TastyTreats
Saturday, 03/28/2009 to Sunday, 03/29/2009@ 10PM

What: Every Saturday night at Club Fluid will give you your fill of hip hop, R&B, reggae, classics, funk, soul and house music. There is no dress code and ladies are free until 11PM. $3 drinks and $2 beers until 12AM!

Where: Fluid, 613 S 4th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $7 | 21+

www.flygirrl.com/

A Passionate Observer: A Tribute to Helen Drutt
Saturday, 03/28/2009 to Sunday, 04/26/2009@ 11am- 7PM

What: The exhibition, entitled A Passionate Observer: A Tribute to Helen Drutt,  will be held at The Clay Studio. This highly-anticipated show includes the work of over 40 major artists, all of whom Helen represented or exhibited over her long and distinguished career. Participating artists include Wayne Higby, Bill Daley, Lizbeth Stewart, Nancy Carman, Paula Winokur, Robert Winokur, James Makins, Michael Lucero, Val Cushing, Robert Arneson, Peter Voulkos, Patti Warashina, Betty Woodman and Anne Currier. The exhibition will open with a Preview Reception on Friday, March 27, 2009, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, at The Clay Studio. The unveiling will be followed by a Lecture at 7:00 pm, given by Drutt, at the Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia, at 6th and Market Streets. A black tie Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Private tours of collections and other weekend events will also be held on Saturday and Sunday. Exhibit active until April 26th.

Where: The Clay Studio | 137-139 N. Second Street

Cost: free

Advertising That Changed The Nation
Wednesday, 02/11/2009 to Thursday, 04/02/2009

What: This art exhibition features the iconic campaigns and PSAs (that span 65 years) that pretty much every American has come to know over the years. This exhibition aims to show visitors how these advertisements have actually made measurable differences in our society. Who can ever forget Smokey Bear or McGruff the Crime Dog?

Where: 1622 Chestnut Gallery (The Art Institute of Philadelphia), 1622 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free.

Info:  www.artinstitutes.edu/philadelphia

Arms and Sleepers
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 8:00PM

What: Presented by Village Green Productions, with with The Circadian Rhythms, Anni Rossi (4 AD Records) and Filmstar

Where: The Manhattan Room, 15 W. Girard

Cost: $8

Born Yesterday
Tuesday, 03/10/2009 to Sunday, 04/26/2009@ Various times

What: At Philly's classic Walnut Street Theatre, get your fill of laughs with this comedy about a 1940s business tycoon trying to get in on business in D.C. with a sleazy senator, who hires a journalist to help his wife play the part of a businessman's wife, as to not embarrass him in front of colleagues. Cast includes Kate Fahrner and Marco Verna.

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

Cost: $10-$60

Breathe, Stretch, Shake!
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 9PM

What: Do exactly what the title says (breathe, stretch, shake...duh) every Saturday night with DJ Sammy Slice.

Where: Top Hat, 247 Market St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free cover | $1 PBRs 9-11 | 21+

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)

DeMelas/Checchia
Friday, 03/06/2009 to Tuesday, 03/31/2009@ 1-4PM

What: Esteemed Philadelphia artists Anthony DeMelas and Pete Checchia meld their unique aesthetics and techniques to form new works together. Their exhibition is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of their mediums of painting and photography. Celebrate the showcasing of their uncommon work at the exhibition opening reception March 6, 2009 6-9PM at Proximity Gallery.

Where: Proximity Gallery, 2434 East Dauphin St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

www.proximityart.com

DJ Dee Jay
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 10PM

What: Shake your hips every Saturday to DJ Dee Jay spinning the sounds of 80s and 90s hip hop, dance and rock music.

Where: Silk City, 425 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $1/Girls, $5/Guys

DJ Statik
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 9PM

What: Every Saturday come out to hear the man behind 1/5th of Philadelphia's most well-respected DJ crews, Illvibe Collection. DJ Statik has shared the stage with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Coldplay, Bahamadia, and Grand Master Flash. Don't miss a chance to hear what all the hype is about.

