FRIDAY JANUARY 6

Philly Loves Bowie Week WXPN Kick-Off Concert
@ World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St
Noon / FREE but must advance register below
info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wxpn-free-at-noon-with-candy-volcano-tickets-457085082787

To officially kick off the 2023 Philly Loves Bowie Week festivities, WXPN-FM has once again invited Candy Volcano to perform live on stage at World Cafe Live as their first Free at Noon concert for 2023, in advance of their full concert Saturday, January 7 at the Ardmore Music Hall! This noontime concert is FREE, but you must register in advance. Use the link above.

Philly Loves Bowie Official Opening Event
NLM at Night: Bowie Bash and Pop-Up Gallery & Art Sale
@ National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St
5:30-9pm / ticket sales to be announced soon
info: https://www.libertymuseum.org/

“I only find freedom in the realms of eccentricity.” – David Bowie

The National Liberty Museum will be hosting their 3^rd Annual Bowie Bash and Pop-Up Art Sale, as part of Philly Loves Bowie Week. The official kick-off event, NLM at Night: Bowie Bash, will be on Friday January 6th, coinciding with the opening of our Bowie-inspired Gallery and Art Sale, which runs until January 23^rd. This year, Bowie Bash will feature live music from Johnny Showcase & Rumi Kitchen, specialty cocktails and a raffle for some fun Bowie-inspired prizes.

Throughout his long career, David Bowie found personal freedom in his unique forms of cultural expression. Bowie disrupted and rebelled against societal expectations and norms through music, art, and fashion, introducing new and more critical ways of thinking about race, sex, and gender. The event and pop-up gallery feature local artists celebrating David Bowie’s legacy in the creative freedom he inspired.

The pop-up gallery artwork will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in partnership with Philly Loves Bowie Week.

Blue Blue Electric Blue!
@ Weckerly’s Ice Cream
Fishtown location – exclusive!
– available Jan 6 while supplies last
info: https://www.weckerlys.com/

To help kick off the 2023 Philly Loves Bowie Week festivities, Weckerly’s Ice Cream will bring back their BLUE BLUE ELECTRIC BLUE ice cream sandwich that they launched in January 2020! Pea Flower Blue Sweet Cream Ice Cream has been decked out with Ziggy Stardust cocoa cookie crumble between Thin White sugar cookies, complete with a lightning bolt of strawberry jam. It’s outta sight!

It will be available starting Friday January 6th exclusively at their Fishtown scoop shop and 20% of each sold will be donated to the Bowie Fund to benefit the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia! (It sold out within hours back in 2020, so they will have them until they don’t!)

haZy cosmic jive
@ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
1009 Canal St
8pm / $
info: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hazy-cosmic-jive-playing-the-brooklyn-bowl-philadelphia-tickets/12696505?pl=bbowlphilly

Join haZy cosmic jive … one of today’s most potent Bowie tribute bands … based right in the City of Brotherly Love …as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of Let’s Dance! Plus tons of Bowie classics & deep cuts, as well. Check in with Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia about its incredible menu … as well as bowling and group lane / VIP options, too. 215-608-4950

Bowie Bowling Night
@ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
1009 Canal St
6-8pm / $
info: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hazy-cosmic-jive-playing-the-brooklyn-bowl-philadelphia-tickets/12696505?pl=bbowlphilly

Put on your bowling shoes and dance the blues at Bowie Bowling Night! To kick off Philly Loves Bowie Week, we will be celebrating the late, great David Bowie by spinning The Starman and related artists, accompanied by career-spanning video footage. To top things off, we will have a special raffle with proceeds donated to the Bowie Fund to benefit the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Bowie-themed drink specials all night long!

A Black Celebration presents
5th Annual Bowie Masquerade
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 Frankford Ave
9pm / $ / 21+
info: https://johnnybrendas.com/event/a-black-celebration-presents-bowie-masquerade/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/

A Black Celebration is so excited to present the 5th annual Bowie Masquerade Ball️
DJ Baby Berlin & Special Guest spinning Bowie + New Wave / Punk / Glam
Bowie inspired special performances / Pop-up Polaroid photo booth / Special visuals of the Starman / Stardust DIY glitter bar / Bowie Costume Contest / A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CHOP in memory of Bowie

SATURDAY JANUARY 7

Candy Volcano presents Aladdin Sane 50th Anniversary
@ Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA
8pm / $
info: https://www.candyvolcano.com/

Candy Volcano celebrates Philly Loves Bowie Week 2023 by taking over Ardmore Music Hall!

This party of all parties will feature the 50th Anniversary of the album “Aladdin Sane” as well as deep cuts – new guests! Along with the Candy Volcano band and usual suspects on the mic, interpreting through sound and vision – how Bowie’s music flows through their soul.

