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.
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