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Celebrate Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" album release with these events around Philadelphia

Berks County native Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," dropped on Friday.

If you don't want to "Ruin the Friendship" or be "CANCELLED," you'd better add the below events to your "Wi$h Li$t" to mark the occasion.

Listening Parties:

Latchkey Records at 1502 E. Passyunk Ave., South Philadelphia, Friday at 6 p.m. Fun prizes will also be given away!

Greatest Hits Records & Books at 21 S. Jackson St., Media, PA on Friday at 6 p.m.

Blondie at 4417 Main St., Manayunk, Friday from 7-9 p.m. Drink and food specials will be available.

Cupid's Bookshop at 106 Grape St. Front A, Philadelphia, Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. Bring your own glass and sip your favorite drink as you listen to Swift's newest era.

Marple Public Library at 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA, Saturday at 11 a.m. The event is for teens in grades 6-12. 

Milkweed Table + Market at 134 South Broadway, Pitman, NJ, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 a person.

Release Parties:

Charming Garlands + Wake Coffee at 133 South Main Street, Ambler, PA, Friday 5-8 p.m. There will be live music, hair braiding, dance crew performances and Taylor-themed drinks and treats. Tickets are required and start at $40 for adults.

Splitz Bar & Grill at 73 S Maple Shade, NJ, Friday from 6-8 p.m. A Taylor-themed menu will be available. Jewelry and sunglasses will also be available to customize.

The Ridley House at 2107 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, PA, Friday at 7 p.m. Special Taylor-themed cocktails will be served.

The Yard Pub at 300 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, Friday from 7-9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to those donning their best Taylor era style.

Live! Casino & Hotel at 900 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Friday at 9 p.m. at the Center Bar. DJ 21SparksFly will be spinning all your favorite TSwift eras. Swift-inspired cocktails will also be available.

Theatre of Living Arts at 334 South St., Philadelphia, Saturday at 8 p.m. This party is 21-plus only. DJ 21Sparksfly will be playing the entire album throughout the night and Jenny Henny will return with a special Showgirl drag impersonation performance.

Landmark Americana-Glassboro at 1 Mullica Rd., Glassboro, NJ, Friday at 9 p.m. Event is 21-plus only. Tickets are $15.

The 700 at 700 North Second St., Philadelphia, Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The event is 21-plus only. Tickets are $10.

Hotel Du Pont at 42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, DE Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of tea, sweets and music at this SwifTea Showgirl Soiree.

Target Midnight Release Store Locations:

Pennsylvania

  • Concord Township  |  600 Hatton Dr, Glen Mills
  • Montgomeryville  |  125 Witchwood Dr, North Wales
  • Oxford Valley  |  2331 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne
  • Royersford  |  1824 E Ridge Pike, Royersford
  • Spring Township  |  2769 Papermill Rd, Wyomissing
  • Springfield West  |  1200 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
  • Washington  |  335 Washington Rd, Washington
  • West Pottsgrove Twp  |  100 Upland Square Dr, Pottstown
  • Wilkes-Barre  |  3400 Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, Wilkes-Barre Township

New Jersey

  • Mantua  |  675 Woodbury Glassboro Rd, Sewell
  • Middletown  |  2105 Route 35, Middletown
  • Mount Laurel  |  4 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel
  • Princeton  |  500 Nassau Park Blvd, Princeton
  • Toms River  |  1331 Hooper Ave, Toms River

Delaware

  • Brandywine  |  1050 Brandywine Pkwy, Wilmington
  • Christiana  |  800 Christiana Mall, Newark

Watch Parties:

AMC Theatres is celebrating the album drop with the theatrical release of "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" this weekend only. The film will include the premiere of the music video for Swift's new single "The Fate of Ophelia," along with behind-the-scenes footage and brand new lyric videos. Showtimes will not include trailers, so show up on time! A link to theatres and showtimes taking part can be found here.

Delsea Drive-In Theatre at 2203 S Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ, Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person.

Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, Friday, Saturday and Sunday with various showtimes.

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