Wednesday (St. Patrick's Day)
Free Irish Breakfast- From 7-9 at Kildare's at 4414 Main St.
Free Pancakes- No cover before 11 am at Fado 15th and Locust.
Showing of the Red Shoes- Ever seen a chorus line, that's the only reason I know the title of this, where everyone talks about how they cried when they saw it. There will be other short films following it. At 7pm $5-8.
Mrs. Doubtfire Showing- Free at Mugshots Coffeehouse and Cafe at 7 pm. Located at 2100 Fairmount Ave.
Movie showing of Betty- A French film about a woman caught having an affair who is no longer allowed to see her children and the alcoholic binge that follows.
Waltz With Bashir movie Showing- Broad St. Ministry right on Broad in the Avenue of the arts. Free at 6:30
Colonizers- 8pm $8 at the Khyber 56 S. 2nd St.
New Wave Cafe Karaoke- 3rd and Catherine 9:30.
Qspace- 8pm These weekly chat programs provide support, information and resources for those seeking to learn more about sexual orientation and gender identity. 3907 Spruce St.
Locust Rendezvous Quizzo- Feat. Johnny Goodtimes. Get your divebar on.
Long walk home, The Quelle Source, and Carl Stokking-9 pm $5 3801 Chestnut St. (for more information visit the blockey.com)
Roosevelt Pub Texas Hold 'Em- 8pm 2222 Walnut St. Be careful though this is free it could very easily make you even broker then you were to begin with.
Traditional St. Patrick's day Party at PYT- If you want green beer and loud music and some chicks wearing less then they should. This would be the party for you my friend. Happy hour from 5pm-8pm includes $2 Highlifes, $3 Green Kenzingers and $4 Jamesons. Head to the back room for music by DJ Dirty, Lady Prowl, Sammy Slice, Gun$ Garcia, and Brendan Bring 'Em. 1050 N. Hancock St.
Thursday
Ars Nova pres. The Respect Sextet performing the music of Sun Ra and Karlheinz Stockhausen. 8 pm at the Rotunda in West Philly. (Visit www.therotunda.org for more information)
Burrison Gallery opening reception- 4 pm at 3611 Walnut St. Photos that focus on Australian culture.
Figure drawing- There is no instructor, just a few artists and a model. This is completely free, so if this is your thing what are you waiting for? 7-10 pm 831 N. 2nd St. Apt. 3
Alicia Sams- whose most recent film was "By the People: The Election of Barack Obama" and exec produced "Amreeka" discusses film. Free at Kelly Writer's House on 3805 Locust Walk.
The Bard's Quizzo- On 20th and Walnut at The Bard's Irish Bar
Art Therapy for the LGBTQ community- Come get your thoughts out with a paintbrush for free at Mazzoni center on 8th and Locust.
Daly's Irish Pub Drag Show- Who doesn't love a drag show? Only terrible people don't. This is a free one for those of you who are over 21 at Daly's Irish Pub on 4201 Comly St.
Happy Rooster Karaoke- 118 S. 16th St. 10pm- 1:30
Love's Fire: Seven New Plays Inspired By Shakespearean Sonnets: 7 sonnets are paired with modern plays they've inspired. Madeline Wing Adler Theatre free 817 S. High St. 7:30 pm
Tom Keels reading excerpts from "Wicked Philadephia"- He will also be signing books. From 7:30-9 at Head House Books 619 S. 2nd St.
Live Irish Music Session- 8:30 at the Irish Times Free 629 S. 2nd st. (May be 21 up, it was hard to tell.)
William Peter Blatey Speaking- 7:30 at the Free Library on 19th and Vine "An Academy Award-winning screenwriter and producer, William Peter Blatty is the author of the iconic horror novel The Exorcist.... Set in 1970’s Albania, Dimiter—Blatty’s first full-length novel since Legion—is a chilling psychological drama that opens on a torture table."
Astrology Workshop- 7:00 at the Free Library on 19th and Vine "Explore the world of astrology, and how it can impact your daily life! Workshop leaders, Adam Travia and Kay Wisniewski cover the basics: terminology, symbols, natal charts, the twelve signs of the Zodiac, the planets, the houses, elements & aspects"
Friday
WXPN's Free at noon- At the world cafe live free (duh) at noon (duh) go hear some live music fool.
Daly's Irish Pub Drag Show- Who doesn't love a drag show? Only terrible people don't. This is a free one for those of you who are over 21 at Daly's Irish Pub on 4201 Comly St.
Noise Art Party- Features 21 artists with their interpretations on clay interacting with the real world. Uses found objects and 3D installations on surfaces to represent the modern world. Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Rd.
Pizza Pub Karaoke- 1940 W. Passyunk Ave. 8pm to 2am.
American Indian spirituality- Explore it for free at the Church 2121 Chestnut St. (But if you're cool at all you didn't need me to tell you where is was) Ladies only.
Saturday
Philly Youth Poetry Night + Open Mic- At the Rotunda in West Philly 6 pm. (Visit www.therotunda.org for more details)
Printeresting Swap-a blog devoted to printmaking, is asking participants to bring comix, t-shirts, zines, stickers and other print-based items to be swapped with others. So bring that lame zine you made in high school and see if someone could either do what you were trying to do better, or if somehow someone did it even worse. Printcenter 1614 Latimer St.
Daly's Irish Pub Drag Show- Who doesn't love a drag show? Only terrible people don't. This is a free one for those of you who are over 21 at Daly's Irish Pub on 4201 Comly St.
