Did you ever get with someone you hardly know to “If You Don’t Know Me By Now?” Ever satisfy your love jones to “Me and Mrs. Jones?” Have you ever gotten some ass to Teddy Pendergrass? No? Well, that is probably because you had me as a wing man. But, if you have, you need to head down to Macy’s Center City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7 and give some dap to the......

Looks like we're in for some flooding tonight, so bring your galoshes. But don't let the forecast foil your fun. There's plenty to do in Philly tonight, and a good swim is an excellent cardio workout, gets the endorphins pumping, and leaves one feeling fit and invigorated. Or, you could just get a cab home. THE PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL-STARS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JON ANDERSON FROM YES You remember Yes, no? Well......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: London Calling: Free dance party featuring Brit Rock from the '60s to today spun by DJs Jared Styles and Jim McGuinn at World Café Live (3025 Walnut), 6PM. Free (pre-registration required) Exit A: Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead, reads from his latest book Exit A at the Penn Bookstore (3601 Walnut), 7PM. Free Deep Breath: Introduction to Buddhist meditation presented by the Menlha Buddhist Center at the Ethical......

Okay, today marks the Day of 27th-itude. We have declared it a holiday because there are simply not enough holidays out there. On this day, it is righteous to give thanks to those upon whose backs we make our desperate capitalist reach toward the starry skies of independent wealth. Or something. We just love making up holidays. CHRIS ROCKS THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC That's right, folks, the man himself descends upon the city. We're......

The best of the internet, squirted out in flavorful neon globules, just for you. We don't normally like Sarah Silverman, or Jimmy Kimmel, but we have to admit, her music video about Matt Damon, and Jimmy Kimmel's response, are pretty funny. A far filthier parody can be found here, just make sure to keep the headphones on. (Via Jill) Ladies and gentlemen, we present the new pinnacle of food: the meat bundt. (Via Sarah) Wow.......

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. COMEDY Chris Rock No Apologies Tour Borgata Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 5/16/08, 8PM; Sat, 5/17/08, 8PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation (Fri show, Sat show) MUSIC Sasha & John Digweed Fillmore at the TLA Thu, 4/3/08, 9PM $30......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Ain't It Cool News claims to have found the final explanation for how Terry Gilliam will complete his film The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus now that the star, Heath Ledger, is dead: apparently Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell will all fill in for Ledger in "a weird sort of I’m Not There-esque tribute to the actor." Huh. Well, that......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Small Changes: Smells Like Teen Spirit and Building a Broken Mousetrap, two films by Jem Cohen, presented by the Small Changes film screening series at the International House (3701 Chestnut), 7PM. $7 Solstice Film Series 07: Third installment of the Solstice Film Series, a showcase for short independent films, at National Mechanics (22 S. 3rd), 8PM. Free Single Mingle: Perfect Pairings Tasting Event, benefiting Philly PAWS (the Philadelphia......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Shalom Hanoch The Troc Thu, 3/6/08, 7PM $50-$80 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster Victory Hardcore Tour: Bury Your Dead with Emmure, the Warriors Crocodile Rock, Allentown Sun, 3/16/08, 3PM $12 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Morcheeba The Troc......

Despite their name, NYC four-piece Vampire Weekend (MySpace) is not a shoe-gazing, emo goth band. In fact, their self-titled debut LP, just released at the end of last month, is perhaps best described as "sunny" - the very antithesis of a vampire's idea of a good weekend. This band, beloved of many blogs (including us), performs bouncy, funny, clever, retro indie/punk/pop/New Wave songs about love. Their music is so fun it feels like there has......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Certain Tragedy: Certain Tragedy, The Bourbon Armory, The Sweetheart Parade, and Johnny Forbin at the Khyber (56 S. 2nd), 8PM. $8 Five Bands Five Dollars: Drive Fast Take Chances, Mr. Radar, Skeleton Rock Shock, The Slot Cars, and Jessy Tomsko Band at the North Star Bar (2639 Poplar), 8PM. $5 Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth!......

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. Mark Eddie Scranton Cultural Center Fri, 3/7/08, 9PM $23 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster John Valby "Dr. Dirty" Crocodile Rock, Allentown Thu, 4/3/08, 8PM $10-$15 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Jimmie's Chicken Shack Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 3/21/08, 7:30PM......

I checked out Toronto's own The Midway State on Thursday, Jan. 31 when they opened the kickoff of MIKA's American tour. I was...confused. I liked the band well enough, I suppose. I mean, I like Ben Folds and Snow Patrol and Coldplay...kind of, and The Midway State sounded like pretty much an amalgamation of all three, with the occasional smattering of Aqualung thrown in. In the entirety of their half-hour set, though, I found......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. A couple of new photos from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Stallone says there won't be any more Rambo or Rocky movies. Does he promise? In writing? Stallone was thankfully not referring to Son of Rambow, which looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. Check out the poster and the trailer on The Movie Blog. Using......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Chris Rock - No Apologies Academy of Music Tue, 2/26/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo The Hershey Theatre Sat, 3/29/08, 8:30PM $29.75-$50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Brian Regan - Live in......

