The first week of March.

So it's March already, which means Spring Break is getting close and I bet you need things to do over it.
(This is not done yet, but I had to go somewhere, I'll be adding much more later)

MONDAY

Showing of the Big Lebowski (21+)- 8 pm $3. Door open at though and if you show up before 7 get a free beer and a bag of popcorn. At the Trocadero 1003 Arch St. (thetroc.com)

Karaoke at the Khyber- My personal favorite at 5 South 2nd st. With $1 PBR until 11. At that rate you're sure to get even your shiest friends up to sing.

Open Mic Night- Fergie's pub open mic night 21+ no cover charge. 1214 Sansom St.

Free Tai Chi Class- Every Monday at 2 increase your flexibility and do those cool arm move thingies at the Philadelphia Free library on 18 S. 7th St.

TigerBeats Indie Dance Party (21+)- At The Barbary (951 Frankford and Delaware Ave), exactly what it sounds like, get ready to dance with some of the hippest hipsters you've ever seen who aren't half as cool as they think they are.

Philly Rising Open Mic Night- World Cafe Live. 7:00 Most people go there and order food and watch the music. Broke people get free water and watch the music. WARNING: Anyone can sign up for this, so on occasion I've seen people playing and reppin dirty jerz bra! Located on 3025 Walnut St.

Free Salsa Lessons (21+)- Free salsa l

essons every monday at Vango Lounge and skybar. The drinks can definately get a little expensive there, but rest assured all their beer costs less than $6.

Comic Art as political commentary- An exhibit on display at national liberty museum on 3rd and chestnut.

TUESDAY

Plausible Artists Potluck- Join other artists and creative minds to network discuss and munch on shard food. Free. Basekamp (723 Chestnut St.)

Chess for Adults- 6pm at 201 South 40th St. at the Free Library located there. Call 215-685-7671 for more information.

Comic Art as political commentary- An exhibit on display at national liberty museum on 3rd and chestnut.

90s Party and Cash Dance off- At the Barbary, which we should all know by now is kinda lame, but there is a $50 cash prize. So if you think you've got what it takes be at 951 Frankford Ave with the $5 cover entry (LAME, I know) in hand all night.

WEDNESDAY

Film screening and discussion of Waltz with Bashir- 7:30 Free at the Prince St. theatre on 14th and Chestnut.

Comic Art as political commentary- An exhibit on display at national liberty museum on 3rd and chestnut.

Religion and Conflict: The secret ballot: A showing of the movie at Broad St. Ministry right on Broad st. in center city at 6:30

THURSDAY

Learn Chinese for Free- Every Thursday go to the Philadelphia Free Library at 18 S. 7th St. to learn Chinese for the English speaker.

Hidden Light: Understanding the Women of Iran- Faeze Woodville of Drexel University, Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet of the University of Pennsylvania, and Laura Levitt of Temple University explore issues affecting women in Iran; the conversation will be moderated by journalist Marguerite del Giudice. Free at 6:15 at the Free Library at 19th and Vine

My Dream of Stars: From daughter of Iran to Space Prisoner- Free at 7:30 at the free library on 19th and Vine. On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari became the first astronaut of Iranian descent, the first female private space explorer, and the fourth person ever to purchase a ride into space. Come hear her story.

FRIDAY

Among Criminals (21+)- Politically charged reggae with Strange Engineers, Steppin Razor, and Fiction 21 down. 9pm at the Khyber (56 South 2nd st.) $8

Andrew Lipke- won a barrymore in 2007 for a theatrical score he wrote, he has also released and produced many albums, his voice has drawn comparisons to Elvis Costello and Rufus Wainwright. See him for free at the Kimmel Center (which if you haven't been in you really should go just to see the building) Free at 5:30 right on Broad St. in the Avenue of the Arts.

SATURDAY

Tour of The Kimmel Center Art and Architecture- which if you've ever been in the kimmel center before you know is fascinating. 10:30 in the morning at the Kimmel center on Broad St. (For more information- http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/tours.php)

Traditional Irish Music Session (21+)- Join Fergie's Pub on 1214 Sansom St. at 4 for a traditional Irish music session.

Armageddon and The end of Days and the prophecy of return- In The End of Days, the conclusion to the Earth Chroniclesseries, bestselling author Zecharia Sitchin treats ancient Sumerian writings and biblical tales not as mythology, but as records and recollections of mankind’s past. Free at 2pm at 19th and Vine at the free library there.

Free Tanning Session at any Hollywood Tan- Go in during their hours for a free tan.

