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Highlights

The Mayor’s Commission on Services to the Aging holds the XXIII Annual Senior Games with horseshoes, golf, basketball, bocce, bowling, shuffleboard, darts and line dancing among others through May 16. 215-686-8450.


Kanye West with Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco performs 7 p.m. May 17. Tickets: $34.50-$100. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Compassionate Animal Relief Effort Inc. holds Walk for the Animals 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17. FDR Park, Broad St. and Pattison Ave. 215-462-1889.


Sacred Heart of Jesus School holds a spring carnival 7-11 p.m. May 16 and 6-10 p.m. May 17. 1329 E. Moyamensing Ave. 215-462-4129.


Philadelphia Sewing Collective holds a “Fabric Row Tour” 10 a.m.-noon May 17. Cost: $25. www.phillysewing.org. Megan Haupt, needlethread71@aol.com.


St. Simon the Cyrenian Church holds a spring fling 7:30-11:30 p.m. May 17. Tickets: $20. Landreth Social Hall, 23rd and Federal streets. Rebecca, 215-474-4474. Helen, 215-465-0644.


WMMR’s 40th Birthday Show celebrates 1 p.m. May 18 with Stone Temple Pilots, Staind, Everclear, The Hooters, Ashes Divide, Airbourne and Jealousy Curve. Tickets: $37.25-$65. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


“Hidden Secrets,” starring John Schneider, premieres 8 p.m. May 17 and 7 p.m. May 18 at New Greenwich Light Baptist Church, 121 W. Oregon Ave. 215-467-9259.


5K Hero Run & Walk benefiting the Hero Thrill Show is 10 a.m. May 18. Cost: $20-$25. Memorial Hall, 42nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-686-1383. www.herorun.org. www.wwphl.com.


The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society holds a meeting to gather input from the community on open-space opportunities including parks, street tree plantings and the greening of railways 6:30 p.m. May 20. Myers Recreation Center, 5800 Kingsessing Ave. Todd Baylson, 215-988-8895.tbaylson@pennhort.org.

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Live Performances

*Summer in Love: lunchtime concert series is noon-2 p.m. through Oct. 31. JFK Plaza at Love Park.


*The Swell Season: 8 p.m. May 20. Tickets: $32.50-$37.50. Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, Upper Darby. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Duran Duran: 8 p.m. May 22. Tickets: $39.50-$69.50. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Jam on the River: May 23-25. The New Deal midnight May 23 and Conspirator and RJD2 11 p.m. May 25. TLA, 334 South St. The Flaming Lips, RJD2, Josh Ritter and Bassnectar 1 p.m. May 24; Disco Biscuits, Deadmau5, The Avett Brothers, Lotus and American Babies 1 p.m. May 25. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Chestnut St. and Columbus Blvd. Disco Biscuits 11 p.m. May 24 and Dark Star Orchestra 11 p.m. May 25. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. Tickets: $40/day; $45 after May 1; $50 day of show. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com. www.jamontheriver.com.


Patti LaBelle: 9 p.m.May 24. Tickets: $49-50-$56.50. House of Blues, Showboat, Atlantic City, N.J. 609-236-2583 www.hob.com/atlanticcity.


Raven-Symoné: 7 p.m. May 27. Tickets: $29.50-$49.50. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Wayne Newton: 9 p.m. May 30-31. Concert Venue at Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrahs Blvd., Atlantic City, N.J. 800-736-1420. www.ticketmaster.com.


NON-COMMvention 2008: 6 p.m. May 31 with Jakob Dylan, Alejandro Escovedo, Kathleen Edwards, YOAV and What Made Milwaukee Famous. Tickets: $10. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


James Taylor: 8 p.m. June 1. Tickets: $20-$79.50. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Dave Matthews Band with State Radio: 7 p.m. June 3-4. Tickets: $40-$75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: 8 p.m. June 5-6. $75-$95. Wachovia Center. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Pennsylvania Ballet: “Carnival of Animals” June 6-14. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.


Philadelphia International Championship and Liberty Classic holds the Pro Cycling Tour 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8. Tickets: $125. www.procyclingtour.com.


Lil Wayne: 8 p.m. June 8. Tickets: $65-$125. 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. 800-736-1420. www.boardwalkhall.com.


Death Cab for Cutie with Rogue Wave: 8 p.m. June 12. Tickets: $35. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Tim McGraw with Jason Aldean and Halfway To Hazard: 8 p.m. June 13. Tickets: $30.75-$60.75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Rush: 7:30 p.m. June 14. Tickets: $48-$126. Wachovia Center. 800-298-4200. www.comasttix.com.


Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band: June 14. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizen Bank Park Way. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Boz Scaggs: 7:30 p.m. June 17. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-572-7650. www.keswicktheatre.com.


Iron Maiden: 7 p.m. June 17. Tickets: $29.50-$75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


R.E.M. with Modest Mouse and the National: 7 p.m. June 18. Tickets: $35-$75. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Pearl Jam with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: 7:30 p.m. June 19. Tickets: $48-$68. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics: June 19-22. Tickets: $60-$145. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Muze with Frankie Beverly and Chaka Khan: 8 p.m. June 20. Tickets: $55-$105. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Chicago and The Doobie Brothers: 7:30 p.m. June 26. Tickets: $27.50-$86. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Gretchen Wilson: 9 p.m. July 5. Tickets: $47-$57. House of Blues, Showboat, Atlantic City, N.J. 609-236-2583 www.hob.com/atlanticcity.


Plain White Ts with Mae and Kung Fu Girls: 8 p.m. July 5. Tickets: $26-50-$28.50. House of Blues, Showboat, Atlantic City, N.J. 609-236-2583 www.hob.com/atlanticcity.


John Mellencamp with Lucinda Williams: 8 p.m. July 8. Tickets: $65-$95. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Ani DiFranco: 8 p.m. July 9. Tickets: $35-$45. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.righteousbabe.com. www.manncenter.org.


Weird Al Yankovich: 8 p.m. July 9. Tickets: $26-$46. House of Blues, On The Boardwalk at Showboat, Atlantic City, N.J. 609-236-2583 www.hob.com/atlanticcity.


John Mayer with Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen: 7:30 p.m. July 10. Tickets: $26.25-$59.50. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: 8 p.m. July 11. Tickets: $49-$89. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Crue Fest: 5 p.m. July 12 with Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:AM and Trapt. Tickets: $35.25-$99. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Eagles: 8 p.m. July 14. Tickets: $50-$185. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Kenny Chesney: 3:30 p.m. July 19. Tickets: $79.50-$99.50. Lincoln Financial Field. www.lincolnfinancialfield.com.


Projekt Revolution Tour: 2 p.m. July 19 features Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Atreyu, 10 Years, Hawthorne Heights and Armor for Sleep. Tickets: $22.75-$76.75. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Vans Warped Tour 2008: noon July 25 with Gym Class Heroes. Tickets: $30-$35. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Mark Knopfler: 8 p.m. July 26. Tickets: $39.50-$69.50. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. www.markknopfler.com. www.manncenter.org.


George Michael: July 26. Tickets: $48-$253. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


The Police with Elvis Costello and The Imposters: 7:30 p.m. July 29. Tickets: $53-$228. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Sheryl Crow with James Blunt, Toots and the Maytals: 7 p.m. Aug. 2. Tickets: $49.50-$85. Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Gipsy Kings: 8 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets: $39-$65. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Jethro Tull with Peter Frampton: 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets: $39-$69. Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. 215-893-1999. www.manncenter.org.


Maroon 5 and Counting Crows with Sara Bareilles: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets: $25-$96. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 215-336-2000. www.ticketmaster.com.


