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Hey Phoenixville,
Did anyone else head down to First Friday last weekend? It was one of the nicest (and busiest) First Fridays we've had in a while. We finally had a weekend without smoke, rain, or wind!
It's going to be a great week in the borough with a lot of events. The big one is Thursday (Sept. 17). The 4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival kicks off at the Colonial with over 60 films on the schedule, including a documentary about the town's steel history.
Before that, this Friday alone has an ABBA tribute, two benefit shows, and a late-night horror double feature. The Chamber has a full slate of talks, including one on how the Revolutionary War came through our backyard in 1777. Let's get into it.
Here's what's happening.
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The Phoenixville Film Festival is back for year four, running September 17 through 20 at the Colonial. This year's lineup has over 60 films, with four world premieres and 24 Pennsylvania premieres.
Opening night on next Thursday is the one to circle. It features The Haunting of Pennhurst and Steel Wheel, a documentary about Phoenixville's steelmaking past, so you'll be watching our own history on our own screen.
Later in the weekend, keep an eye out for Owen Teale from Game of Thrones in Something Pointless. There are also 90 minute master classes for local filmmakers on a pay what you wish basis.
4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival Opening Night (7 PM, Thu, Sept 17, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Great Rescue Round 2026
Many people don't realize that caring for animals in shelters involves much more than just providing food and water.
An animal shelter's daily costs include:
Daily feeding and clean water
Cleaning and sanitation of kennels
Staff to care for and monitor animals
Veterinary care, vaccinations, and medications
Utilities and facility maintenance
Over time, these costs can add up to hundreds of dollars for a single animal during their stay.
So the PSPCA came up with an idea: eat and drink your way to a good cause. The PSPCA's Great Rescue Round runs September 10 through 20, and it works like a passport. You grab one from the PSPCA, then take it around to participating breweries, wineries, and restaurants for exclusive deals during those eleven days. Every purchase helps the PSPCA find homes for animals who need them. Passports are available for pickup now, so pick one up and start planning your stops.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 to Sunday, September 20, 2026
Adult Events
Friday, September 11
Candlelight Yin & Yoga Nidra (6 PM, Adaptive Healing, 550 Kimberton Rd)
Books, Beer & BBQ Fundraiser (630 PM, Twelve78 Brewing, 35 Bridge St)
Live Music Fridays (7 PM, Bluebird Distilling, 100 Bridge St)
Out in the World: A Benefit Concert for ParzivaL Supports (7 PM, Steel City, 203 Bridge St)
Fright Night at the Devil's Door: Prince of Darkness + The Sentinel (730 PM, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Clancy w/ Death & All Her Friends and Shane Malloy (8 PM, Rec Room, 230 Bridge St)
Mamma Mania! The American Tribute to ABBA (8 PM, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Saturday, Sep 12
Build Day 1: The Phoenix Will Rise! (9 AM, Reservoir Park, 601 Franklin Ave)
Bruiser Jam (12 PM, Bruiser Jam Venue, 1082 Hares Hill Rd)
House of Hamill (7 PM, Steel City, 203 Bridge St)
Back to the Basics Comedy Show (8 PM, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Sunday, Sep 13
Bark In The Borough (11 AM, Root Down Brewing, 1 N. Main Street)
The Face of War, A Seminar on Come and See (4 PM, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
Monday, September 14
Dine Out For Charity (All Day, Sedona Taphouse, 131 Bridge St)
Money Made Clear: A Practical Financial Framework for Real Life (630 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Phoenix Book Club: West with the Night (7 PM, Virtual Event, Phoenixville Public Library)
Tuesday, September 15
Tuesday Trivia Night (7 PM, Bistro on Bridge, 212 Bridge St)
Wednesday, September 16
Human Trafficking 101 Seminar (1 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
Introduction to Screenwriting, 12 Week Course Begins (6 PM, Colonial Theatre Garden Suite, 227 Bridge St)
Stable 12 Trivia (7 PM, Stable 12 Brewing, 162 Bridge St)
Quizzo Wednesday (730 PM, Great American Pub, 148 Bridge St)
Thursday, September 17
Business Networking Event (11 AM, Brandywine Center , 744 Lincoln Highway East, Coatesville)
Historical Cats with Ryan Conroy (530 PM, Phoenixville Chamber, 710 Main Street)
September of 1777: When the Revolutionary War Came to SE Pennsylvania (6 PM, Phoenixville Public Library, 183 2nd Ave)
4th Annual Phoenixville Film Festival Opening Night (7 PM, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St)
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Family Friendly Events
Friday, September 11
PXV Inside Out (4 PM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Dream Asia Food Fest (5 PM, Greater Philly Expo Center, Oaks)
Saturday, September 12
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Farmer’s Market (9 AM, 200 Mill St)
Dream Asia Food Fest (11 AM, Greater Philly Expo Center, Oaks)
Sunday, September 13
PXV Inside Out (7 AM, Downtown Phoenixville, 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St)
Dream Asia Food Fest (11 AM, Greater Philly Expo Center, Oaks)
That's it for this week.
Brian L
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