# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Alex Hirsch - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Reality is an illusion. The universe is a hologram. Buy tickets now for an exciting event with Alex Hirsch - creator of Gravity Falls!About this EventStep through the portal and into the strange, spooky, and spectacular world of Gravity Falls as we welcome Alex Hirsch, creator of the beloved animated phenomenon, to celebrate the release of his stunning new book, THE ART OF GRAVITY FALLS.Join Alex Hirsch for an unforgettable evening at the Drexel Daskalakis Athletic Center on September 16th at 7:00 pm! This event will feature a moderated discussion about the making of Gravity Falls, the creative journey behind the new book, and the legacy of the town's many mysteries. Alex will be joined by director Joseph Pitt for a moderated discussion about The Art of Gravity Falls! Following the conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask their own questions during a live audience Q&A.Packed with never-before-seen artwork, behind-the-scenes stories, character designs, creator commentary, and the secrets behind one of the most influential animated series of the 21st century, THE ART OF GRAVITY FALLS is an essential treasure for fans, artists, and mystery-solvers alike.Whether you've spent years decoding cryptograms, searching for hidden clues, or simply love great storytelling and animation, this is your chance to hear directly from the mind behind the Mystery Shack.Your Ticket Includes:✅ Admission to the live event✅ A signed copy of THE ART OF GRAVITY FALLS✅ Access to the moderated discussion and audience Q&A with Alex HirschSecure your ticket now and prepare to uncover the secrets behind THE ART OF GRAVITY FALLS! 🔺👁️📚 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d0b6ff80-a4f6-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Take a road trip . . . back to where it all started.For years, the true origins of Gravity Falls have been hidden under lock and key. Now, for the first time ever, series creator Alex Hirsch and cowriter Rob Renzetti crack open the vault to reveal the definitive visual history of Gravity Falls.Inside The Art of Gravity Falls, you’ll find never-before-revealed development art from Alex Hirsch’s personal archives, including first inklings of the characters and world, lost episode ideas, cut jokes, deviously hidden easter eggs, every single one of Mabel’s sweaters, and much, much more! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d0e45110-a4f6-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w740-h740-dc180808-gmir.jpg Alex Hirsch is a writer, animator, voice actor, and director. He is best known for creating Gravity Falls on Disney XD. He was raised in Piedmont, California, and received a BFA in character animation from the California Institute of the Arts. He currently lives in Los Angeles, and is at work developing projects for film and TV. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d1183250-a4f6-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w737-h740-dc382828-gmir.jpg Besides being the “Pitt” in “Pitt Cola”, Joe is an animation industry veteran with nearly two decades of experience, known for shaping iconic characters across beloved films and TV shows. Best known for his work on Disney's Gravity Falls, He's also lent his talents to studios like DreamWorks and Netflix. He lives in Los Angeles where he’s currently developing for TV and Feature Animated projects. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/an-evening-with-alex-hirsch/100001996706175922 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Theatre, literary-art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Daskalakis Athletic Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 68, max: 68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Daskalakis Athletic Center - **lat**: 39.9563832 - **long**: -75.1907082 - **full address**: Daskalakis Athletic Center, 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Alex Hirsch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1152a110cabca35fc848e201ed386512e2c47a820bb0e339c8af8e5560e0018a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786748413 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Alex Hirsch being held? - **A:** An Evening with Alex Hirsch takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Daskalakis Athletic Center, 3301 Market Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Alex Hirsch? - **A:** An Evening with Alex Hirsch is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books-A-Million a rating of 4.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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