All Points West Festival
Friday, 07/31/2009 to Sunday, 08/02/2009@ 12PM-1130PM

 What:   The second annual All Points West Music & Arts Festival returns to Liberty State Park in New Jersey this summer! Three days of non-stop entertainment and pure mayhem. More than 65 artists appearing on three stages. Headliners include Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, My Bloody Valentine, Gogol Bordello, Coldplay, and MGMT. Equally illustrious openers include MSTRKRFT, Neko Case, Arctic Monkeys, Cool Kids, and Lykke Li. Featuring CollegeHumor live each day and comedians Bo Burnham and Janeane Garofolo.

Where:   Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

Cost:   3-Day passes: $199.00 for a limited time only; Single Day Tickets: $89.00 ; Round Trip Ferry Pass (to and from Battery Park Pier in Manhattan): $15

http://www.apwfestival.com/

Adventures in Modern Art
Sunday, 07/12/2009 to Sunday, 09/13/2009@ 10AM-5PM

 What:   The Philadelphia Museum of Art this summer presents Adventures in Modern Art: The Charles K. Williams II Collection, a major collection of American and European modernist works; includes approximately 100 paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and drawings from the early decades of the 20th century. Several famed artists featured, among them Joseph Stella, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth, and Arthur Dove. On view in the Dorrance Galleries (July 12 - September 13, 2009).

Where:   Dorrance Galleries at the Philadelphia Art Museum, Ben Franklin Parkway & 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   FREE

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/341.html

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

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.

Soft Power
Friday, 07/31/2009@ 7:30PM

What:   Mary Timony (from Helium and her own solo project)'s new band. Including ex-members of Aloha.

Where:   At Kungfu Necktie 1248 N Front St (Front & Thompson - A Block From Girard Ave El Stop - Fishtown)

Cost:   $10 / 21+

The Duke and The King
Friday, 07/31/2009@ 7:30PM

What:   The Duke & The King (feat Simone from Felice Bros). The Duke & The King grew out of Simone Felice's decision to take an extended break from The Felice Brothers at the end of 2008, after three years of non-stop touring. He set to work on his third book, and began writing and recording with his longtime friend Burke, himself on leave from recent stints with George Clinton, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and film scoring work for acclaimed french director Cedric Klapisch. The two holed up in splendid isolation at The Chapel with a cache of vintage instruments, and emerged with an album of inspired contradictions which will be released this August.

Where:   At The First Unitarian Church's Chapel Small Intimate Seated Space That Only Holds 50 People! 2125 Chestnut Street (22nd and Chestnut Sts)

Cost:   $10

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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

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