SUNDAY

Free Bellydancing lesson (21+) from 9:30-10:30 come into Byblos (116 S. 18th St.) for greek/meditteranean night for a free bellydancing lesson.

Karaoke Night at the Barbary- No cover 951 Frankford and Delaware Ave. Dollar drinks until 11.

Women's Seeker ensemble- Free at 2:00 at the library on 19th and Vine. An elegant and energetic group of percussionists and singers that perform sacred and secular music from Africa using the intricately beaded gourds called sekeres.

OPEN (ALMOST) ALL WEEK

No exit- A play by Satre. Where the whole hell is other people business comes from. $10 Curio Theatre Co. 815 S. 48th St.

The Blue Door- A play at the Arden. Starring my badass acting teacher from awhile ago. I hope ya'll know the deal by now only $5 to go see a live badass play if you have a student Id. That's cheaper than a movie, and waaaay better then something involving Vampires making out.

Traits in Emotion- An art gallery exhibit running through March 15th at the Asian Arts Initiative at 1219 Vine St. Featuring painting and words by 11 different Philly artists exploring mental illness and how it effects art.

PROJECT H.O.M.E.S's 20th anniversary celebration- 74 pieces of art by 21 formerly homeless people who were helped out by project H.O.M.E. At the community art gallery on 1234 Market St. (Runs through April 14th)

A history of Black comics- On display at the free library on 19th and Vine.

February 22nd A week for the broke ones.

And what a good week to be broke it is

MONDAY

JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD "Bone Jam"- A guitarist and drummer. Described by citipaper as "Various oohs and high-spirited aahs. Handclaps, drumrolls and a single central dilemma 'How much money can we spend?" Playing with Screaming Females and Terrordome (624 N. 8th st.) Myspace.com/terrordomepa for more details.

The Fantas

tic Mr. Fox video showing- 8 pm $3. Door open at though and if you show up before 7 get a free beer and a bag of popcorn. At the Trocadero 1003 Arch St. (thetroc.com)

Karaoke at the Khyber- My personal favorite at 5 South 2nd st. With $1 PBR until 11. At that rate you're sure to get even your shiest friends up to sing.

Philly Rising Open Mic Night- World Cafe Live. 7:00 Most people go there and order food and watch the music. Broke people get free water and watch the music. WARNING: Anyone can sign up for this, so on occasion I've seen people playing and reppin dirty jerz bra! Located on 3025 Walnut St.

Free Salsa Lessons (21+)- Free salsa l

essons every monday at Vango Lounge and skybar. The drinks can definately get a little expensive there, but rest assured all their beer costs less than $6.

Jazz open Mic Night- Free at MilkBoy Coffee in Ardmore hosted by jazz pianist Mike Frank, bring your in

struments and be ready to play, or just yourself and be ready to listen. (For more information go to Milkboycoffee.com)

Open Mic Night- Fergie's pub open mic night 21+ no cover charge. 1214 Sansom St.

Free Tai Chi Class- Every Monday at 2 increase your flexibility and do those cool arm move thingies at the Philadelphia Free library on 18 S. 7th St.

TigerBeats Indie Dance Party (21+)- At The Barbary (951 Frankford and Delaware Ave), exactly what it sounds like, get ready to dance with some of the hippest hipsters you've ever seen who aren't half as cool as they think they are.

Import Safety: Reg

ulatory Governance in the Global Economy- The description from Penn is as follows "A panel discussion with co-editors Cary Coglianese, David Zaring, and Adam Finkel. Topics include policy guidance on improving consumer safety in imported food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products aimed at children. All three panelists teach at the University of Pennsylvania and head Penn's Program on Regulation. See the Import Safety website for more information about the book, including excerpts, author bios, editor Q&A, and video with Cary Coglianese." Tickets are free at 3 located at Penn Bookstore on 3601 Walnut St.

Embracing Cultural Competency in Nonprofit Business- The description from penn is as follows "A panel discussion with contributing authors and nonprofit industry professionals Brigette Rouson, Beth Applegate, and Monika Moss. Discussion topics include complexities within ethnic communities, principles for being culturally competent, and the nature of institutionalized racism and oppression." Tickets are free at 5:30 located at Penn Bookstore on 3601 Walnut St.

Waltz with Bashir and other modern documentaries: presenting truth with imagination- This is not a viewing of the movi

e though clips of this movie as well as others will be shown by Michael McGonigle, film lecturer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as he interprets this movies and others like it are breaking our current views of the genre. Free at The Central Library at 1901 Vine St.

