💡Upper Merion Area Events and Happenings 1/8 - 1/11

Grand Openings & Store Launches | Football Fans, Rejoice | Local Live Music Is Everywhere

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Corey Luttrell
January 08, 2026

Good Morning, Upper Merion Area👋

I hope this issue of the Spotlight finds you well recovered from the holiday season and back into the swing of things. Personally, I love routines, so I enjoy getting back on a regular schedule.

If football is your thing, there is no need to read any further. I know exactly what you’ll be doing for the next four days 😄. If not, then I hope you’re able to find a few things that interest you.

Go Hoosiers, and Go Birds 🏈

P.S. Dinner club is in two weeks. Are you registered yet?

In Today’s Spotlight

Don’t Miss The Upper Merion Area’s First Dinner Club!!

Do you enjoy:

  • ✅ Going out to dinner?

  • ✅ Meeting new locals?

  • ✅ Small surprises?

If so, I’d love for you to join us on Wednesday, January 21st at 7 p.m. for our first dinner club, sponsored by The Local Table.
To register, visit their website, answer a handful of questions, then show up on the 21st ready to meet new folks, swap local stories, and find out what makes our area so vibrant.
The smart matching algorithm will seat you with 5 other guests you’re most likely to “click” with, as well as pick the best spot in the Upper Merion Area to have dinner. It also picks the (optional) after dinner location for all tables to meet up and mingle. The surprise is, the location isn’t disclosed until the morning of 🤭.
Check out the FAQ section, or feel free to send me a message with any questions. If you decide to join us, I have a special PROMO code which will save you 40% off your registration fee. All parties will be responsible for their own food and drink.

I hope to see you there!

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This Weekend’s Spotlight Events

Welcome To The Neighborhood, Uma!

The Uma cafe and Peruvian Restaurant will be celebrating their grand opening this Friday and Saturday. Make sure to go say hi!

Live Music at The Depot Bar: Because Silence is Overrated

The Depot Bar has quite the lineup this Saturday. Be there or be square: 300 Depot Street, Bridgeport. $12 cover and doors open at 6:30 pm.

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Line Dancing at Workhorse

Boot scoot your way into Friday night fun with line dancing, cold craft beer, and good vibes at Workhorse Brewing. No experience (or boots) needed.

More Weekend Events & Happenings

Looking for more ways to get out, connect with, and enjoy the community? Our online calendar lists dozens of additional events, food specials, and class offerings happening each day throughout the community and beyond. Browse the full calendar to make sure you stay in the know . Click below to check it out.

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Live Music Lowdown 🎷

— Thursday —

  • Joe Devlin (8:30pm) @ Screwballs ⚾

  • Sounds of Phoenix (7-10pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Perry Curcio (6:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Taylor Rhodes (6:30pm) @ Peppers 🌶️

  • Space Antelope (8pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • Countdown To Ecstasy and Michael McDonald (8pm) ** @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • Chris Marsceill Trio (6:30pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎙️

— Friday —

  • Brian Quinn (5-7pm) AND Root 66 (8:30pm) @ Screwballs ⚾️

  • HH w/Darilyn & Kevin (5-8pm) AND Whiskeyhickon Boys (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Jones Bros. (7:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Corner Boys & Co (8:30pm) @ Pepper’s 🌶️

  • Unforgettable Fire (8pm) ** @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • HH w/Pawnshop Roses (4pm) AND The Circus Hears & Creem Circus (8pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • Ryan Biedermann (5:30pm) @ The Black Powder Tavern 🍺

  • Jamie Salvatore (6pm) @ Jasper’s Backyard 🎤

  • V Shayne Frederick Trio (6:30pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎙️

  • Dale Knight (6pm) @ Bahama Breeze 🌴

  • Stephanie Grace Band (8pm) ** @ Watertower Live 💦

— Saturday —

  • Becky and Hit Squat DEBUT (8:30pm) @ Screwballs ⚾️

  • The Full (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Kevin Liney (7:30pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Former Strangers (8:30pm) @ Peppers 🌶️

  • HH w/Sweet Petunia (4pm) AND Kid Davis & The Bullets (8pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • The Grimjacks, Patric Donato, and Big Consequence (8pm) ** @ Watertower Live 💦

  • Chris Peace (6pm) @ Jasper’s Backyard 🎤

  • RaiSan Sings Trio (6:30pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎙️

  • Raymond Charles (6pm) @ Bahama Breeze 🌴

  • Cognitive, The Gacy Architecture, & Mutate Capacity (doors at 6:30pm) ** @ The Depot Bar 🍻

— Sunday —

  • Grateful Sunday w/Deal (4-8pm) AND Tommy’s Open Mic (9pm) @ The Ribby 🐽

  • Jerry Watkins (6pm) @ Gypsy Saloon 💃

  • Main Street Band (5pm) @ Peppers 🌶️

  • Bach To Rock Student Showcase (2:00pm) AND Julia Miralles Band (7:30pm) ** @ 118 North ⬆️

  • Luciano Jamaica Recovery Benefit (7pm) ** @ Ardmore Music Hall 🎸

  • Lou Lanza Trio (6:00pm) @ Eddie V’s 🎙️

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More Upcoming Events 🗓️

— Upcoming Dinner Clubs —

— January —

— February —

Love to plan ahead? Visit our online calendar to view more upcoming events in the area by clicking the button below.

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Thank you for reading! See you next week!

Corey 💡

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