Where: The Walnut Room @ 1709 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $5

Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey
Saturday, 03/21/2009 to Sunday, 05/17/2009@ 9:30AM

What: Edward Gorey is an author and artist whose stories and illustrations provide a distinctive balance between normalcy and gloominess. He is most well-known for his macabre alphabet poem which begins with "A is for Amy who fell down the stairs; B is for Basil assaulted by bears..." and illustrates each letter. Museum hours are 9:30AM - 4:30 PM.

Where: The Brandywine River Museum @ US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford PA

Cost: adults - $10 | students/seniors/children - $6

Gomez
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 9PM

What: Gomez, the English indie-rock band, is reported to be one of the few bands that sounds exactly like their CD when performing live. Their new album, A New Tide, will be released later this month.

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

Cost: $20

Ion Zupcu Art Exhibit: Works on Paper
Friday, 03/20/2009 to Saturday, 05/16/2009@ Various times

What: Ion Zupcu presents a captivating still life exhibition of puzzling paper constructions.

Where: Gallery 339, 339 S. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

Levon Helm
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 8:30PM

What: Levon Helm is a master storyteller in any genre and is considered one of the most talented musicians of his time. His magnetic, joyful and powerfully rhythmic performances continue to delight audiences of all ages. Come on out and enjoy his show at the E Fact!

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

Cost: $40

Live Forever
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 10PM

What: Vice Magazine and Dewar's invite you to jam with Philly artists POPO, Jhn Rdn,  Club Lifestyle, Scotty Dope, and Emilio Airhorn. There will be complimentary Dewar's from 10-11PM.

Where: The Barbary, 971 Franklin Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $5 | 21+

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

Scorched
Wednesday, 02/25/2009 to Sunday, 03/29/2009@ Various Times

What: "Scorched" is an epic mystery about  twins who discover shocking secrets about their origins in their quest to deliver letters to their "dead" father and a brother they never knew existed. The traumas of war depicted in "Scorched" reflect the truths of horrors that happen in civil wars and ethnic conflicts all around the world. Celebrate the East Coast Premiere of this celebrated play with a host of events. Check out www.wilmatheater.org

Where: Wilma Theater, 265 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Varying costs, See website

Show Us Your Shorts
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 6PM

What: In celebration of Earth Hour 2009, Marathon Grill hosts "Show Us Your Shorts," an opportunity to screen your short films (under 10 min.), while enjoying snacks, prizes and cheap drinks. All will be done by light of hundreds of non-toxic glowsticks (to avoid turning on the lights). Film screening is first come/first served, so bring in your music videos, move trailers and indie shorts!

Where: Marbar above Marathon Grill, 200 S. 40th St. (40th & Walnut), Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $2 donation

The Gaslight Anthem
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 7:30PM

What: These Jersey punks fused E-Street bombast with a 90's/Replacements swagger and created one of the most refreshing albums of 2008. The '59 Sound is drinky, romantic, and at times heartbreaking. Live they are known to cover The Boss and incite rampant fist-pumping.

Where: The Trocadero, 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Cost: $15

The West Philadelphia Orchestra
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 9:00PM

What: Philly's own multi-talented multi-instrumentalists bring the brass with Ansambl Mastika from Brooklyn and local Jack Ohly. Be there.

Where: North Star, 27th and Poplar

Cost: $10

Tiger's Milk Snake
Saturday, 03/28/2009@ 7PM

What: Get swept away by the folky-sweet sounds of Tiger's Milk Snake. This Philly-native band will also be playing with 100 Acres and Sean from UGH God. Come out and support one of our many local bands! 

Where: Green Line Cafe 4426 Locust St. @ Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $5 | all ages

Yuichi Hibi Art Exhibit: Neco
Friday, 03/20/2009 to Saturday, 05/16/2009@ Various times

What: Notable photographer Yuichi Hibi presents a black and white feline photo exhibition, in which he twists typical "cat" photos into something raw and elegant.

Where: Gallery 339, 339 South 21st St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

Gentlemen Christ
Wednesday, 04/22/2009@ 9PM

Of Montreal
Wednesday, 04/22/2009@ 7:30PM