events
Jump N' Funk
Friday, 10/10/2008@ 10PM-2AM
What: DJ Rich Medina presents this funk filled night which includes the best in afro-beat, afro-house, and afro-soul music. There will be drink specials all night so come enjoy his unique sound and dance the night away.
Where: Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. 4th St, Philadelphia
Cost: $7/21+
Museum of Art:
Saturday, 09/27/2008 to Sunday, 12/28/2008@ 6 PM
What: 19th century artist Thomas Chambers' 15 prints will be displayed including American Marine and Landscape Painter.
Where: Museum of Art
Cost: $19
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Thursday, 10/09/2008 to Sunday, 10/12/2008
What: First Annual Anythings are always exciting, especially when there's guaranteed to be a collection of the most creative Asian film talents in the nation. Some very famous names and faces will conglomerate with new emerging talents in this highly anticipated 4-day Philly event that will include screenings, Q&A's with filmmakers, after parties and much more. Read summaries of the 8 feature films and 30 shorts, buy tickets and get the scoop at www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/
Where: showings mainly at The Asian Arts Initiative @ 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Opening Night @ the Bridge: Cinema de Lux (40th & Walnut St) followed by a reception @ The Carriage House (3907 Spruce Street)
Cost: $5-10, Varies per event, Student discounts
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 [email protected] 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
Revival Tour
Friday, 10/10/2008@ 9PM
What: R5 Productions presents the Revival Tour, featuring punk moguls Chuck Ragan from Hotwater Music, Ben Nichols from Lucero, Tim Barry from Avail, and Jesse Malin from D Generation playing solo sets and collaborating on each other's music.
Where: First Unitarian Church. 2125 Chesnut Street.
Cost: $13 advance, $14 at the door
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
The Expendables
Friday, 10/10/2008@ 8PM-1AM
What: Probably the smartest thing you could do all weekend would be to check out Stoopid Records' Santa Cruz Reggae Rippers The Expendables, with special guests Rebelution and OPM. Come to jam, leave a fan.
Where: J. C. Dobbs @ 304 South Street
Cost: $10/$12
Wire
Friday, 10/10/2008@ 9PM
What: R5 Productions presents the influential and legendary UK punk group Wire come to the states in a rare show at a small venue.
Where: Johnny Brendas. Girard and Frankford Aves.
Cost: $20