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)
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
3rd Anual Playshot Festival- Shubin Theatre- $10 at 2pm and again at 7 pm. "We develop these plays over a 5-week period utilizing feedback from artists in rehearsals and performances before live audiences. The playwrights will be writing and re-writing the scripts during the entire process, so the plays will re-shape themselves over the course of the festival. Come join in and be a part of the artistic process!"
Andrew’s Video Vault screens Napoleon- w/ a live score performed by MFM. Free at 7. For more information visit (www.therotunda.org)
3rd Anual Playshot Festival- Shubin Theatre- $10 at 2pm and again at 7 pm. "We develop these plays over a 5-week period utilizing feedback from artists in rehearsals and performances before live audiences. The playwrights will be writing and re-writing the scripts during the entire process, so the plays will re-shape themselves over the course of the festival. Come join in and be a part of the artistic process!"
The Blue Door- Playing at the Arden, supposed to be an INCREDIBLE show. For $5 you can get in to see it if you have a student id, which is way cheaper and way more entertaining then the movies, so what are you waiting for? (Ardentheatre.org for more information)
Trashed- Features work of Shirley Thomas who makes small sculptures from recycled materials. 3rd St. Gallery 58 N. 2nd St.
Take a walking tour through the only Edgar Allan Poe house that's still standing today. 9am to 5 pm Free 532 N. 7th St.
Lace in Translation Art exhibit- The Design center at Philadelphia University 4200 Henry Avenue.
Henry Horenstein art gallery- Features sexy photographs focusing on the subculture of burlesque, from its modest beginnings to its 21st century resurgence. @ Gallery 339, 339 S. 21st St.
Friday
WXPN's Free at noon- At the world cafe live free (duh) at noon (duh) go hear some live music fool.
Daly's Irish Pub Drag Show- Who doesn't love a drag show? Only terrible people don't. This is a free one for those of you who are over 21 at Daly's Irish Pub on 4201 Comly St.
Noise Art Party- Features 21 artists with their interpretations on clay interacting with the real world. Uses found objects and 3D installations on surfaces to represent the modern world. Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Rd.
Pizza Pub Karaoke- 1940 W. Passyunk Ave. 8pm to 2am.
American Indian spirituality- Explore it for free at the Church 2121 Chestnut St. (But if you're cool at all you didn't need me to tell you where is was) Ladies only.
Saturday
Philly Youth Poetry Night + Open Mic- At the Rotunda in West Philly 6 pm. (Visit www.therotunda.org for more details)
Printeresting Swap-a blog devoted to printmaking, is asking participants to bring comix, t-shirts, zines, stickers and other print-based items to be swapped with others. So bring that lame zine you made in high school and see if someone could either do what you were trying to do better, or if somehow someone did it even worse. Printcenter 1614 Latimer St.
Daly's Irish Pub Drag Show- Who doesn't love a drag show? Only terrible people don't. This is a free one for those of you who are over 21 at Daly's Irish Pub on 4201 Comly St.
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.
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
3rd Anual Playshot Festival- Shubin Theatre- $10 at 2pm and again at 7 pm. "We develop these plays over a 5-week period utilizing feedback from artists in rehearsals and performances before live audiences. The playwrights will be writing and re-writing the scripts during the entire process, so the plays will re-shape themselves over the course of the festival. Come join in and be a part of the artistic process!"
As you Like it- Re-imagined in the '60s, a psychedelic take on Shakespeare show about 4 couples. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, 817 S. High St.
SundayLickety Split Standup- "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
Love's Fire: Seven New Plays Inspired By Shakespearean Sonnets: 7 sonnets are paired with modern plays they've inspired. Madeline Wing Adler Theatre free 817 S. High St. 8 pm. Free
Love's Fire: Seven New Plays Inspired By Shakespearean Sonnets: 7 sonnets are paired with modern plays they've inspired. Madeline Wing Adler Theatre free 817 S. High St. 8 pm. Free
Andrew’s Video Vault screens Napoleon- w/ a live score performed by MFM. Free at 7. For more information visit (www.therotunda.org)
3rd Anual Playshot Festival- Shubin Theatre- $10 at 2pm and again at 7 pm. "We develop these plays over a 5-week period utilizing feedback from artists in rehearsals and performances before live audiences. The playwrights will be writing and re-writing the scripts during the entire process, so the plays will re-shape themselves over the course of the festival. Come join in and be a part of the artistic process!"
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.
OPEN (ALMOST) ALL WEEK12th 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.. @
Kinky Quizzo- Free 10:30 pm. Valanni 1229 Spruce 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.. @
Kinky Quizzo- Free 10:30 pm. Valanni 1229 Spruce St.
The Blue Door- Playing at the Arden, supposed to be an INCREDIBLE show. For $5 you can get in to see it if you have a student id, which is way cheaper and way more entertaining then the movies, so what are you waiting for? (Ardentheatre.org for more information)
Trashed- Features work of Shirley Thomas who makes small sculptures from recycled materials. 3rd St. Gallery 58 N. 2nd St.
Take a walking tour through the only Edgar Allan Poe house that's still standing today. 9am to 5 pm Free 532 N. 7th St.
Lace in Translation Art exhibit- The Design center at Philadelphia University 4200 Henry Avenue.
Henry Horenstein art gallery- Features sexy photographs focusing on the subculture of burlesque, from its modest beginnings to its 21st century resurgence. @ Gallery 339, 339 S. 21st St.
Just went to the astronomy thing, it was awesome. Highly recommend going to things like that at the Central Library on 19th and Vine.
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