How about this unseasonably cool weather? Saturday night was pretty much a perfect night for a concert. So our only concern heading into the Maroon 5/Counting Crows show was whether the performers would measure up to the ideal setting. The evening got off to a great start with Sara Bareilles (MySpace). Given that we really enjoyed her most recent album, Little Voice, we had high hopes. And Bareilles delivered. Firstly, the title of her album,......

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. Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's First District Plaza Sun, 4/13/08, 8PM $30-$40 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Running Red Lights with Desoto Jones The Trocadero Thu, 5/13/08, 7PM $10 On sale: Fri, 12PM, Ticketmaster Time Again The......

We love food. Not just because it's a necessary substance for sustaining life. Perhaps, we should say we're in love with food. That's why we would risk personal relationships for an ourstanding meal, why The Food Network is one of the only TV stations we can find without using the guide, and why we comb the pages of picture-heavy cookbooks the way most people thumb through the latest edition of Playboy (NSFW). And so......

This weekend there are several cool dance events going down, most of them on the cheap. We were going to front-load (dance-load?) Frugal today, but then thought it might be better to devote a little more space to each. Besides, with all this slushiness, wouldn't you rather watch other people move than do so yourself? If you need a little something tomorrow afternoon to make you forget about said slush, consider heading over to the......

Wednesday is named after the Germanic god Woden – god of gods in the Anglo Saxon pantheon, who was swallowed up by generations of cheeky Christian settlers who gradually morphed his religious stature into that of a folkloric king for the sake of proselytizing those who once believed in him. He is the basis for a primary character in Neil Gaiman's novel American Gods. THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LUNAR ECLIPSE EVENT We wanted to toss......

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 Theatre, Upper Darby Fri, 4/18/08, 10:30PM $44.75 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Jim Breuer Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 5/17/08, 9PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Billy Crystal Borgata......

This week's quote comes from Eugene Ionesco, who wrote: "Drama lies in extreme exaggeration of the feelings, an exaggeration that dislocates flat everyday reality." Now, on with the listings! Enchanted April - Charming May? February 22-March 8. Ticket reservations online. How I Learned to Drive - Was it in Driver's Ed? February 22-March 8. Tickets online. Last Will and Testament - Audience participation required. February 22-March 8. Tickets online. Mr. Bailey's Minder - "Re" costs......

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 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......

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......

This week, we give you another Brecht quote: "From the start it has been the theatre's business to entertain people ... it needs no other passport than fun." Now, on with the listings! Adventures in the Skin Trade - That sounds... dirty. January 30-February 16. Tickets online. Avenue Q - Because, after all, the internet is for porn. January 29-February 10. Tickets online. Dollface - Lest you should misread the description like we did: it's......

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 Comedy Stop Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 2/1/08 - Fri, 2/29/08, many dates and times $23 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster Larry the Cable Guy Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City Sat, 3/24/08, 7:30PM; Sun, 3/25/08, 7:30PM On......

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......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY Try Not to Get Sick on Your Shoes: Positively Sick on South Street, featuring Jukebox Zeros, The Victims, and Women, all to the backdrop of Santa Claus Conquers The Martians at Tritone (1508 South), 9PM. $6 Philabundance Benefit: Featuring Lizanne Knot, John Conahan, the Hustle, and Kuf Knotz at Upstairs at World Café Live (3025 Walnut), 7PM. $8 + a canned good SATURDAY Could You Hold the......

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 Jim Norton Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Sun, 1/20/08, 9PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Josh Blue House of Blues Atlantic City Sat, 7/12/08, 9PM $27-$41.50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Comedy Stop Tropicana......

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 Don Rickles Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 1/11/08, 9PM; Sat, 1/12/08, 9PM; Sun, 1/13/08, 7PM $30-$50 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster (1/11, 1/12, 1/13) Lisa Lampanelli Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Mon, 12/31/07, 7PM &......

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 Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City Fri, 11/23/07, 8PM; Sat, 11/24/07, 8PM Pre-sale: Today, 10AM - Fri, 8PM, Live Nation (Fri show, Sat show) On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation (Fri show, Sat show) MUSIC Misery......

