Back 2 Basics
Monday, 08/11/2008@ 10PM

What: The popular dance night with DJ King Britt, Dozia, and the Back 2 Basics band.

Where: 5th and Spring Garden (Philadelphia, PA)

Cost: $6 +21

Conner Oberst & Mystic Valley Band
Monday, 08/11/2008@ 8 PM

What:     Conor Oberst, who swooned many a teenager with his heartfelt acoustic ballads as Bright Eyes, is finally returning to Philadelphia, this time backed by the Mystic Valley Band. Also on the bill are Evangelicals, a psych-pop band from Oklahoma.

Where:      Trocadero (1003 Arch St.)

Cost:     $24 (All Ages)

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Jang House
Monday, 08/11/2008@ 9PM

What: Spankrock, DJ Si Young and Plastic Little get the week started with a party so that by Thursday you've recovered from your Monday. What? Exactly.

Where: The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.)

Cost: No Cover

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

The 20th Cannabis Cup DVD Screening
Monday, 08/11/2008@ 8PM

What: Join HIGH TIMES for the world's biggest pot party in Amsterdam judging the world's top strains. The 20th Anniversary Cannabis Cup DVD is loaded with over 60 minutes of performances (exclusive Redman performance), interviews and non-stop smoking and judging of the biggest and best buds in the world. The Cannabis Cup is a week long celebration of marijuana in all forms. People of all walks of life from many different and diverse countries come to pay homage to the medicinal, magical herb and meet like-minded individuals. It is not to be missed! 21+

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

Cost: Free

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

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