Hey Phoenixville,
One month down. If you thought February would be quiet, you were wrong! There's Bridgerton bingo, a winter coat giveaway, live music on Bridge Street, and a bunch of other stuff worth knowing about.
City Updates
If you caught last month's city council meeting, you know some good things are happening on Bridge Street and around town. HARB approved renovations at 231-233 Bridge Street, and the work is moving forward now that everything's in place. The applicant worked with the board to make sure the materials match our historic guidelines.
Separately, Sky High Services got the 2026 tree removal contract. It's the kind of thing you don't think about until you need it, but it keeps our streets and parks safer.
If you are interested in attending, the next Borough Council Meeting is Feb 10th at 7pm
Featured Events
Here are some notable happenings around town during the upcoming week. Unless noted otherwise, links go to event pages for details and registration.
Friday, February 6
Kids Night Out – Valentine’s Party (5 – 8 PM, Phoenixville YMCA) – Parents can enjoy an evening off while children (ages 5–11) enjoy open gym time, pizza dinner and a craft or movie at the Y. Registration required; $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child. Theme: Valentine’s Party.
Hairspray (2007) (7 PM, The Colonial Theatre) – Screening of the musical film where dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad joins “The Corny Collins Show” and helps bring racial integration to the airwaves. Part of the John Waters weekend; tickets available through the theatre.
Jefferson’s Vinyl Release Party (7:30 PM, Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery) – Celebrate local musician Jefferson’s new vinyl release. Live music and brews in a cozy setting.
Female Trouble (1974) (9:45 PM, The Colonial Theatre) – Cult classic screening for late‑night cinephiles.
Saturday, February 7
Family Friendly Magic Show featuring Gemini (1 PM, Oaks Center Cinema) – Magician Gemini performs an interactive show for kids and families.
Cliff Hillis & Friends (7 PM, 203 Bridge St) – Enjoy an evening of live music with local musician Cliff Hillis, Dennis Schocket and guests.
Tuesday, February 10
Winter Coat Giveaway (3 – 7 PM, Phoenixville YMCA) – Operation Warm and the Y provide free coats for children sizes 2T – 14/16 while supplies last. Kids must be present; no registration required. A great chance to help neighbors stay warm.
Galentine’s Day Book Bedazzling Party (6:30 – 8:30 PM, Reads & Company) – Celebrate friendship by bedazzling a book. Tickets include snacks, wine, craft supplies and a $20 Reads & Company gift card.
Wednesday, February 11
Mannequin (1987) (7 PM, The Colonial Theatre) – A romantic comedy about an artist whose mannequin comes to life. This “Semiquincentennial Series” screening invites nostalgia and laughter.
Thursday, February 12
Making Waves: Young Professionals Happy Hour (5:30 – 7 PM, Bluebird Distilling) – The Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s new NextWave program invites young professionals (ages 18–40) to network, learn about upcoming opportunities, and engage with the community. All are welcome and there is no registration fee. Event link.
Galentine’s Day Craft Night (6 – 9 PM, Bistro on Bridge) – Craft a love‑themed retro pennant with Studio 323 & Perch Plants in the Analogue Bar Room while a film plays on the projector. Tickets are required for the craft sessions; the upstairs bar remains open to the public.
Friday, February 13
Family Movie Night: The Lego Movie (5:30 – 8 PM, Phoenixville YMCA) – Members can bring sleeping bags and enjoy a free showing of “The Lego Movie” with popcorn and snacks. Registration required through the YMCA link.
Ann’s Heart Bridgerton‑Inspired Galentine’s Day Bingo (6 – 8 PM, The HEART Campus, 146 Church Street) – An elegant evening of bingo inspired by the Bridgerton series, complete with prizes and regency‑style attire. Tickets support Ann’s Heart’s Pay It Forward Café, which provides free meals to those in need.
Heart of Glass – An ETC Valentine (7:30 PM, 203 Bridge Street) – Enjoy a live Valentine’s‑themed comedy show from the ETC players. Event link.
Interesting Phoenixville Headline From 100 Years Ago
The Daily Republican reported on Feb 8th 1926 that a massive blizzard buried Phoenixville under two feet of snow. Schools closed and automobiles stalled out, but residents made the best of it. Horse drawn sleighs glided through town while kids spent the day building snowmen and launching snowball fights, turning the whole storm into an impromptu winter carnival…. Sound familiar???
That's it for this week. Share this with a neighbor who might enjoy one of these events.
See you next Thursday.
-Brian