Ardmore Music Hall is perfect for all of us – don’t forget to check out all the options – VIP group seating, seated floor or gallery or SRO and flow through the crowd and dancefloor.

Let’s Dance! A Bowie Blitz Dance Party
@ Broad Hall / The Divine Lorraine
Broad and Fairmount Sts
9pm / $ / 21+
info: https://www.facebook.com/PhillySexDwarf/

Sex Dwarf is Philly’s long-running Rock of the 80s dance party, now in its 20th year and hosted by DJ Robert Drake. At this special dance party within Broad Hall – located under the historic Divine Lorraine building on Broad Street at Ridge Avenue, Drake will celebrate David loud and proud – so be sure to put on your red shoes and dance the blues! Join us for the 6th annual dance party designed to truly showcase The Man and his Music! Partial proceeds from the door benefit our cause in David Bowie’s memory.

The Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays present
Music of David Bowie for Kids
@ Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA
11am – showtime 11:45am / $
info: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Music-ofDavidBowieforKidsMore/520616?afflky=ArdmoreMusicHall

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories, and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often the first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!

Starman; The Bowie Tribute
@ City Winery Philadelphia
10th and Filbert Sts
~~8pm / $ / 21+~~ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
info: https://www.citywinery.com/philadelphia

Come experience a night of David Bowie with Starman: The Bowie Tribute at City Winery Philadelphia. Together since 2014, Starman was recently named as a top 10 NJ Tribute Band by both NJ 101.5 and New Jersey Monthly for a total of three years. It’s time to come see what all the fuss is about!

With multiple costume changes at every show, and a humorous yet reverent approach to Bowie’s music, their top-tier musicians will surely give you a thrilling night to remember. Live concert videos are available on their website, starmanbowietribute.com with no overdubs or added tracks. Nothing is scripted, and songs are rotated in and out of the sets at every show for a fresh experience each time. No Starman show is ever the same! Whether you’re a Bowie fanatic that loves the deep, rare cuts or you’re the casual Bowie lover, this show is guaranteed to be a blast for all who attend!

SUNDAY JANUARY 8

The 5th Philly Loves Bowie Brunch
@ Chatayee Thai Philadelphia
1227 Walnut St
11am-3pm
info: https://chatayeethai.com/

Join us and raise a glass to celebrate the Starman! There will be wall-to-wall Bowie while we take advantage of a unique Thai brunch menu and Philly’s legendary Chatayee Thai restaurant – complete with special Stardust cocktails, benefiting the Cancer Center at CHOP, in David Bowie’s memory

BOWIECHURCH: Scenes of a Rock n’ Roll Life
@ Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church
Columbus & Christian Sts
5pm / $ / All Ages
info: https://bowiechurch.bigcartel.com/

BOWIECHURCH: Scenes of a Rocknroll Life is a new, original one-man show by singer, guitarist & world traveler ERIC13. Peek into the wild and complex world of the music industry and beyond, as seen through the eyes of this ever-evolving, ever-adventuring independent artist. BOWIECHURCH explores the phenomenon of how David Bowie has been present alongside some of ERIC’s most memorable and frightening life experiences. Performances of classic Bowie & new original songs are woven into one tall tale you must hear to believe. The crazy part – they’re all true stories!

Presented by SEXTON SIDESHOW. DJ Vinyl Chickie spins records at pre-show Happy Hour & After Party! P.S. this show has nothing to do with religion. All welcome! FREE PARKING on site. (927 Water St. for GPS) 5pm – HAPPY HOUR / 6pm – BOWIECHURCH

MONDAY JANUARY 9

Peter and the Wolf – narrated by David Bowie
@ Kids Corner / WXPN-FM
7pm / FREE

Be sure to listen to Kids Corner on WXPN Monday night (January 9) at 7pm Eastern as we broadcast the story of Peter And The Wolf – performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and narrated by David Bowie. This 1978 recording is truly unique and showcases just how much David cared about children. Listen live worldwide at 7pm ET at XPN.org

Bowie on Video
@ Doobies Bar
22nd & Lombard Sts
5-11pm /FREE / 21+
info: https://www.instagram.com/doobies_bar/

Our own Sigma Kid Patti Brett will be screening some of her favorite Bowie movies and concert videos both tonight and tomorrow night (Tuesday) to celebrate the Starman!
Check out their Instagram page (link above) for the nightly line-up and pull up a barstool – and be sure to enjoy Loving the Alien Saison & Young Americans Cranberry Sour in 16oz cans and Never Get Old Session IPA on draft all week. A portion of each sale of Bowie Beer will benefit our charity, the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

TUESDAY JANUARY 10

Bowie on Video
@ Doobies Bar
22nd & Lombard Sts
5-11pm /FREE / 21+
info: https://www.instagram.com/doobies_bar/

