Halloween has come and gone and the icy grip of winter will soon be upon us, but for this last chapter of fall be sure to come out and enjoy the crisp air outside on First Friday. This November has puppet shows, scandalous photography and a hand stitched heaven; what could be greater? Come on by for your fix of art/food/fun/drink.
And a sneak peek for next month: we’re gearing up for a Frankford Avenue Holiday Event next First Friday, with your favorite stores and galleries getting decked out all festive like. So make sure a shopping spree on the avenue is on your list for next month. Rumor has it there will be some new faces on Frankford just in time for Christmas…
This month’s event listings after the jump…
The Walking Fish Theatre
2409 Frankford,
Walking Fish Theatre proprietor Stan Heleva has adapted and directed the Brecht’s classic play “The Good Person of Szechwan” in the form of a puppet show. Rooted in Chinese folklore and heavy with moral conflict, the show promises not to disappoint. Tickets are available atwww.walkingfishtheatre.com. Show debuts at 8pm.
215-427-9255
Atlantis: The Lost Bar
2442 Frankford Ave,
Personal recommendation: stop by Atlantis before First Friday kicks off for their happy hour with a dollar off all of their already cheap PBC beers on draught. Then come back for a nightcap and a DJ performance at 10pm. Chalez Francisco a.k.a. Chuck D. of Phil Moore Browne and Public Record spinning from his collection of LP’s and 45’s all night long.
215-739-4929
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin,
This month will feature an exhibition of nude photography from three different photographers. Pete Checchiafeatures elements of the nude form as an abstraction, intertwined with architectural details.Benjamin Long’s series works with realistic, custom-made doll parts, highlighting the naked beauty of the tiny sculptures. Finally, David Miles explores the the female form in his series of sensual black and white photographs.
267-825-2949
Angel Studios
2452 Frankford Ave,
Featuring the artwork of Barbara Moorehouse, with Alexander Chassey and Eric France. There will also be plenty of food, live music and a beer garden in their immaculately sculpted backyard.
215-425-7900
Cycle Studios
2205 Frankford,
Proprietor Adam Cramer is again opening up the doors to his growing empire of artists’ lofts. More spaces are still available to rent. As usual, there will be refreshments and merrymaking.
267-514-2857
Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford,
Weaver Melissa Maddonni Haims presents her two years in the making vision of heaven and hell, fabricated as knitted and crocheted landscapes. The Highwire gallery has been transformed into a micro-universe holding Ms. Haims creations that range from the diminutive to six feet tall monstrosities.
215-426-2685
GERM Books and Gallery
2005 Frankford,
Authors and representatives of Heartworm Press, publishers of various underground and radical authors, will be in attendance at GERM. Authors will be reading and signing their works, and books will be available for purchase
215-423-5002
Mr. Bill’s Deli
1638 East Berks Street,
The best little deli in Fishtown will be hanging the artwork of local artist Brian Cote on the walls, shelves and meat cases of their humble business. Cote’s show “Bikini Girls” showcases his pop art, painted interpretations of, well, girls in bikinis.
215-739-2650
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