Here’s What’s Happening This Week in Philly Sept. 15th-19th

EVENTS

Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Sept. 6 – Oct. 30th | Fringe Arts Building

FringeArts presents the world’s most cutting-edge, high-quality artists in a fun, social atmosphere, complete with onsite restaurant, bar, and beer garden. Visit http://fringearts.com for full calendar

Restaurant Week

Sept. 14th-19th | Center City

Twice a year, during Center City District Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. Many also offer a three-course lunch for $20. The next Restaurant Week will be September 7-12 & 14-19, 2014. Participating restaurants offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. In addition, many participating restaurants will also offer a three-course lunch for $20.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Sept. 15th | 7:30 pm | Wells Fargo Center

In support of their latest studio album Hypnotic Eye, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers bring their 2014 North American Tour to Wells Fargo Center on Monday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Mozaic Flow Live

Sept. 18th | 6 pm | Warmdaddy’s

In a quest to form a band that encompasses different musical generes such as hip-hop, bebop, blues, go-go, rock and roll, R&B, neo-soul, pip and other musical idioms, a young man by the name of Jermaine Bryson decided to bring together an amazing group of musicians from all walks of life to fulfill his vision. Hear their awesome eclectic sound live every Thursday at Warmdaddy’s!

Mt. Airy’s Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll

Sept. 18th | 6-10:30 pm | Sedgwick & Mt. Airy Ave.

Mt. Airy’s Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll returns to Germantown Avenue on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 6-10:30pm. This year over 50 food trucks and restaurants have already signed up, plus live music, family fun, vendors and more. Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll brings tasty bites and beverages back to Mt. Airy on Thursday, September 18, 2014, from 6:00pm to 10:30pm.  Sip and savor gourmet eats and drinks from 50+ of the region’s best gourmet food trucks and local restaurants.

Food for Thought: Eating in Season

Sept. 18th | 6:30 -8:30 pm | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

As fall approaches and the summer growing season ends, how do we keep eating locally?  What is fresh?  In part two of our Food for Thought series withWeavers Way Co-op, we’ll explore eating locally with, and sometimes in spite of, the seasons.  Join fermenter and food writer Amanda Pfeiffer and others to challenge your thoughts and assumptions about the food we eat – there’s a lot more to the picture than most of us know.

2014 Audi Festival

Sept. 18th | 7- 10 pm | Penn’s Landing

Philadelphia’s cultural economy is world-class and nothing represents our dynamic and innovative arts scene better than FringeArts (formerly known as the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe). In its eighteenth year, the annual16-day Festival brings the best in contemporary, innovative and ground-breaking art to Philadelphia and fills the city with daring artistic performances, international legends, and local pioneers.

Terror Behind the Walls

Sept. 19th-Nov. 8th | Eastern State Penitentiary

We do our absolute best to terrify you and your friends. Just imagine being inside an 11-acre abandoned prison at night. This is the nation’s premier haunted attraction, head and shoulders above the hayrides and haunted houses out there. Our goal is to make you scared. Really scared. And yes, it’s possible that someone (or something?) might be lurking inside one of those empty, dark cells you keep walking past.

The Philadelphia Fashion Show From Italy

Sept. 19th | 7-9 pm | Morris House Hotel

Italian fashion magazine Uomo Moderno celebrates a year of fashion, décor, music and contemporary lifestyle during the Philadelphia Collection. Guest participants will include Chef Luke Palladino, as well as Brandon Boykin and Mychal Kendricks of the Philadelphia Eagles. Tickets on sale now!\

Mystery Dinner Theatre

Sept. 19th | 8 pm | Bistro Romano

Bistro Romano’s Mystery Dinner Theatre is pleased to announce our new season! Come and join us For the ‘Crime of your Life!’ Here’s your chance to partake in a unique and exciting theatrical production. The cast sets the stage for intrigue, murder and mayhem. The audience holds the key to unlock the mystery and uncover the conspiracy. Right before your eyes the plot thickens as you get to know the personalities and hear the clues that obviously identify the murderer.

NIGHTLIFE

Monday Night Quizzo

Sept. 15th | 7 pm | The Raven Lounge

Come join us at Ravenlounge Philly tonight for MONDAY NIGHT QUIZZO at 7PM! 5 Rounds of Trivia with prizes for first and second place! Tonight, only at Raven Lounge.