Our own Sigma Kid Patti Brett will be screening some of her favorite Bowie movies and concert videos both tonight to celebrate the Starman! Check out their Instagram page (link above) for the nightly line-up and pull up a barstool – and be sure to enjoy Loving the Alien Saison & Young Americans Cranberry Sour in 16oz cans and Never Get Old Session IPA on draft all week. A portion of each sale of Bowie Beer will benefit our charity, the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11

Bowie Quizzo
@ Doobies Bar
22nd & Lombard Sts
5-11pm /FREE / 21+
info: https://www.instagram.com/doobies_bar/

An all Bowie Quizzo! Think you’re on top of your game with regard to Bowie trivia? Let’s see how good. Our own Sigma Kid Patti Brett – owner of Doobies Bar and one of the organizers of Philly Loves Bowie Week – will host an entirely Bowie-centric quiz. Special Bowie beers include Loving the Alien Saison & Young Americans Cranberry Sour in 16oz cans and Never Get Old Session IPA on draft – and prizes for the winners!! A portion of each sale of Bowie Beer will benefit our charity, the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

THURSDAY JANUARY 12

John, I’m Only Eating
@ Doobies Bar
22nd & Lombard Sts
6-11pm / 21+
info: https://www.instagram.com/doobies_bar/

Award-winning local chef Melissa McGrath swings by Doobies Bar with a special pop-up Sandwich Menu to accompany a night of Bowie music! Special Bowie beers include Loving the Alien Saison & Young Americans Cranberry Sour in 16oz cans and Never Get Old Session IPA. A portion of each sale of Bowie Beer will benefit our charity, the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Sing Your Life Karaoke presents BOWIEOKE!
@ Johnny Brendas
1201 Frankford Ave
8pm /FREE / 21+
info: https://johnnybrendas.com/event/bowieokie/johnny-brendas/philadelphia-pennsylvania/

DJ Sara Sherr of Sing Your Life Karaoke returns to present another very special Bowie edition of her amazing night of karaoke .. it’s BOWIEOKE and thanks to the fine folks at Johnny Brenda’s, the event is FREE to attend and sing your heart out! This event gets to capacity – so get there early and pick your song – and follow all the rules Sara dishes out! (21+)

FRIDAY JANUARY 13

The BowNut Returns!
The Bowie Benefit Donut
@ Federal Donuts / all locations
https://www.federaldonuts.com/

The tradition continues as Philly’s own Federal Donuts brings back their annual creation celebrating the Starman and helping raise monies for the Bowie Fund, benefiting the Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This year they offer a Velvet Goldmine Bownut! It’s a classic spiced cake donut with Vanilla Cream glaze, blue sanding sugar, red sprinkles and an edible gold flake stripe.

Sound & Vision Happy Hour
@ The Trestle Inn
339 North 11th St
6-9pm / FREE / 21+
info: http://thetrestleinn.com/

Join us for our annual PhillyLovesBowie Week vinyl and Go Go dance party celebrating David Bowie!

Featuring DJs SoundinBetween and The Slinky Vagabond spinning Bowie on Vinyl, Go Go by Trestle Specials Farrah Fox and Prudence Farrow, Classic David Bowie Videos, Young Americans Sour cocktail special. Happy Hour Specials til 8PM. No Cover! A portion of every Young Americans Sour is donated to the Cancer Center at CHOP, in David Bowie’s memory.

SATURDAY JANUARY 14

A Night of Stardust
Philly Loves Bowie Week Closing Event
@ Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden St
7pm doors – 8pm show / $
info: http://utphilly.com/event/a-night-of-stardust-2/union-transfer/philadelphia-pennsylvania/

A Night of Stardust returns to Union Transfer in 2023 once again as the grand finale of Philly Loves Bowie Week. The event has sold out four years in a row, Wilmington in 2016, World Cafe Live in Philly in 2017, and at Union Transfer in 2018, 2019 and 2020! It is returning with an amazing lineup … for details visit: https://www.facebook.com/nightofstardust

We all know David Bowie’s death sent a ripple effect to people all over the world. The music legend is easily one of the most influential musicians and creative innovators of all time. His impact on music, fashion, movies, art and style is almost impossible to measure. His courage to be different helped change the lives of millions, and helped shape the true artists of today.

A Night of Stardust will be a chance to celebrate his life with one of the biggest Bowie devoted shows YOU WILL EVER SEE. Tickets sell out very fast for this event – please do not wait!

From the vision of Gregory Shelton, and music direction of Dan Kauffman and Lance Davis, we’re excited to bring you ”A Night of Stardust.” A concert truly dedicated to one of the most important artists of our time and presented by some of the best musicians and artists in the DE/Philly/NYC/Baltimore/Chicago area.