British Invasion-IRREGULAR CHOICE
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 5:30PM-8:30PM

What: Don't miss this chance to meet Dan Sullivan, the owner & designer of Irregular Choice (our favourite English shoes)!

Making his way from Brighton, England just to visit BUS STOP, Dan will be here for one night only, along with DJ Under spinning music with a British flavour!

The first guests to arrive will receive goodies from Irregular Choice! Nibbles and libations will be served.

Where: Bus Stop Boutique (750 S. 4th St)

Cost: Free

www.busstopboutique.com

American Music Club
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 9PM

What:  WPRB present a little craft-pop lyrical poignancy with American Music Club. Also Playing: Buried Beds (old-time Americana and Philly Mag's Best Band in 2004); Drink Up Buttercup (Beatles-style pop from Bucks County).

Where:   Johnny Brenda's. 1201 Frankford Ave.

Cost:   $10

An Evening with Aziza Kinteh
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 7PM

What: The 1st Friday join with Aziza Kinteh for the evening. Spoken word, open mic, and music free style.

Where: Jose Sebourne Art Gallery ( 1213-15 Vine St, north side of Vine)

Cost: $5 donation

www.josesebourne.com

Bo Bliz & Emynd
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What:    Functional Drunks presents Bo Bliz & Emynd. Also, White T's White Belts.

Where:    Lo-Fi Social Club. 1825 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201

Cost:   $5

www.crossfadedbacon.com

Campus Invasion
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What: Friday Night Invasion....in the heart of UPenn, for the Penn Relay event that you don't wanna miss! Art Installation by MCQN Art & Nose G.

Where: MarBar (40th and Walnut above Marathon Grill)

Cost: N/A

DJ Frosty
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Thaw out every Friday with DJ Frosty as he spins the best in hip hop, reggae and dance music. Happy hour hosted by Paperstreet (5PM-8PM), with drink and food specials.

Where: Silk City (5th & Spring Garden)

Cost: Free

www.myspace.com/phillysilkcity

www.myspace.com/djfrosty

Eisley/The Myriad
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 7:30 PM

What: Texas natives, Eisley are taking the stage with The Myriad (tooth and nail), Vedera (female lead rock), and The Envy Corps (Iowa Indie). Eisley is a five-piece family band, featuring the sweeping harmonies of the three Dupree sisters and the the quirky musical stylings they write with their brother and cousin.

Where: The First Unitarian Church. 2125 Chestnut Street.

Cost: $12 (All Ages).

www.r5productions.com

Illvibe Collective Presents Bodyrock
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 10PM

What: Every last Friday DJ's Skipmode, Panek, Lil' Dave and Phillee Blunt will be at the controls so it is certainly...the place to be!

This month the Illvibe Collective have 2 special treats for the Bodyrockers: 1) Free T-Shirt giveaways provided by Statement Originals. 2) Vitamin Water joins the energy drink craze with their new Vitamin Energy line...be the first to sample the 4 new flavors with an open Vodka-mixer bar at the M Room from 11-12. 

$3 Amstel Lights from 10-12. 21+ w/ ID

Where: The M-Room

Cost: $5

Playloop
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What:    Playloop, an eclectic based Philadelphia label features several genres of electronic music such as; deep house, electro, tech-house and rocktronika. The monthly party is an outlet for breaking new music and artists on the label. Recent Playloop parties have featured DJ TIMES America's Best DJ Tour stop with King Britt and International recording artists Microstar of Germany and Dave Hughes of Ireland. Justin Paul, DJ Everyday, Kezner, Lee Mayjahs?, Ross D and Nigel Richards are residents of the monthly event.

Where: Fluid Nightclub. 613 S. 4th St. Philly

Cost: Free before 11. $5 after. (21+)

www.playlooplist.com

Poems not Prisons
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 8PM

What: This is a monthly Open Mic that has been going on for thebetter part of eight years, so we guess you could call it a tradition at this point. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness concerning political prisoners and support the art of the members of our community. This month's featured artist is Lovella Calica, who also has photographs from her recent trip to The Phillippines on display in the space. This event is hosted by DuiJi Mshinda.

Where: A-Space (4722 Baltimore Ave)

Cost: No Cover (donations greatly appreciated)

The Straight Dope
Friday, 04/25/2008@ 9PM

What: Seclusiasis brings you The Straight Dope! Special guest DJ AC Slater, plus Dev79 and Darrel Asbury. $1 Pbr and Highlife until 11PM.  21+

Where: The Khyber (2nd & Chestnut)

Cost: No Cover

www.thekhyber.com