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First Person Arts Festival \ found VHS footage extravaganza
Philly’s weirdest video hits + Creative people up close
When was the last time you watched a videotape? Probably a long time ago but if you’re ready to hot tub time machine it back to the ’80s, the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art has a towel waiting for you. The Video Pirates exhibit markets itself as a “found VHS footage extravaganza” and organizer Eric [...]
Art \ crafts \ Philadelphia \ Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
Don’t miss the Philadelphia Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
After all the chaos the hurricane caused, it’s time for something good to happen on the streets of Philadelphia. And that’s when over 250 American artisans gather in Oaks at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to display and sell their unique creations in home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, pottery, sculpture [...]
home preparation \ hurricane Sandy \ Philadelphia \ storm damage
Frankenstorm Sandy loses grip, yet still dangerous
Sandy continued on its path Monday, leaving behind a trail of suffering and destruction and causing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and commercial establishments all over New York City, including Wall Street and other large sections of lower Manhattan. It hit the New Jersey shore hard, with maximum sustained winds of 90mph Monday evening, [...]
Bortherly Love Quidditch Tournament \ Chestnut Hill College \ Harry Potter \ Trek or Treat
The name “Trek or Treat” says it all + Harry Potter lives on!
Trek or Treat’s Prime Directive: to deliver a good time! Philadelphia is the final frontier for Star Trek fans this Halloween weekend, with Trek or Treat at Underground Arts. Trek-themed band The Roddenberries are your hosts and the main event, with help from supporting acts Chris Unrath, Andrew Geller, Hoagy Wing & The Legendary Wid… [...]
215 Festival \ 90's Halloween Party \ Geekadelphia \ Halloween costume \ This is How We Do It
Philadelphia Halloween hot tub time machine + books make u not dumb
Troc is kicking off Philly’s Halloween costume party season with a special 90′s-themed rager this weekend. Are you ready to go back in time? Let’s review some winning 90′s costume ideas: Evie from Out of this World Steve Young winning the Super Bowl Star Light Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis 25¢ giant [...]
Candlelight Ghost Tours \ Gravediggers Ball \ Philadelphia
Go classy not trashy to the Gravediggers’ Ball
Philadelphia, it’s not too late to put on the black-tie or costume attire and prepare for a charitable evening at the Gravediggers’ Ball. It will be a classy warm up for the ghostly parties planned for next week. The Union League Club hosts the 8th annual edition of the event that will make you enjoy [...]
Eastern State Penitentiary \ Halloween \ Haunted attraction \ Pennhurst Asylum \ Philadelphia
Philly’s best Halloween attractions for 2012
Okay, so word on the street is that “Terror Behind the Walls” at Eastern State Penitentiary is played out: long lines, tame attractions, and a decided lack of cool factor. So where does Philly go this year for a good Halloween scare? Here are our two suggestions: Pennhurst Asylum, your basic crazy-dead-people thing… Nothing says [...]
costume \ Halloween \ Halloween costume \ Philadelphia
Find the best Halloween costume stores in Philadelphia
The Halloween frenzy has already started, Philadelphians work hard preparing their homes for the long awaited holiday. Pumpkins and spider nets are slowly conquering the city, while witches and black cats can be seen guarding the entrances and patios. Humans still look human, but the pressing question can be seen on their faces, what am [...]
Boing Boing \ Cory Doctorow \ Hive 76 \ Philadelphia Film Festival \ Pirate Cinema
Cory Doctorow brings it to Philly + Film-Film-FILMADELPHIA!
Cory Doctorow is the first word in geek lit and he’s coming to Philly on October 16 to talk about his latest novel Pirate Cinema, and also to talk about a lot of other geek stuff, and sign stuff, and whatever. Cory is know as the co-editor over at Boing Boing as well as for [...]
Friday happenings \ Haunted house \ Philadelphia \ things to do \ wine event
What to do this Friday in Philly
Friday, that magnificent day of the week when it’s absolutely OK to either spend the evening in the comfort of your home, relaxing after a long week, or to go out for some excitement, without worrying that next day will have a bright and early start. In case you want to have a late morning [...]
