Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
‘Black Wood: Winterborn’
Gunnar Montana is back with another intoxicating showcase, this time titled ‘Black Wood: Winterborn.’
The show brings back the heroines from his last show, a coven of witches channeling their spellbinding femininity for power, and also features new “scorned lovers and creatures of the night,” a release notes. The show takes place in a 75-seat venue (at the Latvian Society of Philadelphia), which was transformed to resemble a realistic dark and eerie forest, highlighted by snow and ice.
‘Black Wood: Winterborn’ is running now through Oct. 31, every Wednesday through Sunday (8 p.m.) Tickets (starting at $49) can be purchased online. Discounted student tickets are available for $45, plus VIP packages and enhanced seating options are also available, beginning at $65.
531 N. 7th Street., gunnarmontana.com
Philly Coffee Festival
The Inaugural Philly Coffee Festival is set for this weekend, with plenty of caffeine fueled treats being served up at the 23rd Street Armory throughout four sessions. The first and second (Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) are both set for Saturday. The third and fourth (Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) are set for Sunday. Both days also have VIP options available for an extra hour of tasting.
The festival will feature some of Philly’s top coffee roasters, who will be sharing samples of some of the best coffee, teas, eats, and more. The event will also highlight a few different exhibitors and feature live entertainment. More information and tickets ($24+) are available online.
22 S. 23rd St., phillycoffeefestival.com
True Crime Tour
Back for another season in Philadelphia, Founding Footsteps is once again launching its successful “Philadelphia True Crime Tour”—which features live music and storytelling performances on their signature haunted BYOB trolley. As a release states, topics covered range from our nation’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, whose misdeeds began and ended in Philly, to the nation’s first bank robbery which took place right in Old City.
Less dark topics include the debate over the city’s famed Barnes Foundation and more. The tour runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening until Oct. 26. Each night holds two options (7 or 9 p.m.), and tickets are $55. The tour starts and ends at 901 N. Delaware Ave.
Fall Family Funday at Suburban Square
Suburban Square is inviting local families out to their lawn for a full day jam packed with seasonal fun this Saturday. Activities span photo opps, pumpkin decorating, treats, music, face painting, and more.
While there, guests can also enjoy apple cider courtesy of Stoltzfus Family Foods and food samples from Suburban Square restaurants including Not Your Average Joe’s, Rosa Mexicano, Shake Shack, and HipCityVeg. Additionally, DryBar will offer complimentary hair braiding, a release notes.
The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19. More information can be found online.
Anderson and Coulter Ave., Ardmore, suburbansquare.com
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
POST is a program of The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA), and it’s Philly’s largest self-guided tour. This year, participants can choose their own adventure on this self-fulfilled journey, which features over 180 artist studios and creative workspaces in over 26 neighborhoods.
This first weekend (Oct. 19-20) will focus on studios west of Broad Street, while the following weekend (Oct. 26-27), will tackle the studios east of the cutoff. The West edition will find stops in Center City West, Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, East Falls, Roxborough, Manayunk, Fairmount, Francisville, Germantown and West Philadelphia.
Each studio will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on their designated days, and participants can use the online and print maps provided by CFEVA to guide their tours. Each stop on POST will feature red balloons and branded posters outside of their locales to help with distinction. While there, Philadelphians can check out hands-on workshops, gallery exhibitions, live demonstrations, artist talks, special receptions, and much more.
