A Bronx Tale
Tuesday, 11/11/2008 to Sunday, 11/23/2008@ Various Times

What: The praised and adored play based off of a legendary movie just came from a very succesful run on Broadway. See Chazz Palminteri's performance as a young boy's coming of age in the rough times of 1960s-era Bronx.

Where: The Merriam Theater, 250 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25-$63.50

See www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200411D9EC75A7E to buy tickets.

American Fight Club
Friday, 11/07/2008 to Saturday, 12/20/2008

What: Over 10 years in the making, this photographic exhibit documents the violent world of boxing gyms in our country's most destitute neighborhoods and the troubled individuals who survive them. Part of the Painted Bride's Independence Foundation Gallery for the Visual Arts, there will be two receptions on November 7th and December 5th from 5-7pm.

Where: Painted Bride Art Center @ 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A

BLISS
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 8PM-2AM

What: CaribbeanBeatz wants to transport you to a state of extreme happiness. The Caribbean food, live entertainment and DJs, all-night supply of dessert and unlimited open bar should definitely put a smile on your face!

Where: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $45/up till Oct. 25th, $60

www.blissphilly.com/

BOOKS/PAPER/SCISSORS
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 10AM-4PM

What: With Christmas right around the corner, ditch the boring gift ideas! This artists' book fair features books, handmade paper, prints, paper jewelry, blank books, broadsides- all paper-based art. There will also be book and paper workshops and an exhibition on books, with themes of censorship and control.

Where: Free Library of Phiadelphia: Central Library, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

dark play or stories for boys
Thursday, 11/13/2008 to Sunday, 12/07/2008@ various times

What:   Dark play is a psychosexual cyberspace drama about two teenage boys, Nick and Adam, who find themselves involved in an intricate web of deceit and fantasy. The play explores the search for human connection in our disconnected world.

Where:   The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival @ 2111 Samson St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $15-$40

www.theatreexile.org/show.php

Dark Star Orchestra
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 830PM

What: Dance with stinky old hippies! Come live the recreation of the Grateful Dead experience as this tribute jam band improvises set lists, often based on sections of famous shows and familiar groupings of Grateful Dead songs. Special guest Hot Buttered Rum.

Where: Electric Factory @ 7th and Willow, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $26

Divide and Consider
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Saturday, 11/29/2008

What: A solo exhibition of new works by Scottish artist Dana Hargrove exploring her ongoing interest in globalization and militaristic issues, while discussing the colonization of South Africa. The month long show will have an opening reception on First Friday, November 7th, 6:00-8:30pm.

Where: Bridgette Mayer Gallery @ 709 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Cost: N/A

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

Goldchains and Black Tees
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 9PM

What:   Bodyrock Bootcamp presents an oldschool masquerade ball for gangsters and head bangers. Wear your goldchains and black tees and rock the night away with a live performance by heavy metal band Black Sweat. There will also be a $4 cash bar and 2 floors of old school music spun by DJ Phlirt & DJ Chowtime. Hosted by CC & the Supafly Bodyrock Girls.

Where:   Bodyrock Personal Training Gym @ 3858 Lancaster Ave Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $5 w/ costume | $10 w/out | Free for Bootcamp members

Hairspray
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Sunday, 01/04/2009@ Various times

What: In 1962 Baltimore, all Tracy Turnblad wants to do is dance her ass off on the Corny Collins Show. See her accomplish her big dreams (and big hair) on the Walnut Street Theater stage.

Where: Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10-$125

www.ticketmaster.com

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

Loser
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 9PM

What:   The official book release for author Mattue Roth's latest work, Loser. Matthue Roth makes everything illuminated about American teen life.He is also the author of the novels Never Mind the Goldbergs, Candy in Action and the memoir Yom Kippur a Go-Go. Come get a signed copy of his book and enjoy live music by Prowler.

Where:   Tritone, 1508 South Street, Philadelphia

Cost:   $7 | 21+

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

Philly Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, 11/01/2008 to Monday, 05/18/2009@ Various times

What: The 28th annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is the second longest running Jewish Film Festival in the United States. Support its diverse and compelling line-up of independent films and see why it has been around for so long.

Where: Various locations

Cost: Various costs

www.pjff.org/films.php

Rest Your Feet
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Friday, 12/12/2008@ 11AM-5PM

What:  This exhibit seeks to understand the impact of shoes and chairs in our everyday lives. Check out this unique exhibit daily, Monday-Friday, at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery. Shoes designed by Prada to Salvatore Ferragamo are paired with chairs designed by Harry Pertoia to Don Chadwick to discover the answer to this quirky inquiry of the effects of the two.

Where:   The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. Nesbit Hall. 33rd and Market. Philadelphia, PA.

Cost:   FREE! | all ages

Rhythmic Damage III
Saturday, 11/22/2008@ 5PM-12AM

What:   University of Pennsylvania's breakdancing troop, Freaks of the Beat, is putting together their third competition called Rhythmic Damage. Each team will perform to the spins of DJ Skeme Richards with a grand prize of $2,000. Not only is this a competition to find Philadelphia's own "Best Dance Crew," it's also an entertaining way to spend a Saturday night.

Where:   Houston Hall's Hall of Flags, 3417 Spruce St @ UPenn's Campus

Cost:   $10

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

The War Party
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Sunday, 11/23/2008@ Times Vary

What:   Check out this modern political parody about the limitations of a two-party political system featuring food fights, girls kissing and FDR. Just in time for this monumental election, this play will surely entertain as well as make you think.

Where:   InterAct Theatre Company. 2030 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA.

Cost:   $10-28

www.interacttheatre.org/2008-2009seasonintro.html