events
Challenge 3
Friday, 05/08/2009 to Friday, 07/03/2009@ 11AM
What: In its third exhibition of Fleisher Art Memorial's Wind Challenge series, Challenge 3 showcases the work of three talented artists. Johanna Inman will be showing old photographs focusing on disregarded books and highlighting the subtleties of time and decomposition; Yvonne Lung will show a video installation based on stories told to her by Chinese immigrants and Constantina Zavitsanos will be showing unique, engaging sculptures. Gallery hours are 11AM - 5PM.
Where: Dene M. Louchheim Galleries @ 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA
Cost: Free | all ages
Crystal Antlers
Monday, 06/01/2009@ 7PM
What: Imagine if someone snuck into Dead Meadow's practice space and stole all their weed and replaced it with amphetamines; the band that would emerge might sound something like Crystal Antlers. LA born-and-bred psychadelically charged garage rock with a folky twist. Two openers TBA.
Where: The Barbary @ 951 N. Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $10 | all ages | tickets at r5productions.com
Hysteria
Wednesday, 05/13/2009 to Sunday, 06/14/2009@ Various times
What: Directed by Jiri Zizka, this play is based on the real-life encounter of surrealist arist Salvador Dali and famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud in London, 1938. If you're familiar with either, you know it's bound to be pretty crazy.
Where: The Wilma Theater, 265 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $39
Pure Gold!
Friday, 05/15/2009 to Monday, 06/15/2009@ Various times
What: Pure Gold Gallery is a new contemprary art gallery in Northern Liberties which plans on showing both established and emerging artists. This exhibit is The Inaugural Group Show. Reception is May 15, 6-10PM.
Where: 1050 N Hancock, Suite 57, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: N/A
