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

Dungen
Tuesday, 10/28/2008@ 9PM

What:   Back after two years and hailing from Sweden, Dungen takes us back to the '60s with their psychedelic rock sound. They are accompanied by dark psychedelic folk band Headdress, which are sure to make you meditate on the roots of Americana and blues.

Where:   Johnny Brendas. Frankford and Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA.

Cost:   $13 | +21

www.r5productions.com

Fool's Gold CD Release Party
Tuesday, 10/28/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Premier DJ record label Fool's Gold is coming to Philly to throw down for their CD release of remixes that raise gold bars with every beat. Headliners in this Scion/AV Tour include Nacho Lovers, Treasure Fingers, Trackademicks and Sammy Bananas. It'd be a disservice to yourself NOT to come shake it 'cross the dance floor.

Where: The Barbary @ 951 Frankford Avenue, Phialdelphia, PA

Cost: FREE with RSVP @ www.scion.com/avrelease

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

Halloween Bash 08
Tuesday, 10/28/2008@ 8PM

What: Let these funny folks freak you out by masquerading their favorite artists. See if you can recognize The Bee Team (as Saves The Day), Poopdog Experience (as Lil Wayne), Vega (as Kanye West) and Nobody Yet (as Green Day. Door prizes and a best costume contest

Where: The M Room @ 15 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Cost: $6 (21+ with ID)

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

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

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