City Paper: Critical Mass

SHOWDOWN: Live Music in Philly from May 14-20

James Friel — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:03:11 GMT

Every Monday, James Friel rounds up the week's sure-bet live shows.

ICE CUBE: Jay-Z announces Philly festival that will rival Live Aid

A.D. Amorosi — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:20:25 GMT

CONCERT REVIEW: Regina Spektor @ Tower Theatre 5/12

Patrick Rapa — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:51:02 GMT

Staring at the back of Regina Spektor’s head all night gives you a lot of time to think about her lyrics.

LOL WITH IT: R. Eric Thomas @ Camp Tabu, tonight!

Ryan Carey — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:13:59 GMT

This Friday, First Person Arts fave R. Eric Thomas will co-host the Gayborhood's most popular alternative comedy show, Camp Tabu at Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar.

STORE CLOSING: Hudson Beach Glass in Old City

Courtney Sexton — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:10:17 GMT

During their final weekend open, Hudson Beach will offer discounts from 15 to 50 percent off, and you can take advantage of a last chance to make your own glass flower.

FACEBOOK INVITE O' THE DAY: Doom metal at ... Dolphin?

Emily Guendelsberger — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:43:04 GMT

I can't even express how funny it is that Dolphin Tavern has recently been hosting metal shows — including one tonight, with a lineup of Hollenlarm, Burden, Dutchguts and Ominous Black.

Tribute screening of Adam Yauch's Beastie Boys concert vid next Thursday

Emily Guendelsberger — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:41:48 GMT

ICEPACK ILLUSTRATED: Eagles, Phoenixx, Rick Ross and artisinal frozen popsicles

A.D. Amorosi — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:31:45 GMT

Philly’s fave new op-to-pop chanteuse (Okay, she’s from Medford, NJ, but let’s share huh?) Ginger Coyle is dropping her exquisite new Homeward Bound CD at Sigma Sound Studios May 12. Your host? Occupy-every thing that moves-comic N.A. Poe of course.

BOOKISH: Philly lit events from May 10-16

Nina Willbach — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:08 GMT

This week in Bookish: A live taping of the Hang Up and Listen Podcast, Dead Sea Scrolls alive in Philly, and Madeleine Albright at the library!

POETIC LICENSE: Horoscopes for May 11-17

Jane Cassady — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:29:06 GMT

It’s OK to keep consoling yourself for what you’ve lost. It still aches, that’s OK, because it’s important. You are going to get exponential goodwill in return, runaway growth.

CURATOR: Free days at the National Museum of American Jewish History

Nina Willbach — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:22:58 GMT

The National Museum of American Jewish History is offering free admission on Mother's Day, and May 13-18 for those with the last name "Goldberg."

CURATOR: Free admission at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 5/18

Courtney Sexton — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:22:07 GMT

D.C. may have us one-upped in terms of free museums, but this Friday we, too, can bask in the glory of high art at no cost. In honor of the International Council of Museums’ International Museum Day the Philadelphia Museum of Art will open its doors to the public, waiving admission fees all day long.

SO THIS IS HAPPENING: Hang onto your vaginas

Emily Guendelsberger — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:55:47 GMT

Vagina-havers (and non-vagina-havers): Eve Ensler's in town tonight.

NOW SEE THIS: Regina Spektor, "Call Them Brothers"

Patrick Rapa — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:41:16 GMT

Regina Spektor plays Sat., May 12, 8 p.m., $20-$53, Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., 610-352-2887, livenation.com.

TO-DO LIST: Daily event picks for May 9-15

Chris Brown — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:00:21 GMT

Chris Brown digs into our listings bin and pulls out a little something-something to do every day of the week. This time around? Can art that doesn't involve Warhol, three cheers for society and naked gardening!

QUEUED UP: Alfonso Cuaron's A Little Princess

Michael Gold — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:08 GMT

Alfonso Cuarón's A Little Princess masterfully captures the darker aspects of childhood, much in the same vein as Maurice Sendak's more mature kid lit.

ART PHAG: New queer parties starting this spring

Josh Middleton — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:23:39 GMT

Just got word that a couple new queer parties will be starting in the next few weeks:

ICE CUBES: Dead Man Down filming halted after North Philly shooting

A.D. Amorosi — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:21:04 GMT

There’s no word yet as to whether or not filming will continue at the neighborhood warehouse.

IN MEMORIAM: Maurice Sendak (1928-2012)

Josh Middleton — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:06:37 GMT

We're bummed to hear Maurice Sendak passed away this morning.