events
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
Baroness
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 730PM
What: If you like strange meter with complex arrangements, sludge metal band Baroness might be for you. They take music to another level with fast pace segments as well as slow, strumming moments. Accompanying them Coliseum and Minsk.
Where: The First Unitarian Church. 2125 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA (22nd and Chestnut Sts)
Cost: $12 | all ages
Carlos Mencia
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 8PM
What: Get into the mind of Mencia at the Tower Theater. Carlos Mencia, the award-winning comedian, writer, actor and host of Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia will be making people piss their pants at the Tower Theater. So what if he's been accused of thieving other comics' material? He's still funny as hell. Don't attend the show if you're sensitive about your race or are extremely patriotic.
Where: Tower Theater, 19 69th St., Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Cost: $45
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
Deadmau5 & Conspirator
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 8:30PM
What: Deadmau5, the newest electronica whiz-kid and DJ-producer, will entrance you with his hypnotic live show, featuring his tailor-made Mau5head-complete with powerful strobe lighting eyes. Conspirator, the Philadelphia DJ set, will team up with him.
Where: The Electric Factory, 421 N 7th St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $22.50
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
DJ Vice @ Denim
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 9PM-3AM
What: On Friday night, experience for yourself the man who has been called "THE HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB DJ IN THE UNITED STATES." The party goes until 3 am and Vice will be there until the very end, along with several celebrity guests Table Reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee entrance.
Where: DENIM @ 1712 Walnut Street
Cost: To request a table reservation or bottle service contact 215.275.3269 or perloff@gmail.com
Friday Film Festival
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 630PM
What: The German Society presents Friday Film Festival: Die Falscher. In English, the title of the movie is The Counterfeiters, and documents the true story of the biggest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis. Who doesn't enjoy a controversial movie dealing with the Nazis?
Where: German Society of PA. 611 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA.
Cost: $10-15
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
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
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
Josh Albright
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 8PM
What: Solo indie/folk artist Josh Albright takes that stage at Raven Lounge, hailing for Lancaster, PA. His music a mix of primarily acoustic or piano instrumentals and self-written lyrics are easy to relate to.
Where: Raven Lounge. 1718 Samsom St. Philadephia, PA.
Cost: Free
Maxwell
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 8PM, Doors open at 7PM
What: Fellas, hold your ladies tight! Maxwell, the smooth R&B/neo-soul singer, is making a big comeback with his Live '08 Tour. His show is also featuring the new star of R&B/Soul, Jazmine Sullivan.
Where: Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbor Blvd, Camden, NJ
Cost: $59.50-$150
See www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/335270 for more information.
Michael, Madonna, Prince Party
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 9PM-2AM
What: DJ Deejay presents his signature Michael, Madonna, Prince party. Be prepared to dance like its 1999 with tunes that it'll take you back a decade or two.
Where: The Barbary. 951 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA. (Frankford and Girard Aves)
Cost: no cover | +21
Mischief Brew
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 630PM
What: What you think is going to be a gypsy, folk song turns into a rock/punk tune with lyrics that make you think. Mischief Brew incorporates an array of different instruments such as the tambourine to create their own sound. Also performing is the alternative country band Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed along with garage rock band, Lusts.
Where: The Barbary. 951 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA (Frankford and Columbus Blvd).
Cost: $10 | all ages
Mt. Airy DecemberFest
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 6PM
What: Mt. Airy's own kick-off for the holiday season. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, free refreshments and carols sung by a local choir. From November 21 through January 10 you can also cash in Mt. Airy receipts at local banks and receive $25 gift certificate for participating Mt. Airy businesses. Don't pass up holiday shopping at The Avenue!
Where: 7200 block of Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free
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
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
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
Soundpieces
Friday, 11/21/2008@ 10PM-2AM
What: Silk City presents Soundpieces an in-store and after party featuring DJs from San Francisco and Philadelphia. Come groove to the beats of DJs Lazersword, Frosty, Street Bass and more. Entry is free with the flyer or by RSVP.
Where: Silk City. 435 Spring City. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free with flyer and/or RSVP
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
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
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