Philadelphia

South Street Headhouse District presents Philadelphia’s largest open-air runway show with Fashion Under the Shambles - Philadelphia Collection 2015 on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, under the Headhouse Square Shambles (200 Pine Street). Enjoy a visually tantalizing evening with the best of local Philly fashion with exciting collaborations between our city’s most innovative and creative boutiques and salons. Experience cutting-edge, street style and preview fall looks for both men and women.

Old City Fest returns on Sunday, October 11, 2015, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Celebrate art and design, fashion and food, creativity and culture, music and family fun on the streets of America’s most historic square mile. Enjoy a fashion show, design showcase, live bands, circus performers, kids’ entertainment, savory and sweet bites, seasonal craft beers, handmade shopping, 100+ vendors and more. Admission is free and open to the public.

Theatre Exile presents the world premiere of Rizzo by Bruce Graham, based on the best selling book Rizzo: The Last Big Man in Big City America by Sal Paolantonio (published by Camino Books, Inc). Graham brings one of the most divisive figures in Philadelphia’s history to the stage October 15 through November 8, 2015 (Opening Night October 21, 2015) at Christ Church Neighborhood House (20 N American Street).

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Hooked! by Gillian Grattan at Fergie’s Pub (1214 Sansom Street) from October 7-25, 2015. A dark comedy perfect for the Halloween season, Hooked! brings us a pretty little village where nothing is what it seems. The gossip, secrets and scandals will have you cringing and laughing. Hooked, ensnared, trapped…trick or treat, anyone? Directed by Tom Reing.  Tickets are on sale at www.inisnuatheatre.org or by calling 215-454-9776.

BRU Fall Fest returns on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, during Midtown Village Fall Festival. Head to the 1300 block of Chestnut Street for eight hours of food, beer and live tunes. U-Bahn’s stage will feature five bands and DJs, headlined by the Levee Drivers. Menu to include Bratwurst, Knackwurst, pulled pork, pretzels and more. Craft drafts pouring outside will include selections from Troegs, New Belgium, Evolution and Victory. Inside, look for 39 crafts pouring. Skip the lines in Midtown Village and hit the self-serve taps.

Disney’s Frozen made Sven the reindeer known to children across the world. In October, ASHM’s Toddler Time will expand their knowledge and introduce the important role reindeer play in the lives of the Sami people in Scandinavia. Join us while we read “Inger’s Promise” by Jamie Parkison, play reindeer games, create a reindeer craft to take home, and enjoy a fall snack. Children will even meet two live reindeer from Z Arch Barn Farm.