Latin Monday

Sept. 15th | 8:30 pm | Vango Skybar & Lounge

Latin Night on the Main Floor with free salsa lessons starting at 8:30 Mixed Dance Music on the Roof.

Tiger Beats/ Big Ups

Sept. 15 | 9 pm | The Barbary

It’s an indie dance party with.. DJ JHN RDN, JOHN D, KRISTIN G Host: SHADOWSCENE & FAME LUST

It’s a party upstairs in the Bar-bar-ella with   DJ IAN ST LAURENT Genre: OPEN FORMAT DANCE PARTY

#OPENDECKS

Sept. 16th | 9 pm | Cavanaugh’s River Deck

#OPENDECKS is a Tuesday Night event that gives up and coming DJs a chance to get behind the booth at the city’s premier outdoor nightlife destination Curated by DJ Bizz & Rob Wright of the Ahh Fresh DJ School Cav’s has also given us an amazing drink special! ➣ $5 Mugs and $1 Refills until Midnight ➣ Specials after until 2am This is the ONLY PLACE TO BE on Tuesday Nights!

Ladies Night

Sept. 16th | 10 pm | Vango Skybar & Lounge

Top 40 and Hip Hop on the Main Floor with free professional pole dancing instruction, Mixed Dance Music on the Roof, $3 Absolut drinks.

Pretty Hate Machine at the Barbary

Sept. 17th | 9 pm | The Barbary

Enjoy the Sounds of : DJ(s): JHN RDN, ELIJAH S. ARMS, JON GIL Host: FAME LUST Genre: NEW WAVE / EBM / DARKWAVE / 80’s / GOTH / INDUSTRIAL / ELECTRO

Mugshot Wednesdays

Sept. 17th | 9 pm | Cavanaugh’s River Deck

That’s right, buy your mug at the door and refill it for just $1 with your choice of delicious beverage until 12am You know it’s always a good time at the Riverdeck… ➢ Beer Games ➢ Prizes ➢ DJ Ripping the turntables #TURNUP ➢ $5 Bombs, Fireball & 2 Gingers Whiskey SHOTS all night Who’s coming with me? Starts at 9pm!

Hip-Hop Wednesdays

Sept. 17th | 10 pm | Vango Skybar & Lounge

HOT Hip Hop Party on the Main Floor, with Mixed Dance Music on the Roof.

Hip-Hop Hookah Night

Sept. 17th | 10 pm | Byblos

Hip Hop and Hookah Night! Free Hookah from 10pm – 1am (Visit Byblos’ site for details)

Center City Stand-Up

Sept. 18th | 9 pm | The Raven Lounge

Join H Foley, Chris Cotton, Conrad Roth, Tom Cassidy, & Ryan Shaner upstairs at The Raven Lounge every Thursday Night for the best stand up Philadelphia has to offer!  No Cover! Drink Specials!

Vault Thursdays

Sept. 18th | 10 pm | Rumor

Enjoy top 40 mash-ups in the ultra exclusive vault where everyone is invited while EDM plays in the Lev Room.

Vinyl Decision

Sept. 18th | 10 pm | SoundGarden Hall

Ronnie D pres. Vinyl Decision Every Thursday in SoundGarden Hall’s Hacienda Lounge ft. Ronnie D Ricky Lee DJ KB DJ Wreckless hosted by Chris Maranan – “The Motivation” 21+ No Cover $150 Kettle, $5 Jameson, $5 Fireball.

#TURNUP

Sept. 19th | 9 pm | Cavanaugh’s River Deck

Starting at 9pm we’re Turning Up with TOP DJ talent in Philadelphia, AC and from around the world. DJ EDDIE EDGE $3.50 Beers * $5 Bombs, 2 Gingers Whiskey and Fireball! 21+ Event * Smart Casual Dress code.

Rumor Anniversary Weekend

Sept. 19th | 10 pm | Rumor

We celebrate another year of amazing Philly nightlife with fresh music, sexy bodies and a few surprises. Tickets and tables for our 2014 Anniversary Weekend are moving quickly:

9.19 ARTY, GRYFFIN, DJ Michael Myers // DJ XTINA (lev room) 9.20 Dj Isaac Jordan // Kevin Focus (lev room) Tickets http://artyphl.eventbrite.com/ Tables claudia@rumorphilly.com