For the Love of Pig Iron, Pig Iron Theatre Company's fundraiser, only happens once per year, so we're not going to trouble you with a full review that might make your mouth water and your jealousy rise. If you weren't there, try to make it next year. That's all. Highlights you may have missed from this year's benefit, "The Swining": An opening dance-comedy piece choreographed to iconic "scary movie" music (like the scores to Jaws......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Drexel University Winter Dance Ensemble Concert: Following the theme of history, Drexel students, program director Miriam Giguere, Philadelphia choreographer Stephen Welsh, and Cuban choreographer Marianela Boan present works at the Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut), 8PM through Saturday. $8 Yes, There Will Be Dancing Raisins: Opening reception for Claymation legend Will Vinton’s I Heard It Through the Grapevine, a display of his personal art collection, at the Art......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Ron White Tower Theater, Upper Darby Fri, 4/18/08, 7:30PM $44.75 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 4/25/08, 8PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC The Devil......

Last year's For the Love of Pig Iron benefit show, "PIG FEAT!" was one of the best performances we saw all year. This one-night-only variety show featured drag acts, dancing, music, and the most spirited, competitive, live auction we've ever seen. We knew we'd be back in 2008. And now, after over a year's wait, For the Love of Pig Iron returns to raise more money for the folks at Pig Iron Theatre Company. This......

We had very high hopes when we made our way to the Electric Factory for Y-Rock on XPN's FREEZEtival 2008. After all, Louis XIV (MySpace) delivers smart, edgy electro-rock, Editors' (MySpace) first two albums have gotten some pretty good critical reviews, and Hot Hot Heat (MySpace) is one of those bands that we remember enjoying like five years ago and lost track of, so we were eager to hear what they've been up to. First......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY On the Highwire Tonight: Fire Museum Records presents MaryClare Brzytwa, Dominique Leone, and Ashley Deekus at Highwire Gallery (2040 Frankford Ave.), 8PM. $5 The Other New Wave: Screening of Francois Truffaut’s 1959 The 400 Blows at Molly’s Bookstore (1010 S. 9th), 7PM. Free Oh the Drama: The Drama Club, The Grundles, The Peace Creeps, and The Miners at Grape Street (4100 Main St.), 8PM. $10 We'll Remember:......

It got cold all of a sudden, didn't it? We had a nice little mild winter going—just like we'd asked for—for a little while. But suddenly, it's, well, winter in Philadelphia. And winter means one thing: frigid, freezing weather. So, appropriately, Y-Rock on XPN is bringing FREEZEtival 2008 to the Electric Factory tomorrow night. When it comes to music that can get you feelin' warm and funky on a cold January night, not much can......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Lisa Lampanelli Tower Theater, Upper Darby Sat, 3/8/08, 8PM $32.50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Kid Rock with Reverend Run and Dickey Betts Sovereign Center, Reading Fri, 3/21/08, 8PM $19.68 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. The perfect Valentine's Day gift for that gamer you have a thing for: Chocolate Miis! (Via Sarah) Comic book fans are so pissed about the recent change Marvel made to Spider-Man - using a deal with the devil to erase Peter Parker's marriage to Mary Jane Watson - that even USA Today heard about it. For the record, we think it's stupid, too.......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Pat Cooper Trump Marina, Atlantic City Fri, 2/15/08, 9PM; Sat, 2/16/08, 8PM; Sun, 2/17/08, 8PM $33.90-$56.50 On sale: Sat, 12PM, Ticketmaster (Fri, Sat, Sun) MUSIC Carrie Underwood Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre Mon, 2/18/08, 7:30PM $35-$55 Pre-sale: Today, 10AM......

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. COMEDY Chris Rock: No Apologies Academy of Music Thu, 2/28/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Disco Mania: The Tramps & The Original "Blue Notes" Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack Sat, 2/16/08, 4PM & 7:30PM $20-$25 On......

The Phillyist Staff had so many ways to countdown to 2008 that we found ourselves with quite a few leftovers on this, the final day of 2007. So enjoy this afternoon's glut of lists from your friendly neighborhood bloggers, and we'll see you next year! You know those songs that take over your headphones for weeks at a time? Well, the youngest alternative-rocker on the Phillyist staff decided to put all those infectious tunes into......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Chris Rock: No Apologies Academy Of Music Wed, 2/27/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC New York Dolls New Alhambra Arena Thu, 2/14/08, 7PM $19 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Drive-By Truckers Fillmore at the......

A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. A nineteen-year-old talked about shooting up his school on Xbox Live, a fellow player took him seriously, and now the kid has been arrested, suspended, and is looking at a maximum of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine if convicted. Thieves stole the contents of a truck full of copies of the video game Rock Band yesterday while holding the driver......