Extracts & Measures
Tuesday, 10/07/2008@ 7PM

What: Extracts & Measures, a Poet-Tree in Motion event, is an interdisciplinary work incorporating dance, theatre, visual projections, original poetry, pre-recorded sound-scapes and live instrumentation expressed through a multi-media performance art piece. The night ends with open-mic performances.

Where: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free, donations accepted.

Gee's Bend
Tuesday, 09/16/2008 to Sunday, 12/14/2008@ Tues-Sun, 10AM-5PM; Fridays, until 8:45PM

What: See the truly extraordinary creations by members of the Gee's Bend community in Alabama. This exhibition of quilts made in the unique, African-American tradition, includes some from the early 20th century as well as very recent work.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $14/adults, $12/Seniors (65+), $10/Students, 13-18, Free/12 and under

Jam Session
Tuesday, 10/07/2008@ 9PM-2AM, Every Tuesday night

What: Recover from stupid Mondays at The Official Tuesday Night Jam Session, presented by Scholar of L.N.S. and The Band, and be sure to get smoothly past the middle of the week. This event has no cover charge, the kitchen is open all night, and get your drink on with specials lasting from 9PM-12AM.

Where: The Black Pumpkin, 600 E Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free, 21+

Check http://www.myspace.com/blackpumkinlounge for more event details

Marcella Hazan
Tuesday, 10/07/2008@ 7:30PM

What: Do not come to this event on an empty stomach! You'll probably disrupt the audience when your stomach growls as Marcella Hazan, celebrated Italian chef, recounts her life of cooking. Hazan, who has a new memoir Amarcord: Marcella Remembers, will be interviewed alongside her husband, food and wine writer Victor Hazan.

Where: Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $14, $7/students

Museum of Art:
Saturday, 09/27/2008 to Sunday, 12/28/2008@ 6 PM

What:  19th century artist Thomas Chambers' 15 prints will be displayed including American Marine and Landscape Painter.

Where: Museum of Art

Cost: $19

Papa Grows Funk
Tuesday, 10/07/2008@ 8PM

What: Papa Grows Funk is a who's who of New Orlean's best musicians. Their sparse, but rhythmic style gets the crowd moving to fresh interpretations of New Orleans' classics, improvised jams, funk and new material.

Where: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $13

Poetry Contest
Monday, 09/22/2008 to Saturday, 11/01/2008

What: Thoughts Kept Hidden Publishing Company encourages you to submit your poetry and gain some recognition for your well-deserving talent. $1000 cash grand prize as well as opportunities for 20 poets to have their work published in an upcoming book.

Where: Submit no later than Nov. 1 via email to thoughtskepthidden@yahoo.com or check out thoughtskepthidden.com/. You can also mail poems to PO Box 25150, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

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

State Fair
Tuesday, 09/02/2008 to Sunday, 10/19/2008@ Various Times

What: The 200th season of Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair, an old-fashioned all-American Broadway musical, is featured against the backdrop of the American heartland tradition. Leave the farm in Iowa and head over to the State Fair where prizes are won and dreams come true!

Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10-$125

Call 215-336-1234 for Ticketmaster or 215-574-3550, ext. 1 for more information.

Terror Behind the Walls
Friday, 09/19/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ 7P.M. to 10P.M. weeknights, 7P.M. to 11P.M. Fridays & Sundays, 7P.M. to 12A.M. Saturdays

What:    Called “perfect for Halloween” by the New York Times and ranked No. 5 in the nation by A.O.L. Digital City, Terror Behind the Walls is the region’s premier haunted attraction - a special, spooky Halloween tour of Eastern state Penitentiary.

Where:    Easter State Penitentiary, 22nd and Fairmount Ave

Cost:    $20 Monday through Thursday; $25 Fridays and Sundays; $30 Saturdays

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

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