events
Advertising That Changed The Nation
Wednesday, 02/11/2009 to Thursday, 04/02/2009
What: This art exhibition features the iconic campaigns and PSAs (that span 65 years) that pretty much every American has come to know over the years. This exhibition aims to show visitors how these advertisements have actually made measurable differences in our society. Who can ever forget Smokey Bear or McGruff the Crime Dog?
Where: 1622 Chestnut Gallery (The Art Institute of Philadelphia), 1622 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free.
Info: www.artinstitutes.edu/philadelphia
Breathe, Stretch, Shake!
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 9PM
What: Do exactly what the title says (breathe, stretch, shake...duh) every Saturday night with DJ Sammy Slice.
Where: Top Hat, 247 Market St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free cover | $1 PBRs 9-11 | 21+
Challenge 2
Thursday, 01/29/2009 to Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 11AM - 5PM | Mon-Fri
What: Challenge 2 is a Wind Challenge Exhibition at Fleisher, the Delaware Valley's premier artist exhibition program. This exhibition features a video installation by Kara Crombie, and installation by Mark Khaisman and a sculpture by John Slaby. After February 3rd the exhibit will have the additional hours of 6:30-9:30PM, Monday - Thursday and 10AM - 3PM Saturday.
Where: The Fleisher Art Memorial @ 719 Catharine St. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $0 | all ages
Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit
Friday, 11/28/2008 to Sunday, 04/19/2009@ M-Th/9:30AM-5PM; F-Sat/9:30AM-8PM; Sun/9:30AM-7PM
What: This traveling exhibition combines original props, sets, and newly created interactives that not only stimulate the senses of die-hard Narnia fans but encourage proper stewardship of the environment.
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Daytime: $22.25/adults; $18.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25), & military; $17.50/children (4-11)...Nightime: $10.50/adults; $10.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25) & military; $9.50/children (4-11)
DeMelas/Checchia
Friday, 03/06/2009 to Tuesday, 03/31/2009@ 1-4PM
What: Esteemed Philadelphia artists Anthony DeMelas and Pete Checchia meld their unique aesthetics and techniques to form new works together. Their exhibition is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of their mediums of painting and photography. Celebrate the showcasing of their uncommon work at the exhibition opening reception March 6, 2009 6-9PM at Proximity Gallery.
Where: Proximity Gallery, 2434 East Dauphin St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free
DJ Dee Jay
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 10PM
What: Shake your hips every Saturday to DJ Dee Jay spinning the sounds of 80s and 90s hip hop, dance and rock music.
Where: Silk City, 425 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $1/Girls, $5/Guys
DJ Statik
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 9PM
What: Every Saturday come out to hear the man behind 1/5th of Philadelphia's most well-respected DJ crews, Illvibe Collection. DJ Statik has shared the stage with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Coldplay, Bahamadia, and Grand Master Flash. Don't miss a chance to hear what all the hype is about.
Where: The Walnut Room @ 1709 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $5
Erin Express
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 12:30-5:30PM
What: Erin Express is a bar crawl of some of Philly's finest Irish establishments. There are no reservations, no cover charge, no bracelets, and no tickets! The buses run in a continuous loop and arrive every 15-20 minutes to take you to your next destination.
Where: Various locations; see website
Cost: Free
Flower Inspired Food Tour
Monday, 03/02/2009 to Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 10AM
What: If you love to eat and love springtime, this is for you: City Food Tour takes you around Philadelphia, inspired by the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show, and introduces your palette to exotic and unique foods with a flowery appeal. And you can learn a few tips for yourself. Limited time only, so get to it!
Where: Meeting spot Chesnut St. at Rittenhouse Square
Cost: $39 adults | $35 over 65
Fran Gallun
Thursday, 02/05/2009 to Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 5PM
What: Fleisher Art Memorial faculty member Fran Gallun will display her works in collage, mixed media and printmaking to explore the geometry of her everday surroundings. The exhibition opens February 5th with an opening reception from 5-7PM
Where: Suzanne Fleisher and Ralph Joel Roberts Galleryin the Center for Works on Paper @ 705 Christian St. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $0 | all ages
Hugging the Shoulder
Thursday, 03/05/2009 to Sunday, 03/08/2009@ Various times
What: 90-minute play about the hardships of addiction, in which a young man kidnaps his older brother to save him from a drug addiction.
