July 1st-8th

Well...here it is. I can't make you have fun, but I can tell you how you can.

Thursday
The Body Beneath and Door to Silence- movie showing, the body beneath is even a vampire movie! oooh!! 8pm free at 4014 Walnut St.

Sunday in the Park with George- On the last leg of its run @ the Arden Theatre (closing July 4), this musical about the accomplishments of artist George Seurat and the state of art today is definitely an interesting one. A student ID gets you in for $5.

Avatar- Movie showing free at 8:30 at Penn's Landing 211 S. Columbus Blvd.

Artspiration- They say this is just for kids, which means there is awesome free stuff comin' atcha from all sides. This is all full day of free, outdoor art-making and sleazy food vendors. @ Fleisher Art Memorial (Catherine & 7th) from 10 AM- 4PM.

Bob and Barbaras Drag Show- The longest running drag show in Philadelphia hosted by Miss Lisa Lisa 11pm-1am $6. At 1509 South St

SS United States Celebration and Festival- It's the 58th anniversary of the record-breaking maiden voyage of the SS United States! There will be music refreshments and an outdoor screening of a documentary about the ship. 2206 S. Columbus Blvd (Penn's Landing) 7pm Free

Friday
First Friday- First Friday of every month shows all of the galleries in Old City opening up for free alongside free wine, snacks, and outdoor art vendors. All up and down Market st. beginning at 8 pm.

Art of the Steal- A free movie showing about the battle over a $25 billion dollar Barnes Collection. 8pm at a pizza place on 2nd and Germantown.

Wonderous Spaces- Gallery opening. I just hope I never end up going to a recovering alcoholics gallery opening. Here have some energy drinks in your wine cups. But yeah, gallery openings are the shit. 6pm at 709 Walnut

Paper Monster Ate That Little Boy- Sounds pretty sweet, stencil grafitti art show opening from 6-9 on 1050 N. Hancock St. I love grafitti, and I love gallery openings. Go to enjoy the art and talk to the artist about it or go for the wine, you really can't loose.

Peter Nero and Philly Pops Annual Free Concert- Independence Hall (5th and Chestnut) 8 pm

Saturday
Chinatown Block Party- After a 15 year hiatus, this event returns to show the city a taste of real Asian culture. 10th and Arch

Exotic Fever Records Ten Year Anniversary Party- Marking a decade of putting out records, Exotic Fever wants you to party with them and some of the bands that have put them on the map. The line up is RIDICULOUS (mostly because of Pygmy Lush). Playing are A Stick and a Stone/Liza Kate/Pygmy Lush/Resin Hits/Little Gold and many more! $10 (but worth it!) @ Kung Fu Necktie. 5 pm.

Fireworks- Get a good view on the South St. Bridge around 10:30

Philly Phyzz Phest- celebrate the birthday of the inventor of soda. 321 S. 4th St. 1-5, Free!

Cowboy Karaoke- Percy Street bbq 900 South St. 6:30-8

Independence Day Eve demonstration- Brandywine Peace Community asks you to speak up for independece from big oil and corporate domination. 6:30-8 at the Independence Visitor Center.

Philadelphia Orchestra- Come see the Philadelphia Orchestra for free at Penn's Landing at 7:30 Fireworks will follow!

All you can eat Ice Cream festival- $5 at Great Plaza @ Penn's Landing. Benefits go towards Pediatric Leukemia. Going on July 3-5.

The Danger Os, Crazy Man Crazy, and Big Terrible -9pm $8 at the Khyber

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.

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

$2 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas: 11am to 3pm 12 steps down in the Italian Market

Sunday
Born in Flames- Somethings for the less patriotic people out there, a movie about new age revolution at 7:30 on 704 South St at the Wooden Shoe

Life Liberty and You- Free concert with The Roots, Chuck Brown and the Goo Goo Dolls at 8pm on Ben Franklin Parkway

Independence Day Parade- 11 am starts at 5th and Chestnut. Also at this parade will be a man being watched by judges as he tries to break the world record for most high 5s at an event.

Betsey's Independence day Bash- A celebration of being American and out independence. 12 kids wil become citizens! 11-3 239 Arch St. Free!

Celebration Of Freedom- 10-11 am Free. Independence Hall 520 Chestnut St.

Block Party- A huge block party of Fernon St. Between 2nd and Moyamensing. Live music and free vegan food!! (Though you are encouraged to bring a bit more of your own) noon-7

$2 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas: 11am to 3pm 12 steps down in the Italian Market

Lickety Split Standup Sundays- Host Damon D. welcomes all levels of talent, including professionals, TV writers and up-and-comers, for this open mic night. Just because you're welcome doesn't mean he won't make fun of you if you bomb, though. Lickety Split 401 South St. 10pm. Free

12th air porno bingo- 254 S. 12th st. Starts at 10pm.Improv class- Any level is welcome, aka it's cool if you suck, and if you're good people will all just go "wow" is great for an ego of any level. Get feedback from professionals, and then network in the social hour following the class. Free at the Community Education Center 3500 Lancaster Ave.

Sexy Sunday School- As someone who went to Sunday this is a little disturbing for me, but girls can drink for free, and you know how I love that. It's a costume party...so...dress like you're way to young for the guys who are gonna look at you. Kildare's 4417 Main St.

Showtune Sundays- "Bring your fair lady, put on a technicolor dream coat and come hang out with some guys and dolls who share your love of show tunes. The DJ will play clips from Broadway shows and movie musicals, and singing along is highly encouraged" Tavern on Camac 243 S. Camac St..

Monday
Khyber Karaoke- If all goes well I will be there. (I'll most likely be the only girl surrounded by punk dudes doing Billy Idol and Iron Maiden songs). Free at the Khyber $1 PBR until 11. Starts at 8, but don't get there at 8.