Neil Diamond: 8 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets: $55-$120. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Nine Inch Nails: 7 p.m. Aug. 29. Tickets: $44.50-$54. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Celine Dion: 8 p.m. Sept. 5. Tickets: $48.50-$188. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.


Madonna: Nov. 19. Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.com.

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Museums/ Exhibits

Academy of Natural Sciences: 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy. 215-299-1000. www.ansp.org.


Alma Vision Gallery: 806 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-413-1685.


*The American Philosophical Society: “Undaunted: Five American Explorers 1746-2007” and “Unexpected,” both through Dec. 31. 104 S. Fifth St. 215-440-3400. www.amphilsoc.org.


*American Swedish Historical Museum: “Charles Allmond: Second Nature,” through July 31; Nobel Peace Prize-winner Dr. Edward Cook speaks on climate change 7 p.m. May 15. 1900 Pattison Ave. 215-389-1776. www.americanswedish.org.


Art@Sophi: 1241 Carpenter St. 215-271-9330. www.artatsophi.com.


Asian Arts Initiative: 1223 Vine St. 215-557-0455. info@asianartsinitiative.org. www.asianartsinitiative.org.


*Atwater Kent Museum: “Quest For Freedom,” 2 p.m. Fridays; “How Philly Works: Streets as Barometers of Urban Life,” “The Wonderful World of Radio” and “Norman Rockwell: The Artist Behind the Image,” through Dec. 31. 15 S. Seventh St. 215-685-4830. www. atwaterkentmuseum.org.


*AxD Gallery: “Skin,” through May 31. Closing reception is 5-8 p.m. May 31. 265 S. 10th St. 215-627-6250. www.a-x-d.com/gallery.


Bartram’s Garden: “Travels of William Bartram,” June 20. 54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd. 215-729-5281, ext. 103. www.bartramsgarden.org.


Betsy Ross House: “Flag Festival” June 8-15; “Betsy’s Independence Day Bash” July 4. 239 Arch St. 215-686-1252. www.betsyrosshouse.org.


*Bridgette Mayer Gallery: “Build-Up,” through May 24. 709 Walnut St. 215-413-8893. www.bridgettemayergallery.com.


B Square Gallery: 614 S. Ninth St. 215-625-0692.


The Center for Emerging Visual Artists: 237 S. 18th St. 215-546-7775. www.cfeva.org.


The Clay Studio: “Small Favors III,” through May 18; and “The Industrial Hand: Tableware Design,” through June 1. 137-39 N. Second St. 215-925-3453. www.theclaystudio.org.


*Da Vinci Art Alliance: “Multidisciplinary Arts Festival,” through May 30. 704 Catharine St. 215-829-0466. www.davinciartalliance.org.


*Dupree Gallery: “Revision,” through July 31. 703 S. Sixth St. 215-413-3884. www.dupreestudiosinc.com.


Earth Light Images Gallery: 800 S. Eighth St. 215-592-8832. www.earthlightimages.com.


Falling Cow Gallery: 732 S. Fourth St. 215-627-4625. www.fallingcow.org.


Fleisher Art Memorial: 709 Catharine St. 215-922-3456. www.fleisher.org .


*Institute of Contemporary Art: Trisha Donnelly exhibit, “Mike’s World” and “Wow That’s Mean and Other Vegan Cuisine,” all through Aug. 3. 118 S. 36th St. 215-573-9975. www.icaphila.org.


James Oliver Gallery: 723 Chestnut St. 215-923-1242. www.jamesolivergallery.com.


Khmer Art Gallery: 319 N. 11th St. 215-922-5600. www.khmerartgallery.com.


Laurel Hill Mansion: 510 Walnut St. 215-627-1770. www.laurelhillmansion.org.


Mariani Italian American Museum and Institute: Italian conversation classes Wednesdays: intermediates from 6-7 p.m.; advanced from 7-8 p.m.; beginners from 8-9 p.m. 712 Montrose St. 215-389-3071.


Mario Lanza Museum: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 712 Montrose St. 215-238-9691.


Mew Gallery: 906 Christian St. 215-625-2424.


*National Liberty Museum: “Cast Your Vote Today - Guess Who’s Inviting Whom to the Next Presidential Dinner” Tuesdays to Sundays. 321 Chestnut St. 215-925-2800. www.libertymuseum.org.


National Museum of American Jewish History: “Jewish Peoplehood in the 21st Century and Beyond,” 6 p.m. May 22. 55 N. Fifth St. 215-923-3811. www.nmajh.org.


Newman Galleries: 1625 Walnut St. 215-563-1779.


Off the Wall Gallery: 13th and Pine streets. 215-732-5010. www.offthewallgallery.com.


The Painted Bride Art Center: 230 Vine St. 215-925-9914. www.paintedbride.org.


Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: “Summer FUNdamentals Art Camps” for ages 6 to 15 is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-Aug. 15. 215-972-2061. 118-128 N. Broad St. 215-972-7600. www.pafa.org.


*Pennsylvania Art Conservatory: “Philadelphia Women Painters of the 20th Century & Today,” through May 24. 1824 Chestnut St. 215-564-2100. www.paconservatory.com.


*Philadelphia Art Alliance: Recital Series 8 p.m. May 16; Lectures in Song 3 p.m. May 18; New play readings May 19; Last Friday 7 p.m. May 30 and July 25. 251 S. 18th St. 215-545-4302. www.philartalliance.org.


Philadelphia Folklore Project: 735 S. 50th St. 215-726-1106. www.folkloreproject.org.


Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame: 401 S. Broad St. 215-446-3036.


*Philadelphia Sketch Club: 2008 Workshops Exhibition though May 25. 235 S. Camac St. 215-545-9298. www.sketchclub.org.


*Plastic Club Art Gallery: Members’ Medal Show, through June 4. 247 S. Camac St. 215-545-9324. www.plasticclub.org.


*Please Touch Museum: “Sea to the Sky,” through June 23; “ABC games” June 6-27. Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. 215-963-0667 ext. 3129. www.pleasetouchmuseum.org.


The Polish American Cultural Center Museum: Polish language classes 3-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 308 Walnut St. 215-922-1700. www.PolishAmericanCenter.org.


*The Print Center: “The Road Not Taken: Orit Hofshi,” “Etchings & Drypoints 2005-08” and “The Philadelphia Etchings: Janet Towbin,” all through May 17. 1614 Latimer St. 215-735-6090. www.printcenter.org.


Projects Gallery: 29 N. Second St. 267-303-9652. www.projectsgallery.com.


Rodin Museum: 22nd St. and the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215-763-8100. www.rodinmuseum.org.


Romanian Folk Art Museum: 1606 Spruce St. 215-732-6780.


*Rosenbach Museum & Library: “Sendak in Spring” noon-4 p.m. May 17-18; “Rare and Well-done” 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 21; “Sendak’s 80th Birthday Bash” 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 10; “Bloomsday” noon-7 p.m. June 16; “Out and About Sendak” 6 p.m. June 25; “It’s a Dog’s Life” 6 p.m. July 16. 2008-10 Delancey Place. 215-732-1600. www.rosenbach.org.


*Sam Quinn Gallery: “Particular Memories (Amid the Vast Emptiness of Forgetting),” through June 13. 501 Spruce St. 267-408-5769. www.samquinn.com.


Sub Octo Gallery: “Sculpture by William Underhill and Andrew Jevremovic,” May 23-June 6. Opening reception is 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 23. 2202 Alter St. 215-893-8812 www.octostudio.com/mayshow.html.


Tower Gallery: 969 N. Second St. 215-523-6029. www.jennyjaskey.com.


*University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: “Penn in the World,” through Sept. 28. 3260 South St. 215-898-4000. www.museum.upenn.edu.


