Autumnic Fallout Party
Saturday, 10/11/2008@ 8PM

What: Blow your brains and melt your minds on a transfusion trip that will rattle the atoms in your toenails. With a whole slew of a crew from Dr. Fameus (Disco Biscuits) to LoLife (Biodiesel) to a special performance by CIA, your senses won't go home hungry after Chet Jagwire infuses illuminated visuals with your buzzed brain stem. Get there early for FREE Magic Hat sampling from 7-9.

Where: The Cherry Pit @ 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadlephia, PA

Cost: $20

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

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

piaVintage's T-Shirt Sale
Saturday, 10/11/2008@ 12PM-6PM

What: piaVintage has an unbelievable collection of soft, authentic, AMAZING, vintage t-shirts. Come by and check us out at "Second Saturday" in Manayunk...all day long, set up outside of our sponsoring partner, Sports Works.

Where: Sports Works, 4320 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: T-shirts from $10-$15

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

Rock 'N Run
Saturday, 10/11/2008@ 9AM-whenever

What: Celebrate the South West Center City neighborhood with a 5k run/walk/stroll in the park. There is a little something for everyone- with live music of all genres, DJs, food, children's activities, free health screenings and more!

Where: Julian Abele Park, 2200 Carpenter St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $20, Registration ends: 10/10/08, 11:59PM; All Ages

For more information, see www.rocknrun.org

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.

Tastytreats
Saturday, 10/11/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Come out every Saturday for the longest running party in Philadelphia. For the last 7 years Flygirrl, ?uestlove and Mike Nyce have been bringing you the freshest. Hosted by Yameen Allworld.

Where: Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $7, Ladies free till 11PM

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

Times New Viking
Saturday, 10/11/2008@ 9PM

What:   This garage pop band distorts the guitar and mixes male and female vocals for a fuzzy lo-fi blur. Be prepared to rock out to Times New Viking as well as the female-led pop/rock band Love Is All. There will also be a third band, which is to be announced.

Where:   The Kungfu Necktie. 1248 N. Front St. Philadelphia, PA (Thompson and Front)

Cost:   $10 | +21

www.r5productions.com

Black Friday Party
Friday, 11/28/2008@ 7pm-10pm

Q-Tip & The Cool Kids
Wednesday, 12/03/2008@ 8PM