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We are still buzzing from the GO event last Saturday! YOU ARE AWESOME! We can’t thank you enough for the energy, collaboration, and emotional experiences this event brought us. Moments like these hold a special place in our hearts and highlight the significance of every form of art you share. 🥹

The afternoon was beautiful, with amazing performances by , , and - you all blended in and out seamlessly, creating a true work of art. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to , , the whole crew, , , , , and all our friends who showed up. You truly made this experience even more special! 🎯

We hope to make this space a creative outlet showcasing the brands and labels we align with, a place where you can feel at home, co-work, or simply hang out.

Currently open with the same café hours: Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 2 PM, and Sat-Sun from 7 AM to 3 PM. (We also offer an expanded selection online).

We can’t wait to share more of what’s coming – stay with us and keep an eye out! 👀🤎

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Shawn Ryan, a local hero, will be on closing duties tomorrow. Be ready! 🌏

Shawn Ryan is best known for his range and depth where music is concerned, an expert distiller of time and place. He is DJ and music lover living in Philadelphia with over two decades of experience, playing an assortment of sounds ranging from disco, percussive house and a broad-spectrum of club music to balearic, new wave oddities, and all things synthesizer.

Shawn is a co-founder of , a DJ collective and record label that began its journey in 2009. In addition to their namesake record label, they are also behind Soft Rock For Hard times label and mix series, and have released music on the Emotional Rescue, Pleasure Of Love, and STUDS labels. Their commitment to playing top shelf sounds of the past, present, and future in their DJ sets also shines through in their many mixes, including their contributions to Beats In Space radio, Dream Chimney Mix of The Week, Bar Part Time’s mix series, Tuff Shed on NTS Radio, and their various shows on Philadelphia’s

Shawn loves the process of finding underappreciated music, sharing it, and sequencing it to tell stories, to enhance atmospheres, and - of course - to make people party!

Join us on 3/7 from 2-7 PM at (Coral St), with drinks and food by + . See you there 🫂

From DC to Philly, James Bangura will be joining as our second guest for the special day ahead 3/7! ⛓️‍💥

Having released on labels such as MisterSaturdayNights, HausOfAltr, 3024, World Building, and Incienso, James Bangura has become a name we’ve heard consistently in dance music over the last few years. Being One of the co-founders of the group and also having a slew of independent releases dating back as far as 2012, James Bangura has maintained a steady pace for the last decade. James’s DJ ability is also something not to scoff at with an archive of various mixes that showcase James’s playful sensibility whilst maintaining a high level of tension and energy that keeps his audience wanting more. We can’t wait to see what the next decade has in store for this unique artist.

Come early to catch perform live and enjoy drinks and food by and .co 🫨

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March 7th is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that QRTR will be our first guest, performing live at Forîn (Coral St) for our grand opening! 🌊

Meagan Rodriguez, known as QRTR, is a rising musician, DJ, and film composer in modern electronic music. Her unique sound blends house rhythms and immersive soundscapes, drawing from her extensive film and field recordings. QRTR gained recognition with her two significant albums, *Drenched* (2020) and *infina ad nausea* (2021), exploring submersion and endurance. Her upcoming third album, *ONDAS* (2025), delves into themes of cyclical grief and relief, inspired by her multicultural background. QRTR has made an impact at major festivals as well as cutting-edge underground shows. Her standout performance at A2B2’s sold-out Night of Fire festival in New York showcased her talent alongside Arca, Eartheater, Andy Morin, Machinegirl, and Kero Kero Bonito. With millions of streams and a rapidly growing fan base, QRTR is an undeniable force within modern electronic music. 

Join us from 2-7 pm w/ delicious food and drinks by & .co

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Them Local kicked off in late 2020 in the suburbs of DC as a platform to highlight local and independent artists from all corners. For the past 5 years, our curated store has been exclusively online, but we’re excited to announce that in just a few weeks, we’ll be opening our very first physical location! This spine tingling venture will take place on Coral St in the Fishtown/East Kensington area of Philadelphia, thanks to an invitation and collaboration with Forîn

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🥶🥵The mini Skittle Bottle has made its return to keep you cool during those warm waves. Check out Lund London at themlocal.com or follow the link in our bio for more +++

Philly!! 🫂 SOOON...The third edition of Them Local’s favorite boroughs series, WWW NEIGHBORHOOD, will take place at Margolis ( ) on 06/21. We’re excited to welcome the legendary Ari Goldman ( .building ) as our special guest!! ‼️🫰 You can now get tix at the RA link (in bio).

Ari Goldman, D.C. native, is the founder of the World Building label and one half of the duo Beautiful Swimmers. Founded in 2016, World Building, with distribution from PPU, have meticulously re-released a string of choice selections including the stunning Dreamscape - Welcome To Our New Age House and the dreamy Azura - Theme From Azura. Ari has 15+ years in the DJ biz, affiliations with heavyweight record stores Earcave & Joint Custody and in his spare time has been known to tear a hole in a dancefloor.
 
Nave Mãe and Katarina Especial will be in support with extra nrg! See you at 9 W Wildey St. # #