Vox Populi: 315 Cherry St., fourth floor. 215-568-5513. www.voxpopuligallery.org.


*Yo Darkroom: “The Pennsylvania Project,” through June 15. 113 N. 23rd St. 215-789-9032. yodarkroom.com.

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Nightclubs and pubs

Abilene: 429 South St. 215-922-2583. Rock original.

The Balcony: Upstairs at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. 215-922-5483. Rock acts nightly; all ages to enter, 21 to drink.

Bar Noir: 112 S. 18th St. 215-569-1160. www.barnoir215.com. “The Monday Night Club” Mondays, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nick Money and DJ Sean Agnew, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Sundays.

Bob & Barbara’s: 1509 South St. 215-545-4511. Friday, Saturday, Monday night live jazz; Thursday “Drag Show;” Tuesday, ping-pong tournament; Wednesday, game night.

Bump Nightclub: 1234 Locust St. 215-732-1800. DJ music nightly.

Buddakan: 325 Chestnut St. 215-574-9440.

Circa: 1518 Walnut St. 215-545-6800. DJ music Friday-Saturday.

Chris’ Jazz Cafe: 1421 Sansom St. 215-568-3131. Live jazz music Monday-Saturday.

Club 218: 218 South St. 215-829-8940. DJ music Monday-Saturday.

Continental Martini Bar: 138 Market St. 215-923-6069. DJ music Tuesday.

Dave and Buster’s: 325 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-413-1951. Open nightly for games, music and food.

Deco: 100 Spring Garden St. 215-923-6001. DJ Tuesday-Sunday until 3 a.m.

Dee’s Pub: Second and Greenwich streets. 215-271-9325. www.beetlelynda.com

DiPalma: 114 Market St. 215-733-0545. “Sounds of Sinatra” Thursday-Saturday.

Drinker’s Pub: 1903 Chestnut St. 215-564-0914. “Triple Happy Hour,” Monday through Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. www.drinkerspub215.com.

Drinker’s Tavern: 124 Market St. 215-351-0141. www.drinkers215.com. “$4 and $5 pitchers” Tuesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.; “Foster’s Saturday,” 10 p.m.-midnight.

Fergie’s Pub: 1214 Sansom St. 215-928-8118. Live music. Mondays Open Mike, 10 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursdays Quizzo, 9:30 p.m. www.fergies.com.

Finnigan’s Wake: Third and Spring Garden streets. 215-574-9240. Live bands Thursday-Friday, DJ Sunday.

The Fire at the Philadelphia Bar and Grill: 412 W. Girard Ave. 267-671-9298. Live weekend music. www.iourecords.com.

Flow: 700 N. Columbus Blvd. 215-629-3569. DJ music. Thursday-Sunday.

Fluid: 613 S. Fourth St. 215-629-3686. DJ music nightly.

Frederick’s: 757 S. Front St. 215-271-1684. Dine and dance Thursday nights with John Dougherty; Oldies Thursdays.

Good Dog Bar: 224 S. 15th St. 215-985-9600. www.gooddogbar.com.

The Happy Rooster: 16th and Sansom streets. Karaoke Thursday.

The Khyber: 56 S. Second St. 215-238-5888. www.thekhyber.com Live bands nightly.

L.A. Social Club: 632 Tasker St. 215-755-1092. Music Friday-Saturday.

The Lagoon: 101 Taylor Ave., Essington. 610-521-1400. DJ nightly; live bands Thursday-Sunday.

Loie: 128 S. 19th St. 215-568-0808. www.loie215.com “Soul Travelin’” Sunday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; DJ Benja Styles Wednesday and Friday; DJ Rome Thursday and Saturday.

Lucy’s Hat Shop: 247 Market St. 215-413-1433. www.lucys215.com.

Marmont: 222 Market St. 215-923-1100. DJ music nightly.

Martini’s Lounge: 1836 Callowhill St. 215-557-9533. DJ music nightly.

McFadden’s: 461 N. Third St. 215-928-0640. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

McGillin’s Olde Ale House: 1310 Drury St. 215-735-5562. Karaoke Wednesday and Friday.

Moda: 110 Chestnut St. 215-629-0820. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

Molly’s Café: 215-923-3367. 1010 S. Ninth St.

Moshulu: 401 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-923-2500.

Nickel’s Tavern: Second St. and Oregon Ave. 215-468-9581.

Noche: 1901 Chestnut St. 215-568-0551. www.noche215.com “Pitcher for Pint Prices Happy Hour,” Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

North Star: 27th and Poplar streets. 215-684-0808. Live bands Tuesday-Sunday.

Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus: 847 N. Third St. 215-922-1035. Live jazz Tuesday-Sunday.

Ozzie’s Trattoria: 1651 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-755-1981. A cappella every other Thursday.

Par Four: 2301 Penrose Ave. 215-271-1441. Live music, karaoke and entertainment weekly.

Polly Esther’s: 12th and Race streets. 215-851-0776. DJ music from the ’70s and ’80s Thursday-Saturday.

Pontiac Grille: 304 South St. 215-925-4053. Live music upstairs Wednesday-Saturday.

Queue: 1718 Sansom Street. 215-569-4869. Bar and lounge. Poker Lounge Wednesdays. RSVP to poker@queuephilly.com.

Rococo: 123 Chestnut St. 215-629-1100. DJ music Friday-Saturday.

Rocker’s: 358 Snyder Ave. 215-465-3830. Live rock bands Thursday-Saturday.

Rotunda: 4012 Walnut St. 215-573-3234. www.foundationarts.com. Live music Friday-Sunday.

Shampoo: 417 N. Eighth St. 215-922-7500. DJ music Wednesday-Saturday.

Silk City Lounge: Fifth and Spring Garden streets. 215-592-8838. Live music nightly.

Soma: 33 S. Third St. 215-873-0222. www.soma215.com “Deep C,” Monday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; DJ Lash Fridays, 10 p.m.-2 p.m.; DJ Benja Styles Saturday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

South Philly Tap Room: 1509 Mifflin St. 215-468-1453. Karaoke Wednesday.

South Street Blues: 21st and South streets. 215-546-9009. Live blues music Monday-Saturday.

The Spot & Top of the Spot: 19th and Ritner streets. 215-463-9799. Wednesday and Thursday restaurant specials; Happy hour Friday; Saturday $3 you call it drink night; Sunday “In the Biz” night.

Swanky Bubbles: 10 S. Front St. 215-928-6455. DJ music Wednesday-Sunday.

Tin Angel: 20 S. Second St. 215-928-0978. www.tinangel.com. Live jazz music nightly.

Top Dog: 3601 Chestnut St. 267-284-0315. www.topdogsportsbar.com. Live music weekends.

TPDS Club: 114 S. 12th St. 215-873-0400. www.TPDS.com. Dancing Friday-Saturday.

Trattoria Luca: 1915 E. Passyunk Ave. 215-336-1900. “Sounds of Sinatra,” every Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Tritone: 1508 South St. 215-545-4511. Live bands.

Trocadero: 1003 Arch St. 215-922-5483. Local and national rock acts nightly.

Upstage: 22 S. Third St. 215-627-4825. Live rock acts nightly.

Warmdaddy’s: 4 S. Front St. 215-627-2500. www.warmdaddys.com. Live blues music Tuesday-Sunday.

Who’s On Third: 700 S. Third St. 215-625-2835. DJ music Thursday-Saturday.

Wolf Street Café: 1636 Wolf St. 215-336-5559. DJ Frank McBride, Thursday; Frank McBride and Mike Corny Saturday.

Woodbine’s Ginger & Grille: Route 73, Pennsauken, N.J. 856-317-1000. DJ music Thursday through Saturday.

