THE HOODS: PORT FISHINGTON
FLUXspace
3000 N. Hope St., thefluxspace.org
Hosting exhibits, experimental performing art and multidisclipinary events, this North Kenzo collective pushes the envelope in terms of concept and execution. Highwire Gallery
2040 Frankford Ave., 215-426-2685, kenbmiller.com/highwire
Little Berlin
2430 Coral St., littleberlin.org
Mascher Space Co-op
155 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 530-906-5073, mascherdance.com
More than 40 artists-in-residence have set up shop in this Kensington dance co-op since it opened in 2006. Philadelphia Photo Arts Center
1400 N. American St., 215-232-5678, philaphotoarts.org
Project Basho
1305 Germantown Ave., 215-238-0928, projectbasho.org
burlesque workshops, dance and yoga as well as private events. SHOPPING Beekman’s C.O.P.A. Soaps
438 E. Girard Ave., 800-315-5690,
These natural handmade soaps are loved by many and will blow your pants off (if they aren’t off already). Circle Thrift
2233 Frankford Ave., 215-423-5060
The Fishtown outpost of this thrift-shop network is stocked with already-loved furniture, books, records and vintage clothing. DiPinto Guitars
407 E. Girard Ave., 215-427-7805, dipintoguitars.com
These custom-made babies can be seen sported by the likes of Jack White and Conan O’Brien, just to name a few. Port Richmond Books
3037 Richmond St., 215-425-3385, portrichmondbooks.com
Proximity Gallery
Epic in scale and variety, Port Richmond Books is worth the trek.
Pterodactyl
ReStore
2434 E. Dauphin St., 267-825-2949, proximityart.com 3237 Amber St., 215-501-7158, pterodactylphiladelphia.org
In addition to hosting gallery events, Pterodactyl is Kensington’s hot spot for community art classes — from animal sculpture to food preservation. Walking Fish Theatre
2509 Frankford Ave., 215-427-WALK, bsomeday.com
This Fishtown space created by B. Someday Productions hosts standup comedy, theater,
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3016 E. Thompson St., 215-634-3474, re-store-online.com
An architectural salvage retail shop that carries everything from doors and window frames to cast-iron floor vents and, yes, even kitchen sinks. Reverie
205 W. Girard Ave., reverievintage.com
This Girard vintage stop skips the novelty tees for a more sophisticated, great-aunt brand of oldschool, making for plenty of sweet pumps, dainty bags and mismatched china.
Thrift Fair Stores Inc.
2403 Aramingo Ave., 215-426-5204
This massive thrift store is a busy place, but the size speaks for itself. They have a little of everything here — you just need to be the first person to find something great. PARKS + REC Bicycle Stable
1420 Frankford Ave., 215-634-0633, bicyclestable.com
Bilenky Cycle Works
5319 N. Second St., 215-329-4744, bilenky.com
Fishtown Recreation Center
1202 E. Montgomery Ave., 215-685-9885, fishtown.us
Jay’s Pedal Power Bikes
512 E. Girard Ave., 215-425-5111, jayspedalpower.com
Penn Treaty Park
North Delaware Avenue and Marlborough Street, penntreatypark.org
Philadelphia Fight Factory
2220 E. Susquehanna Ave., 215-427-1144, philafightfactory.com
Volpe Cycles
2559 E Dauphin St., 215-291-0363, thrillist.com