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Usually, you think of writers as people who write, um, books and stuff. The things they write are meant to be read, not performed. Right? more ›

Little-known fact: There are a hell of a lot of blogs in Philly. While we here try to hold our own, there are a lot of good stories out there just waiting to be read from around the Philly blog community. Here are a few that popped up throughout the week. Go ahead, check it out, we won't get jealous. Just come on back here when you're good and ready. We'll have cookies and soy milk waiting.* more ›

We don't hear enough about experimental jazz up in this piece, so we thought we'd mention the upcoming show by Industrial Jazz Group, who aren't particularly industrial, but are very jazzy. They've added band members and widened their stylistic influences over the years to include many more genres, but from what we can tell have remained interesting. Check them out on their official website, their MySpace page, their blog, and/or their Cafe Press store (man, we dig that "mwahahaha" T-shirt), then, if they seem cool to you, head down to Chris's Jazz Cafe Wednesday night and check them out there when they play with Hopping John Orchestra. Because c'mon, admit it, you haven't got enough jazz in your life. more ›

As part of the arty action, a collective known..um..collectively as the Midwives, are presenting a show called "Acting 101: An Exploration of Emotions," featuring photos done by artists in response to a one-line script which was assigned to them at random. more ›

Jazz: Karl Jones Quartet and Jazz Jam. 8PM at Chris Jazz Cafe (1421 Sansom Street). $2 cover. more ›

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Phillyist has to admit, we had to gag our inner fan girl and stick her in the closet in order to compose this post. She's convinced if we put the word out that author Neil Gaiman (squueeeeee!) will be speaking at Temple University's Mitten Hall (1913 North Broad Street) at 8PM on Thursday as part of their Poet and Writers Series, that there would be a sort of fantasy lovers stampede that would prevent her from getting to see him speak. I assured her that there's likely enough Gaiman goodness to go around. For the love our comics, please don't prove us wrong. more ›

If you have a hankering to rub shoulders with the hoi polloi of Philadelphia blogger society, it's your lucky day: the Philly Bloggers' Meetup is tomorrow, Saturday, January 21. more ›

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Andrew's Video Vault, the free monthly celebration of film, is doing things a bit differently this month. Instead of two free films, the audience will be treated to Season 27 of (featuring Christopher Eccleston as the eponymous Doctor) in its entireity. Phillyist has only had the opportunity so far to see the premiere episode - Rose - but we can tell you that if you're expecting the long-scarved, robot-dog toting Doctor they used to show on Channel 12 (Tom Baker), you're in for something quite different. AND if you go in expecting a medical drama...well, then you'll be in for something quite different indeed. The marathon starts at 6PM at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street). FREE more ›

R5 Productions is offering not one but two all-ages punk rock shows this week at the First Unitarian Church (22nd and Chestnut Streets) - named, very cleverly, Holidays In The Slush Day #1 and #2. Each show features five acts from all over the world, including some acts (The Boils and Mischief Brew) from our own fair city. Holidays in the Slush #1 begins at 7:30PM Friday night and has an admission fee of $10. Slush #2 begins at 2:30 PM the next day - and has a slightly less frugal fee of $12; however, we did notice that participating band, Dillinger Four, promises "melodic naked punk mayhem" and "psychotic naked behavior from Patty", and we all know nudity will cost you extra. See R5 Productions' Shows page for more information and a full listing of the bands. more ›

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Alright, ladies and gentleman; we know it's cold outside. We know it's very tempting to stay home, drink hot chocolate, turn the heat up and bask in the cold UV glow on the Internet. And whereas surfing the world wide web might be the highlight of our weekend (ours is a sad, sad, life) some of you might want to put down the mouse, put on your coat, and make your way to Fergie's Pub (1214 Sansom Street) on Saturday at 3PM for the monthly Philly Bloggers's Meetup. Philly Future Event Czar (and Meetup organizer) Blankbaby promises it'll be "a hoot." And if not, you can spend your time trying to determine whether it's better blogger meetup ettiquette to introduce yourself with your real name, your blog's name, your online name, or just your URL. more ›

Phillyist knows there are all kinds of controversy brewing about the movie version of will be speaking about the film at the Central Library (1901 Vine Street) at 7PM on Thursday night. FREE! more ›