Vincenzo’s Bar and Grille: 1820 S. 13th St. 215-336-VINS (8467). NFL games on eight TVs.

Yesterday’s: 1940 W. Passyunk Ave. 215-334-3456. DJ music weekends.

Zanzibar Blue: The Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Sts. 215-732-5200. Live jazz nightly.

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Movie theaters

AMC Deptford Eight: Clements Bridge Road. 856-848-2400.

AMC Marlton Eight: 800 N. Route 73. 856-596-8289.

AMC Marple 10: Route 1 at 320, Springfield. 610-328-5348.

Cinemark 16: White Horse Pike, Route 30 at Evesham Road. Somerdale, N.J. 856-784-7964.

General Cinema Deptford Mall: Six screens. 1795 Deptford Center Road. 856-845-0370.

Loews Cherry Hill Theatre: 12 screens. Haddonfield Road and Route 38. Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-486-1722.

Ritz 16: 900 Berlin-Haddonfield Road (Route 561). Voorhees, N.J. 856-770-0600.

Ritz at the Bourse: Five screens. 400 Ranstead St. 215-925-7900.

Ritz East: Two screens. Second and Sansom streets. 215-925-7900.

Ritz Five: 214 Walnut St. 215-925-7900.

Roxy Theater: Two screens. 2023 Sansom St. 215-923-6699.

United Artists 69th Street: Nine screens. 53 S. 69th St. 610-734-0202.

United Artists MacDade Mall: Four screens. I-95 and Route 1, Glenolden. 610-586-9595.

United Artists Riverview Plaza: 17 screens. Columbus Blvd. and Reed St. 215-755-2219.

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Sporting Events

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Theater

*The N Crowd: 9 p.m. Fridays. Tickets: $10. The Actors Center, 257 N. Third St. 215-253-4276. www.phillyncrowd.com.


*Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding: Fridays-Sundays through May 17. Tickets: $89. Spirit of Philadelphia, Penn’s Landing. 215-297-8540. www.tonyandtina.com.


*Bug: Through May 18. Tickets: $15-$40. Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. 215-922-4462. www.theatreexile.org.


*Beautiful Boy: Through May 25. Tickets: $10. The Playground, The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-592-9560. www.1812productions.org.


*The Dead Guy: Through May 31. Tickets: $12-$18. 2nd Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-563-4330. www.flashpointtheatre.org.


*Eurydice: Through June 1. Tickets: $37-$52. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215-546-7824. www.wilmatheater.org.


*Go, Dog, Go!: Through June 1. Tickets: $14-$30. Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.


*Cirque du Soleil Kooza: Through June 15. Tickets: $35-$85. Grand Chapiteau, Broad St. and Washington Ave. 800-678-5440. www.cirquedusoleil.com.


*The Irish and How They Got That Way: Through June 29. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.


*Les Miserables: Through Aug. 3. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. 215-574-3550. www.walnutstreettheatre.org.


*A Night of Fairy Tales: May 15-18. Tickets: $15. Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St. 215-397-3040. www.comicenergy.com.


*The Happiness Lecture: May 16-June 15. Tickets: $46-$58. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Broad and Lombard streets. 215-985-0420. www.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org.


Identity Theft: May 22. Tickets: $20. Plays and Players, 1714 Delancey St. www.writingmanproductions.com/identitytheft.


Our Town in Old City: May 22-June 22. Tickets: $27-$45. Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. 215-922-1122. www.ardentheatre.org.


House, Divided: 7 p.m. May 23-June 22. The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-8079. jboden@interacttheatre.org.


The Adventures of a Boy and His Dog in Ye Olde Philadelphia: 2 and 4 p.m. weekends May 31-June 15. Tickets: $15. Mum Puppettheatre, 115 Arch St. 215-925-8686. www.mumpuppet.org.


Write On!: Philadelphia Young Playwrights, 6-8:30 p.m. June 4. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215-665-9226. www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org.


Defending the Caveman: June 13-14. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.


The Color Purple: June 17-29. Tickets: $28-$138. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.


Mamma Mia!: July 15-27. Tickets; 28-$82.50. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.


Monty Python’s Spamalot: Aug. 14-31. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets. 215-731-3333. www.kimmelcenter.org.

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Charities and volunteer groups

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is looking for volunteers to lead recreational activities for children one hour each week at a school, recreation center or library this school year. 215-545-2727 or asapinfo@phillyasap.org.


JCCs Stiffel Senior Center has a thrift shop that sells used men’s and women’s clothing Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.


Legal Clinic for the Disabled offers free legal advice and representation for low-income people with physical disabilities. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race St. 215-587-3350.


The Lighthouse gives away free clothes in good condition and food 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays. 30th and Wharton streets. 215-463-2434.


Programs Employing People is a community adult education program that needs volunteers to help disabled classes as well as literacy tutors. marnie.whelan@pepservices.org. 215-952-4292.

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Churches/ Congregations

Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church holds a youth rally noon- 6 p.m. June 14. 2319 S. Fitzwater St. 215-790-4754.


Lighthouse Baptist Church holds “Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday” at services with Rev. Raymond Payne 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. June 8. 2400 S. Broad St. 215-389-2626.


St. Anthony DiPadova Society holds its feast day celebration and memorial Mass 10 a.m. June 8. St. Barnabas Church, 63rd St. and Buist Ave. 215-726-1119.


St. John’s Baptist Church opens a youth activity center for ages 8-18 6-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Vacation Bible school for ages 4-12 is July 28-Aug. 1. 1232 Tasker St. 215-334-1282.


St. Nicolas of Tolentine Church holds “Feast of Corpus Christi” after 11 a.m. Mass May 25. 910 Watkins St. 215-463-1326.


Stella Maris Parish holds “Day of Retreat” prayer group 1-2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Convent Basement, 10th and Bigler streets. Marge Zoeltsch, 215-462-1928 or Anthony Damiani, 215-468-1389.


Victorious Ladies of Virtue holds “Sister 2 Sister Brunch” 10 a.m. May 17. Word of Life Church Ministry, 1208-14 S. 23rd St. 770-597-8258 or 267-808-0317.

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Civic/Community and townwatch groups

Avenue of the States Association serves South Broad St., Washington to Oregon avenues, 13th to 15th streets. aveofstates@yahoo.com


Bella Vista Town Watch serves Sixth to 11th streets, South St. to Washington Ave. 215-627-0057. www.bvtw.org


Bella Vista United Civic Association serves South St. to Washington Ave., Sixth to 11th streets. 267-872-4686. www.bvuca.org


Bigler Street Town Watch serves 10th to 12th streets, Oregon Ave. to Bigler St. Mike Stuhl, 215-336-6592.


Broad Street West Civic Association serves Broad to 20th streets, Snyder to Packer avenues. 2514 S. Broad St. 215-271-0596.


CCP Townwatch serves Eighth to 13th streets, Snyder Ave. to Ritner St. Meetings held second Wednesday of each month. Jason, 215-271-2424.


Claws of Justice Town Watch serves Broad to 12th streets, Ritner to Shunk. General meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Mike, 215-356-9705, or Simon, 215-260-1761.


Dickinson Narrows Civic Association holds monthly meetings 7 p.m. on the third Monday. George Washington Elementary, Fifth and Federal streets.


Dickinson Square Town Watch serves Front to Sixth streets, Reed to Mifflin streets. Diane Doiel, 215-336-2451.


Diversified Community Services serves South Philly west of Broad. 1210 S. Broad St. 215-336-5505.


East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association and Town Watch serves Broad to Ninth streets, Tasker St. to Snyder Ave. Meetings held the first Monday of each month. 215-462-0221. www.epcrossing.org.


