Going to college in Philly, we\u2019re so often bombarded\u2014on social media and in real life\u2014with seemingly endless options for how to spend our free time. So I\u2019m delighted to announce that Street has done the hard part for you: We\u2019ve rounded up what we think are the can\u2019t\u2013miss events for the month in one convenient place. If I\u2019ve done my job right, there\u2019ll be something in here for every one of our readers, no matter what you like to do with your free time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2014 Jules Lingenfelter, print managing editor<\/p>\n
Sept. 4: <\/strong>HAIM<\/strong><\/a> @ TD Pavilion at the Mann <\/strong>Center<\/strong><\/p>\n We know you had \u201cRelationships\u201d on repeat last semester\u2014if not to bemoan the current state of affairs (haha), then at least to ogle Drew Starkey. Whether you\u2019re coming back from living a single\u2013girl summer or simply here for women in music, HAIM is here for you. On their I Quit tour, the sisters are making a pit stop at the TD Pavilion and blessing us with one last chance at an outdoor concert before the season\u2019s over.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets start at $59, 7:30 p.m., 5201 Parkside Ave.<\/p>\n Sept. 4: <\/strong>Dollar Stroll<\/strong><\/a> @ Baltimore <\/strong>Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n Twice a year, Baltimore Avenue blesses West Philly with its Dollar Stroll. For the very small price of $1 to $5, you can buy your heart\u2019s content of local cuisine, thrifted books, and more, all while local musicians and artists share their work. Get more bang for your buck with this biannual tradition supporting small businesses.<\/p>\n $1 to $5, 40th to 51st streets on Baltimore Avenue<\/p>\n Sept. 5: <\/strong>First Friday<\/strong><\/a> @ Old <\/strong>City<\/strong><\/p>\n Once a month, Old City stays up late to celebrate art and culture in Philly. Explore the over 30 art galleries late at night\u2014with some offering cocktails and refreshments\u2014attend a jazz concert, or stroll through the many local businesses in the area. Spend the evening in America’s birthplace exploring the modern delicacies it now offers.<\/p>\n Ticket prices vary, 231 Market St.<\/p>\n Sept. 5: <\/strong>Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/strong><\/a> @ Laurel Hill East<\/strong><\/p>\n Have you ever wanted to watch Tim Curry in a corset sitting in a cemetery? Maybe it\u2019s an odd fantasy, but Laurel Hill East is making it your reality. Catered with Philadelphia classics, watch this cult classic in a setting that\u2019s never been more fitting. Get ready to yell \u201cslut\u201d and \u201casshole\u201d at the top of your lungs.<\/p>\n $25, 8:30 p.m., 3822 Ridge Ave.<\/p>\n Sept. 6: <\/strong>Honey Fest<\/strong><\/a> @ Wyck<\/strong> Historic House and Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n This festival really is the bees\u2019 knees! Those furry little friends have been working tirelessly all summer to give you that perfect golden sweetness. Celebrate all things honey, get a peek into their hives, and stock up at local vendors. For one day only, buzz around Wyck Historic House and Garden like a little worker bee.<\/p>\n Free, 10 a.m.\u20134 p.m., 6026 Germantown Ave.<\/p>\n Sept. 6\u20137: <\/strong>Mushroom Festival<\/strong><\/a> @ Kennett Square<\/strong><\/p>\n Just outside of the city lies a wonderland of funky mushrooms, big and small. This year, the Mushroom Festival at Kennett Square is celebrating its 40th year of fawning over fungi. Join in the festivities and enjoy mushrooms served every which way, a host of arts and crafts vendors, and even a mushroom\u2013eating contest.<\/p>\n $5, State Street, Kennett Square, Pa.<\/p>\n Sept. 12: <\/strong>Movie night<\/strong><\/a> @ <\/strong>The<\/strong> Yard<\/strong><\/p>\n Under the starry sky, enjoy the sights and sounds of Dreamgirls, a classic film exploring the Motown scene of the 1970s. Starring Beyonc\u00e9 and adapted from its musical predecessor, this movie is one you won\u2019t want to miss. And what better way to spend the dwindling days of summer than one last outdoor movie?<\/p>\n Free, 7 p.m., 1515 and 1517 N. 33rd St.<\/p>\n Sept. 13, 20, 27: <\/strong>Free boating<\/strong><\/a> @ Bartram\u2019s Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n For three Saturdays this September, Bartram\u2019s Garden is offering free boating along the Tidal Schuylkill River. Kayak or rowboat the river with all necessary supplies provided. Whether you\u2019ve never dipped a toe into a kayak or have certified sea legs, this event is for all skill levels. Get in before the weather turns and it\u2019s too cold to glide over those glossy waves!