events
Candyland
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 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
Dan Deacon's Round Robin Tour
Wednesday, 10/15/2008 to Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 730PM
What: A two-day concert like any other with an array of artists too numerous to list, Dan Deacon takes listening to the next level. Each show starts at 730, where the audience is literally encompassed by the musicians, being placed in the center of the action while the artists play around them. You may not have heard of the artists, but the set up alone is reason enough to attend.
Where: The Starlight Ballroom. 460 N. 9th St. Philadelphia (just below 9th and Spring Garden)
Cost: $15 for both nights (advance only) | $8 in advance | $10 at door | all ages to enter | 21 to drink
FirstGlance Film Festival
Thursday, 10/16/2008 to Sunday, 10/19/2008@ Various times
What: The 9th annual Philly FirstGlance Film Festival will give you exclusive access to over 30 award-winning indie films. Get an opportunity to mingle with up and coming directors and actors and get all of your questions answered!
Where: Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $8-$60
www.firstglancefilms.com/home.php
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
James Castle Retrospective
Tuesday, 10/14/2008 to Friday, 01/09/2009@ NA
What: The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive museum exhibition of the art of James Castle (1899-1977), one of the most enigmatic and remarkable self-taught artists to emerge in the United States during the 20th century.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art (26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Cost: $7 adults $5 students
Konkrete Jungle
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 9PM-2AM
What: Every 3rd thursday brings new acts on the drum and bass scene where many of today's biggest electro house dj's started out. This week will headline Baltimore's heavy hitter Direct Feed, along with Philly's Smokey, Dub C and Swingkidd for a rumbling combination that can't be BEAT! $1 pbrs and $2 wells till midnight
Where: The Barabary @ 951 Frankford Ave and Delaware
Cost: $6 before 11, $8 after
Mo Money No Problems
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 10PM
What: Silk City mixes it up with Thursday night dance parties, Mo Money No Problems. DJ Steven Bloodbath and friends play the best of 90s Hip Hop, Club Music, R&B and Slow Jams.
Where: Silk City. 425 Spring Garden. Philadelphia (5th and Spring Garden)
Cost: no cover
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
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
Social-A-Bowl
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 10PM-2AM
What: No need to whisper down the lane about this social event. Sneak upstairs to the private bowling lanes and lounge with pool tables, a bar and DJ Mike Nyce to mingle with the masses and scope out an art exhibit by Flygirrl. Drink specials and lite bite buffet.
Where: North Bowl @ 902 N. 2nd street (2nd and Poplar)
Cost: Free
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.
Sunn O)))
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 8PM
What: Some of the most sludgy, distorted and generally cacophonous drone metal that is likely to be heard, Sunn O))) leads an all-out auditory assault at the First Unitarian Church on October 16.
Where: First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut Street)
Cost: $16
www.r5productions.com
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 Skull Defekts
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 8PM
What: Bowerbird, Badmaster Records and R5 presents The Skull Defekts as well as Little Women and Talk Normal, three bands that are guaranteed to make you raise your eyebrows and cock your head to the side. Hailing from Sweden, The Skull Defekts will frighten and delight you with their electronic rock drone. Little Women as well as Talk Normal will make you wonder where this music has been all your life with their eccentric uses of instruments as well as vocals.
Where: The Danger Danger Gallery. 2125 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA.
Cost: $8 at door, no advance tickets | donations welcome | all ages
The Urban Archives
Monday, 10/13/2008 to Friday, 01/30/2009@ Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM
What: The 10-million item Urban Archives collection held at Temple University's Paley Library holds exclusive insight into the city of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, from the 18th to 20th centuries. The collection includes print materials and visual media and the opening of the Manuscript Collection will offer incredible knowledge on the political and community organizations in Philadelphia.
Where: Samuel Paley Library, Temple University; 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: N/A; All Ages
Wovenhand
Thursday, 10/16/2008@ 9PM
What: The experimental indie band Wovenhand, featuring David Eugene Edwards from 16 Horsepower, plays somber and passionate songs that are geared to sending a message. They are accompanied with the psychadelic band Silver Summit and local folk band, Deadfolk. Together these bands deliver lyrics that are sure to give you goosebumps.
Where: Johnny Brendas. 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA. (Frankford and Girard Ave)
Cost: $10 in advance | $12 at door | +21
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