Michael Franti Trio with Wheeland Brothers
Franti strips the band down to a trio for the Heartstrings & Dynamite run. Wheeland Brothers open acoustic. He usually ends up in the crowd.
More at Keswick Theatre
Gary Clark Jr.
The Austin guitarist plays the Keswick with WXPN behind it. Blues, soul and a whole lot of volume in a room where every seat sees the fretboard.
Gary Clark Jr.
The Austin guitarist plays a room that seats about 1,300, which is smaller than he normally works. WXPN presents. A Tuesday, so the Glenside parking situation is manageable.
Beatles vs Stones
Abbey Road and Satisfaction trade songs across a full set and the audience picks a side. LaJolla runs this format nationally and the Keswick books it most years.
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Gay Street Open-Air Market
Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.
Just Another Day
Dan Lauria, the dad from The Wonder Years, wrote and stars in this two-hander with Oscar nominee Patty McCormack: two seventysomethings meet daily on a park bench and try to work out how they know each other. Three performances September 25 to 27, with proceeds split between the Colonial and the Alzheimer's Association.
Coffee with a Cop with the Pennsylvania State Police
Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police take questions over a morning cup of coffee at this township parks and rec gathering. It starts at 8:30, so swing by before work.