Making Time
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 9PM-3:30AM

What: Come party with Making Time and special guests Soulwax Nite Versions and Late of the Pier. Witness one of the best electronic band shows in the country. This night will also feature some of the most spectacular guest DJ's in the tri-state area. Open bar from 9-11.

Where: Transit, 600 Spring Garden, Philadelphia

Cost: $15/21+

215 Festival
Friday, 10/24/2008 to Sunday, 10/26/2008@ various times

What:   A Literary Extravaganza! The opening event on Friday will feature readings, performances, and workshops by John Hodgman and Dave Rees followed by an after party with musician Ian Svenonius. Saturday join two.one.five as we take part in the Lovingly Bound Book Fair.The last day of the festival will feature a Lit Brunch at the National Mechanics restaurant (22 S. 3rd St). Come out and take part in the redefinition of literary culture.

Where:   Latvian Society, 541 N 7th St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   price varies with event

D.L. Hughley
Friday, 10/24/2008 to Sunday, 10/26/2008@ Various times

What: D.L. Hughley, one of the Original Kings of Comedy, will be sure to either delight or offend you. It doesn't matter as long as he makes you laugh.

Where: Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $30-$35, 21+

See ev7.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList for ticket and showtime information.

Deerhoof
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 8PM

What:   In their first headlining show in Philly in two years, Deerhoof produces music like you've never heard it before, using an array of instruments and noises. Also performing is the Experimental Dental School with their ghetto-tech black metal and  primarily pop band Flying.

Where:   The Starlight Ballroom. 460 N. 9th St. Philadelphia, PA (9th and Spring Garden)

Cost:   $14 | all ages, 21 to drink

www.r5productions.com

Dracula Festival
Wednesday, 10/22/2008 to Wednesday, 10/29/2008@ 6PM

What:   The 6th Annual Dracula Festival is kicked-off with a reading and book signing by Leslie Klinger, the author of the New Annotated Dracula, and follows with events such as a Dracula Puppet Parade and an exhibition of the original research notes and outlines for Dracula

Where:   Rosenbach Museum & Library @ 2008-2010 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $10 adults | $8 seniors | $5 students | free for children under 5

www.rosenbach.org/programs/releasethebats.html

Echo Chic Rittenhouse Row
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 11AM-7PM

What: Trick or Treat Stop and Shop: Stop in Echo Chic with your family and Shop for %10 off your entire purchase, AND yummy Echo Chic beverages.

Where: 1700 Samson Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A

Eric Harland Quintet
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 7PM and 9PM

What: Eric Harland is a renown drummer who continues to master emotional segues, crafting a story that fully comes to life in live performance. Immerse youself in his deeply emotional world of composition.

Where: 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25/$12.50 for members

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

Hip Hop Lives
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 8PM

What:   Live DJ and MC battles, dance offs and graffiti artists come show off their stuff at the Rotunda. Brought to you by the Temple University Black Student Union. More TBA.

Where:   The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $5 | $3 for kids

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

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

Palmyra Delran
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 9PM

What:   Palmyra Delran headlines a night of lady rockers and dj's which also includes Beretta 76, and Thee Minks. Delran, the former front-woman for The Friggs', will be releasing her first solo EP and wants to take you along for the ride.

Where:   Tritone, 1508 South Street, Philadelphia

Cost:   $7 | 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

Poetry Reading: Emerging Writer's Workshop
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 3PM

What: Consider yourself a modern-day bard or looking for inspiration? Attend the poetry workshop held by the Emerging Writers Series, a free program provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia, and be amongst like-minded emerging Philadelphia -area writers and artists.

Where: Independence Branch (Free Library of Philadelphia), 18 S. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free, All Ages

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

Rittenhouse Row Halloween Celebration
Saturday, 10/25/2008@ 3PM-5PM

What: For the kiddies::: After trick or treating all day at Rittenhouse's boutiques, galleries, restaraunts and spa-salons, come CELEBRATE! Costume contest with prizes, cupcake decorating, face painting, dance party and games.

Where: G. 111 South 17th st., lower level

Cost: $15 at the door or $10 advanced purchse by calling 215-972-0101

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 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

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

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