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Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Valencia The Troc Thu, 12/27/07, 6PM $15 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster Your Sweet Uncertainty The Troc Wed, 12/5/07, 6:30PM $10 On sale: Wed, 12PM, Ticketmaster Q102 Jingle Ball 2007 Tweeter Center at the Waterfront, Camden Sun, 12/16/07, 6PM......

As if the School District of Philadelphia wasn't having enough money troubles, the former principal and chief administrative officer of a small Center City charter school has been found guilty of defrauding them of over $200,000. He's been ordered to pay the money back, and to serve 33 months in federal prison. US Department of Justice lawyers had requested that federal observers be stationed in polling places in Philly's Latino neighborhoods on Tuesday, but......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Holy Hogwarts, Batman: It's Potter-fan paradise at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut Street) tonight, when Harry & the Potters, Draco & the Malfoys, & (the terribly cute) Hungarian Horntails play at 7PM. You know we'll be there. $8. More info. Shindig! DJ Tom Davis and special guests The Misteriosos at The M Room (15 W. Girard). $5 (21+) Movie on Penn's Landing: Commerce Bank presents a......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Movie on Penn's Landing: Commerce Bank presents a free screening of Peter Pan, which will be preceded by a series of related activities (including tours of the beautiful Gazela). Contests start at 7:30, and the movie starts at dusk (9ish). Local Bands at The Balcony: Anger and Addiction, The Handsome Petes, Ryan Tigro & Lexington Down at The Balcony at The Troc (1003 Arch Street). 8:30PM. $7.......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Free Screenings Under the Stars: Commerce Bank presents a free screening of the John Waters musical Cry Baby - which will be preceded by a Drag King/Johnny Depp lookalike contest. The contest begins at 7:30, and the movie at dusk. (When we went to Jaws last week, "dusk" proved to be approximately 8:45.) Maggi, Pierce & EJ: Philadelphia trio Maggi, Pierce & EJ (see Phillyist's interview with them......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Screenings Under the Stars: Free screening of King Kong (no idea which version) at Penn's Landing courtesy of Commerce Bank. Film begins at Dusk. Also Screening: Big Fish at Gold Star Park (Wharton St, between 6th & 7th). Free at 8PM Word 4 Word: Open mic for "poets, poetesses, freestyle cyphers, singers, rappers" at Art Noir Gallery (7175C Ogontz Ave.) 7-9PM No cover. Sports and the Struggle: Bindlestiff......

Frugal in Philly is a weekly celebration of all things Philly that are fun, frugal (costing $10 or less) or free! Stop here each week to see what Philly's got to offer for those of us who haven't quite mastered the art of becoming Independently Wealthy (although believe me, we're trying). Featured Pick of the Week: Punk Rock Double Feature at International House: On Saturday, August 27th, IHouse is offering two counter-culture classics for the......

Frugal in Philly is a weekly celebration of all things Philly that are fun, frugal (costing $10 or less) or free! Stop here each week to see what Philly's got to offer for those of us who haven't quite mastered the art of becoming Independently Wealthy (although believe me, we're trying). Featured Pick of the Week: Free Concerts at Noon: Office drones looking to make a mid-day escape on their lunch-break may want to check......

Welcome to Frugal in Philly, a weekly celebration of all things Philly that are fun, frugal (costing $10 or less) or free! Stop here each week to see what Philly's got to offer for those of us who haven't quite mastered the art of becoming Independently Wealthy. Featured Pick of the Week: Adult Swim: Longing to escape the August heat? Why not dive into some cool, chlorinated water and do a few laps? You don't......