Four wheel coffee is coming to the streets. Hub Bub Coffee rolls out next week with Stumptown Coffee and Rice Krispy treats from Pub & Kitchen. And of course Hub Bub has Twitter. [Restaurant Club]

Agiato in Manayunk is aiming for November. Joseph Scarpone, who owned Sovalo is also opening Agiato Bread Company a few doors down. [Meal Ticket]

Jolly’s is set to kick off the dueling pianos on  October 30th.

Charcuterie master Nick Macri is out at Beneluxx. He’ll be focusing on his La Divisa Specialty Meats, a wholesale meat operation. [Meal Ticket]

Eeek! Capogiro on Passyunk will be closing for the winter. [Grub Street]

Foster’s Homeware is closing their 4th and Market location. They’re headed to 33 n 3rd Street. [Meal Ticket]

Foster’s Homeware at 4th and Market has a series of cooking demonstrations on several Saturday afternoons coming up including Ellen Yin from Fork and even an appearance by Jose Garces.

Full schedule after the jump.

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Foster’s demonstration kitchen is pulling some impressive headliners this month.

• Pizza making with Chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria.
• Plate presentation with Chef Shola Olunloya (and occasional Foobooz commenter) of Studio Kitchen.
• Herbs and spices with cookbook author Aliza Green.

Details after the jump.

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Thinking about culinary school? Fancy yourself a cheffy type? Before you pony up that tuition, you might want to take advantage of one of the free classes offered around town. Housewares mecca Foster’s has two upcoming free Saturday classes with local chefs:

Saturday, January 12th, 2:00 P.M.: Michael O’Halloran of Bistro 7 demonstrates his approach to eclectic American bistro dishes.

January, 26th, 2:00 P.M.: Blake Joffe of Northern Liberties tapas hotspot Bar Ferdinand shows us the techniques to making this versatile Spanish bar food.

Williams-Sonoma also offers free classes on a regular basis.

Foster’s Cooking Classes [Official Site]

Williams-Sonoma [Official Site]