Friends of Dickinson Square holds a monthly general meeting for all members. 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Dickinson Square Park, Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-685-1885.


GEAR (Girard Estate Area Residents) serves 17th to 22nd streets, Wolf St. to Oregon Ave. 215-334-6673.


*Grays Ferry Community Council: holds a meeting for board nominations 7 p.m. Oct. 17. William Barrett Nabuurs Center, 2738 Dickinson St. Will also take nominations at GFCC office 4 p.m. Oct. 18-19 and 22-23. 29th and Dickinson streets.


Guerin Residents Organizing Urban Pride (GROUP) meets 7 p.m. the last Monday of each month. 16th and Jackson streets. www.group_mngr@yahoo.com" target="_new"*www.group_mngr@yahoo.com.


Hawthorne Cultural Center holds advisory council meetings the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 1200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848.


Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition serves 11th to Broad streets, South St. to Washington Ave. 215-735-1225. www.hecphilly.org


Italian Market Civic Association: 1131-37 Wharton St. 215-551-5111.


Neighbors Against Crime Town Watch seeks residents to volunteer two hours in the evening a week. The organization covers the area bound by Broad St. to 22nd St. and Oregon Ave. to Passyunk Ave. Contact Officer Inverso, 1st District, at 215-686-3017. Nactw@aol.com.


Neighbors United for Change serves 1300 to 1500 blocks of S. 30th St. to S. 32nd St. and all blocks in between. Meets the fourth Friday at 1408 S. 31st St. 215-465-4236/4243.


Packer Park Civic Association: 215-336-4373.


Passyunk Square Civic Association: serves Washington to Tasker, Sixth to Broad streets. General meetings held the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at South Philadelphia Older Adult Center, Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. Community Clean Up is Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Gold Star Park. 215-605-5153. 215-551-0309. www.passyunk.org


Queen Village Neighbors Association serves Lombard St. to Washington Ave., Delaware River to Broad St. 736 S. Third St. 215-592-7488.


South Brook Townwatch serves 25th to 30th streets, Snyder Ave. to Moore St. Art Potts, 215-686-1454. www.southbrookwatch.com


Southeast Community Association Town Watch serves Front to Sixth streets, Tasker to Wolf streets. Raymond Glenn Baranowski, 215-271-6548.


Southend Town Watch serves Broad to 20th streets, Oregon Ave. to Walt Whitman Bridge entrance. George Hatton, 215-462-6452.


South Fourth Street Town Watch serves Fourth Street from McKean to Jackson streets. Officer Charles Sarkioglu, Fourth Police District community relations officer, 215-389-8864.


South Philadelphia Community Center Town Watch serves I-76 to Snyder Ave., Broad to Eighth streets. Ron Pagano, 215-913-5978 (pager).


South Philadelphia Communities Civic Association serves Ninth to 20th streets, Snyder Avenue to I-76. 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.


South Philadelphia Rainbow Committee: 2701 Federal St. 215-389-5922.


South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) serves as the Neighborhood Advisory Council for census tracts 13, 14 and 19, and serves the area from Broad St. to the Schuylkill River, South St. to Washington Ave. SOSNA general meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. www.southofsouth.org


Stadium Community Council Inc.: Broad St. and Packer Ave. 215-271-8454.


United Communities Southeast Philadelphia serves South Philly east of Broad. 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700.


Wharton Neighbors Civic Association serves Tasker to McKean streets, Eighth to 13th streets. 215-205-9023.


Whitman Council holds board of director meetings 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 2329 S. Third St. Meetings are open to the public. 215-468-4056.

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Recreation centers and playgrounds

Marian Anderson: 17th and Fitzwater streets. 215-685-6594.

Barry: 18th and Bigler streets. 215-685-1886.

Burke: Second and Jackson streets.

Capitolo: Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.

Chew: 19th St. and Washington Ave. 215-685-6596.

Columbus-DiProspero: 12th and Wharton streets. 215-685-1890.

Dickinson Square: Fourth and Tasker streets. 215-685-1885.

DiSilvestro: 15th and Morris streets. 215-685-1598.

Ford P.A.L.: Seventh St. and Snyder Ave. 215-685-1897.

Guerin: 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.

Hawthorne Cultural Center: 12th and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1848.

Herron: American and Reed streets. 215-685-1884.

Murphy: Fourth and Shunk streets. 215-685-1874.

Palumbo: 10th and Fitzwater streets. 215-686-1783.

Ridgway: Broad and Christian streets. 215-685-1594.

Sacks: Fourth St. and Washington Ave. 215-685-1889.

Seger: 10th and Lombard streets. 215-686-1760.

Shot Tower: Front and Carpenter streets. 215-685-1592.

Starr Garden: 600 Lombard St. 215-686-1782.

Tolentine: 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-0717.

Weccacoe: Fourth and Catharine streets. 215-685-1887.

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Community, outreach and senior centers

Barratt-Nabuurs Center: 2738 Dickinson St. 336-1158.


Christian Street YMCA: 1724 Christian St. 215-735-5800.


Community Outreach Services Center: 1941 Christian St. 215-732-5922.


Dixon House: 1920 S. 20th St. 215-336-3511.


Samuel S. Fels Community Center: 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.


Filitalia National: 1809 Oregon Ave. 215-334-8882.


John Gloucester House: 2147 Manton St. 215-389-5504.


*JCCs Stiffel Senior Center: Unforgettable performs noon-2 p.m. Oct. 14. 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500. Sixth and Porter streets. 215-468-3500.


Kings Ferry Square: 3125 Reed St. 215-334-7170.


Marconi Seniors Program: 2407 S. Broad St. 215-218-0800.


Point Breeze Family Center: McDaniel Elementary, Room 102, 22nd and Moore streets. 215-952-0625.


Point Breeze Federation Inc.: 1248 S. 21st St. 215-334-2666.


Point Breeze Performing Arts Center: 1717 Point Breeze Ave. 215-465-1187.


Point Breeze Satellite Center: 2100 Dickinson St. 215-684-4891.


St. Charles Senior Community Center: 1941 Christian St. 215-790-9530.


*South Philadelphia Older Adult Center: Single Parents Society hosts senior dances Fridays, 8-11 p.m. 215-465-2298. Passyunk Ave. and Dickinson St. 215-685-1697.


South Philadelphia Rainbow Committee: 2701 Federal St. 215-389-5922.


Tolentine Community Center: 1025-33 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717.


United Communities Southeast Philadelphia Services: 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-467-8700.


United Communities Southwark House: 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.


Wharton Street Recreation Center: 2300 Wharton St. 215-685-1888.


Wilson Park Senior Center: 2508 Jackson St. 215-684-4895.

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Tours

African-American Historical Tours: 215-768-8157.


All About Philadelphia Tours: 215-389-2510.


American Jewish Committee Historical Tour: 215-665-2300 .


Amish Country Tours: 215-768-8400 .Architecture and History Walking Tours of Elfreth’s Alley: 215-574-0560.


Art Tour of the Pennsylvania Convention Center: 215-418-4728.


Brandywine Tours: 610-358-5445 .


Chef’s Tour of the Italian Market: 215-772-0739.


City Hall Tours: 215-686-2840.


Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site: 215-236-3300.


Fairmount Park House Tours: 215-684-7926.


Foundation for Architecture Discover Philadelphia and the Region Tours: 215-569-8687.


Gray Line Tours: 215-569-7687.


Historic Philadelphia Inc.: 215-629-5801.


History and Mystery Tours of Philadelphia: 215-742-0778.


Independence Brewing Co. Tours: 215-537-2337.


Italian Market Tours: 215-334-6008.


