She & Him
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 8PM

What: Actress Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward comprise this indie rock act with a touch of country and folk.

Where: The Trocadero (1003 Arch St)

Cost: $19

A Midsummer Sale @ Bus Stop
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 530PM-830PM

What:  Join BUS STOP on July 25 for a sale on romantic sandals & shoes that call for an encore. Brands such as Fornarina, Coclico & Corso Como will be on sale for 20% - 35% OFF. Come try on shoes that been seen on the feet of Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan, Nicky Hilton & Kim Kardashian. Each shoe is sure to compliment the rise of romance in fashion with their girly sophistication & sexy style.

The Midsummer Sales is part of thier monthly 4th Friday on 4th event, so refreshing drinks & nibbles will be served.

Where:   Bus Stop. 750 S. 4th Street

Cost:   Free

An American Chinese
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 9PM

What: An American Chinese performs with Mick Basset and The Marthas, Mandi Perkins, and The Armchairs. 21+

Where: Khyber (56 S. 2nd St.)

Cost: $8

Bicycle Revolutions Opening
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 7PM

What:  Opening of Bicycle Revolutions with food + booze = all you can consume until it is gone. Featuring: The Big Payback: art by Abi Galooza (very cool drawings on money and he will have some other odds and ends of things available too).

Where:   712 S. 4th Street Philadelphia PA

Cost:   $5

www.bicyclerevolutions.com

Frosty Fridays with DJ Frosty
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Thaw out every Friday with DJ Frosty as he spins the best in hip hop, reggae and dance music. Happy hour hosted by Paperstreet (6PM-8PM), with drink and food specials.

Where: Silk City (5th & Spring Garden)

Cost: Free

Love City
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 8PM

What:  With their 80's new wave and 90's garage rock revival, Love City performs at Johnny Brenda's along with Mondo Topless and Fault Lines.

Where:   Johnny Brenda's (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)

Cost:   $10

MGMT
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 8PM

What:    MGMT comes from NYC with their dance-rock psychedlia similar to the sounds of Modest Mouse or Franz Ferdinand. Also playing: Violens.

Where:   CHANGE! The Starlight Ballroom. 460 N 9th Street.

(all existing Church tickets will be honored!)

Cost:    $15. All Ages/ 21+ to drink.

Skate Book Release Party
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 6PM-10PM

What:   Skateboarding legend Salman Agah, and special guests will be in town to promote, and release the latest issue of "The Skatebook" series. The Exit Skate Shop will be hosting a meet and greet and signing. Free Food, and booze all night, and the first 100 guest receive a free copy of the hardback book. Come hang out, shoot some pool, bbq some food and drink some brews with all your homies

Where:   440 E. Girard Ave. Phila, PA

Cost:   No Cover

www.skatebookblog.com

www.exitphiladelphia.com

Summer 2008 Dining Days
Thursday, 07/24/2008 to Thursday, 07/31/2008@ 12PM-12AM

What:    21 of University City's most popular restaurants gear up for University City's 2008 Dining Days.  Participating restaurants in the University City District offer a pre-fixe three-course dinner special for $15, $25, or $30.  Restaurants include Pod, White Dog Cafe, Copabanana and Marathon Grill.

Where:    Various locations in the University City District

Cost:    $15, $25 or $30 for a three course meal depending on the restaurant

The Straight Dope
Friday, 07/25/2008@ 9PM

What: DJs Meddafore, Kani, Max Quest, Mic Mistress and Shannon Swain give you the straight hip hop, bmore, reggae and R&B to get your body moving. $1 PBRs and Highlife til 11PM. 21+

Where: The Khyber (56 S. 2nd St)

Cost: No Cover

Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe
Friday, 08/29/2008 to Saturday, 09/13/2008@ 4PM