Fear Factory / Mushroomhead
Two heavy bands co-headline the Soul of A New War-Machine tour, with Nine Treasures opening. Industrial metal and masks, doors early for a seven o'clock Tuesday.
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.
Around the same time
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The market collects food on its open days from mid October to the middle of November, ahead of Thanksgiving. Bring something along when you come for the produce stands.
Bearfest: Homecoming and Family Weekend
Ursinus folds homecoming and family weekend into one two day run across the Main Street campus. Friday opens it up, with alumni gatherings and campus events before the Saturday sports slate.
Tree Canopy Conference
A full day on tree canopy in Stokes Auditorium at Haverford College, nine to four thirty, open to the general public. Run by the college arboretum, a couple of miles from Ardmore.
