Art After 5
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 5PM

 What:   Diverse jazz and world music artists perform this spring in Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Each Friday evening, the Museum’s Great Stair Hall becomes a concert hall, complete with cocktails, elegant café-style appetizers, and desserts. Art After 5 features emerging and established jazz performers, with forays on the first Friday of each month into other musical genres. Between sets visitors have a chance to explore the Museum’s galleries and special exhibitions. On this Friday, smooth jazz and R&B vocalist Kevin Valentine will dish out some soul-infused jazz standards and more modern tunes.

Where:   Great Stair Hall at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Ben Franklin Parkway & 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   $14 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $10 for students with ID, free for children 12 and under

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BEDLAM with J Majik and the Upbeats
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 9PM

What:    Philadelphia's Premier Drum & Bass Monthly. Every 2nd Friday of each month. With this month's guest... J MAJIK (Infared/Ganja/True Playaz, UK) and THE UPBEATS (NONVOGUE/Human Imprint/Subtitles, NZ) Alongside CLAY NYSE  and HELIX.

Host MCs
Armanni Reign & MC Sharpness (Gasm/Mental Sharp)

Where:   FLUID NIGHTCLUB, 613 Sth. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:    $10 | $3 wells & $2 domestics from 9 - 1 | 21+

Challenge 3
Friday, 05/08/2009 to Friday, 07/03/2009@ 11AM

What: In its third exhibition of Fleisher Art Memorial's Wind Challenge series, Challenge 3 showcases the work of three talented artists. Johanna Inman will be showing old photographs focusing on disregarded books and highlighting the subtleties of time and decomposition; Yvonne Lung will show a video installation based on stories told to her by Chinese immigrants and Constantina Zavitsanos will be showing unique, engaging sculptures. Gallery hours are 11AM - 5PM. 

Where: Dene M. Louchheim Galleries @ 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA

Cost: Free | all ages

Creep Records Showcase
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 8PM

What: West Chester's Creep Records is lining up its talents on stage at 941 Theatre. The show will feature Flag of Democracy, Wally, Backwoods Payback, Greater Enemy and Jet Fighter.

Where: 941 Theatre, 941 N. Front St., Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: TBA | 18+

East Asian Art
Thursday, 03/12/2009 to Sunday, 02/28/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM & Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: This two part exhibit highlights similar art themes across neighboring cultures. The first part features Korean screen paintings with notable Chinese narratives like General Guo Ziyi’s Banquet and the Hundred Children. These images are presented alongside Chinese ceramics of the Qing dynasty (1616–1912).

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Adults: $16, Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14, Students (with valid ID): $12, Children (ages 13–18): $12 (ages 12 & under): Free

Hysteria
Wednesday, 05/13/2009 to Sunday, 06/14/2009@ Various times

What: Directed by Jiri Zizka, this play is based on the real-life encounter of surrealist arist Salvador Dali and famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud in London, 1938. If you're familiar with either, you know it's bound to be pretty crazy.

Where: The Wilma Theater, 265 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $39

Philadelphia Blues Messengers
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 7PM

What: The Fridays in June concert series at Cianfrani Park is bringing back the blues tonight as the Philadelphia Blues Messengers are set to play, weather permitting. If you're a fan of G.Love and eclectic bands, bring your friends and a blanket and lie in the green grass for a night of relaxation and melodic blues. Check out a sample of their music here.

Where: Cianfrani Park, 8th and Fitzwater streets

Cost: FREE | all ages

Pure Gold!
Friday, 05/15/2009 to Monday, 06/15/2009@ Various times

What: Pure Gold Gallery is a new contemprary art gallery in Northern Liberties which plans on showing both established and emerging artists. This exhibit is The Inaugural Group Show. Reception is May 15, 6-10PM.

Where: 1050 N Hancock, Suite 57, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: N/A

Sir Richard Bishop & His Freak of Araby Ensemble, Oaxacan, Jack Rose
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 9:30PM

What: Travel to the Middle East with Sir Richard Bishop & His Freak of Araby Ensemble as he makes his first solo appearance with a band to perform his Middle Eastern style music from beginning to end. Sir Richard will be accompanied by the modern jazz rocker band Oaxacan and Jack Rose, who is straight from Philadelphia's own nook, Kensington.

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

Cost: $10 | 21+

Urban Convergence
Friday, 06/12/2009@ 530PM

What :   Asian Arts Initiative and MadeULook Productions host Urban Convergence, a multi-artist exhibition curated by Jeff Cylkowski, a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary painter, muralist, and hip-hop artist. Includes some engaging looks at the marriage of art and culture.

Where:   Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Cost:   Free | all ages

http://www.asianartsinitiative.org/

Wrought & Crafted
Saturday, 05/09/2009 to Sunday, 01/31/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM, Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: Philadelphia's several centuries worth of rich history in metalwork inspired this exhibition. On display are works (hollowware,  sculpture, and jewelry) by notable 21st century Philadelphia metalsmiths as well as recognized artists around the country.

Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Members: Free; Adults: $16; Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14; Students (with valid ID): $12; Children (ages 13–18): $12, (ages 12 & under): Free

InLiquid Silent Auction Benefit Party
Thursday, 09/30/2010@ 5:30pm - 10pm

Little Brother
Saturday, 09/11/2010@ 9:00 PM