Abakus BBQ
Friday, 08/08/2008@ 11am - 8pm

What: Chinatown will be celebrating the commencement of the 2008 Beijing Olympics!!!
Abakus will be throwing our own little shindig and everyone is invited to join them for some food and drinks! They are also having a back to school sale, all apparel 40% off! DJ ART & WRECKLESS from Flipside Entertainment will be providing the tunes, so stop on by!!

Where: Abakus(227 N. 10th Street)

Cost: FREE

Leana Song
Friday, 08/08/2008@ 9PM and 11PM

What:   The record release party for the philly world music collective.

Where:   Silk City (425 Spring Garden)

Cost:   $8 admission, $15 admission + CD

Real Pirates
Saturday, 05/31/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ Mon-Tues: 9AM-5PM, Wed-Sat: 9AM-8PM, Sun: 9AM-7PM

What: Fulfill all of your unrealized childhood fantasies with a look at the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure. The Real Pirates Exhibition, produced by National Geographic, displays over 200 artifacts from Whydah- a real pirate ship discovered off of the coast of Cape Cod.

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

Cost: Varies, see www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/pirates/tickets.php for more information.

Group pricing can be found here. or by calling 1.800.285.0684

Tickets can also be found at www.ticketmaster.com

Rogue Wave
Friday, 08/08/2008@ 9 PM

What: For an evening of intimate accoustic, head down and hear the soft sounds of Rouge Wave, Neil Halstead, and Slowdive.

Where:  Johnny Brenda's 1201 N. Frankford Ave

Cost: $13 in advance

           $15 at the door

Running Red Lights
Friday, 08/08/2008@ 8PM

What: Running Red Lights performs live with Desoto Jones, Justin Peterson & The Rehearsals and Diamond Jake. 21+

Where: M-Room (Frankford & Girard Aves)

Cost: $8

Willpowerless
Friday, 08/08/2008@ 9PM

What: Willpowerless is powerless against the rock and performs live with Heron and Domi. 21+

Where: The Khyber (56 S. 2nd St)

Cost: $8

Black Friday Party
Friday, 11/28/2008@ 7pm-10pm

Q-Tip & The Cool Kids
Wednesday, 12/03/2008@ 8PM