Metal Show @ The M Room- Haethan (NJ Black Metal), Astral Throne (same), and Assayer (New Philly Metal). 8 pm. $5. 21 +.

Free Rapid HIV testing- Just do it fuckers. 2-5 Every monday 1315 Spruce St.

Bingo at el Camino Real- Free BINGO every Monday night from 8-10pm at El Camino Real. Prizes include veggie wings, nachos and pitchers of margaritas or beer. From 8-10 1040 N. 2nd St.

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.

Philadelphia Freedom Band Practice- "The Philadelphia Freedom Band is a concert band for amateur musicians of every sexual persuasion: gay, lesbian, bi, transgender and straight are all welcome. No auditions necessary." Know how to play an instrument kinda? Are you bored? This is your chance baby! 55 N. Broad St. at a church, from 7-9

Printmaking Workshops- The Philadelphia Sketch Club is offering a chance for you to try your hand, or improve your hand at printmaking, some tools will be supplied, but youare also welcome to bring your own. $10 or $6 with student ID. 10am-2pm, at 235 S. Camac St.

Tuesday
Pink on A man- Movie showing that discusses gender roles by talking to people as well as a few mothers. 7pm Free at 624 S. 6th St.

Red Wanting Blue, The Lone Pinecones, East of Anything and Dayseam- show at 8pm for $8 at the Khyber.

2 Tuesdays- $2 rum and coke, $2 Miller Light, $2 mini burgers, $2 Chicket fingers. At the Rum Bar on 20th and Walnut.

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.

Drinking Liberally- Oh man, I bet this is so up it's own ass. This is there description "Assemble with like-minded liberal folk, get smashed, and chat." 6-9 at Triumph Brewing Company 117-121

Chestnut St.Forest Basics- Free yoga class at Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Ave. 4-5:30

Lickety Split Acoustic Night- Often so bad you have to laugh. Which honestly, is what I want out of my open mic. 9:30 no cover 21+ 4th and South.

Tritone Open Mic- No cover 21+ 7:30 1508 South St.

Yoga in the Park- Free at Rittenhouse Square, if you don't know where that is use google and get out of your house sometimes. 6:30 pm

Coliseum/Fight Amp @ The Barbary- Witness the massacre of hardcore gods Coliseum alongside Fight Amp (NJ), Burning Love (Toronto), and Halo of Snakes. $10. 6 PM.

Wednesday
Stagecoach- A John Wayne Movie Showing at 2pm for free at 1905 Locust St (The Free Public Library)

Two For Three- 2 men decide to share the 1 girl they both fall in love with at 8pm "Meet The Filmmaker" is at 7, free at 400 S. 2nd St.

Grubstake, Brixton Saint, and Rumblers- bands playing at the Khyber for $8 at 8.

Day 1 of Philly Punx Picnic- With events going from July 7-11, Punx Picnic kicks off with BBQ/Softball game @ 49th and Kingsessing. Free. 7 pm.

Thursday
Romancing the Stone- 8:15 Free movie showing at 25th and Walnut on the Schuykill (I hate spelling that word!) at 6pm

Tigers Jaw/Sidekicks/Bearings- Touring Punk-ish bands @ The Fire. 6 pm. $6.

2nd Thursday Reception- Paper works by Nancy Agati focus on the Earth and her systems. 1400 N. American St. runs through July 31. Opening reception at 6.

The Ironic and the Sublime- Mixed Media and drawings by Jim Bloom and Justin Duerr. Opening reception (need I say more about why you should go) from 6-9 at 1522 N. American St.

Bob and Barbaras Drag Show- The longest running drag show in Philadelphia hosted by Miss Lisa Lisa 11pm-1am $6. At 1509 South St

Day 2 of Philly Punx Picnic- With events going from July 7-11, Day 2 is the "locals only" shows with Leather,Rat Healer,Women,Trowels, and BSOM. 6 PM. $6 @ The Shorehouse.

Steve-onpoint/Anonymous/Fathead All Stars/Ana Tijoux- Some of these descriptions sound really badass, I'm taking these straight from the Khyber's website. "For Anonymous {And.On.I.Must.} front man and co-founder of ZeyeOn: PDG Records, words were a natural reaction to today’s constantly changing world. Society was decaying, living in what he dubbed, The Petri Dish Generation (hence the subscript), so he set out to build a safe haven from the oppressive artistic homogeony. Is it possible for this generation, to regain what was so valued by those who passed?" For Ana Tijoux- "Born Anamaría Tijoux in Lille, France in 1977, daughter to a French mother and a Chilean father while in political exile during Pinochet's dictatorship. She became famous in Latin America as the female MC of hip-hop group Makiza during the late nineties. In 2006 she crossed over to the Latin mainstream pop due to her collaboration with Mexican songstress Julieta Venegas in the radio hit "Eres para mí". She is currently promoting her first solo album, Kaos."

SUMMER TIPS: Having a hard time keeping your spirits up in the summer's cruel, broke, humidity? Here are a few things we here at Broke in Philly have been doing regularly to keep our spirits afloat!
- Everyday, there is a free adult swim at the public pool @ 13th and Carpenter. Weekdays is 6-7 pm, Weekends 5-6 pm.
- Center City Pretzel Company @ 8th and Washington opens almost every night around midnight'ish serving fresh pretzels for like 30 cents each with all kinds of awesome toppings to be had.
-Everyday, 12 steps down has $2 Mimosas and $2 Bloody Mary's from 11 AM- 3 PM. The Dive has Free Pizza (two slices a person) everyday at their 5-7 Happy Hour alongside some rad drink specials.