Megawords Storefront Exhibition
Monday, 09/08/2008 to Tuesday, 09/30/2008@ Various Times

What: Megawords --- the free Philadelphia-based magazine that collaborates with dozens of renowned and unknown artists and thinkers to cover the world through words and pictures --- will leap off the page and into a month-long storefront exhibition during September 2008. The Megawords storefront project and exhibition will include a month-long period of intense activity including permanent and rotating installations, guest speakers, musical performances, workshops and film screenings.

Where: The Megawords Storefront. 1125 N. Cherry Street (corners of 11th and Cherry Streets).

Cost: Free

For more info and specific events, visit their website: www.megawordsmagazine.com/storefront.php

Philadelphia Fringe Fest
Friday, 08/29/2008 to Saturday, 09/13/2008@ 4PM

What: The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe come together to showcase a total of 195 productions over the course of 16 days with a bold and diverse line-up including dance, theater, performance art, music, poetry, puppetry, and visual art that incorporate multiple genres and disciplines.

Where: All over Philly!

Cost: Live Arts cost $25/ Fringe is $20. Price varies depending on quantity.

In Conflict
Wednesday, 09/03/2008 to Saturday, 09/13/2008@ 730PM

What:   Based on Yvonne Latty's book of interviews with Iraq War soldiers, this Temple University production has captured the hearts of people around the world. The story captures the lives of 17 veterans and their experiences while on duty.

Where:   Temple University, Randall Theater 2020 N. 13th St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $15

www.pafringe.com/2008/details.cfm

Moth in Love
Thursday, 09/04/2008 to Friday, 09/12/2008@ 8PM

What:   Written and directed by Cecelia Corrigan, this estranged fairtytale uses puppetry, original music, and video to tell the story of a moth falling in love. The moth fantasizes and dwells in her own feelings for Elevant, who has a wife, causing an inevitable love triangle to form.

Where:   Avant Gentlemen's Lodge @ 4028 Filbert St Philadelphia, PA

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

Sisters3 CD Release Show
Friday, 09/12/2008@ 930PM

What:   Sister3 (Cassandra, Ann Christie, and Beatrice) have been performing and writing songs since they were 5 and now they are releasing their first album as a group, "Star Spangled." Joined by pop rock band The Extraordinaires and Hezekiah Jones (Raphael Cutrufello) the powerful lyricist from Philly.

Where:   Johnny Brenda's @ 1201 N Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $10 | $18 with CD | 21+  

State Fair
Tuesday, 09/02/2008 to Sunday, 10/19/2008@ Various Times

What: The 200th season of Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair, an old-fashioned all-American Broadway musical, is featured against the backdrop of the American heartland tradition. Leave the farm in Iowa and head over to the State Fair where prizes are won and dreams come true!

Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10-$125

Call 215-336-1234 for Ticketmaster or 215-574-3550, ext. 1 for more information.

Venezuelan Expressions
Friday, 09/12/2008@ 5PM

What: A Casa De Venezuela event where local Latin-American artists will showcase music and dance performances in a diverse manifestation of Venezuela's rich folklore heritage with a variety of cultural influences.

Where: The Painted Bride Art Center @ 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Cost: $15/$10 for Bride and Cases de Venezuela members