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

Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit
Friday, 11/28/2008 to Sunday, 04/19/2009@ M-Th/9:30AM-5PM; F-Sat/9:30AM-8PM; Sun/9:30AM-7PM

What: This traveling exhibition combines original props, sets, and newly created interactives that not only stimulate the senses of die-hard Narnia fans but encourage proper stewardship of the environment.

Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Daytime: $22.25/adults; $18.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25), & military; $17.50/children (4-11)...Nightime: $10.50/adults; $10.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25) & military; $9.50/children (4-11)

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

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

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

Holiday Bizarre
Sunday, 12/07/2008@ Doors open: 7PM, Show: 8PM

What: Philly's new station Radio 104.5 presents the Holiday Bizarre featuring Scott Weiland, The Ting Tings and Airborne Toxic Event. Scott Weiland is most known for his work with Stone Temple Pilots and the Velvet Revolver. The Ting Tings are an English pop-rock band and Airborne Toxic Event is an indie-rock band hailing from LA.

Where: Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Sale starts 11/22 @12PM. Check www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/401036 to purchase tickets.

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

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

Say Yes Sunday
Sunday, 12/07/2008

What: Say Yes is a feel good dance party every Sunday at The Walnut Room where Sammy Slice will be dropping dance classics, reggae, and hip hop.  This is for Sammy's music people, that know the value of a Sunday party.  No cover and drink specials all night.  Say Yes is the night to look forward to all week.

Where: The Walnut Room Redux @ 123 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

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

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