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. John Mellencamp w/Los Lobos Borgata Event Center, Atlantic City Fri, 12/14/07, 8PM Pre-sale: Today, 10AM - Fri, 10PM, Live Nation Abhijeet Caesars Atlantic City Sat, 11/10/07, 9PM $35-$150 On sale: Thu, 10AM, Ticketmaster Daughtry Sovereign Performing Arts Center,......

This week's quote comes from Oscar Wilde, who wrote: "A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal." Now, on with the listings! The Complete History of America (Abridged) - If you loved The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), then you'll probably love this show, too. Otherwise, it might be best to stay away – it's the same writers and the same concept. November 2-17. Tickets online.......

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. Teapacks - Afro Beat Jewish Punk The Troc Sun, 10/28/07, 7PM $30-$70 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster VHS or Beta House of Blues Atlantic City Sat, 11/17/07, 8:30PM $17 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster An Evening with Stevie......

Come on! Do we really need to explain this week's title? (We'll give you a hint: look at the picture.) Now, on with the listings! An Act of the Imagination - It is, after all, the best kind. October 11-November 17. Tickets online. Boy Gets Girl - We think we’ve heard that story before. October 12-21. Tickets online. An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf - That had better be one yummy-tasting plate!......

Did anyone else see where September went? It was Labor Day, we went to the closet to pack up our white shoes, and suddenly it's the terminal week. Next year, September, give us a little more transition time? Also, knock it off with the 90s. One good thing about September's passing is that October is beginning, and all the lovely holidays and festivals that come with it. This weekend kicks off Oktoberfest in our......

Once again, nothing new this week, as theatre companies and performers around the city prepare for the Live Arts and Fringe Festivals. Check back here next week for our preview. Meanwhile, to make up for the short listings, here's a longer quote, from 1930s and '40s star of stage and screen Nelson Eddy (the handsome devil you see here): I know, I know the world wants love. I know that the fans want love on......

As with last year, Phillyist will be giving separate coverage to Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe shows, so our listings through the end of the month may look a little sparse. No fear – there’s still plenty of live entertainment around the city. Now, on with the listings! Nunsense - It’s not nonsense. Through September 30. For more information, call 302.475.2313. Wicked - We hear it’s quite “popular.” Through September 9. Tickets online. It......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. Hey, guess who has two thumbs and got a geeky tattoo this past weekend? This guy! (Uh, now you're supposed to imagine your humble author pointing at himself with both thumbs. Hmm... that gag doesn't work as well online...) Yes, the tat is in Elvish. It's the name of a guy you've probably never heard of, but it......

Things are slowing down right now, in the weeks before the Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festivals. But that doesn't mean that all of the theatres in Philadelphia are dark. Now, on with the listings! Those Were the Days - We think we can safely say: they don’t write ’em like that anymore! Through August 12. Tickets online. Nunsense - It’s not nonsense. Through September 30. For more information, call 302.475.2313. Wicked - We......

This week’s quote comes from a song that actually has nothing to do with theatre, even though it’s been popularized in cabaret clubs and piano bars since Mary Hopkin made it a hit in the 1960s. It’s called “Those Were the Days,” and we’ve had it stuck in our head since we saw the title of the first show listed below. The chorus goes in full: Those were the days, my friend We thought they'd......

This week, we're echoing Juliet's famous line, in honor of the new free production of Romeo and Juliet opening next week. Now, on with the listings! Nunsense - It’s not nonsense. July 27-September 30. For more information, call 302.475.2313. Romeo and Juliet - Impress your date! Show her you’re romantic! Take her to see that play she remembers weeping over in high school! August 1-5. Tickets are free. Wicked - We hear it’s quite “popular.”......

Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and Philly dude Andrew Lipke put out his first album, The Way Home..., on Drexel University's student-run record label, MAD Dragon Records, back in February. (The disc was produced by Emmy Award-winning composer and Drexel Professor Jim Klein, so it's got Drexel all over it.) We've been listening to it recently, and we rather like it. It's mighty entertaining, catchy indie alterna-pop with lovely harmonies and an occasional touch of almost orchestral-sounding......

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 Comedy Stop Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City Wed, 8/1/07 - Fri, 8/31/07, many dates and times $25 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Martin Short Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 8/17/07, 8PM & 11PM On sale:......