By Molly Given<\/p>\n
Philly Loves Bowie Week is back, and the citywide celebration pays homage to the artist\u2019s music, style, and creativity\u2014bringing the city together with concerts, dance parties, film screenings, art, and pure Bowie-inspired joy.<\/p>\n
In full swing now through Jan. 10, the week has already been jam-packed with events, from a Bowie Blitz Dance Party at City Winery, to Bowie-inspired Beer Yoga at Future Days Beer Company. Still to come, Philadelphians can celebrate the occasion with a broadcast of the story of ‘Peter And The Wolf’ performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra<\/a> and narrated by David Bowie, and a DJ celebration of the musician\u2019s greatest hits at 48 Record Bar.<\/p>\n Mega fans also have their time to shine on Jan. 8 with quizzo on everything involving the artist at Ray\u2019s Happy Birthday Bar, and themed karaoke at Milkboy (the Chestnut Street location) the same night.<\/p>\n Friday, Jan. 9 also holds a special event: To celebrate his Jan. 8 birthday, his Jan. 10 passing, and the 50th anniversary of its 1976 release, haZy cosmic jive (a popular Bowie Tribute band) will perform Bowie\u2019s \u2018Station To Station\u2019 album in its entirety at Philly\u2019s Brooklyn Bowl. That same evening, fans can head to The Trestle Inn for happy hour specials (available until 8 p.m.) and Ziggy Stardust hits on vinyl.<\/p>\n Underground Arts is hosting its own celebration of both Bowie and Prince on Friday as well, with a look-alike contest for both artists and themed drink specials. \u00a0A portion of the proceeds for this event is being donated to CHOP in memory of David Bowie.<\/p>\n To close everything out on Saturday, Jan. 10, Union Transfer will mark 10 years of Stardust performances with 14+ vocalists all belting out some of the icon\u2019s greatest hits. A highlight every year of Philly Loves Bowie Week, this rendition will feature some past performers of the show from the Delaware, Philly, NYC, Baltimore and Chicago area. It\u2019s recommended to get tickets sooner rather than later, as this particular showcase sells out fast.<\/p>\n For those who can\u2019t make it out for Philly Loves Bowie Week, The Ritz Five will house the \u2018Rocky Horror Picture Show\u2019 with a Bowie Tribute as its opener later this month. Produced by Philly\u2019s own Transylvanian Nipple Productions, the event will be in full swing on Jan. 16.<\/p>\n Philly Loves Bowie Week proves that Bowie\u2019s spirit still thrives in the city\u2019s creative heartbeat. It\u2019s more than a tribute\u2014it\u2019s a shared celebration of individuality, imagination, and connection, where fans of every age come together to sing, move, and remember. All you have to do is get your glitter ready.<\/p>\n