James Castle Retrospective
Tuesday, 10/14/2008 to Friday, 01/09/2009@ NA

What:   The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive museum exhibition of the art of James Castle (1899-1977), one of the most enigmatic and remarkable self-taught artists to emerge in the United States during the 20th century.

Where:    Philadelphia Museum of Art (26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)

Cost:  $7 adults $5 students

Madonna
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 8PM

What:   The one and only Madonna will bring some treats to the Wachovia Center as part of her "Sticky & Sweat" tour. Madonna has been known for her groundbreaking multi-dimensional tours that consist of visual and audio extravaganzas. Come enjoy this night of non-stop singing and breathtaking dancing.

Where:   Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St, Philadelphia

Cost:   Prices range from $53 to $353

Madonna-The After Party
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 8PM-2AM

What: After the show, party to music programmed by Madonna's official remixer, DJ Tracy Young, and enjoy premium drink specials from 8-10PM. DJ Issac Jordan will open the set.

Where: House of G, 111 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $15/with concert ticket, $20/without

MC Chris
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 730PM

What:   You know him as the voice of Mc Pee Pants from Aqua Teen Hunger Force and now MC Chris takes his career to another level by gracing us with his presence with hip-hop beats and rapper lyrics. He is accompanied by electro-pop/punk artist Totally Chris, who will keep your head bobbing.

Where:   The First Unitarian Chruch. 2125 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA (22nd Chestnut Sts)

Cost:   $12 | all ages

www.r5productions.com

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

Pattern is Movement
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 9PM

What:   Pattern is Movement's rhythmic, instrumental music clearly reflects this Philly band's name. The duo's experimentation with patterns and different genres have allowed them to surpass other indie sounds. Joined by Subtle, a band in a genre all their own who have been known to use elaborately painted backdrops, props, and pure craziness in their live performances.

Where:   Johnny Brenda's 1201 N. Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $10 | Door sales at 8PM

Philly Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, 11/01/2008 to Monday, 05/18/2009@ Various times

What: The 28th annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is the second longest running Jewish Film Festival in the United States. Support its diverse and compelling line-up of independent films and see why it has been around for so long.

Where: Various locations

Cost: Various costs

www.pjff.org/films.php

Rest Your Feet
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Friday, 12/12/2008@ 11AM-5PM

What:  This exhibit seeks to understand the impact of shoes and chairs in our everyday lives. Check out this unique exhibit daily, Monday-Friday, at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery. Shoes designed by Prada to Salvatore Ferragamo are paired with chairs designed by Harry Pertoia to Don Chadwick to discover the answer to this quirky inquiry of the effects of the two.

Where:   The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. Nesbit Hall. 33rd and Market. Philadelphia, PA.

Cost:   FREE! | all ages

Robes
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 8PM

What: It's a Philly Phivesome with classic rock undertones and a post-punk freshness of sound and energy that's ROCK SOLID. Come march with this army of musical weapons and synthesizer explosion. They'll be joined by alternative allies East Hundred, Do You Need The Service? and Jeremy Messersmith.

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

Cost: $8 [21+ with ID]

Spearhead and The Nightwatchman
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 830PM

What: Raise your fist and take your shoes off in protest as Michael Franti & Spearhead with Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman bring a night of politically charged music with hip-hop, reggae and folk influences into the ears of those enraged enough to be paying attention. Special righteous guests include Cherine Anderson and Boots Riley.

Where: Electric Factory @ 7th and Willow, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25

Stones and Vessels
Friday, 11/14/2008 to Friday, 11/21/2008

What: Korean artist Sookang Kim turns trivial objects into something interesting, giving them vitality and meaning through a difficult photographic process—gum bichromate printing—that was used in the 19th century. The show will open the evening of Friday, November 14th, with a reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and continue until January 17th.

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

Cost: N/A

Subtle
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 9PM

What:   R5 Productions brings you Subtle, the complex sextet out of Oakland. With painted backdrops, stage-props and a whole lot of middleclass mojo, it is in the midst of live performance that Subtle's works of song complete themselves. Don't miss this great show which also includes a performance by Pattern is Movement.

Where:   Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave, Philadelphia

Cost:   $10 | 21+

The Urban Archives
Monday, 10/13/2008 to Friday, 01/30/2009@ Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM

What: The 10-million item Urban Archives collection held at Temple University's Paley Library holds exclusive insight into the city of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, from the 18th to 20th centuries. The collection includes print materials and visual media and the opening of the Manuscript Collection will offer incredible knowledge on the political and community organizations in Philadelphia.

Where: Samuel Paley Library, Temple University; 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A; All Ages

The War Party
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Sunday, 11/23/2008@ Times Vary

What:   Check out this modern political parody about the limitations of a two-party political system featuring food fights, girls kissing and FDR. Just in time for this monumental election, this play will surely entertain as well as make you think.

Where:   InterAct Theatre Company. 2030 Sansom St. Philadelphia, PA.

Cost:   $10-28

www.interacttheatre.org/2008-2009seasonintro.html

Wale and Ryan Leslie
Thursday, 11/20/2008@ 7PM

What:   D.C. artists Wale and Ryan Leslie will be making their way out to Philadelphia for a one-time performance at the University of Pennsylvania. Wale is steadily climbing up the ladder of up-and-coming hip hop artists and Ryan Leslie is slowly becoming a house hold name through his work in production, composing, songwriting, and singing. The show also features D.C. band UCB.

Where:   Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Cost:   $15 in Adv | $20 at Door

Buy Tix @ www.upenn.tickets.musictoday.com