Eastern State Penitentiary \ Halloween \ Haunted house \ Philadelphia
Philly’s best haunted houses: real and really cool
Whether you’re seeking legitimate historic haunts or modern day works of creativity, Philly has haunted homes that will scare your face off. It’s October, time for scary movies, hayrides, and haunted houses. Of course, each of us prefers to be scared pissless in different ways: some prefer gore, other’s shock, and still some others enjoy [...]
Furniture \ home design ideas \ Kickstarter
Kickstarter projects that enhance apartment living
Support indie projects that will make your apartment awesome-er. Big box stores are great in their own right but there is something marvelous about supporting local entrepreneurs who understand the way that we live and strive to make our lifestyles more efficient and stylish. That’s why Kickstarter’s home projects caught my attention. Independent artists and [...]
Philadelphia maritime event \ Pirates \ Talk Like a Pirate Day
Did you miss Talk Like a Pirate Day? Here’s your second chance
We interrupt our normally scheduled programming to announce that pirates are invading Philadelphia. Old City Seaport Festival is coming, batten down the hatches! Things kick off Friday with a giant boat parade along Penn’s Landing, with pirates disembarking shortly thereafter: expect to see local bars thick with eye patches and shoulder parrots and beware salty [...]
Your dream Philadelphia apartment
Looking for a Philadelphia apartment? Chances are you have a list with a few things that are pivotal for you as you begin your search for the perfect place. If not, don’t sell yourself short. Expect great amenities from your next apartment, and hopefully you will be rewarded. If you’re not going to make a [...]
Ben Franklin impersonator \ College Day 2012 \ Philadelphia
Back to school with Campus Philly + Ben Franklin lives and breathes?!
Back-to-school is not this cool anywhere else on Earth. This weekend hosts College Day 2012 from CampusPhilly, an event designed to welcome new and returning students to Drexel, Temple, Penn, and all the colleges that call our fine city home. The lineup is stellar in this unique event, including: Food trucks: Chewy’s, Chris’ Taco Stand, [...]
Community Design Collaborative \ Infill Philadelphia \ rain
Infill Philadelphia fights urban flood issues this fall
When old cities survive, they become modern cities with old infrastructure. That leads to problems, of course, as the population swells. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the population bubble from popping—and spewing us with storm water. Rain rocks. We need it to live (drink up!) eat (crops and animals need it) and keep squeaky [...]
Beer \ Kielbasa \ Oktoberfest \ Philadelphia
Philly’s only Oktoberfest event is this weekend
Haha, just kidding – this weekend’s Xtoberfest is the first of approximately 3.7 trillion Oktoberfest events in the city, but it’s beer and it’s fun so no one is complaining. You’ve been to an Oktoberfest before right? Okay, so you know the drill. You buy your ticket, arrive with lots of friends in tow, and [...]
free beer day \ National Drink Beer Day \ Yuengling
Yuengling affirms your American right to free beer
It’s right there in the Constitution – Article 4, Chapter 12, Errata #2B, Tweet 92 – and it says, “Forsooth, every American has the total right to get beer for free, and also Funyons and Slim Jims because verily ’tis America and we are free. ‘MURICA YEAH!!!” Look it up. Some people don’t know this [...]
Bristol Riverside Theatre \ Media Theatre for the Performing Arts \ Philadelphia \ Theatre \ Walnut Street Theatre
Fall theater performances worth warming up to
Spend a chilly autumn evening indoors with a fabulous show at one of Philadelphia’s theaters for performing arts. I can’t get enough of the fall colors outside but after going through my second box of tissues I’m thinking it’s time to head indoors, right? That doesn’t necessarily mean being cooped up in your apartment bored [...]
Philadelphia pizza museum \ Pizza Brain
Philly opens world’s first pizza museum and I don’t have a joke for the headline
Nope, I got nothing for this one. But the newly-opened Pizza Brain has something for you – this is indeed the world’s first pizza museum. Their collection hosts toys, unique recipes, and memorabilia from around the world, including a pizza cutter in the shape of the starship Enterprise. For your listening pleasure are pizza-themed albums [...]
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