Where: Studio 5 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $15 | $13 student with ID
I Found Love
Friday, 02/13/2009 to Tuesday, 03/17/2009@ 6PM
What: Midwives Collective presents an art show of found, and inspired by found images of the things we love. The show features found paintings of pets, found audio, video and photos, sculptures using found objects and more from various artists. Gallery hours are on Saturdays from noon-5pm or by appointment with an opening reception on February 13th from 6-10PM.
Where: The Midwives Collective and Gallery @ 1241 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $0 | all ages
McJAWN's Funky Fresh Party
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 8PM
What: Celebrate the release of McJAWN's second issue with performances by Patty Crash and Asaad. Jam with DJs Cool Hand Luke, Sammy Slice, Gnarwhale, and DJ Phsh. View artwork from young local artists, and enjoy free alcohol and refreshments, plus raffle prizes!
Where: Ubiq, 1509 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: FREE
New Beginnings
Saturday, 02/14/2009 to Thursday, 03/26/2009@ See website
What: Nose's solo show at Mew Gallery is so dope. Come to the reception February 21, 5-9PM and enjoy free food, free drinks and free music from GNARWHALE, Jose Diaz and the Ninas, Broken Trees, DRAGONZORD, and Hop Along.
Where: Mew Gallery, 906 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free
One More Time for Just-in-case: An Exhibition of Photographs by Mike Fleming
Saturday, 02/14/2009 to Thursday, 03/12/2009@ Various times
What: Feast your eyes on Philly photographer Mike Fleming's work, seemingly simplistic yet inspiring. Buy a photo or two, or maybe just a coffee.
Where: B2 Cafe, 1500 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free
Philly Beer Week 2009
Friday, 03/06/2009 to Sunday, 03/15/2009@ Various Times
What: Come to this week-long series of events celebrating all aspects of Philadelphia's beer culture: from tastings of locally crafted beers in neighborhood taprooms to lectures and prix-fixe beer-pairing dinners around Philadelphia. The week's lineup already includes Meet the Brewer's Day, with more than 25 participating brewers at a plethora of local bars and restaurants.
Where: All over Philadelphia, PA.
Cost: brews are as little as $3-$4 per draught. 21+
For more information and a full listing of events and participants, visit www.phillybeerweek.org.
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
Scorched
Wednesday, 02/25/2009 to Sunday, 03/29/2009@ Various Times
What: "Scorched" is an epic mystery about twins who discover shocking secrets about their origins in their quest to deliver letters to their "dead" father and a brother they never knew existed. The traumas of war depicted in "Scorched" reflect the truths of horrors that happen in civil wars and ethnic conflicts all around the world. Celebrate the East Coast Premiere of this celebrated play with a host of events. Check out www.wilmatheater.org
Where: Wilma Theater, 265 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Varying costs, See website
Tastytreats
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 10PM
What: Get your dance AND drink on with DJ ?uestlove (when available) and Mike Nyce every Saturday night. $3 drinks and $2 beer til 12.
Where: Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. 4 St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $7 | Ladies FREE before 11 | 21+
Tell Tales
Friday, 02/06/2009 to Saturday, 03/21/2009@ Various times
What: Bambi Gallery presents "Tell Tales," a fabulous installation featuring the work of artists Katie Henry and Katherine Kaminski. Katie Henry is known for her intricately stitched embroideries inspired by children, nature and vintage photos. Katherine Kaminski creates delicate sculptures out of sugar, among other materials, and creates gouache, ink and graphite drawings. February 6th is the the opening reception from 6-9:30PM. And Bambi wants you to remember that art makes a great gift!
Where: Bambi Gallery, 1817 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: None
The Idiom Magazine Anthology
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 6PM
What: The Underground Literary Alliance presents The Idiom Magazine Anthology with Walking-English publication action-reading. It will be an evening of underground poetry, artwork, music and other hijinx. The evening will feature works from Mark Baird, Kali Clark, Frank Walsh and many more.All writers and readers are welcome to come and "collaborate, commiserate and instigate".
Where: The Rotunda @ 4014 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Free! | all ages
The Mean: CD Release Party
Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 9PM
What: Party hard while celebrating the release of part rock/part soul/part country band The Mean's latest album. Featuring The Great UnKnown and Johnny Popcorn (with Hezekiah and Tone Whitfield). Door sales at 8PM.
Where: Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $10
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