Have you ever wanted to learn more about mushrooms? The Cobbs Creek and surrounding communities are invited to join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a guided Mushroom Walk. Learn about different types of fungi that grow in the park and how you identify them! Sign up to save your spot.

When: Sept. 5th, 11 am – 1 pm

Where: Cobbs Creek Parkway and Thomas Ave (parking available)

“Where our baggage is yours!”

Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation & performance series built on 16-years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company devoted to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and rifle through some of ours. You may recognize something as your own, or find something you never knew you were carrying.

Made for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, this trans(formational) installation asks: how do you know it’s time to move on when you don’t know where you’re going?

Produced by The Bearded Ladies Cabaret
Part of FringeArt’s 2026 Festival & Collective Futures

Installation on view September 10-December 20, 2026
at The Hairport | 444 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia PA 19123

Installation hours:
Wednesday*, Thursday & Friday 4-9PM | Last timed entry at 8:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3PM| Last timed entry at 2:15PM

*Wednesday in September ONLY.

Live events at The Hairport | Saturdays at 8PM

The Hairport is an interactive, immersive installation filled with costumes, cardboard props, and other ephemera from the Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s 16-year performance history. Visitors will make their way through a sprawling multi-room space made to look like a fantastical, metaphorical “airport”. Visitors will be invited to interact with components of the installation and may encounter docents in guiding roles. The experience will culminate in a “lounge” space full of “Bearded baggage” which will also serve as the performance site for the Now Hoarding: In-Flight Entertainment live event series.

It will take visitors approximately 60-75 minutes to view the entirety of the Priority Hoarding installation. Groups of 6 will enter the installation, at 15-minute timed entry intervals. An opportunity to ride a Surrey bike is offered but not required.

If you would like to table at the event, please reach out to trails@cleanair.org.

Forbidden Fruit announces the return of Root 2 Fruit, Philadelphia’s free creative wellness festival, for its third annual edition on September 12th, 2026, from 12-6 PM at Sunset Social Cira Green (129 S 30th St).

This year’s festival will feature 100+ artists across disciplines including live performances, wellness workshops, art galleries, and activities for all ages.

Attendees can expect beginner-friendly wellness sessions, live music, free massages, free smoothies from Blkberry Juice Bar, and a mocktail happy hour by Salt Rim and Fruit Belt. The day will also include make-and-take arts and crafts from Murals on the Move and Fleisher Art Memorial’s ColorWheels, a Resource Garden connecting attendees with local health, financial, and wellness organizations, plus a curated mix of art and wellness vendors from Forbidden Fruit and Melody Market.

Founded in 2019, Forbidden Fruit is a West Philadelphia-based creative wellness hub that has featured 800+ artists across 100+ events, engaging 9,000+ attendees globally through transformative experiences that bridge art and wellness.

Event Details: September 12th, 2026 | 12–6 PM | Cira Green – Sunset Social | Free admission

If You Missed Studio 54, Now’s Your Chance

Get ready to step back into the dazzling era of disco balls, glitter, platform shoes, and unforgettable music at Curio 54—an immersive disco, glam, and funk dance party benefiting Curio Theatre Company.

Whether you’re channeling your inner disco diva, rocking your best ’70s-inspired look, or just looking for an incredible night out, Curio 54 promises an evening filled with music, dancing, great food, and community—all while supporting live theatre in Philadelphia.
Come celebrate, dance the night away, and help keep the arts alive.

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Wikipedilove

A Musical Comedy Show by Noam Osband

East Coast Premiere

Philadelphia Fringe Festival

September 13-20 at Studio 34

Internationally-touring musical comedian and former Jeopardy champ Noam Osband brings his new show, “Wikipedilove,” to Studio 34 for its East Coast debut as part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Performed with local musician Dot Rose, the show is outrageous and outrageously informative, musical comedy about homo sapiens and other deeply tragic animals based on Wikipedia articles about sex, love, and romance. A sell out show this March at the Rogue Festival in Fresno, Wikipedilove uses a projector to show articles, photos, and videos, while Noam and Dot sing about topics including romantic moths, naughty whales, heartbroken dictators, and the town of Dildo, Canada.

Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 PM

Friday, September 18, at 9:00 PM

Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 PM

Sunday, September 20, at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
HOW MUCH: $20
RUNNING TIME: 60 minutes
TICKETS: https://phillyfringe.org/events/wikipedilove/

Come join EmpoweringWord Ministries for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, food, fun, and plenty of laughs!

Paint & Chat
Saturday, September 19th
3:00–6:00 PM
5946 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
$40 — includes Food, Fun & Laughs!

$2 Plant Raffle — don’t miss your chance to take home a little something green!

Whether you’re an artist or just want to come relax, laugh, create, and connect, this is your invitation!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.

RSVP by September 10th!

Bring a friend and come ready to chat, be creative, and take home your art!