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.

August Burns Red
Sunday, 08/31/2008@ 7:30PM

What:   A night filled with hardcore featuring Lancaster metal group August Burns Red, with A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane, and Greeley Estates.

Where:   First Unitarian Church. 2125 Chestnut Street.

Cost:   $12

Etiquette
Sunday, 08/31/2008@ Noon-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

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
Sunday, 08/31/2008@ 10PM

What: Psydde Delicious' FAST, CHEAP & OUT OF CONTROL is Philadelphia's original rock 'n' roll, amateur go-go party. Long before the slews of imitators there was Fast Cheap... the dirty grandfather of the Philly punk rock and Rock & Roll party! With DJ Major Wood. 21+

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

Cost: $5

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