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It's shaping up to be a full week around town, and there's a little something for just about everyone.
The big one is Summer Shuckfest, back at Bistro on Bridge for its fourth year of fresh oysters, cold drinks, and island vibes on Saturday afternoon. If seafood isn't your thing, Vintage Fest and live music at the Farmer's Market give you plenty of reasons to be downtown that day too.
On stage, Forge Theatre kicks off its 65th season with Little Shop of Horrors, running all weekend. And once the weekend winds down, the week keeps going strong with trivia nights, a book launch at the Colonial, poetry, Science on Tap, and story time for the little ones at the library.
Whatever you're into, there's no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy it.
Here's what's happening.
Featured Event
Summer Shuckfest is back at Bistro on Bridge, and this year marks the fourth annual seafood extravaganza right in the heart of Phoenixville. Head down to 212 Bridge Street on Saturday, August 1 starting at noon for a spread of fresh oysters, a specially crafted food menu, and plenty of cold refreshments to keep the good times rolling.
DJ Q-Ball spins island vibes from 1 to 4PM, so you can settle in and soak up the summer atmosphere. No cover, no tickets needed, just pay as you go. Save the date and come hungry.
Summer Shuckfest (12 PM, Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
Business Spotlight
Forge Theatre has been a fixture on First Avenue in Phoenixville for decades, and its 65th season is proof that community theater is alive and well here. The all-volunteer company puts on multiple productions a year, everything from musicals to comedies to dramas, right in the heart of town.
Beyond the main stage, they run Script Tease, a free staged reading series that gives local playwrights a chance to share new work. There's always something worth catching.\
Little Shop of Horrors (Fri-Sun, Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave)
Adult Events
Friday, July 31
Music Bingo Night (630 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Highway Run- A Journey Tribute (7 PM, The Gem Music Hall, 66 N Main, Spring City)
Little Shop of Horrors (730 PM, Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave)
Saturday, August 1
Vintage Fest (9 AM, Bridge & Main Parking Lot)
Dave Blanko-Live Music (10 AM, PXV Farmer’s Market, 200 Mill St)
Summer Shuckfest (12 PM, Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
The Peace Creeps (7 PM, Steel City Coffeehouse, 203 Bridge St)
Little Shop of Horrors (730 PM, Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave)
Sunday, August 2
Vintage Fest (9 AM, Bridge & Main Parking Lot)
Little Shop of Horrors (2 PM, Forge Theatre, 241 1st Ave)
Monday, August 3
Dine Out For Charity (All Day, Sedona Taphouse, 131 Bridge St)
Tuesday, August 4
Reads & Co Presents Hannah Nicole Maehrer Book Launch (6 PM, The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Science On Tap (630 PM, Root Down Brewing, 1 N Main St)
Poetry Night (7 PM, Steel City Coffee, 203 Bridge St)
Tuesday Trivia Night (7 PM, Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
Wednesday, August 5
Stable 12 Trivia (7 PM, Stable 12 Brewing, 162 Bridge St)
Quizzo Wednesday (730 PM, Great American Pub, 148 Bridge St)
Thursday, August 6
Dungeons & Drafts (3 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Greater Philly AI Meet Up-Speaker # 2 (630 PM, Root Down Brewing, 1 N Main St)
First Responder’s Night Out and Fireworks (6 PM, Rec Center, 501 Franklin St)
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Family Friendly Events
Friday, July 31
PXV Inside Out (4 PM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Saturday, August 1
Farmer’s Market (9 AM, 200 Mill St)
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Sunday, August 2
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Monday, August 3
Fun For All Story Time (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Weaving with Silly Little Art Shop (2 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave)
Tuesday, August 4
Babies & Books (1115 AM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
That's it for this week.
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