Art After 5
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 5PM

 What:   Diverse jazz and world music artists perform this spring in Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Each Friday evening, the Museum’s Great Stair Hall becomes a concert hall, complete with cocktails, elegant café-style appetizers, and desserts. Art After 5 features emerging and established jazz performers, with forays on the first Friday of each month into other musical genres. Between sets visitors have a chance to explore the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions. On this Friday, Stephanie Nakasian will call to mind Ella Fitzgerald with her sensous jazz vocals.

Where:   Great Stair Hall at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Ben Franklin Parkway & 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $14 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $10 for students with ID, free for children 12 and under

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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

Dancin' in the Streets
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 6PM-11PM

What: Flygirrl and Mazzoni present a celebration in honor of National HIV Testing Day! There will be safe and easy on-site HIV testing the whole night! DJs Rich Medina + Mike Nyce spin afrobeat, funk, classics, & soul for your soul. Hosted by Ethel Cee + Oronde.

Where: The Artist Piazza (outdoors), 3rd St. at Girard, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE | all ages

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Thursday, 06/25/2009 to Sunday, 06/28/2009@ 1030PM-130AM

What:   The 2nd annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival returns to the Northern Liberties for another year of cinematic magic. Going on Thursday June 25-Sunday June 28, this four-day event will showcase the work of filmmakers citywide and worldwide, featuring an incredible range of discussions, panels, and meet & greets. Opening night, June 25th, celebrations go down at NorthBowl Lounge 'n' Lanes for an extravaganza including free bowling, hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, raffle, and entry for prize drawings.

Where:  Opening night-- North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Check the website for other events' times & place. Venues include:

http://www.philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com/

Spring Awakening
Tuesday, 06/23/2009 to Sunday, 06/28/2009@ Various times

What: Multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening comes to Philadelphia. Duncan Sheik (we all remember radio hit "Barely Breathing") wrote all of the music, giving the musical a folky/alternative rock feel, as it explores teenage sexuality and the transition to adulthood in late 19th century Germany.

Where: The Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25 - $100

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/cgi-bin/display_event.fcg?id=5BE9D25E:27.18630;org_id=332;event_id=3016

Telepathe
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 9PM

What: R5 Productions presents New York indie band Telepathe performing with Lemonade, and a guest TBA.

Where: Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10 | 21+

Philly Foundation Art Show
Wednesday, 07/01/2009 to Saturday, 07/04/2009@ 9pm-2am