TUESDAY

The Honey Pot moving showing- A man pretends to be on his deathbed to find out his mistresses' true feelings. Free at 8711 Germantown Ave. (For more information go to armcinema25.com) If this is a little far for you the bus from South Philly to Chestnut Hill, running up 11th and 12th st. will take you pretty darn close.

Descent: Three stories of Family movie showing- 3 documentaries explore family relationships, fact vs. fiction and reality vs. memory. At Ibrahim Theatre (3701 Chestnut st.) Cost is $5-$8 for more information go to ihousephilly.org

Ortlieb's Husband- A jazz show for $3 at 8pm at Ortlieb's Jazz Haus on 847 N. 3rd St.

Plausible Artists Potluck- Join other artists and creative minds to network discuss and munch on shard food. Free. Basekamp (723 Ches

tnut St.)

Smooth Sailing Yacht Club (21+)- No cover at the Barbary (951 Frankford and Delaware Ave.)

Chess for Adults- 6pm at 201 South 40th St. at the Free Library located there. Call 215-685-7671 for more information.

Two Stories, One Person: Multiple Personalities- The description from Penn is as follows "Two Stories, One Person" illuminates Dissociative Identity Disorder - formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Author Jamie shares her own true story through the narration of Debra, one of her alternate personalities." Free from 5:30-6:30 at Penn's bookstore located on 3601 Walnut St.

WEDNESDAY

Showing of Persepolis- Anyone else here noticing a theme of free Persepolis shit this month? The animated adaptation of the graphic novel, if you don't know about it you're living under a rock. Free at Broad St. Ministry (315 S. Broad St. right on the Avenue of the Arts)

Screening and discussion of Waltz with Bashir- Free at Drexel University 3128 Market St. at 7 pm.

Kinetic Cinema- Explores dance and film and how the come together. At the Institute of Contemporary Art (118 S. 36th st.) Free :)

Cronica D'una Mirada: Clandestine Filmmaking in Franco's Spain, 1960-1975 film showing- Deals with freedom specifically in the form of filmmaking during Spain under Franco's rule. 7 p.m. $5-$8

Two For the Road movie showing- 1905 Locust ST. Philadelphia Institute Library FREE. An ending marriage is shown through the use of flashbacks to better times.

P.Y.T's 6 month anniversary party (21+)- Drink specials from PBR, Sammy Slice and Ski Young will be making some music happen, and there will be a screening of "Ski Patrol". 5 p.m. FREE

Rockers! with Mighty Paradocs (21+) rock show at Tritone 1508 South St. 9:30 pm.

Metal Show- Rat healer, Bubonic Bear, Holy Shit and Fuck Attack $5 all ages at Terrordome on 48th and Havorford

Free Chinese Folk Dance Lessons- Join the Phiadelphia free library every Wed. at 2:00 on 18 S. 7th St. To learn about and how to do a chinese folk dance.

Youth of the Civil Rights Era- The description from Penn is as follows. "The Shadows of Youth" provides a carefully woven group biography of the activists who, in conjunction with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, challenged the way Americans think about civil rights, politics, and moral obligation." Free at the Penn bookstore from 6-7 on 3601 Walnut St.

THURSDAY

Trounce (21+)- Boogie disco detroit, tech house, dirty, Sean Thomas, Billy W. Dance your ass off with

some hipsters for no cover at the Barbary (951 Frankford and Delaware ave)

Temple Faculty and Guest Recital- 7:30 at the Rock Hall Auditorium (NE Corner of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue)

Learn Chinese for Free- Every Thursday go to the Philadelphia Free Library at 18 S. 7th St. to learn Chinese for the English speaker.

Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa- First of all, let me say this lady sounds like a badass. She is an outspoken advocate for Palestinians, and started the charity playgrounds for Palestinians. Her book is a fictional novel about a Palestinian family who looses everything, much like her own did. Also there will be the author of little Bee. Free at the Central Library at 1901 Vine st.

Book to Film: A comparitive discussion of Waltz with Bashir and Persepolis- 7pm Free at the Central Library at 1901 Vine St.

FRIDAY

Keisha Hutchins- Singer songwriter with a blend of folk and soul. FREE at the Kimmel Center (right on Broad St. at the Avenue of the Arts) 5:30 pm.

Mr. Gay Philadelphia Preliminary round- For free join Voyer nightclub at 1221 St. James St. to help hem pick who will represent them in Mr. Gay Philadelphia

Penny drinks (21+)- From 5-7 drinks and drafts for a penny, only catch is the $ or $7 cover charge. At Roosevelts and Room VII at 23rd and Walnut.

