80s Disco/Boogie Night
Wednesday, 02/11/2009@ 9PM

What: 80s Disco/Boogie Night will take you back in time to the golden years of disco and funk music. DJ Royal T and DJ Cassavettes are the perfect people for the job.

Where: Silk City, 5th & Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free

Advertising That Changed The Nation
Wednesday, 02/11/2009 to Thursday, 04/02/2009

What: This art exhibition features the iconic campaigns and PSAs (that span 65 years) that pretty much every American has come to know over the years. This exhibition aims to show visitors how these advertisements have actually made measurable differences in our society. Who can ever forget Smokey Bear or McGruff the Crime Dog?

Where: 1622 Chestnut Gallery (The Art Institute of Philadelphia), 1622 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Free.

Info:  www.artinstitutes.edu/philadelphia

Challenge 2
Thursday, 01/29/2009 to Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 11AM - 5PM | Mon-Fri

What:  Challenge 2 is a Wind Challenge Exhibition at Fleisher, the Delaware Valley's premier artist exhibition program. This exhibition features a video installation by Kara Crombie, and installation by Mark Khaisman and a sculpture by John Slaby. After February 3rd the exhibit will have the additional hours of 6:30-9:30PM, Monday - Thursday and 10AM - 3PM Saturday.

Where: The Fleisher Art Memorial @ 719 Catharine St. Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $0 | all ages

Chronicles of Narnia Exhibit
Friday, 11/28/2008 to Sunday, 04/19/2009@ M-Th/9:30AM-5PM; F-Sat/9:30AM-8PM; Sun/9:30AM-7PM

What: This traveling exhibition combines original props, sets, and newly created interactives that not only stimulate the senses of die-hard Narnia fans but encourage proper stewardship of the environment.

Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Daytime: $22.25/adults; $18.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25), & military; $17.50/children (4-11)...Nightime: $10.50/adults; $10.50/seniors (62+), Students (12-25) & military; $9.50/children (4-11)

First Person Salon
Wednesday, 02/11/2009@ 7:30PM

What: The 2009 Salon Series at First Person Arts kicks off with art featured from Marianne Berstein, Katie Sweeney,  Cecelia Smith , and Daravaan Yi.

Where: Laurie Beechman Cabaret at The University of the Arts
Philadelphia Arts Bank - 601 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

Cost:  $8

Fran Gallun
Thursday, 02/05/2009 to Saturday, 03/07/2009@ 5PM

What: Fleisher Art Memorial faculty member Fran Gallun will display her works in collage, mixed media and printmaking to explore the geometry of her everday surroundings. The exhibition opens February 5th with an opening reception from 5-7PM

Where: Suzanne Fleisher and Ralph Joel Roberts Galleryin the Center for Works on Paper @ 705 Christian St. Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $0 | all ages

Joseph's Coat
Thursday, 02/05/2009 to Saturday, 02/28/2009@ 6PM

What: Joseph's Coat is a series of large paintings, by artist Douglas Witmer, intended for the Philadelphia Cathedral. The exhibit's title is taken from the biblical story of Jacob, who gives his favorite son Joseph a splendidly-colored coat, but rather than trying to illustrate the story Witmer uses early childhood memories of the story and the idea of a gift as beginning points for a new exploration of color. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10AM-2PM with and opening reception on February 5th at 6PM.

Where: The Philadelphia Cathedral @ 3723 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA

Cost: $0 | all ages

Northern Liberties Winter Music Fest
Tuesday, 02/10/2009 to Sunday, 02/15/2009@ Various times

What: Northern Liberties 2009 Winter Music Fest, with 6 days of music mayhem featuring Stinking Lizaveta, We Thieves, Surgeon, Drink Up Buttercup, Orbit to Leslie, The Lisps, Broken Trees, Matt Jones, Consider the Source, iNFiNiEN, ILLINOIS, Peasant, Toy Soliders, Young Brizz, among many others.

Where: The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Varies

Philly Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, 11/01/2008 to Monday, 05/18/2009@ Various times

What: The 28th annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is the second longest running Jewish Film Festival in the United States. Support its diverse and compelling line-up of independent films and see why it has been around for so long.

Where: Various locations

Cost: Various costs

www.pjff.org/films.php

Romance at the Rosenbach
Wednesday, 02/11/2009@ 6PM, 7PM

What: The Rosenbach Museum and library is offering special classic romance themed tours around the Rosenbach House throughout February. The tour invites visitors to see the historic house, located in Rittenhouse Square, and check out classic romancey history and literature through the work ofLord Byron, Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, James Joyce, John Keats, Oscar Wilde, and several British kings, aristocrats and actors, as well as Philadelphia's own Rebecca Gratz.

Where: The Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia

Cost: $10, $5 students

Soilwork in Concert
Wednesday, 02/11/2009@ 6PM

What: Swedish metal band Soilwork grace the stage in Philadelphia for a night of lound, face melting rock and roll. Acclaimed to be "one of the worlds best metal bands" fans had to beg the band to make a stop in Philadelphia on their US tour. Go for yourself and see if that claim is true or not.

Where: The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Cost: $16.00

Tell Tales
Friday, 02/06/2009 to Saturday, 03/21/2009@ Various times

What: Bambi  Gallery presents "Tell Tales," a fabulous installation featuring the work of artists Katie Henry and Katherine Kaminski. Katie Henry is known for her intricately stitched embroideries inspired by children, nature and vintage photos. Katherine Kaminski creates delicate sculptures out of sugar, among other materials, and creates gouache, ink and graphite drawings. February 6th is the the opening reception from 6-9:30PM.  And Bambi wants you to remember that art makes a great gift!

Where: Bambi Gallery, 1817 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: None

The Rant
Friday, 01/23/2009 to Sunday, 02/22/2009@ 8PM

What:   A Roshomon-like investigation to find out who shot a young African-American boy. The boy's mother accuses the police but the investigator begins to find contradictions in the mother's story. The truth becomes less and less accessible as the play continues bringing with it accusations of sexism and racism that poison the investigation.

Where:   The Adrienne @ 2030 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA

Cost:   Weekday $24 | Weekend $28 | Student with proper ID $10

Thinking Small - Pentimenti Gallery
Monday, 02/02/2009 to Saturday, 02/28/2009@ Various check website

What: An array of artists and mediums represented by Pentimenit Gallery ranging from paintings to mixed media. The gallery is a great place for up and coming artists to showcase their work and this exhibit will be sure to please. On February 2nd, from 6 - 8:30PM the Gallery is having an unique reception with the artists.

Where:Pentimenti Gallery, 145 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa

Cost: Visit website pentimenti.com or call (215) 625 - 9990

YouTube Smackdown
Wednesday, 02/11/2009@ 7PM

What: You know you have favorite YouTube videos, so compete by showing them off in different categories like Best Stunt, Most Embarrassing, Funniest...you get the idea. The audience judges, and prizes are offered by the sponsor, Philadelphia CityPaper. Put your YouTube faves to good use and enjoy great food!

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

Cost: FREE

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

Red Bull Flugtag Philadelphia
Saturday, 09/04/2010@ 1pm - 3:30pm