Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Massive: WZT Hearts, Wet Hair, Secret Abuse, Nimby, Evan Miller, Teeth Mountain, and Prince Hand Vs. Prince Hand at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut), doors 7:30PM. $5 Celebration: Opening reception for A Celebration of Life and Art, works by the late Marge Peterson, at Highwire Gallery (2040 Frankford), 5-9PM. Free Reading: David Levithan reads from his new short story collection, How They Met and Other Stories, at Giovanni’s......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Ice Dancing: University City District presents Winterfest!, a night of public skating, at the Class of 1923 Ice Rink (3130 Walnut), 5-8PM. $1, skate rental free (but show up ½ hour early to reserve your pair) Sing Us a Song: Steve Odabashian’s Happy Hour Piano Show, every Friday at the Cascamorto Piano Bar (1939 Arch), 5-8:30PM. Free SATURDAY No Clowns: Transistor Rodeo, Rhondo, and Ledbetter Heights at......

The weather's gotten colder, but First Friday still has some goodies that should get you out of your homes, apartments, and cardboard boxes. So put on your fall jacket, nip a little wine or whiskey to keep warm, and get out to First Friday for some great events. A bit north of the ordinary Old City First Friday scene, Projects Gallery in Northern Liberties is giving you not one but two exhibitions to make it......

Starting in 1999 as an artist development showcase by Mercedes Martinez and Tracey Moore, of the Jazzyfatnastees, Black Lily serves as a sounding board and promotional organization for women in the arts. To date, it has helped launch the careers of such artists as Jill Scott, Floetry and Jaguar Wright. After its creation, Black Lily quickly gained a prominent position in the international entertainment scene. Their first performance series was a weekly event at The......

Mother's Day has Philadelphia origins, having been conceived by resident Anna May Jarvis, as well as recognized here first as an official holiday. We only feel the need to share these facts because this Sunday is Mother's Day (and if you're just realizing this now, Phillyist has to warn you that all the good Mother's Day cards are already taken), and we wanted to let you know there are some things happening around town to......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Blivit: Philadelphia-based band Blivit performs at the Cheltenham Art Center (439 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham). $7 at 7PM Hands and Knees: Friday DJ dance party at the M-Room (15 W. Girard Ave). $5 (21+) Five Spot House Party: Weekly event with DJ Lowbudget & Gregg Nyce. $5 before midnight, $10 after. At the Five Spot (5 S. Bank Street) natch. 9PM SATURDAY Land of the Lost Films: Flashback......

This week's quote comes directly from Lord Byron himself, as we honor him with the first listing of the week. Although possessing of a clubfoot and a thing for his half-sister, Byron still managed to be England's most eligible bachelor of his day. Looking at the portrait on the left, we can kinda see it. Now, on with the listings! Arcadia - Once, Phillyist met a cowboy named Byron. When we said, “Oh, like the......

This week’s quote comes from the musical Damn Yankees. The players on a baseball team are singing that they aren’t the greatest players, but at least they play with heart. Unfortunately, we can relate. Now, on with the listings! Nine Parts of Desire - Heather Raffo’s one woman play is based on a series of interviews he’s conducted with Iraqui women who have been affected by the violence that has become a part of Iraqui......

The answer, of course, is applause. This week's quote comes from the musical Applause, a musical adaptation of All About Eve. In this scene, a group of gypsies relate how difficult their lives are, but say the payoff is in the applause. We're sure the actors in the productions below would agree. Now, on with the listings! The Boys - One more world premiere for Philadelphia theatre – this one a family drama. January 28-February......

We’ve had Into the Woods stuck in our heads all week. The featured quote is from the gluttonous Little Red Riding Hood. Now, on with the listings! Psychopathia Sexualis - Fetishes and analysts and egos, oh my! At the Allens Lane Art Center, January 20-February 4. Reservations can be made online. American Sublime - Things in America aren’t always as they seem. Especially in families affected by 9/11. January 20-February 19. For more information, call......