Diplo
Friday, 11/14/2008@ 8PM

What: Philadelphia's own Wes aka Diplo is the genius producer behind M.I.A. (he produced the hit, Paper Planes!) and Hollertronix, the club and music collective. He will be performing along with Abe Vigoda, Telepathe, and Boy 8 Bit.

Where: The Starlight Ballroom, 460 N 9th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10, All Ages, 21+ to drink

See www.r5productions.com/ for ticket information

32nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Thursday, 11/13/2008 to Sunday, 11/16/2008@ 11AM-5PM

What:   This year's craft show will feature work from over 195 artists. For the first time, a group of artists from Israel will be presenting their work along with the new section of Emerging Artists that will showcase the work of six artists new to the field. All work is for sale. Funds raised will contribute to the permanent collections at the museum.

Where:   Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   Single Day- Adult $15 Child $5 | Two Day- Adult $20 Child $5

A Bronx Tale
Tuesday, 11/11/2008 to Sunday, 11/23/2008@ Various Times

What: The praised and adored play based off of a legendary movie just came from a very succesful run on Broadway. See Chazz Palminteri's performance as a young boy's coming of age in the rough times of 1960s-era Bronx.

Where: The Merriam Theater, 250 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25-$63.50

See www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200411D9EC75A7E to buy tickets.

American Fight Club
Friday, 11/07/2008 to Saturday, 12/20/2008

What: Over 10 years in the making, this photographic exhibit documents the violent world of boxing gyms in our country's most destitute neighborhoods and the troubled individuals who survive them. Part of the Painted Bride's Independence Foundation Gallery for the Visual Arts, there will be two receptions on November 7th and December 5th from 5-7pm.

Where: Painted Bride Art Center @ 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A

Anthony Hamilton
Friday, 11/14/2008@ 8:30PM

What: Many lives have been created with his music as the soundtrack. Anthony Hamilton's soulful crooning will be sure to soothe you, like Southern Comfort in a human form.

Where: The Electric Factory, 421 N 7th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $35

dark play or stories for boys
Thursday, 11/13/2008 to Sunday, 12/07/2008@ various times

What:   Dark play is a psychosexual cyberspace drama about two teenage boys, Nick and Adam, who find themselves involved in an intricate web of deceit and fantasy. The play explores the search for human connection in our disconnected world.

Where:   The Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival @ 2111 Samson St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $15-$40

www.theatreexile.org/show.php

Divide and Consider
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Saturday, 11/29/2008

What: A solo exhibition of new works by Scottish artist Dana Hargrove exploring her ongoing interest in globalization and militaristic issues, while discussing the colonization of South Africa. The month long show will have an opening reception on First Friday, November 7th, 6:00-8:30pm.

Where: Bridgette Mayer Gallery @ 709 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Cost: N/A

Everything 80's Dance Party
Friday, 11/14/2008

What: DJ DEEJAY AND PAPERSTREET PRESENTS: Everything 80s with Drink Specials, Photographers, Good Hair, Bad Hair and Mascara. One Hit Wonders, Hip Hop, New Wave, Hair Metal. Sing along, dress up if you want to. It's Your Party!

Where: M-Room @ 15 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $7 [21+ with ID]

First Person Festival
Tuesday, 11/11/2008 to Sunday, 11/16/2008@ 6PM-9PM

What:   First Person Arts announces the seventh annual First Person Festival of memoir and documentary art, the only festival dedicated to presenting works of art based on real-life experiences. First Person Arts takes the lead as a presenter of first person stories in all forms, showcasing works by local and nationally renowned artists and nurturing the talents of emerging artists.

Where:   Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Philadelphia

Cost:   Free

Flipper, Tough Shits
Friday, 11/14/2008@ 8PM

What: Punk rock legends Flipper invade J.C. Dobbs boasting the bands ORIGINAL line-up- Bruse Loose, Ted Falconi and Steve Pace with special guest Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) on bass. Rocking along will be Philly's own Tough Shits.

Where: JC Dobbs @ 304 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19103

Cost: $13 advance/ $15 door [all ages downstairs, 21+ upstairs]

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

Hairspray
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Sunday, 01/04/2009@ Various times

What: In 1962 Baltimore, all Tracy Turnblad wants to do is dance her ass off on the Corny Collins Show. See her accomplish her big dreams (and big hair) on the Walnut Street Theater stage.

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

Cost: $10-$125

www.ticketmaster.com

Iron Portraits
Friday, 11/14/2008 to Friday, 11/21/2008

What: With his series of exquisite black and white photographs of hand tools and work implements, Richard Kagan presents a group of common and familiar objects in ways that make them distinctly uncommon. By carefully arranging how they are lit, by altering scale, and by interpreting them through meticulously crafted silver gelatin prints, Kagan creates wholly new objects. The show will open the evening of Friday, November 14th, with a reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and stay up until January 17th.

Where: Gallery 339 @ 339 South 21st St (corner of Pine St), Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cost: N/A