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Attention all Moms & Dads: if you thought you had to hand in your dancing shoes once you began bronzing those of your offspring, think again. The first Sunday of every month is Baby Loves Disco at Fluid (613 S. 4th Street) - where a DJ will spin for you and your little ones in a smoke-free, child-friendly environment from 2-5pm. Not only will you be able to get your groove on to some grown-up music from the 70s & 80s...but when your kid reaches the terrible teens and complains you never let them do anything cool, you can say, "Are you kidding? I took you clubbing when you were !" Baby Loves Disco is $8 per person, or $30 for a family (including 2 adults and up to 3 children). You and your toddlers can next shake what your mammas gave you on Sunday the 4th. more ›

Well, there's one reason to be happy the cold weather has finally come down upon us - The Blue Cross RiverRink re-opens Thanksgiving weekend...and ice skating in 60 degree weather is just unnatural. The RiverRink opens at noon of the 25th - admission is $6 and skate rental is an additional $3. However - if you bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the B101/NBC 10 "Stockings for Kids" drive - you'll get one dollar off admission, giving you a chance to skate in the cold while still feeling warm and fuzzy inside. The RiverRink is located on Columbus Blvd. and Market Streets, Penns Landing. more ›

Blogging is a strange animal. It's an extremely social activity, encouraging the free exchange of ideas across borders through self-publishing, link sharing and comment capability. Conversely - it's a hermit-like activity - done surreptiously in offices (for shame!) or at home, late at night and in our pajamas (or is it in our Open Source? We're not sure anymore). more ›

Sure, the new movie is coming out on Friday - but for you hardcore fans who can't wait for your wizard fix - Harry Potter themeband, Harry and the Potters will be at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street) Wednesday night at 6PM. For a suggested donation of $5, see brothers Paul (Harry, year 7) and Joe (Harry, year 4) DeGeorge perform such songs as "Wizard Chess," "Save Ginny Weasley" and "The Wrath of Hermione." more ›

Ah, the Trocadero - is there anything it can't do? It's a burlesque house, a concert hall, and, once a week, a movie theater. For a $3 fee (which can be applied towards concessions), you can see movies on their big screen. Phillyist is pretty sure this is the only movie theater in town where you can drink and smoke while you talk back at the screen. Next showing will be Monday the 14th, when The Troc will be screening . The Troc is located at 1003 Arch Street, and Movie Monday's start at 8PM. more ›

Phillyist can't help but wonder if the tradition of silent films presented with live music is making a comeback. We were recently treated to Vox Lumiere's at The Rotunda(4014 Walnut Street) at 7:30 PM. more ›

In honor of Phillyist's favorite holiday, we're delving into the darker side of Philadelphia's nightlife to spotlight Scaryoke at Ulana's (2nd and Bainbridge Streets). Part of "Despondent Heaven" (a weekly Goth-night featuring gothic, metal, industrial, punk, and new wave music party), Scaryoke is just what you'd imagine it is: Goth Karaoke (We guess not everyone likes to sing Petula Clark's greatest hits when crooning for strangers). Phillyist has heard good things about Scaryoke - and the second we manage to stay up late enough to attend (Despondent Heaven starts at 9PM, but Scaryoke doesn't get started 'till midnight) we're all about it. And we're pretty sure could be considered Goth, if you performed it right. Despondent Heaven is $3, and you must be 21 or older to get in. more ›

Starting this friday, it's Arts and Culture Week in Center City Philadelphia. This means 1/2 price tickets to a variety of Center City venues from the 21st through the 30th. If you've been looking to check out some of our Philly's swankier cultural offerings, now's the time. more ›

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This week, we're highlighting an activity beyond our city borders. But as it's (a) easily accessible by PATCO and (b) for a good cause, we'll brook no complaints. more ›

Art Spiegelman, author and artist behind the ground-breaking, best-selling, Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel , will be speaking about the history of comics and their changing role in society and popular culture. (And, we hope, explaining why he insists on spelling the word "comics" as "comix." Phillyist is a fan of Speigelman and has great respect for him as a storyteller and innovator - but we're not altogether sure that his Pulitzer gives him the right to change the spellings of words willy-nilly.) The program starts at 8PM, and costs $8 ($5 for students). more ›