<\/p>\n Free, 10 a.m., 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 18: <\/strong>Thirsty Walls <\/strong><\/a>@ Tattooed Mo<\/strong>m<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you an artist? Do you want to throw stickers on a wall, paint a mural, or otherwise legally leave your mark on a piece of Philly? Tattooed Mom is calling artists of all kinds to come decorate its walls. Enjoy classic bar fare and meet up with local creatives at this one\u2013of\u2013a\u2013kind event.<\/p>\n 21+, free!, 5\u20138 p.m., 530 South St.<\/p>\n Sept. 19\u201321: <\/strong>Making Time<\/strong><\/a> @ Fort Mifflin<\/strong><\/p>\n Ever wanted to rave at a revolutionary war site? Now is your chance. The Philadelphia\u2013born\u2013and\u2013raised music festival is returning for its fifth year at Fort Mifflin. This year is bringing a lineup of over 120 acts and each stage offers a different experience, from majesty to transcendence. For just one weekend, transcend all your campus stress and play around at this forest rave.<\/p>\n $265, 6400 Hog Island Road.<\/p>\n Sept. 24:<\/strong> MARINA<\/strong><\/a> @ Franklin Music Ha<\/strong>ll<\/strong><\/p>\n For all those who lived off Electra Hearts and spent way too much time on Tumblr at a way too young age, this is the concert for you. It girl MARINA is coming to Philly for her Princess of Power album tour. Get ready to dot your cheeks with hearts and live out your primadonna fantasies for one night only.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets start at $79, 8 p.m., 421 N. Seventh St.<\/p>\n Sept. 24\u2013Oct. 5<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Oedipus in Seattle<\/strong><\/a> @ Theatre Horizon<\/strong><\/p>\n The classic Greek tragedy is hitting the streets of the rainy city. Two new actors who have never read the script will take the stage and perform the innovative mashup of Oedipus and Sleepless in Seattle. Each night guarantees a fresh take on this already wild script that philosophizes on free will and modern romance.\u00a0<\/p>\n $35, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown, Pa. \u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 25: <\/strong>Philadelphia Orchestra opening night<\/strong><\/a> @ Marian Anderson Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate the beginning of the season with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Featuring pianist Yuja Wang alongside conductor Yannick N\u00e9zet-S\u00e9guin, the orchestra will be performing Maurice Ravel\u2019s \u201cPiano Concerto in G Major.\u201d Don\u2019t miss a classic night with the sound of the city\u2019s fine\u2013arts scene.<\/p>\n $15 rush tickets for college students!, 7 p.m., 300 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n Sept. <\/strong>25<\/strong>\u2013Oct. 26<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Falsettos<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a>@ the Arden <\/strong>Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n Support local theater and enjoy a romp through the Tony Award\u2013winning musical Falsettos. Set during the AIDS epidemic, Falsettos follows a host of characters contending with heartbreak, redefining family, and playing baseball. You\u2019ll laugh, you\u2019ll cry, and you\u2019ll do it all right here in Philly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets start at $32, show times vary, 40 N. Second St.<\/p>\n Sept. 26: <\/strong>SOUND TYPE<\/strong><\/a> @ Asian Arts Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n A part of a series of live shows, SOUND TYPE brings together musicians and writers to perform and play off each other. This month features Philly native Bill Nace and saxophonist Tamio Shiraishi alongside multitalented music journalist Jordannah Elizabeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n $20, 8 p.m., 1219 Vine St.<\/p>\n Sept. 27<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong>Oktoberfest<\/strong><\/a> @ Yards<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t let the name fool you: September is the month to celebrate Oktoberfest. Spend the day drinking beer from a stein, donned in lederhosen, and enjoying live music from Polkadelphia. You may even win a prize in their stein\u2013holding competition, Masskrugstemmen. Prost!\u00a0<\/p>\n 21+, tickets start at $23, 12\u20134 p.m., 500 Spring Garden St.<\/p>\n