events
Andrew's Video Vault
Thursday, 06/11/2009@ 8PM
What: Like free movies? Then come out to Andrew's Video Vault and screen a double header featuring The Annunciation (1984/97 minutes) and The Light Ahead (1939/94 minutes). In The Annunciation, Andras Jeles enacts Bible stories with a cast of children. The Light Ahead is Edgar G. Ulmer's Yiddish language movie about a blind Jewish bookseller who falls in love with a handicapped girl.
Where: The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free | All ages
Apostle of Hustle
Thursday, 06/11/2009@ 8PM
What: The Apostle of Hustle, a Canadian guitarist from Broken Social Scene, brings his quirky Latin influenced indie pop to the Kungfu Necktie. Featuring openers Forro in the Dark (from Brazil!) & Native Black (comprised of ex-members from every Philly band ever).
Where: Kungfu Necktie, 1248 N Front St (Front & Thompson - A Block From Girard Ave El Stop - Fishtown), Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $10 | 21+
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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
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
John Vanderslice, Tallest Man on Earth
Thursday, 06/11/2009@ 9PM
What: John Vanderslice is playing next to the Tallest Man on Earth. Kind of. In reality, Vanderslice and his band will be joined by a group of soulful Swedes.
Where: Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $12 | 21+
Mo' Money, No Problems
Thursday, 06/11/2009@ 10PM
What: Come out and party with host Tu Phace and DJs Sammy Slice and Cool Hand Luke who are sure to keep you dancing every Thursday night. Not to mention, $5 Sailor Jerry Cocktails are available until midnight.
Where: Silk City Diner (Bar & Lounge), 435 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: No cover | 21+
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
