Beer Rave
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 11 PM

What: Nate Day, Breakdown and Cubeik, The Brigade,  along with Illy Emcee and Armanni play at the Medusa Lounge.

Where: 21st and Chestnut Street, Medusa Lounge

Cost: Free before 11, $5 after 12

Broadzilla
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: The Broadzilla DJs bring a dance party where total destructiveness is encouraged.

Where: The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave)

Cost: No Cover

Candyland
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 9PM

What:   Enjoy games, candy & good times. DJ Mike Nyce keeps the dancefloor moving while you and your friends play connect four, twister and (of course) candyland. DJ Miss B & DJ Nico-Lean. (21+)

Where:   Walnut Room. 1709 Walnut Street. 2nd Floor.

Cost:    Free

Dog and Pony Present: CD Release Show
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 8PM

What:    Party @ Dog and Pony Industries CD Release party with performances by Aderbat, Bitter Bitter Weeks, and more.

Where:    Johnny Brenda's (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)

Cost:    $8

Mo Money No Problems
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: With DJ Bloodbath it's Mo Money, No Problems. Come party @ Silk City if you looking for fun, but with empty pockets.

Where: Silk City (5th and Spring Garden)

Cost: Free!!

Real Pirates
Saturday, 05/31/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ Mon-Tues: 9AM-5PM, Wed-Sat: 9AM-8PM, Sun: 9AM-7PM

What: Fulfill all of your unrealized childhood fantasies with a look at the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure. The Real Pirates Exhibition, produced by National Geographic, displays over 200 artifacts from Whydah- a real pirate ship discovered off of the coast of Cape Cod.

Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St., Philadelphia, PA

Cost: Varies, see www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/pirates/tickets.php for more information.

Group pricing can be found here. or by calling 1.800.285.0684

Tickets can also be found at www.ticketmaster.com

Reggae Eruption
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 10PM-2AM

What: Ital Sound is more hubristic than a pride of lions to bring weekly thursday night reggae event to Philadelphia. Selectors Adam West and Ras Heights will run the gamut of pure and clean roots rock, conscious dancehall, dub-plates, heavyweight dub and maybe even some dubstep/future dub (for all you steppas out there). $2 Yuengling Lager/ $1 PBRs and Coors Lite all night!!! 21+

Where: Vesuvio (736 S. 8th St, 8th & Fitzwater)

Cost: $5

Summer 2008 Dining Days
Thursday, 07/24/2008 to Thursday, 07/31/2008@ 12PM-12AM

What:    21 of University City's most popular restaurants gear up for University City's 2008 Dining Days.  Participating restaurants in the University City District offer a pre-fixe three-course dinner special for $15, $25, or $30.  Restaurants include Pod, White Dog Cafe, Copabanana and Marathon Grill.

Where:    Various locations in the University City District

Cost:    $15, $25 or $30 for a three course meal depending on the restaurant

The MLMS
Thursday, 07/24/2008@ 9PM

What: The MLMS, The Factuals and Cortez! Cortez!! perform live.

Where: The Khyber (56 S. 2nd St.)

Cost: $8