Bowl For Pres 4th Issue Release Party!
Tuesday, 11/04/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What: After a long day of voting, come watch the polls while two.one.five magazine celebrates the release of our 4th Issue, the Politics edition. Dance and bowl to the sound of DJs Cosmo Baker while watching live election coverage all night long. We'll be hosting a team bowling tourney with the winners receiving prize packs from the Sixers, Cosi, UNDRCRWN, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Also, a silent charity auction will feature sculptures from 15 local artists and a viewing of election-inspired paintings. Door prizes from UNDERCRWN, Twelvebar, Cosi and more. Don't miss the chance to party with us and show a little red, white and blue.

Where: North Bowl. 909 2nd Street, Philadelphia

When: Novemeber 4th 2008 9pm-2am. Open bar and snacks from 9pm-11pm.

Cost: Free for subscribers. Not a subscriber? $20 gets you 4 issues and free entry to all our release parties, plus more. Subscriptions available at the door on on the website.

Hip Hop Live Tour 2008
Tuesday, 10/21/2008@ 8PM

What: Talib Kweli, hip hop's maverick rapper, and David Banner will be performing alongside an allstar 10-piece live band in this groundbreaking national tour. Also, look out for a special guest appearance!

Where: The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $26/$28 Day of Show; Age: 18+

See www.hiphoplivetour.com/

James Castle Retrospective
Tuesday, 10/14/2008 to Friday, 01/09/2009@ NA

What:   The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive museum exhibition of the art of James Castle (1899-1977), one of the most enigmatic and remarkable self-taught artists to emerge in the United States during the 20th century.

Where:    Philadelphia Museum of Art (26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)

Cost:  $7 adults $5 students

Museum of Art:
Saturday, 09/27/2008 to Sunday, 12/28/2008@ 6 PM

What:  19th century artist Thomas Chambers' 15 prints will be displayed including American Marine and Landscape Painter.

Where: Museum of Art

Cost: $19

Poetry Contest
Monday, 09/22/2008 to Saturday, 11/01/2008

What: Thoughts Kept Hidden Publishing Company encourages you to submit your poetry and gain some recognition for your well-deserving talent. $1000 cash grand prize as well as opportunities for 20 poets to have their work published in an upcoming book.

Where: Submit no later than Nov. 1 via email to [email protected] or check out thoughtskepthidden.com/. You can also mail poems to PO Box 25150, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Cost: Free

Real Pirates
Saturday, 05/31/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ Mon-Tues: 9AM-5PM, Wed-Sat: 9AM-8PM, Sun: 9AM-7PM

What: Fulfill all of your unrealized childhood fantasies with a look at the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure. The Real Pirates Exhibition, produced by National Geographic, displays over 200 artifacts from Whydah- a real pirate ship discovered off of the coast of Cape Cod.

Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Varies, see www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/pirates/tickets.php for more information.

Group pricing can be found here. or by calling 1.800.285.0684

Tickets can also be found at www.ticketmaster.com

Terror Behind the Walls
Friday, 09/19/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ 7P.M. to 10P.M. weeknights, 7P.M. to 11P.M. Fridays & Sundays, 7P.M. to 12A.M. Saturdays

What:    Called “perfect for Halloween” by the New York Times and ranked No. 5 in the nation by A.O.L. Digital City, Terror Behind the Walls is the region’s premier haunted attraction - a special, spooky Halloween tour of Eastern state Penitentiary.

Where:    Easter State Penitentiary, 22nd and Fairmount Ave

Cost:    $20 Monday through Thursday; $25 Fridays and Sundays; $30 Saturdays

The Urban Archives
Monday, 10/13/2008 to Friday, 01/30/2009@ Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM

What: The 10-million item Urban Archives collection held at Temple University's Paley Library holds exclusive insight into the city of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, from the 18th to 20th centuries. The collection includes print materials and visual media and the opening of the Manuscript Collection will offer incredible knowledge on the political and community organizations in Philadelphia.

Where: Samuel Paley Library, Temple University; 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A; All Ages