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DINNER AT DRIP: SOUTHERN GATHERING
February 11, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, dinner begins at 6:00 PM.
Enjoy a 4-course meal inspired by the warmth of family & the spirit of community, featuring familiar Southern comfort food & thoughtful wine pairings. We have partnered with Lori's Hands, an organization dedicated to empowering students & community to support individuals with chronic illness through acts of service & connection. Each ticket includes a charitable donation to Lori's Hands, a 4-course meal*, wine pairings & gratuity. Join us for a night where food, family & purpose meet, one plate at a time.
Cost: $100/ticket (includes 4-course dinner*, wine-pairings, gratuity & charitable donation). Additional wine & beer will be available for purchase.

DINNER & A MOVIE: BEETLEJUICE
October 10, 2025
Doors open at 6:00 PM, show begins at 6:30 PM.
Kick off spooky season on October 10th with a themed 3-course dinner featuring Chef Matthew Anderson & a special after-hours screening of the cult classic, Beetlejuice (1988). The menu will be inspired by the movie for a fun, flavorful, & immersive experience. Beverages will also be available for purchase.
Featured Chef: Matthew Anderson
Featured Movie: Beetlejuice (1988)
Cost: $65 (includes 3-course dinner* and movie)
FOURTH FRIDAYS: COMEDY NIGHT
January 23, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks & non-stop laughs with some of your favorite local comedians! Todd Chapelle headlines the show, joined by special guests Doug Krech & Sarah McDowell for a laugh-out-loud lineup. Dinner & drinks will be available before and during the show — so come hungry, grab a seat, & get ready for a can’t-miss comedy night!
Headliner: Todd Chapelle
Special Guests: Doug Krech | Sarah McDowell
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: This event is sold out!
FOURTH FRIDAYS: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
January 23, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:00 PM.
Enjoy an evening of intrigue, laughter, & delicious food on September 26th as Fearless Improv brings a brand-new interactive murder mystery to Drip Café! This immersive experience features a 3-course dinner served alongside the evening’s entertainment, where you’ll meet quirky characters, encounter unexpected twists, and help crack the case. Beverages will be available for purchase.
Featured Performance By: Fearless Improv
Cost: $65 (includes 3-course dinner* and show).

FOURTH FRIDAYS: DINNER WITH SPIRITS
October 24, 2025
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:30 PM.
Join us for a hauntingly unforgettable Fourth Friday event as we welcome renowned psychic, medium & author, Tammy D Petruccelli for Dinner with Spirits. Enjoy an immersive night with messages from beyond, good food, great company & ghostly vibes. Whether you're curious, a true believer, or just in the mood for something chillingly different, Tammy's live readings will be an unforgettable night. Food & drinks will be available à la carte all evening.
Featuring: Medium Tammy D Petruccelli (Owner of Pike Creek Reiki & Healing Arts Center)
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: $40
FOURTH FRIDAYS: COMEDY NIGHT
January 23, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks & non-stop laughs with some of your favorite local comedians! Todd Chapelle headlines the show, joined by special guests Doug Krech & Sarah McDowell for a laugh-out-loud lineup. Dinner & drinks will be available before and during the show — so come hungry, grab a seat, & get ready for a can’t-miss comedy night!
Headliner: Todd Chapelle
Special Guests: Doug Krech | Sarah McDowell
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: $20
FOURTH FRIDAYS: MUSICAL COMEDY NIGHT
September 25, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:30 PM.
Join us for a night of great food & musical comedy! Enjoy dinner & drinks while laughing along to performances from local comedians Todd Chapelle, Rob Paravonian & Carla Ulbrich. Whether you're a comedy fan, a music lover, or both, you'll enjoy this unique blend of witty songwriting and laugh-out-loud humor.
Hosted By: Ben Bean
Featured Performances By: Todd Chapelle | Rob Paravonian | Carla Ulbrich
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: $20
FOURTH FRIDAYS: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
October 23, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:00 PM.
Get ready for an evening of murder, mayhem, & delicious food! This immersive murder mystery experience features a 3-course dinner served alongside the evening’s entertainment, where you’ll meet quirky characters, encounter unexpected twists, and help crack the case. Beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Featured Performance By: Fearless Improv
Cost: $65 (includes 3-course dinner* and show).

EVENINGS AT DRIP: DINNER WITH SPIRITS
December 11, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:30 PM.
Dinner with Spirits returns to Drip Café for another unforgettable evening! We are honored to welcome back medium & author Tammy D Petruccelli for an immersive night with messages from beyond, good food, great company & ghostly vibes. Whether you're curious, a true believer, or just in the mood for something chillingly different, Tammy's live readings will be an unforgettable night. Food & drinks will be available à la carte all evening.
Featuring: Medium Tammy D Petruccelli (Owner of Pike Creek Reiki & Healing Arts Center)
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: $40
FOURTH FRIDAYS: IMPROV NIGHT
February 27, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, show begins at 6:00 PM.
Experience an interactive & unforgettable night out with Fearless Improv. Enjoy delicious food & drinks a-la-carte while participating in an interactive, laugh-filled show. Every performance is created on the spot based on audience suggestions, so each performance is unique - and you are part of the action!
Featured Performance By: Fearless Improv
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the show.
Cost: $20
FOURTH FRIDAYS: BLOOMS & BITES
April 24, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, event begins at 6:30 PM.
Unwind with a relaxing evening of hands-on creativity & great food. Guests will hand-select their favorite seasonal blooms from a fresh assortment of spring flowers and create their own beautiful arrangement, guided by a professional floral designer from Chester County Cart Company. Food & drinks will be available for purchase to enjoy throughout the evening.
Flowers & Instruction By: Chester County Cart Company
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the event.
Cost: $75 (includes vase, flowers, and instruction).
EVENINGS AT DRIP: WICKS & SIPS
June 4, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM, event begins at 6:00 PM.
Spend a creative, interactive evening crafting candles as Make & Mellow brings their signature candle bar to Drip Café. Mingle with friends as you mix, pour, & perfect your own custom candle while enjoying delicious food & drinks available for purchase.
Candles & Instruction By: Make & Mellow
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase before & during the event.
Cost: $60 (includes candle, fragrance, jar & instruction).
BAIL OR JAIL
June 11, 2026
5 PM - 8 PM
Get ready for the most entertaining “lock up” in Hockessin! Join the Friends of Fusion Foundation at Drip Café for a Bail or Jail Fundraiser, where local leaders, business owners, and community champions will be “arrested” for a cause - and you can help decide their fate.
Whether you bail someone out or keep them locked up, your participation will support six local charities:
Down Syndrome Association of DE
Friends of the Mounted Patrol
Wolf Pups on Wheels
Nemours - Child Life
Police Athletic League
JB12
Event Organized By: Friends of Fusion Foundation
Food & Drinks: Available for purchase during the event.
Cost: Free
*No substitutions – please contact us ahead of time about allergies.