benefit | Swamp Anarchist Solidarity (9/20)

Sunday, September 20, 8 p.m.mandy

Mandy Katz…. artistic visionary of many trades, musician, and gardener. She has played in numerous bands iincluding Kiss Kiss Kill and Beware the Blunted Needle.

A Stick And A Stone… known for his innovative compositions, featuring distinctive vocals accompanied with a raw stage presence.

Adelaide Windsome… story-telling expressed through puppetry, narrative, musical interludes, and multimedia art.

Ryen Clover… banjo tunes from Ithaca.

Suggested donation: $5-7

Everglades Earth First! (EEF!) has fought around issues of sprawl and urban over-development; corporate biotechnology and free trade; everglades restoration politics; rock mining and heavy industry in the Everglades Agriculture Area. Their focus at the moment is on energy infrastructure and climate change, targeting new fossil fuel and nuclear proposals across southeast Florida. for more info: www.evergladesearthfirst.org.


silent auction and performance | ArcheDream for HUMANKIND fundraiser (9/25)

Friday, September 5, 7 to 11 p.m.SilentAuctionFlyer

Note: This event is not held at Studio 34.

Location: 1735 Market St.,  42nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Friends of ArcheDream for HUMANKIND is hosting its sixth annual performance and silent auction. Held in honor of Studio 34′s very own Stephen Fisher, the event will raise money for ADHK’s community programs, including working with homeless men and presenting workshops for children who need alternative ways to express their issues. Unique and innovative, these programs educate through entertainment while using music, dance, theater, and visual arts to inspire and improve. For more information, contact Melissa at 609.238.9420.


comedy | Illegal Refill (9/17)

Thursday, September 17, 10-11 p.m.

Long-form improv comedy continues at Studio 34. West Philly natives Illegal Refill take a break from their Fringe Festival run (5 shows at the Adrienne Theater) to do a “home show” for the home stage. As always, an hour of improv comedy, made up on the spot without planning or precondition.

Pay-what-you-can.


free yoga | Forrest Basics 4-Week Series (8/29-9/19)

Saturdays, August 29 – September 19, 4-5:30 p.m.

A great class for new students and beginners as well as experienced students, who would like to brush up on the basics. Taught by our eager Forrest Graduates and assisted by either Stephen or Angie.


series | Intermediate Hoop Dance (09/22-10/27)

Led by Jen Web

Tuesdays, September 22 – October 27, 6-7 p.m.jenwebstarscape

Take your hooping to the next level! In Jen Web’s Intermediate Hoop Dancing class series you will learn plenty of hot new moves to spice up your routine. Increased intensity will keep your heart rate up so you shape up and look your best. Each class will start off with a warm up and then transition into a faced paced section of new moves, variations, drills and combinations. Guidance and exercises for those interested in performing will also be included. Let your inner super star shine!

6 week series – $60:

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chiptunes workshop & performance | 8static (8/22, 9/19, 10/10, 11/14)

Saturdays, August 22 (8 p.m.), September 19 (7 p.m.), October 10 (7 p.m.),
November 14, (7 p.m.)

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8static is Philly’s premier monthly chip music event. Whatever you call it — chiptunes, 8-bit,chip music — it is created from the sound chips of old computers and video game consoles. Sponsored by the Hacktory, 8static hosts artists from around the world each month at Studio 34. Every show features a free workshop or lecture, followed by open mic and the main show. Each event showcases three musical artists and one live visualist — all for just $5 with a flier, or $8 without.

Check www.8static.com for more information!


Fringe Festival | Play: “Creditors” (9/4-9/12)

Presented by Danger Goddess Productions CREDITORS_guide_photo

Friday, September 4 through Thursday, September 12

Written by August Strindberg, translated by Elizabeth Sprigge

Directed by Rowen Haigh

Starring:  Natanya Apfelbaum, Lesley Berkowitz and Ruth Feinblum

Psychological maneuvering is paired with heightened physicality in this story of a slighted husband who systematically dismantles his rival’s sanity, independence and sense of self.  Featuring an all-female cast, CREDITORS presents a chilling world in which love has become nothing more than a commodity and a debt to be collected.

Performances are:

FRIDAY September 4 at 7:30pm
SATURDAY September 5 at 7:30pm
SUNDAY September 6 at 8:00pm

THURSDAY September 10 at 10:00pm
SATURDAY September 12 at 10:00pm

All shows are pay what you can.

Look for us in the Interdisciplinary section of the Fringe guide or at http://www.livearts-fringe.org/.


meetup | Advanced Techniques in Massage (9/20)

Sunday, September 20, 5 to 8 p.m.hands

Dan Myers presents “Advanced Techniques” in massage. This class/meetup can help therapists and beginners incorporate multiple massage traditions. No previous experience necessary. $20

Learn more at: www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Massage and www.breathe3.com.


art | 7th Annual Bike Part Art Show (9/18)

Silent auction & cash-and-carry craft boutique

Friday, September 18, 7 to 10 p.m.bikepartartshow

At the intersection of art, cycling, recycling, charity, and party, Neighborhood Bike Works’s annual silent art auction and craft boutique features fun and functional work inspired by and made from bikes! We’ll celebrate the growing momentum of bicycling in Philadelphia with live music, food, drink, a raffle (win a Fuji track bike!), and by giving all the proceeds to run the free youth cycling programs at Bike Works. A preview of the show will be on display starting August 28.

$5 suggested donation at the door