Murs
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 9PM

What: Westcoast indie hip-hop artist Murs is making his way out east. Come see his live set featuring guest Kidz in the Hall. You don't want to miss the only rapper with his own music festival.

Where: North Star Bar, 2639 N. Poplar st, Philadelphia

Cost: Not Yet Available

Axe Somebody
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What:   Let Me Ride presents Axe Somebody a Halloween affair. Bring out your best costumes and enjoy a special opening set by Apt One of the Philadelphyinz and of course the Let Me Ride dj's will be spinning all night. Drink specials til midnight so get there early.

Where:   Medusa Lounge, 21st and Chestnut, Philadelphia

Cost:   No Cover

Beetle Juice
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What:   Marathon Grill presents, Beetle Juice, the official 2008 Halloween Bash. DJ Ghost will have you jamming all night while you're taking down $1 jello shots. There will also be a special Costume Contest with goodie bags, prizes and other giveaways. You don't want to miss this.

Where:   Marathon Grill, 10th & Walnut, Philadelphia

Cost:   $10 | 21+

Bodyrock Halloween Special
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What:   Illvibe presents Bodyrock, a Halloween special, with music by Illvibe Collective and special guest Cosmo Baker. Come and rock your body on the dance floor, but don't forget your costume, they're highly recommended attire!

Where:   The M-Room. 15 W. Girard Ave. Phladelphia, PA.

Cost:   $7, reduced admission available online

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E & B @ GREEN Warehouse
Friday, 10/31/2008 to Saturday, 11/01/2008@ 10PM-3AM

What: DJ Emynd and Bo Bliz are back with the hottest Halloween party in the city. The combo duo which mixes rap and Indie Rock is bringing you the hottest Halloween party in Philly and the music will be blasting past 3AM.

Where: Green Warehouse, 941 N. Front St, Philadelphia

Cost: $10

Eyes Wide Shut
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: 944 Magazine's event host, Lord Walker, has joined local artist, Spenser Michaels, in hosting an extravagant masquerade ball, transporting guests to the French Quarter. Enjoy the specialty cocktails at the hour-long open bar (10-11 pm), dance to live performances and DJs, and participate in the costume contest!

Where:   Les Bons Temps Restaurant, 114 S 12th St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $20

RSVP: VIP@lordwalker.com

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

Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Party
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 8PM-2AM

What:   The perfect way to start to the Halloween weekend is a costume party at Manayunk Brewery. General Admission will include your first drink FREE along with great drink specials. VIP tickets include a 2-hour open bar. After midnight three prizes will be given out to the best dressed.

Where:   Manayunk Brewery @ 4120 Main St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   General Admission $10 | VIP $20

Halloween @ Silk City
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What:   Mark Bee presents Halloween at Silk City featuring DJs Bloodbath and Sammy Slice. Come dressed to party as well as compete in the a costume contest, with themes focusing on most original, sexiest, and scariest costumes. $3 Absolut cocktails and $2 Highlifes will be offered till 2AM.

Where:   Silk City.   5th and Spring Garden. Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   No cover before 11PM, $5 after | +21

Halloween at Northbowl!
Friday, 10/31/2008

What:   Come Boo-wling at North Bowl decked out in costume and you could win a grand prize with an unlimited bowling party on the upstairs lanes with an open bar for 20 of your friends. Shot and drink specials start at 10PM. Guest DJ to be announced.

Where:   North Bowl 909 N 2nd St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $2 Boo-wling with costume

I'm From the 70s
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 8PM

What:   Check out Johnny Brendas for their "I'm From the 70s" Costume Party. DJ General Mills and Muskrat will be handing out prizes for the best costumes while spinning music for the dance floor.

Where:   Johnny Brendas. 1201 N. Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA. (Frankford and Girard Aves).

Cost:   FREE!

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

Man Man
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 8PM

What:   Native Philadelphians Man Man are having a show on Halloween night just so you can dress up in costume and listen to some good music. If you wear a costume you get $3 off your ticket, so be creative dammit!

Where:   Starlight Ballroom @ 460 N 9th St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $12 with | $15 without

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

O'Death
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 855PM

What:   A fiddle, a banjo, a ukulele, and a trombone are just some of the eccentric instruments O'Death uses in their music. There's no reason to question why this band has such a strong fan-following, one listen and it's obvious they have defined a new genre--not country, not bluegrass, not rock but a unique mix of all three.

Where:   Johnny Brenda's @ 1201 N Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $14 door sales at 8PM

Of Monreal
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 730PM

What:   Forget trick-or-treating, join Of Monteal Halloween night instead. This physchedelic, synthesizer-using, pop band is a guaranteed way to have a good time. Of Montreal always dresses themselves in elaborate costumes--you might as well join them.

Where:   Electric Factory 421 N 7th St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $20

PaperStreet Halloween 2008
Friday, 10/31/2008@ 9PM

What:   Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge hosts a two-floor Halloween party guaranteed to keep you busy and entertained. Floor one hosts the Soul Traveler's Orchestra as well as DJs Brendan Brig'em and Joey Blanco. Floor two offers an "Every 80's Prom Dance Off" with Awesome Overload DJs. If neither of those options peak your interest, they offer an open bar from 9-10PM, so drink up!

Where:   Lucky Strikes Lanes and Lounge. 1336 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $10 | +21

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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