Art After 5
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 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, Kruno Spisic will play his unique brand of romantic, Eastern European Gypsy jazz.

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

Bacardi B-Live Presents: Major Lazer, A-Trak & Drop The Lime
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 9PM

What:   You are invited to an event of such epic proportions that it will literally rewire the manner in which your brain functions. Bacardi is throwing a FREE PARTY with Major Lazer (Diplo & Switch), A-Trak & Drop The Lime. Be prepared to get truly awesome.

Where:   Electric Factory 421 N. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   Free | 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

Cotton Jones
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 8PM

What:   Village Green Productions presents Cotton Jones with The Antlers at the swanky Manhattan Room bar, restaurant, and music venue. Retro indie pop straight out of a smoky VW "free love" van from 1968.

Where: M Room, 15 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Cost: $10 | 21+

Dutty Chutney
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 10PM

What: Come out for this crazy clash of Bhangra and Reggae. This is an Indian/Carribean event so you know there will be dancing! Also, feed your other appetite with the free samosas and beef patties at the club.

Where:   Fluid Nightclub

613 South 4th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19147

Cost: $5 cover | $2 domestic beers and $3 well drinks

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

Elvis Perkins in Dearland, JBM
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 9PM

What: Go to Dearland with Elvis - this one won't be wearing sparkly costumes. Instead, Elivis Perkins will deliver a true performance, fully equipped with a harmonica in hand as he breaks to utilize his captivating vocal cords.

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

Cost: $12 | 21+

Harlem Shakes
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 7PM

What: R5 Productions presents pop/rock-garage/pop band the Harlem Shakes with Philly band Free Energy.

Where: Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N Front St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $10 | 21+

Iron
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 6PM

What: Get your Bob Marley on and come check out Iron at Cianfrani Park tonight. Not only will reggae music be floating through the air, but you can even eat your own picnic dinner while lounging around in the park. But you won't want to sit on the ground for too long - pretty soon your hips won't be able to resist the sway.

Where: Cianfrani Park, 8th and Fitzwater streets

Cost: FREE | all ages

Metric
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 9PM

What: Indie sensation Emily Haines is sure to wow the crowd when Metric takes the stage. Opener Sebastien Grainger. Doors at 8PM.

Where: The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $19 advance | $21 day of

Moving Pictures: Duffus vs. Grimes
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 6PM-10PM

What:   Bambi is excited and honored to host the opening reception of new works by Justin Duffus and Leanne Grimes, two recent PAFA grads who will be showing together in Philly for the first time. Come out and meet these talented young painters as they embark on exciting careers.

Where:   The Piazza 1001-1013 N. 2nd St. Suite 7, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   Free | All ages

Spark Showcase
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 7PM

What: If you're always disagreeing with film and theatre critics, now is your chance to prove you know better. The Spark Showcase will allow five local theatre groups to put on a play each and at the end of the night, the audience chooses the winner. The five to watch: Obsession, Happy Hour, The Journey, Zombie! The Musical, and Alabama Alabama.

Where: Plays & Players, 1714 Delancey St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $20 | general admission | all ages

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

Zoo York Video Premier
Friday, 06/19/2009@ 8:30PM

What:   State of Mind - 2 screenings with DJs and more! Zoo York DVD Premiere and Release Party In association with Nocturnal Skate Shop 2 Screenings.

Where:   941 Theater

Cost:   All Ages, 8:30 pm 21+ with Free Colt 45!

www.941theater.com/

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