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

Lo Bueno en Mi Tierra
Thursday, 10/09/2008@ 6PM-9PM

What: Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with Centro Nueva Creacion and Arbol Café through powerful photos of hope, peace, and perseverance created by children from The Goodlands Community Arts Program seeking to counter the negative image of their own neighborhoods. Good food, performances by Selina Carrera and live painting by Joey of Fresh Melt Water clothing.

Where: Arbol Café @ 209 Poplar Street, Northern Liberties

Cost: $10

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

No Money No Problems
Thursday, 10/09/2008@ 10PM

What:   Silk City mixes it up with Thursday night dance parties, No Money No Problems. DJ Steven Bloodbath and friends play the best of 90s Hip Hop, Club Music, R&B and Slow Jams.

Where:   Silk City. 425 Spring Garden. Philadelphia (5th and Spring Garden)

Cost:   no cover

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
Thursday, 10/09/2008 to Sunday, 10/12/2008

What: First Annual Anythings are always exciting, especially when there's guaranteed to be a collection of the most creative Asian film talents in the nation. Some very famous names and faces will conglomerate with new emerging talents in this highly anticipated 4-day Philly event that will include screenings, Q&A's with filmmakers, after parties and much more. Read summaries of the 8 feature films and 30 shorts, buy tickets and get the scoop at www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/

Where: showings mainly at The Asian Arts Initiative @ 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Opening Night @  the Bridge: Cinema de Lux (40th & Walnut St) followed by a reception @ The Carriage House (3907 Spruce Street)

Cost: $5-10, Varies per event, Student discounts

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

The New Year
Thursday, 10/09/2008@ 9PM

What: R5 Productions presents the mellow and slow moving indie rock sounds of The New Year featuring Brooklyn based internet sensations Dirty on Purpose.

Where: Johnny Brendas. Girard and Frankfurt Aves.

Cost: $12