All events are listed below with registration links. Registration links include more information about each event.
We hope to see you soon!
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8/15 • Live Music with Kyra Soto and Copper Blue
7 pm on Friday 8/15
Urban Birds presents a summer showcase featuring Kyra Soto and Copper Blue! Don’t miss your chance to see two amazing acts in one fantastic spot. Indy pop and indy rock combine for a night of great songs and unforgettable performances. As always, the shows are all ages and open to everyone. Come hang out at the CO Lab at Glenside Lanes and see what’s going on!
8/16 • Pee Wee Day!
11 am to 10 pm on Saturday 8/16
Save the Date 🚲 Saturday August 16th is PEE WEE DAY at The Dovetail & The CO Lab! 🐍🎪🦖🥞 This is an all day celebration smack dab between the 40th anniversary of ‘Pee Wee’s Big Adventure’ release date & Paul Reuben’s birthday 🎂 Here’s what fun we have planned :::
🎟️ A raffle to win a custom low rider tricycle by Philly artist Ben Johnson! Plus a disco helmet & red bowtie!
🙊 A secret word of the day will be announced on our socials the week of the event - say the word when you visit the shop and get a prize!
👞 👞 We’ll be selling a collection of Pee Wee merch in the shop!
🎥 A 7pm showing of Pee Wee’s Big Adventure in The CO Lab!🍿$5 Handmade Popcorn and Cotton Candy! 🤡 A Costume Contest! Come to the movie screening dressed as your favorite Pee Wee character!
We’ll announce the winner of the custom trike during an intermission of the movie 👏 The shop will be open from 11am to the end of the movie, so bring your Pee Wee loving self, family, friends, etc, and celebrate the man - the myth - the legend 🙌 Follow the link below for tickets for the raffle & the movie night!
8/21 • Kids Game & Movie Night!
6pm to 8:30pm on Thursday 8/21
This one is for the parents! Looking for a Thursday evening out getting dinner and drinks? Or maybe to hit the gym or pool? Look no further... Sisters Whitney & Willow are ready for your kiddo(s) so you can do just that!
Drop off your kid(s) at 6pm on Thursday August 21st for 2.5 hours of group babysitting. They’ll play games & watch a movie while you do something for you! Registration is required and suggested for ages 4+
8/22 • Lewis & Clarke, Fursaxa, & GSGA Live Music Show
Doors at 7:30 pm on Saturday 8/22
Love's Devotee & La Société Expéditionnaire present an evening with Lewis & Clarke, Fursaxa, and GSGA. All longtime friends and fellow-travelers in the scenes of indie, experimental and folk musics throughout Pennsylvania, we are excited to bring these distinctive artists to Glenside and The CO Lab for a one-off special event.
8/23 • Caitlyn Deviney Presents…
Doors at 7 pm on Saturday 8/23
Join us for live music presented by our friend, Caitlyn Deviney! She just so happens to be playing, as well as Anthony Cubbage of Age of the Bear who is joining us from upstate NY. This is an all ages show!
More about the artists + tickets please use the link below. $15 advance tickets / $20 day of show
8/26 • Women’s Creative Healing Circle
7 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday 8/26
Please join us for the Women’s Creative Healing Circle with Andrea Bernstein. This gathering is open to all self-identified women and nonbinary individuals. We’ll explore creativity, connection, and self-expression in a supportive and welcoming space.
The session will begin with a brief check-in, followed by an open art practice, where you’re free to create in whatever way feels right to you. Afterward, there will be space for optional sharing and reflection. No art experience is necessary, and there’s never any pressure to share—your presence is enough. $20 per session or all 3 sessions for $50
8/27 • Glenside Collage Club
6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday 8/27
Join @newandwesley aka John, for an evening of collage-making ✂️ John will guide you through the art of collage making, provide everyone with some materials (like glue, vintage magazines, books, etc.), all while spending time with other makers & creative folks from the area!
You are more than welcome to bring your own paper or other materials to collage with. And please bring-your-own-scissors!
8/29 • Heavy Tears / Saint Hendrxx / Exactors
7 pm on Friday 8/29
Urban Birds presents Heavy Tears, Saint Hendrxx, and Exactors!
All ages show / $10 advance tickets / $15 day of show
8/30 • Who in the Room? & Friends!
7 pm on Saturday 8/30
Come see some live music on Saturday 8/30! Performing live are 3 local acts • WHO IN THE ROOM, Traffic Jam, and The Wildflowers.
All ages show / $10 advance tickets / $15 day of show
9/4 • Nourish & Thrive: Holistic Wellness for Queer Folks
7 to 8:30 on Thursday 9/4
Join us for Nourish & Thrive, a queer-centered wellness conversation series designed to explore nourishment in all its forms — mind, body, and spirit. Hosted by Fran Lawn of Silver Fox Nutrition! This isn't your typical nutrition talk. We're reclaiming what it means to truly nourish ourselves beyond food — through connection, nature, creativity, rest, and radical self-care. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from your body, craving community, or just curious about what holistic wellness could look like for you, this circle is for you. Expect cozy conversation, light movement or breathwork, and simple rituals to help you reconnect with yourself and others.
Who it’s for: Queer folks in the area (or nearby Philly) seeking a supportive, no-judgment space to talk about wellness in real, relatable ways.
9/5 • First Friday Live
7 pm on Friday 9/5
Join us for local live music every First Friday of the month. A great way to hang with a buddy or a love and take a walk around the block to hear terrific music. The space is cozy and welcoming to all. All ages welcome, too! September artist is Lowercase Roses + more TBA!
9/6 • Urban Birds Presents…
Doors at 7 on Saturday 9/6
Urban Birds Presents a night of brilliant local artists Beth Arnold Gilbert, Koof Ibi, and Mia and Brendan. We hope you're prepared for a night of eclectic musical styles and tastes, headlined by the Beth Arnold Gilbert Band!
All ages / BYOB 21+ / More info about the artists & tickets by following the link below
9/19 • 2025 Mont Co Jazz Fest
7 to 8:30 pm on Friday 9/19
We’re proud to be part of MontCo Jazz Fest, happening September16–21, 2025—a celebration of music, culture, and community across Montgomery County!Join us at The CO Lab for a night of live jazz, good vibes, and local connection. Musician info coming soon!
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