67@msn.com and 267-742-9098 |
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Denise McCormack returns to Philadelphia with The Breath Between, an intimate storytelling performance that invites audiences on a journey through stories and songs imbued with moments of clarity. These are the rare instances when time seems to willingly freeze, allowing the observer to gaze in stillness, to savor the subtle nuances of meaning until they coalesce into a deep revelation. Such moments become lifelong tools—gifts meant to be shared. In this evocative show, McCormack weaves myth, memory, and melody to explore how wonder and story converge into knowing—those transformative flashes of insight that strike like lightning and resonate deeply within us. Audiences are invited not just to listen, but to pause, reflect, and share in the quiet shock of revelation that changes how we see ourselves and the world around us. Tickets are free, with a suggested donation of $15 per person to support the artist and future performances. Pay What You Can options ensure accessibility for all. Purchase tickets HERE This event is recommended for adult audiences. |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Weekly Improvised Music Session. All are welcome to come and jam if you like to play music with friends and/or strangers. Any genre/instrument/experience level welcome. Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm
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Practice for the balls! Vogue drop-in. All are welcome. These [almost] weekly sessions are free unless the event is a ball in which case the admission price will be stated in the event info. 6pm-9pm.
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- Bright Bulb Screening Series (formerly Andrew's Video Vault)
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- Philly Fringe Festival
- 40th Street Summer Series
- Event Horizon
- Bowerbird Liminal States Series
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