Black Star Games
Saturday, 07/11/2009@ 12PM

What:    The Black Star Games were created out of the necessity to remedy the poor relations between Black community organizations and communities. The Black Star Games provides an opportunity for the Black community and organizations to come together to engage in various physical activities as a way of promoting teamwork and unity.

Where:    Lemon Hill, East Fairmount Park, 30^th and Sedgeley Drive, 19130

Cost:   Free for all ages

Blueberry Festival
Saturday, 07/11/2009@ 9AM-6PM

What: Bring the family to the Blueberry Festival and Pie Eating Contest for a day of hayrides and pony rides, face painting, ice cream sundaes, blueberry picking and live entertainment. There will also be appearances by Blue, Thomas and Elmo for the kids!

Where: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media, PA

Cost: Free

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

Fairmount Bastille Day Festival
Saturday, 07/11/2009@ 12PM-5PM

What: Hop on your bike and ride over to the area surrounding 23rd and Fairmount, where you'll be able to sample some French food while tasting beer on your buds, all while live entertainment plays as the soundtrack to the event. Saturday is the peak day of the festival, but if you check the area out from Thursday through Sunday, you're guaranteed some quality deals on all your favorite flavors of the neighborhood. Click here to find a list of restaurants and bars that will be having specials just for the event.

Where: 23rd Street and Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: FREE

May Your Glass Be Ever Full
Sunday, 07/05/2009 to Monday, 05/31/2010@ Tues-Sun 10AM-5PM, Fri 10AM-8:45PM

What: This installation showcases the tools of everyone's favorite trade: drinking! The people of the Age of Englightenment were no different and this installation displays the objects they used to consume libations.

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

Midnight Movie Madness
Saturday, 06/27/2009 to Saturday, 08/15/2009@ 12AM

What:   The Dark Crystal 6/27, Blue Velvet 7/4, Repo: The Genetic Opera 7/11, Rushmore 7/18, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 7/25, Dr. Strangelove 8/1, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 8/8, The Goonies 8/15

Where:   The Bourse

Cost:   $9

www.landmarktheatres.com/index.htm

One Mile at Proximity Gallery
Friday, 07/03/2009 to Friday, 07/31/2009@ 6PM-9PM Opening Reception

What: Proximity art gallery presents One Mile featuring art from Chris Clark, Janel Frey, Marie Desmarais and Karen Gibson.  The opening reception wil be held from 6-9PM, and will be open thereafter from 1-4PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Where: 2434 Dauphin St.

Cost: Free.

Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Thursday, 07/09/2009 to Monday, 07/20/2009@ Varies

What:   Summer in the city will sizzle as we once again bring to Philadelphia the newest and best queer films from around the world with narrative features, documentaries, shorts, panels, parties and other special events. COME OUT to see a movie and mingle with friends and filmmakers: twelve days of great films, celebrity guest appearances and fabulous parties will take place with screenings at The Prince Music Theatre and the Ritz East 1 & 2 and events across the city!

Where:  Theaters in Dowtown Philly

Cost:   $10-$525

http://www.phillycinema.org/piglff/2008/tickets.cfm

Punk Rock Flea Market
Friday, 07/10/2009 to Saturday, 07/11/2009@ 9AM-4PM (Sat) & 10AM-5PM (Sun)

What:    It's back! The bi-annual Punk Rock Flea Market, R5 Productions' largest and most exciting reoccurring event! As always, there will be 2000+ visitors and 100+ seller tables of old records, clothes, art, music, food, bicycles, junk, instruments, furniture, computers, skateboards, books, etc. All proceeds benefit the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies to ensure that those ever-popular all ages shows continue at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia.

Where:    Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. 9th St. (just below 9th & Spring Garden Streets), Philadelphia, PA

Cost:    $3 donation upon entry | all ages to enter | 21+ to drink

http://r5productions.com/

The New Time, Those Darlins, Sisters3, North Lawrence Midnight Singers
Saturday, 07/11/2009@ 9PM

What: Throw out your watches and head to Johnny Brenda's to discover The New Time at their record release party. With a performance by the band showcasing their newest EP, "An Incomplete History," you'll leave the bar with an actual CD in hand rather than heading straight to iTunes.

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

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