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Hey Phoenixville,
I'm really looking forward to this weekend. There are two big festivals: Pottery Fest on Friday and Vegfest on Saturday. There's also a ton of music around town this week, and midweek you can learn about the Underground Railroad right here in Phoenixville. Looking to meet people? There's a singles night for young professionals at Bistro. I'll keep the intro short this week so we can get to the events.
Here's what's happening.
Featured Event
Mark your calendar for Phoenixville VegFest, a free celebration coming to Reeves Park on Saturday, August 8th from 11 to 6. It's a full day of good eats and good vibes: food trucks, vendors, sweets, a beer garden, live music, and a DJ.
Plant-based or just plant-curious, there's something delicious with your name on it. The whole family will find plenty to love too, with animal rescues on site, raffles, giveaways, and fun all day long. Entry is free, so round up your crew, come hungry, and make a day of it. Rain date is August 9th.
Phoenixville VegFest (11 AM Sat, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave)
Real Estate Spotlight
Four bedrooms is a lot of room for a downtown home, and that's what you get at 173 Prospect Street. The floors were just refinished and the whole place freshly painted, so it's ready to move into. You're a short walk from Bridge Street's restaurants, breweries, and the Colonial Theatre. This is a great home if you are looking for something right in town.
Adult Events
Friday, August 7
Phoenixville Float Friday (5 PM, Lock 60, Mont Clare)
Phoenixville Pottery Festival (530 PM, Main Street, Downtown Phoenixville)
Street Beans (6 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
228 Presents: The Kids Call It 8/7! (8 PM, Rec Room, 230 Bridge St)
Saturday, August 8
Phoenixville VegFest (11 AM, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave)
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (1 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave)
BE5D ( 3 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Kreeky Knees (7 PM, Arnold's / The Water Tower, Oaks)
The Garcia Project (8 PM, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Sunday, August 9
Outdoor Mat Classes With TruFit Pilates (9 AM, Main and Bridge Parking Lot)
Gabrielle Randazzo (3 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Monday, August 10
Dine Out For Charity (All Day, Sedona Taphouse, 131 Bridge St)
“Stop the Bleed” Hands-on Training (630 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave)
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday Trivia Night (7 PM, Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
Trivia Night (7 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Wednesday, August 12
Young Professionals Singles Night ( 6 PM, Bistro On Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
Stable 12 Trivia (7 PM, Stable 12 Brewing, 162 Bridge St)
Block Printing: Two-Toned Sardines Class (7 PM, Silly Little Art Shop, 28 S Main St)
Quizzo Wednesday (730 PM, Great American Pub, 148 Bridge St)
Thursday, August 13
History on the Rocks: The Underground Railroad in Phoenixville (Time varies, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
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Family Friendly Events
Friday, August 7
First Friday (4 PM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Saturday, August 8
Farmer’s Market (9 AM, 200 Mill St)
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Sunday, August 9
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Monday, August 10
Fun For All Story Time (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Tuesday, August 11
Babies & Books (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
That's it for this week.
Brian L
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