Liberty Bell Cruises: 215-629-1131.


Longwood Gardens Tour: 610-388-1000.


N.C. Wyeth Studio Tour: 610-388-8326.


Nubian Tours Inc.: 215-879-7777.


Philadelphia Exclusive Shopping Tour: 215-772-0739.


Philadelphia on Foot Colonial Walking Tours and Saints and Sinners Tour: 215-627-8680.


Philadelphia Trolley Works: 215-925-8687.


Quaker Tours Inc.: 215-566-2037.


’76 Carriage Company: 215-923-8516.


Spirit of Philadelphia: 215-923-1419.


Tours of Possibilities African-American Tours: 215-877-7004.

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Flea Markets, Fairs, Bazaars

*St. John’s Baptist Church: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17. 1232 Tasker St. Table rentals are available. 215-334-1282.


*The Friends of the Donatucci Branch: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17. Rain date is May 31. Spaces: $15. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.

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Education/Hobbies

American-Italy Society offers summer Italian classes 9 a.m.-noon July 21-Aug. 1 and Aug. 11-22 and full immersion classes May 31, June 28 and July 26. 1420 Walnut St., Suite 310. 215-735-3250. www.america-italysociety.com.


Eastwick Regional Recreation Center is enrolling for its Dance Journey Program with classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip-hop Friday and Saturday. 80th St. and Mars Place. 215-852-5135.


Hawthorne Cultural Center holds “linedancersize” 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, adult and children’s kung fu classes Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, beginner and progressive tai chi classes. 1200 Carpenter St. www.realtaichikungfu.com.


Institute for the Study of Civic Values offers free GED classes 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Grays Ferry Community Council office, 29th and Dickinson streets. 215-238-1434.


Palumbo Recreation Center offers a nine-week adult basic drawing class 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Cost: $10. 10th and Fitzwater streets. 215-686-1783.


The Parent Leadership Academy holds free computer classes 10 a.m.-noon and free GED classes 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Palumbo Academy, 1122 Catharine St. 215-351-7007.


United Communities Southwark House holds bingo for seniors , 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursdays. 215-468-1645. Japanese karate classes for ages 14 and up are 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 215-673-1484. www.ska.org. 101 Ellsworth St.


Wickline Casting offers audition technique classes for kids and teens noon May 31. Cost: $195. 1080 N. Delaware Ave., Suite 700. 215-739-9952.


Wilson Park Senior Center offers ceramics classes 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays, and bingo and billiards, 12:30-3 p.m. 2508 Jackson St. 215-684-4895.

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Family resources

Catholic Social Services is looking for single or married adults to become foster parents to children of all ages, denominations and races, as well as for children with special medical or emotion needs and for siblings who wish to live together. 222 N. 17th St. Call Melissa at 215-587-2458.


Philadelphia Access Center offers free referral services for individuals and families in need Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-1985.


S.A.F.E. (Services to Assist Families Excel) is a free in-home visiting program that promotes positive parenting for caregivers with children from newborn to age 5. 215-790-7217.

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Health

Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia offers free blood pressure screenings 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. 215-748-9600. 501 S. 54th St. 215-748-9700. www.mercyhealth.org.


*The Arthritis Foundation holds the annual Philadelphia Arthritis Walk 1 p.m. May 17 at FDR Park. 215-574-3060. www.phillyaw.kintera.org.


*Living Beyond Breast Cancer holds the sixth-annual “Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer” 8 a.m.-noon May 18. Philadelphia Art Museum steps. Ben Franklin Pkwy. Lauren Ainsworth, lauren@lbbc.org. 610-645-4567.


*The Wellness Community of Philadelphia holds “Be Cancer Smart: Learn About Ovarian and Skin Cancers 10-11:30 a.m. May 19. The Health Annex of Southwest Philadelphia, 6120 B Woodland Ave. 215-879-7733.


The Jefferson Center for Balance and Hearing celebrates Better Speech and Hearing month by offering free hearing screenings 7:30 a.m.-noon May 22. Center for Balance and Hearing, 925 Chestnut St., sixth floor. 215-955-6760.


Vitality Fitness Center holds an American Red Cross Blood Drive 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22. 2439 S. Broad St. 215-465-5239.


The Fox Chase Cancer Center holds a skin cancer education program 10:30 a.m. May 29. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.


Philadelphia Healthy Start offers “Listen, Love and Play” 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 30 and June 27. Southwest Philadelphia Healthy Start Resource Center, 6846 Elmwood Ave. Roxann Joseph, 215-685-5284.


Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk raises money for these digestive diseases 4 p.m. May 31. Philadelphia Art Museum. 215-396-9100. www.cctakesteps.org.

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Libraries

*Donatucci Sr. Library: Preschool storytime is 10:30 a.m. May 20. Science in the Summer is July 8-9; chess for home-schoolers and their families is 1-3 p.m. the last Friday of the month; yoga for adults and teens is 5:15 p.m. Mondays and 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays; arts and crafts, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; and Dance Dance Revolution is 4 p.m. Thursdays. 1935 Shunk St. 215-685-1755.


Fumo Family Branch: Italian film with English subtitles shown 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Science in the Summer is July 17-18. 2437 S. Broad St. 215-685-1758.


Queen Memorial Library: Science in the Summer is July 24-25. 1201 S. 23rd St. 215-685-1899.


*Santore Library: Chess games, May 17 and 31; Smoking cessation six-week program Mondays, May 19-June 30. Science in the Summer is July 1-2. 932 S. Seventh St. 215-686-1766.


*South Philadelphia Library: ESL classes, 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Science in the Summer is June 26-27. 1700 S. Broad St. 215-685-1866.


Whitman Library: Science in the Summer is July 1-2. 200 Snyder Ave. 215-685-1784.

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Mummers

Downtowners Fancy Brigade is planning a 50th-year celebration in 2009. Bob Galvin 215-271-0878.


Hog Island N.Y.A. holds preteen dances 7 p.m. Fridays. Donation: $5. 2116 S. Third St.


*Mummers Museum hosts string band concerts 8-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 18. Quaker City String Band May 15; Irish American String Band May 22; no concert May 29. 1100 S. Second St. 215-336-3050.


Riverfront Mummers N.Y.B. is planning a 20th anniversary celebration in May. Contact Stosh, 267-974-4307.

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Better Days offers HIV/AIDS counseling, contraception, teen workshops and more. Marion Anderson Recreation Center, 744 S. 17th St. 215-732-0694.


Child Care Information Services offers funding and services to help parents find, select and pay for childcare and school-age programs. 1500 S. Columbus Blvd. 215-271-0433.


Community Labor Refinery Tracking Committee works on environmental and health issues related to living near the Sunoco Refinery. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Mercy Wellness Center, 2821 Island Ave. 215-640-8800.


Diversified Community Services/Point Breeze Family Center offers information/referral services, counseling, parenting and education/computer classes. Dixon House, 1920 S. 20th St. 215-952-0625.


Men United for a Better Philadelphia meets Mondays, 5-6 p.m. Houston Community Center, Eighth St. and Snyder Ave. Rennie Mayo, 267-575-2465 or 215-236-3372.


United Communities Houston Community Center offers emergency energy assistance, first-time homebuyers and ESL and computer skills classes. For emergency food cupboard and S.H.A.R.E. programs, call 215-468-6111. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For LIHEAP and CRISIS, call 215-467-8700 ext. 27 or 29. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Houston Community Center, 2029 S. Eighth St. 215-468-6111.

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Reunions

South Philadelphia High School for Girls, class of January 1948, noon-4 p.m. June 4. Popi’s Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th St. Marian, 215-468-1277 or Dot, 856-589-3019.


