Today Dock Street Brewery celebrates its momentous 25th anniversary of being in Philadelphia, as well as its 3rd year as being a part of West Philly community. To celebrate both milestones the popular brewpub will be throwing an outdoor festival that might even be bigger than the West Philadelphia Music Festival that they threw over the summer. During DOCKtoberfest, the craft artisanal beer will be flowing inside, the streets will be paved with music thanks in part to Dock Street worker and Grandchildren percussionist, Roman Salcic. Roman recruited some good friends from Brooklyn in both avant garde gypsy rockers Skeletonbreath (which features Grandchildren’s Tris Palazzolo on drums) and tropical pop rockers Dinosaur Feathers (who might just feature Roman behind the drums). Both bands have been no strangers to rockin’ out at the neighboring Danger Danger Gallery, and should drive in some exciting performances. The Homophones have been invited back after their stellar performance at the West Philadelphia Music Festival. The stylish band was last seen driving in an exciting dance filled performance at our showcase for Philly F/M Festival opener last week, and should bring in another balloon massacring winner. Also on the lineup is the trip-hop collaboration between singer-songwriter Liz Fullerton and Jedi Mind Trick’s Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, Dutch. Lastly, on the bill are The National Rifle, who have been at the top of their game ever since releasing Vanity Press over the summer. Dock Street Pub, 50th & Baltimore Ave., 2pm, All Ages – Bill McThrill