events
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
'Danco on 'Danco
Thursday, 09/25/2008 to Friday, 09/26/2008@ 8PM
What: For almost forty years, the Philadelphia Dance Company (aka Philadanco) has brought internationally inspired work to the Philadelphia area. This is a annual concert that presents new material to the public.
Where: Painted Bride Art Center (
Cost: $23, $11.50 for members
Candyland
Thursday, 09/25/2008@ 9PM
What: Enjoy games, candy & good times. DJ Mike Nyce keeps the dancefloor moving while you and your friends play connect four, twister and (of course) candyland. DJ Miss B & DJ Nico-Lean. (21+)
Where: Walnut Room. 1709 Walnut Street. 2nd Floor.
Cost: Free
Cut Copy
Thursday, 09/25/2008@ 7PM
What: Cut Copy is another addition to the growing list of today's indie electronic bands and is extremely suitable for dancing. Joining them are Australia's Presets, an electronic duo whose debut LP "Beams" mixes aggressive beats with sexy dance grooves.
Where: Trocadero (1003 Arch St.)
Cost: $19
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Thursday, 09/25/2008@ 10PM-2AM
What: Switch up your regular Thirsty Thursday rituals and check out Restless Leg Syndrome at Fluid Nightclub. DJs Dave Tat, The Outlander and Ryan Nation spin a mix of electro, techno and funky house that you can cut loose to.Enjoy $2 domestics and $3 well drinks until midnight.
Where: Fluid Nightclub. 613 S. 4th St. Philadelphia
Cost: free until 11pm, $5 after
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
