Get Smart
Tuesday, 06/24/2008@ 9PM

What:  Tap into the 60s spirit with a set of soul and garage rock nuggets from DJs Noah and Ashley.  With Djs from the 10 Commandments.

Where:   The Barbary 951 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   +21 no cover

Harvey Milk
Tuesday, 06/24/2008@ 9PM

What: Harvey Milk brings his crushing, pounding slow motion jams to Johnny Brenda's with two other artists Gods and Queens and Mega Mega.

Where: Johnny Brenda's (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)

Cost: $12 (+21)

Make a Rising
Tuesday, 06/24/2008@ 8PM

What:    The eclectic ,psychedelic indie band, Make a Rising, makes use of violins, xylophones, saxaflutes, and guitars all just to blow your mind...and spirit?

Where:   Danger Danger Gallery. 50th and Baltimore.

Cost:   $5

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

Thee Make Out Party
Tuesday, 06/24/2008@ 8PM

What: From Anaheim, California comes Thee Makeout Party!, whose bouncy brand of power-pop is reminiscent of The Raspberries or The Plimsouls. The sun, san and surf of home seems to be a perfect complement to the tunes crafted here: "Wreckless Epic" and "It's All Right!" contain genreous amounts of shimmery guitar, peppy vocals and memories of junior high 'spin the bottle' sessions.

Where: M-Room (Frankford & Girard)

Cost: $7

Girl Talk
Thursday, 10/09/2008@ 8PM