Temple Faculty Dance Recital- Want to know what the Temple Dance teachers have got? Well come see.

SATURDAY

Temple Faculty Dance Recital- Want to know what the Temple Dance teachers have got? Well come see. (can't figure out where this is...I'm sure it's close to Temple if you care enough just give them a call)

Classic Metal night (21+)- from 5-7 get free pizza pizza and $2 beer of the week and well drinks. At the dive Saturday night on Passyunk Ave (by 7th and Carpenter)

Penny drinks and drafts (21+)- yup that's right drinks for a penny, the only catch is that there is a $6 or $7 cover charge. At Roosevelts and Room VII at 23rd and Walnut

Tour of The Kimmel Center Art and Architecture- which if you've ever been in the kimmel center before you know is fascinating. 10:30 in the morning at the Kimmel center on Broad St. (For more information- http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/tours.php)

Traditional Irish Music Session (21+)- Join Fergie's Pub on 1214 Sansom St. at 4 for a traditional Irish music session.

SUNDAY

Free Bellydancing lesson (21+) from 9:30-10:30 come into Byblos (116 S. 18th St.) for greek/meditteranean night for a free bellydancing lesson.

Karaoke Night at the Barbary- No cover 951 Frankford and Delaware Ave. Dollar drinks until 11.

OPEN (ALMOST) ALL WEEK

Get a free shot at the Raven- Citipaper, you see it fucking everywhere. On the back cover is a coupon. Cut it out for a free shot, then go hit up another bar. Or stay there.

PROJECT H.O.M.E.S's 20th anniversary celebration- 74 pieces of art by 21 formerly homeless people who were helped out by project H.O.M.E. At the community art gallery on 1234 Market St. (Runs through April 14th)

Traits in Emotion- An art gallery exhibit running through March 15th at the Asian Arts Initiative at 1219 Vine St. Featuring painting and words by 11 different Philly artists exploring mental illness and how it effects art.

No exit- A play by Satre. Where the whole hell is other people business comes from. $10 Curio Theatre Co. 815 S. 48th St.

Curiosity Sale- The Curiosity Shoppe on 4th right before South St. is going out of business and is having a huge sale. Lots of $1 records, clothing items etc.

The Blue Door- A play at the Arden. Starring my badass acting teacher from awhile ago. I hope ya'll know the deal by now only $5 to go see a live badass play if you have a student Id. That's cheaper than a movie, and waaaay better then something involving Vampires making out.

The Week of February 8th for those of us with no money

*As always I will be adding to this list as the week goes on, so keep checking back*

MONDAY:

Philly Rising Open Mic Night- World Cafe Live. 7:00 Most people go there and order food and watch the music. Broke people get free water and watch the music. WARNING: Anyone can sign up for this, so on occasion I've seen people playing and reppin dirty jerz bra! Located on 3025 Walnut St.

Free Salsa Lessons (21+)- Free salsa lessons every monday at Vango Lounge and skybar. The drinks can definately get a little expensive there, but rest assured all their beer costs less than $6.

Jazz open Mic Night- Free at MilkBoy Coffee in Ardmore hosted by jazz pianist Mike Frank, bring your in

struments and be ready to play, or just yourself and be ready to listen. (For more information go to Milkboycoffee.com)

Open Mic Night- Fergie's pub open mic night 21+ no cover charge. 1214 Sansom St.

Free Tai Chi Class- Every Monday at 2 increase your flexibility and do those cool arm move thingies at the Philadelphia Free library on 18 S. 7th St.

TigerBeats Indie Dance Party (21+)- At The Barbary (951 Frankford and Delaware Ave), exactly what it sounds like, get ready to dance with some of the hippest hipsters you've ever seen who aren't half as cool as they think they are.

TUESDAY:

Body Shine: Disco/Funk/House to dance your ass off to no cover at the Barbary.

Open Mic at Mazag Cafe- Located at 10th and Carpenter is an adorable coffee shop owned by the two sweetest women in the world, and it just so happens that the coolest person I know (me) works there. From 5:30 to 8 no matter what the weather is there will be an open mic. They're trying to make this a weekly thing but only will if this first one is a success. So get out there and show local coffee shops that not everyone is lame and prefers starbucks.

Pub Trivia (21+)- Pub trivia at the Dive on Passyunk just north of Carpenter.

Tavern at Camac Karaoke night (gay bar) (21+)- 243 S. Camac St. 10pm-2am

Pub Quiz at Fergie's (21+)- Located at 1214 Sansom St. No cover.