King of Peace holds its second annual “KoP By the Sea” June 21. Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, N.J. Joyce Varley-Hirst, 215-638-7283. Joyce.Hirst@kingofpeacealumni.com. www.kingofpeacealumni.com.


St. Gabriel School, all classes, 3-7 p.m. June 28. Tickets: $25, $30 at the door. 2917 Dickinson St. 215-463-4060. www.devoted.to/stgabes.


St. Stephen’s, all-class reunion 3-7 p.m. July 20. Keenan’s Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, N.J. Contact Diana, 609-313-4945. drupertus@comcast.net. www.saintstephensalumni.com.


South Philadelphia High School Alumni Association holds brunch Sept. 21. Mays Landing CC. Rita D’Armi or Sam Chatis, 215-321-1065.


Upper Merion, class of 1983, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Screwballs, 208 W. Beidler Road, King of Prussia. Nalini, nalinieyer@yahoo.com.


Goretti High School, class of 1988, Oct. 3. Jacqui Collins, 215-468-7661. jacquigreg@comcast.net.


John Bartram High School, January and June 1958 classes, Oct. 24-26. Renaissance Airport Hotel, 500 Stevens Drive. Ronald Blocker, 215-878-1574.


Overbrook High School, class of 1968, Nov. 28. Hilton Hotel on City Avenue. 215-879-4410. www.overbrookhighreunion.com.


St. Philip Neri School, class of 1958, June. Contact Joe 704-942-6345. jdougherty09436@roadrunner.com. Joann 845-739-6459.


Bok Technical High School, classes of 1970-79. October. Eddie Everett, 215-755-3859.


Central High School, class of 1982, fall. Benny Gionfridido, smlgphila@yahoo.com. Gary Miller, 215-572-2468. millerglancertextiles.com.


Thomas Junior High School, class of 1973, fall. Maria, 267-241-4415. MsHonesty747 @aol.com.


South Philadelphia High School, class of 1976, fall. Michelle , 267-971-4386. IMPIZAZZ143@aol.com. Maria 267-241-4415. MsHonesty747@aol.com.


South Philadelphia High School, class of 1959, spring 2009. Estelle Caplan Kabbani, 408-238-7246. Mark Hoffman, 267-808-6011. Jennie De Angelis Matarese, 215-462-6003.


South Philadelphia High School for Boys combined classes of 1944 at Popi’s Italian Restaurant, 3120 S. 20th St. Mike Pila or Jay Meyers, 215-972-5577.


South Philadelphia High is planning a brunch for graduates. May’s Landing Country Club, 1855 Cates Road. Rita D’Armi or Sam Chatis at 215-321-1065.


Stella Maris, class of 1982, planning for spring. Teachers and alumni, contact Joanne Pezzano, 267-847-1642 or jopezzano@aol.com; Donna DiBruno at Donna.DiBruno@dla.mil; or Tracy Nawrocki at TLN232Z@yahoo.com.


Bok, classes of 1979-81, no date set. Donald Truitt, 215-389-0402.


Bishop Neumann and St. Maria Goretti High Schools, class of 1978, planning a reunion. Contact Domenic Reda, 215-520-0316. www.neumann78.wordpress.com.

School/Aftercare registration
Capitolo Playground has an after-school program for ages 6-13 Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Homework help, snacks, music, sports and more. Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.


Children of Xcellence Christian Family Child Care is registering for infant, toddler and prekindergarten before and after-school programs. 1506 S. Fourth St. 215-755-4089.


Di Silvestro Playground holds an after-school program for ages 5-12, Mondays-Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $5 per week. Free registration. 1701 S. 15th St. 215-685-1598.


Dixon Learning Academy offers full-day infant, toddler, preschool and after-school enrichment programs. 2201 Moore St. 215-334-2662.


Eastwick Regional Park Recreation Center has an after-school program for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 80th St. and Mars Place. 215-685-4193.


Fell Elementary School has after-school homework help and tutoring for grades K-4, Monday-Friday, 3-5:30 p.m. Ninth St. and Oregon Ave. 215-468-2872.


Guerin Recreation Center holds an after-school program weekdays, 3-6 p.m., for ages 5-10. Girl Scouts are Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ceramics are Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.


Hawthorne Cultural Arts Center holds an after-school program for ages 5-12 Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Homework help provided. 200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com.


Murphy Recreation Center is registering for its after-school program, which is 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, for ages 6-12. Cost: $7 per week. Homework help, arts and crafts, computers, activities and more. 2600 S. Third St. 215-685-1874.


Point Breeze Civic Association is registering for its after-school tutoring and literacy development program 4-6 p.m. for ages 7-12. 1518 S. 22nd St. 215-755-6628.


Sharswood Elementary has an after-school program with homework help for grades K-8 Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Second and Wolf streets. 215-468-6111.


Southwark Elementary School offers after-school homework help and tutoring for children in grades K-8, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Ninth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549.


Southwark House offers an after-school program for grades K-8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.


St. Maron CDC offers after-school homework help and computer classes for ages 7-13 Monday-Thursday, 4:15-6 p.m. 1013 Ellsworth St. 215-688-6611.


Tolentine Community Center offers after-school programs for ages 5-13 Monday-Friday. Van service as well as full- or half-day coverage available. 1025-33 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717.


UCSP Beacon School at Bok offers homework help, cultural-enrichment activities, service learning, job-readiness and recreational activities for grades 6-8. Programs run Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. The center’s Life After School Program offers homework assistance, career development, bi-weekly stipends, monthly TransPasses and more for high school students in the PHA Housing/Section 8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Eighth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549/99.

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School/After School Registration

Capitolo Playground has an after-school program for ages 6-13 Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Homework help, snacks, music, sports and more. Ninth and Federal streets. 215-685-1883.


Children of Xcellence Christian Family Child Care is registering for infant, toddler and prekindergarten before and after-school programs. 1506 S. Fourth St. 215-755-4089.


City Kids is registering for its full-day nursery, pre-school, kindergarten and extended care. 2311 S. 13th St. 215-334-7440.


Di Silvestro Playground holds an after-school program for ages 5-12, Mondays-Fridays, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $5 per week. Free registration. 1701 S. 15th St. 215-685-1598.


Dixon Learning Academy offers full-day infant, toddler, preschool and after-school enrichment programs. 2201 Moore St. 215-334-2662.


Eastwick Regional Park Recreation Center has an after-school program for ages 5-12, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 80th St. and Mars Place. 215-685-4193.


Fell Elementary School has after-school homework help and tutoring for grades K-4, Monday-Friday, 3-5:30 p.m. Ninth St. and Oregon Ave. 215-468-2872.


Franklin Day Nursery is registering for full-day toddler and preschool programs for ages 2-1/2 to 5. 719 Jackson St. 215-389-2991.


Guerin Recreation Center holds an after-school program weekdays, 3-6 p.m., for ages 5-10. Girl Scouts are Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ceramics are Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 16th and Jackson streets. 215-685-1894.


Hawthorne Cultural Arts Center holds an after-school program for ages 5-12 Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Cost: $10 per week. Homework help provided. 200 Carpenter St. 215-685-1848. hawthornerec@yahoo.com.


Lincoln Day Nursery is accepting applications for enrollment. All subsidies accepted. 19th and Ellsworth streets. 215-732-7333.


Murphy Recreation Center is registering for its after-school program, which is 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, for ages 6-12. Cost: $7 per week. Homework help, arts and crafts, computers, activities and more. 2600 S. Third St. 215-685-1874.


Point Breeze Civic Association is registering for its after-school tutoring and literacy development program 4-6 p.m. for ages 7-12. 1518 S. 22nd St. 215-755-6628.


