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Ok maybe we didn’t get the announcement she planned for us just yet (😪) but we can still party to Beyonce all damn night...
01/14/2025

Ok maybe we didn’t get the announcement she planned for us just yet (😪) but we can still party to Beyonce all damn night on February 21st 🐝 🤠 🪩 Tickets are available at RiotNerdPhilly.com

Who doesn’t like free stuff?! We’ll have a limited amount of FREE koozies at the parties listed above! First come first ...
01/14/2025

Who doesn’t like free stuff?! We’ll have a limited amount of FREE koozies at the parties listed above! First come first served, so get there early! Tag us in pics from the party you grabbed one at (with a drink in the koozie) and you’ll automatically be entered for free tickets to an upcoming party! Tickets and info: RiotNerdPhilly.com ♥️

We’re bringing this back by popular demand one more time on February 22nd! Grab your tickets! RiotNerdPhilly.com
01/13/2025

We’re bringing this back by popular demand one more time on February 22nd! Grab your tickets! RiotNerdPhilly.com

01/13/2025

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01/12/2025

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We’re back with our Taylor Swift Night on February 8th at and on February 15th at ! Tickets are on sale now at RiotNerd...
01/12/2025

We’re back with our Taylor Swift Night on February 8th at and on February 15th at ! Tickets are on sale now at RiotNerdPhilly.com 🩷

The drink specials for Salvation at on 1/31 are in! 80’s & 90’s dark wave / goth rock / post punk etc in one room, and...
01/11/2025

The drink specials for Salvation at on 1/31 are in! 80’s & 90’s dark wave / goth rock / post punk etc in one room, and heavy synth / witch house / dark disco / etc in the other! Tickets and info: RiotNerdPhilly.com ✝️

Thank you for coming out for Bowie Night last night! DJ George Purkins will be playing 80’s pop and new wave at Rosy’s ...
01/11/2025

Thank you for coming out for Bowie Night last night! DJ George Purkins will be playing 80’s pop and new wave at Rosy’s Taco Bar East on January 24th! We also have a 2-room goth party with 5 DJs at Underground Arts on 1/31!
Tix & info: RiotNerdPhilly.com ⚡️⚡️

We’re partying all winter long 🥳 RiotNerdPhilly.com
01/11/2025

We’re partying all winter long 🥳 RiotNerdPhilly.com

San Junipero: 80’s Pop & New Wave party is only 2 weeks away! This time, we’re parting at Rosy’s Taco Bar East (624 S 6t...
01/10/2025

San Junipero: 80’s Pop & New Wave party is only 2 weeks away! This time, we’re parting at Rosy’s Taco Bar East (624 S 6th St, 2nd Floor)! There’s a big bar, big drink selection, delicious food, seating and plenty of room to dance! Tickets are still just $7 in advance or $10 day of. Venmo or cash are accepted at the door. Tickets: RiotNerdPhilly.com 💜

Celebrate this year’s nominees (Taylor, Beyoncé, Charli, Billie, Ariana, Sabrina, Chappell and more!) with us at this sp...
01/10/2025

Celebrate this year’s nominees (Taylor, Beyoncé, Charli, Billie, Ariana, Sabrina, Chappell and more!) with us at this special one-time-only drag brunch at City Winery! Tickets are on sale now at RiotNerdPhilly.com 🏆

01/10/2025

Salvation is coming! RiotNerdPhilly.com

GIVEAWAY: Want to win 2 tickets to Salvation… 2 goth parties in 1! 80’s & 90’s dark wave / goth rock / etc in one room, ...
01/09/2025

GIVEAWAY: Want to win 2 tickets to Salvation… 2 goth parties in 1! 80’s & 90’s dark wave / goth rock / etc in one room, and heavy synth / witch house / etc in the other!

Head to our Instagram to enter!

This Friday! Let’s dance! Put on your red shoes and dance the blues. ⚡️⚡️ 9pm - 2am at Underground Arts! Tickets: RioNer...
01/08/2025

This Friday! Let’s dance! Put on your red shoes and dance the blues. ⚡️⚡️ 9pm - 2am at Underground Arts! Tickets: RioNerdPhilly.com A portion of the proceeds is being donated to the cancer center at CHOP ⭐️

GIVEAWAY: Want to win 2 tickets to both of these events? Head to our Instagram to enter! One winner for two tickets to ...
01/08/2025

GIVEAWAY: Want to win 2 tickets to both of these events? Head to our Instagram to enter!

One winner for two tickets to each:
- PFS x Girls Like Horror Chopping Mall Friday 1/17 at 9:30 PM at the Film Society Bourse (400 Ranstead)
- RiotNerd San Junipero Friday 1/24 at 10:00 PM at Rosy’s Taco Bar East

01/07/2025

Bowie Night this Friday at Underground Arts! Come dance ⚡️

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SALVATION! 2 parties, 1 ticket! Eclipse: Heavy Synth Party in the main room! The Downward Spiral: 80’s & 90’s goth in the black box! Themed decor, visuals, and drink specials! Tarot readings by Techno Tarot! Free themed party favors while supplies last! Plus some surprises! Tickets: RiotNerdPhilly.com 🖤

SALVATION! 2 parties, 1 ticket! The Downward Spiral: 80’s & 90’s goth in the black box! Eclipse: Heavy Synth Party in the main room! Themed decor, visuals, and drink specials! Tarot readings by Techno Tarot! Free themed party favors while supplies last! Plus some surprises! Tickets: RiotNerdPhilly.com 🖤

Bowie Dance Party January 10th at Underground Arts! RiotNerdPhilly.com

All ages! Tickets: RiotNerdPhilly.com

Affordable and inclusive options for NYE! Tickets are moving fast! RiotNerdPhilly.com 🎉🍾
Affordable and inclusive options for NYE! Tickets are moving fast! RiotNerdPhilly.com 🎉🍾

Affordable and inclusive options for NYE! Tickets are moving fast! RiotNerdPhilly.com 🎉🍾

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Next Saturday 12/28 at World Cafe Live ! Dance to the original, non-orchestral hits from the show + other similar contemporary artists! Dressing up is optional but encouraged! We’ll be crowning the best dressed! 👑 Tickets are just $15! RiotNerdPhilly.com All Ages!

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Riot-Nerd was born as an entertainment blog. It served as a creative outlet for wife and husband team of semi-professional wedding/concert photographer Megan Hawkey and her verbose husband Kevin.

The site became a staple in the Philadelphia entertainment scene. They, and their small but dedicated team of contributors, spent their time interviewing bands, photographing and filming concerts, offering giveaways, holding listening parties for internationally renowned musicians and hosting film screenings.

Megan and Kevin started creating small events to help promote the website but things quickly took off. The duo discovered a real passion for event planning, finding rewarding enthusiasm in translating the positive and inclusive eccentric spirit of the blog into building a community where all are welcome to celebrate their inner “nerd” without fear of ridicule. Together they create unique destination events like themed dance parties, pop ups, concerts, art exhibitions and much, much more to come.

Riot Nerd events have been featured in The Spirit News, The Metro, Philly Voice, The Star Newspaper, Philly Mag, Time Out Philly and Geekadelphia.