Chess for Adults- 6pm at 201 South 40th St. at the Free Library located there. Call 215-685-7671 for more information.

WEDNESDAY

Free Chinese Folk Dance Lessons- Join the Phiadelphia free library every Wed. at 2:00 on 18 S. 7th St. To learn about and how to do a chinese folk dance.

Shutters and Inlets Show (21+): At they Khyber at 56 South 2nd st. (which we all know how I love) at 8pm for $8. Shutters has been described by the Deli Magazine as follows: "Take the captivating intensity of Elliott Smith and roots rock feel of John Butler Trio and you have Newtown’s Emmett Lindsay....The listener is drawn in by Lindsay's voice, which shifts between haunting spoken whispers and grooving melodies, making him a compelling and hypnotic storyteller. "

The Complete Persepolis Book Discussion- At Broad St. Ministry at 315 South Broad St. at 6:30 pm. There have been a lot of discussions and movie showings going on lately involving Persepolis. So if you haven't read it yet, check it out of the library, or even just sit down at the library one day when you're bored and read it then come discuss it. Try it, You'll like it!

THURSDAY:

Learn Chinese for Free- Every Thursday go to the Philadelphia Free Library at 18 S. 7th St. to learn Chinese for the English speaker.

Author Events James Hansen- Author of Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth About the Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity and director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and a professor in Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences James Hansen, who developed one of the world's first climate models and was very influential to Al Gore's documentary An Inconvenient Truth. He is a very accomplished man, and will be remembered as one of the great scientists of our time. Hear him talk at 9th and Vine at the Philadelphia Free Lib

rary at 7:30. This is a free event.

FRIDAY:

Tell and Show Opening Reception- A group exhibition of Philadelphia Comic Artists featuring hand inked panels and shows the numbers of different ways to tell stories through the art of pictures and words. At 7 pm at Moore College of Art and design on North 20th St. And Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Close to Vine st.)

1 cent drink happy hour (21+)- At roosevelts 23 from 5 to 7 every friday enjoy drinks for a penny. Located on 23rd and Walnut. (6 dollar cover charge. So basically it's all you can drink from 5 to 7 for $6)

Members of Symphony in C- Free at the Kimmel Center. Harp and flute players playing for you in the beautiful Kimmel center for free. 5:30 pm.

WXPN'S FREE AT NOON The Watson Twins- Identical twins playing indie folk with a nod to country music. Think twins singing in tight harmonies with the charm of both southern belles and LA ladies. At world cafe live at noon (duh) with no cover charge (duh) 3025 Walnut St.

SATURDAY

Tour of The Kimmel Center Art and Architecture- which if you've ever been in the kimmel center before you know is fascinating. 10:30 in the morning at the Kimmel center on Broad St. (For more information- http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/tours.php)

Traditional Irish Music Session (21+)- Join Fergie's Pub on 1214 Sansom St. at 4 for a traditional Irish music session.

Drinks for a Penny (21+)- At roosevelts 23 from 1 pm to 12 am a penny will buy you a drink. That's right my friend, drinks for a penny. You're welcome. Located on 23rd and Walnut (Again there is a $6 cover charge to get in)

SUNDAY (VALENTINES DAY TAKE YOUR LOVER OUT WITHOUT TAKING YOUR WALLET OUT):

Tough Love(21+)- Dance you ass off with the hipsters at the Barbary. I'll spare everyone the rant that usually comes with the barbary. Dirty South Joe vs. Dave Nada/ Jackie O. No cover

Karaoke and $1 beer- You know how much I love $1 beer and karaoke, the only thing that could make this better would be if it was at the Khyber instead of the Barbary. A hipster bar, but hey we all know the hipster bars have the best music selection. (951 Frankford St.- aka "that kinda hip part of the city") (upstairs at the Barbary)

OPEN (ALMOST) ALL WEEK:

The Blue Door- A play at the Arden. Starring my badass acting teacher from awhile ago. I hope ya'll know the deal by now only $5 to go see a live badass play if you have a student Id. That's cheaper than a movie, and waaaay better then something involving Vampires making out.

Love on Girard- All this week businesses between Franklin Ave and Frankford st.will offer limited special deals for Valentines day. Some of the stores participating include Slingluff Gallery, Riehs Florist, Golden Miracle Jewelry, Quince, Deneen Marcel, Reverie, Trios, Las Cazuelas, Hair It Is, Bonnie & Clyde, Cornerstone Market, Lawrence Bakery, Jumbo Outlet, Hyperion Bank, Mike's Airbrush and Xpressions Boutique.