Sharswood Elementary has an after-school program with homework help for grades K-8 Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Second and Wolf streets. 215-468-6111.


Southwark Elementary School offers after-school homework help and tutoring for children in grades K-8, Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Ninth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549.


Southwark House offers an after-school program for grades K-8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. 101 Ellsworth St. 215-468-1645.


St. Gabriel School is still registering for pre-K through eighth grade, weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Morning and afternoon care program offered. 2917 Dickinson St. 215-468-7230.


St. John’s Christian Nursery School is registering for the current school year. St. John’s Baptist Church, 1232 Tasker St. 215-334-1282.


St. Maron CDC offers after-school homework help and computer classes for ages 7-13 Monday-Thursday, 4:15-6 p.m. 1013 Ellsworth St. 215-688-6611.


*St. Nicholas of Tolentine School is registering children for kindergarten 9-10:30 am.m and 1-2 p.m. Feb. 27. Bring birth and baptismal certificates as well as health records to registeration. 913 Pierce St. 215-468-0353.


*Stella Maris School is registering for the 2008-09 school year at the end of February. 814 Bigler St. 215-467-6262.


Tolentine Community Center offers after-school programs for ages 5-13 Monday-Friday. Van service as well as full- or half-day coverage available. 1025-33 Mifflin St. 215-389-0717.


UCSP Beacon School at Bok offers homework help, cultural-enrichment activities, service learning, job-readiness and recreational activities for grades 6-8. Programs run Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. The center’s Life After School Program offers homework assistance, career development, bi-weekly stipends, monthly TransPasses and more for high school students in the PHA Housing/Section 8. Runs Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Eighth and Mifflin streets. 215-952-8549/99.


Vitality Fitness Center offers a health-based after-school program for ages 5-13 3:30-5:15 p.m. Monday to Friday through June. Cost: $8 per child and $6 for siblings daily. 2439 S. Broad St. 215-465-5239. southphila@vitwellinc.com.

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Support groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, South Philadelphia Chapter, meets daily at 1 and 7:30 p.m. except Friday evenings. 1605 E. Moyamensing Ave. 215-339-9365.


Al-Anon meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at St. John’s Evangelist Church, Third and Reed streets; Fridays, 7:30 p.m. (non-smoking meeting) at 1605 E. Moyamensing Ave.; and Saturdays, 11:15 a.m., at Episcopal Church of the Crucifixion, Eighth and Bainbridge streets; and 12:45 p.m. at Graduate Hospital, 18th and South streets. 215-222-5244.


Alzheimer’s Association holds a support group for families of people with Alzheimer’s the third Saturday of each month, 2-4 p.m. St. Agnes Continuing Care Center, 1900 S. Broad St., Conference Room B. 800-272-3900.


Best Nest holds a free six-week course for parents of children with special medical needs 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. starting May 19. 1709 Washington Ave. Dina Mitchell, 215-546-8060. www.bestnest.org.


Codependents Anonymous meets at Methodist Hospital, 2301 S. Broad St., 6:30 p.m. Sundays. 215-333-7775.


Debtors Anonymous,meets 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St. Susan, 610-203-3200.


Dixon House holds a men’s group for any man involved in caring for a child. 1920 S. 20th St. 215-985-2089.


Gamblers Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Methodist Hospital, Broad and Ritner streets. Conference Room 2301.


Mary Mother of Captives, a support group for those with a loved one in prison or about to be sentenced, meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month. Most Blessed Sacrament Rectory, 5628 Chester Ave. Contact Jack or Sophie, 215-698-2585. www.marymotherofcaptivessupportgroup.org.


NARANON support group for families and friends of addicts meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas of Tolentine rectory. 910 Watkins St. 215-808-7422.


Pennsylvania Hospital holds smoking cessation individual and group counseling sessions 4-5 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. first two Tuesdays and Thursdays of each month.


Recovery International for those with stress, anger, sadness, fear or depression meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1831 Bainbridge St. 215-732-2787. www.recovery-inc.com.


Supportive Older Women’s Network for ages 60 and over meets Mondays, 1 p.m. JCCs Stiffel Senior Center, 604 Porter St. 215-468-3500.


Mercy LIFE (Living Independently For Elders) offers a support group for caregivers for ages 55 and over with chronic illness or disability. Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Call 215-339-4157 for location and to RSVP.


Stroke Support Group is for those who have had a stroke or care for someone who has 2 p.m. first Thursday of each month. Mercy Hospital, Room 133, 501 S. 54th Street. 215-748-9592.


Substance Abuse Program meets Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon and 11 a.m.-2:15 p.m. 1021 S. 21st St. 215-790-9942.


Victim/Witness Services offers assistance, court and police information to crime victims. 1210 S. Broad St. 215-551-3360.


Voice It Sistah is a support group for HIV-positive women meets 11 a.m. Tuesdays. YOACAP, 1207 Chestnut St. 215-851-1898.


Women at the Well, a Christian support group to promote hope, healing and safety, meets 2-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Philadelphia Access Center, 11th and Mifflin streets. 215-389-1985.


Women in Transition offers counseling for women who have been hurt by a partner or cope with drugs and alcohols. Call 215-751-1111 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday. www.womenintransitioninc.org.

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City Services

Abandoned autos: local police district or 215-683-2278

Abandoned houses: 215-686-2463/4/5

Abandoned lots: 215-686-2463

Air pollution, smoke, foul odors, loud noise: 215-685-7580 (days) or 215-686-4514 (nights and weekends)

Alley lighting outages: 215-686-5515

Animal control: 215-685-9054

Anti-graffiti workers at Grays Ferry Community Council: 215-336-5005

Auto-emission regulations: 800-265-0921

Basic Systems Repair Program: 215-448-2160

Block cleanups: 215-685-3969

Block party permits: 215-686-5501

Child-abuse hotline: 800-932-0313

Clean Air Council's Pollution Prevention Program: 215-567-4004 ext. 237

Department of Human Services: 215-683-6100

Dispute resolution: 215-686-4692

Drug addiction: 888-545-2600

Drug dealing: 911 or 215-685-4141 (South Narcotics Field Unit)

Electrical emergencies: 215-841-4141

Environmental issues: 215-567-4004

Gas leaks: 215-235-1212

Graffiti removal: 215-685-9556

Leaflets on cars, littering an area: local police district enforcement officer

Mobile mental health team: 215-695-6440

Nuisance bars: 215-686-5858

Parking problems, enforcement policies: First District Councilman Frank DiCicco, 215-686-3458; Second District Councilwoman Anna Verna, 215-686-3412.

Philadelphia Home Improvement Loans: 215-854-6515

Public special events/entertainment: 215-683-2070

Playground/recreation center concerns: 215-683-3600/50

Police Athletic League: 215-291-9000

Potholes and repaving: 215-686-5560, 215-686-3488

Public-school information: 215-546-1166

Rat control: 215-685-9701

Recycling information: 215-685-7329

Uncollected recyclables: 215-686-5560

Safe Schools Advocate: 215-644-1277

Sanitation police: 215-685-3097

Section 8 investigations: 215-684-4330

Senior citizen helpline: 215-765-9040

SEPTA police: 215-685-3097

South Detectives Division: 215-686-3013

SPCA: 216-426-6300

Street lighting, to report an outage: 215-686-5515

Street sweeping: 215-686-5560

Tenant Action Group: 215-575-0700

Tobacco sales to minors: 888-99-SMOKE

Townwatch information: 215-686-1454/9

Truancy hotline: 215-462-7693

Vandalism/mischief at a recreation facility: local police district

Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia: 215-551-3360

Water/sewer emergencies: 215-592-6300

Witness a crime or became a victim: 911

Youth and gangs: 215-685-9521

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