LIBER-8 ME Street Art Initiative
Friday, 09/26/2008@ 6:30 PM-whenever

What: LIBER-8 ME, an art project with roots planted in rock-n-roll radicalism, will be sure to shock and awe with its visionary art meant to illuminate and expose the city of Philadelphia. Participate in an interactive viewing of the daring work of 11 artists, with the help of streaming videos and a live DJ.

Where: Bambi Project Gallery, 1817 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE, All Ages

For more information, see www.bambiproject.com and www.myspace.com/renegade_art

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

Digital Storytelling Workshop
Friday, 09/26/2008 to Sunday, 09/28/2008@ 9AM-5PM

What: Empty out that shoebox of old photos and home movies and learn how to compile video stories using Adobe Photoshop anf Final Cut Express. Whether the content is travel, memorial or a scandalous sex tape with your celebrity ex, take the experience home on a CD and share the memories! 

Where: Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center @ the Thomas Eakins House, 1727-29 Mt. Vernon Street, Phila., PA 19130

Cost: $490 for three days. Register ahead of time at www.storycenter.org/registration.html

Gee's Bend
Tuesday, 09/16/2008 to Sunday, 12/14/2008@ Tues-Sun, 10AM-5PM; Fridays, until 8:45PM

What: See the truly extraordinary creations by members of the Gee's Bend community in Alabama. This exhibition of quilts made in the unique, African-American tradition, includes some from the early 20th century as well as very recent work.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $14/adults, $12/Seniors (65+), $10/Students, 13-18, Free/12 and under

NEXUS FunRazor
Friday, 09/26/2008@ 8 PM

What: Enjoy this evening with musical guests Pink Skull, Gemini Wolf, DJ Royal T, Persona and others. Nexus FunRazor is a foundation geared towards today's art. The evening will also include a short film starting at 8 PM, auctioned off artwork, raffles, as well as other short performances.

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

Cost: $10/21+

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 thoughtskepthidden@yahoo.com 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

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.

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