Philadelphia Fringe Fest
Friday, 08/29/2008 to Saturday, 09/13/2008@ 4PM

What: The Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe come together to showcase a total of 195 productions over the course of 16 days with a bold and diverse line-up including dance, theater, performance art, music, poetry, puppetry, and visual art that incorporate multiple genres and disciplines.

Where: All over Philly!

Cost: Live Arts cost $25/ Fringe is $20. Price varies depending on quantity.

Anything U can SHAKE YrHips2
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 9PM-2AM

What: Dj Deejay presents a night of hiphop, '80s and '90s rock, and dancing like wow.

Where: Silk City (5th & Spring Garden)

Cost: No Cover

Etiquette
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 12-7:30 PM

What: The newest production by Rotozaza redefines coffee house theatre. You and a partner of your choice become the performers and audience membesr by reciting lines to eachother as dictated through a headset.

Where: Last Drop Cafe (1300 Pine St.)

Cost: $25

Hands in the Air: Robotique Philadelphia
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 10PM

What:   DJs Mike Tee, Billy W., and Darklord come to the Medusa Lounge to end the summer with a night of pure disco. So prepare to put your hands in the air and end it right.

Where:   Medusa Lounge @ 21st & Chestnut Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   No Cover

Radio 104.5's Totally Free Concert
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 1PM

What:    Radio 104.5's free concert to end the summer will feature Candlebox, Local H, Carolina Liar, Desoto Jones, All or Nothing, and Give or Take.

Where:   Great Plaza @ Penn's Landing, 601 N Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA

Cost:    Free

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

Tastytreats
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Come out every Saturday for the longest running party in Philadelphia. For the last 7 years Flygirrl, ?uestlove and Mike Nyce have been bringing you the freshest. Hosted by Yameen Allworld.

Where: Fluid Nightclub (613 S. 4th St, Philly)

Cost: $7, ladies free before 11PM

Violens
Saturday, 08/30/2008@ 8P.M.

What:    Following their sold-out mercury lounge show in June, Violens add more summer tour dates with indie rock faves Grizzly Bear. Violens', a New York-via-Miami four-piece formed in the fall of 2007, music imagines a place where The Zombies & The Byrds meet Wire & The Violent Femmes, and Crass meets Angelo Badalamenti & Prefab Sprout.

Where:    Johnny Brenda's. Girard and Frankfurt Aves.

Cost:    $10 | 21+