Performance Art Meets BDSM at Bus Stop; Cool Craft Fair on EPA

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QUEEN VILLAGE—Guaranteed to be unlike any boutique-hosted event you've ever seen, Meditation Through Bondage is coming to Fabric Row footwear shop Bus Stop. The performance art piece from visual and physical artist Brittany Victoria will explore the relationship between spirituality and BDSM as Victoria meditates, suspended by rope. Those with two feet on solid ground can take in free snacks, drinks, and shoe shopping. The event takes from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday, July 26. [Racked Inbox]

KING OF PRUSSIA MALL—C. Wonder's KOP location is teaming up with Miss America contestants for a shopping party on Friday, July 26, from 7pm to 9pm. Miss America contestants from around the country will be signing autographs, while guests can enjoy complimentary cocktails, sweet treats, and 20% off all full-priced merchandise in-store. In addition, 10% of the evening's proceeds will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. [Racked Inbox]

SOUTH PHILLY—East Passyunk craft fair Bang!Boom!Craft! returns this Sunday, July 28, 12pm to 5pm, bringing with it talented local vendors of handcrafted apparel, housewares, artwork, jewelry, plus live music, DJs, and street food. Coinciding with the shopping corridor's 8th annual antique car show, the fair promises over 40 vendor booths, all of which will be set up around the Singing Fountain. [RackedWIre]