Art After 5
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 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, Stephanie Nakasian will call to mind Ella Fitzgerald with her sensous jazz vocals.

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

http://www.philamuseum.org/press/releases/2009/752.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email+marketing+software&utm_content=178441367&utm_campaign=Art+After+5+Summer+2009+_+thirlt&utm_term=Click+here

Bicycle Film Festival
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 6PM-2AM

What: Celebrate the increasingly popular, ever hip mode of transport you've grown up on: the bike! Opening Reception 6pm-8pm with BMX demo and showing of Ryan Humphrey's "Fast Forward." Screening program at 8 pm featuring the Philly premier of "I Love My Bicycle: The History of FBM Bikes" directed by Philadelphia native Joe Stakun. And hit the afterparty at National Mechanics (22nd South 3rd Street) from 10-2 am!

Where: Moore College of Art & Design, 20th St. & The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE

The Bicycle Film Festival trailer created by MarcoMucig:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS19BJuXoEk

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

Dancin' in the Streets
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 6PM-11PM

What: Been tested lately? If you have, celebrate. If you haven't, get tested for free at Dancin' in the Streets, and then celebrate life and awareness with DJs Rich Medina and Mike Nyce spinning afrobeat, house and funk beats and classics. There will be live art and dance performances all night, compelling you to put on a little performance of your own. Hosted by Ethel Cee and Oronde.

Where: 2nd Street and Girard Avenue

Cost: FREE | all ages

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

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Thursday, 06/25/2009 to Sunday, 06/28/2009@ 1030PM-130AM

What:   The 2nd annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival returns to the Northern Liberties for another year of cinematic magic. Going on Thursday June 25-Sunday June 28, this four-day event will showcase the work of filmmakers citywide and worldwide, featuring an incredible range of discussions, panels, and meet & greets. Opening night, June 25th, celebrations go down at NorthBowl Lounge 'n' Lanes  for an extravaganza including bowling, hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink tickets, raffle, and entry for prize drawings all for a $30 admission fee.

Where:  Opening night-- North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Check the website for other events' times & place. Venues include:

http://www.philadelphiaindependentfilmfestival.com/

Satalina Radio Release Party
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 10PM

What:  Santalina radio release party

Where:   Pub Webb

Cost:  FREE

pubwebb.com

Spring Awakening
Tuesday, 06/23/2009 to Sunday, 06/28/2009@ Various times

What: Multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Spring Awakening comes to Philadelphia. Duncan Sheik (we all remember radio hit "Barely Breathing") wrote all of the music, giving the musical a folky/alternative rock feel, as it explores teenage sexuality and the transition to adulthood in late 19th century Germany.

Where: The Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $25 - $100

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/cgi-bin/display_event.fcg?id=5BE9D25E:27.18630;org_id=332;event_id=3016

Telepathe
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 9PM

What: R5 Productions presents New York indie band Telepathe performing with Lemonade, and a guest TBA.

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

Cost: $10 | 21+

Telepathe, Lemonade, Jotto
Friday, 06/26/2009@ 9PM

What: Keeping the beat tonight is Telepathe. In what must be an electro-infused night, Lemonade and Jotto will also be synthesizing and singing on stage.

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

Cost: $10 | 21+

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