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What's Hot in Sports
with Jeff Thomas

Please join us for live sports talk at UDPL. We will discuss the conclusion of the MLB season, the new NFL season, if the Flyers and/or 76ers can finally make the playoffs, college football and so much more. You might win a valuable prize!
Instructor: Jeff Thomas has played, watched, read about, lectured on and loved sports for almost 70 years. As an almost 50-year Temple U. and Phillies season ticket holder, Jeff very well understands the frustrations of Philly sports fans.
LECTURE: Another Opening, Another Show: The Upcoming Theatre Season
with Janine Buesgen

Join Janine Moyer Buesgen as she presents a preview of the upcoming shows for the 2025-2026 theatre season. You’ll learn about shows slated to open in Philadelphia, its suburbs, on Broadway, and even farther afield. The multimedia presentation will highlight professional, community, and educational productions of all kinds - musicals, comedies, dramas and everything in between!
Presenter: Janine Moyer Buesgen is a theatre artist and educator who’s taught students of all ages. A lecturer in Theatre Education at Catholic University’s Rome School of Music, Drama and Art, she’s also a board member of Everybody’s Theater Company. Janine is the founder and content creator of CreativeDrama.com, an online resource for teacher-directors.
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
with Jess Carpenter

A showcase with 4 comedians all retired from their day jobs and here for your laughs! Lineup includes:
Jess Carpenter, host
Belynda Cleare
Andy Nolan
Jonathan Roth
Joel Schwartz