Win two tickets to The Artist!

Now's your chance to see that movie that's getting Oscar buzz! Win two tickets to The Artist by putting your name in the comment, for a screening tonight at 7:30 at Ritz East. Gooooood luck!

The Sixers To Host A Free, Public Scrimmage At The Palesta On Sunday

The 76ers are holding a full-team scrimmage at the University of Pennsylvania’s historic Palestra on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and it’s free and open to the public! Tickets to the event, held at the Palestra with a capacity of 8,000, are free and available to the public upon arrival at the arena’s entrances. Doors open at 5 p.m. Head coach Doug Collins will be mic’d up during the scrimmage and the Sixers Dance Team and the Dunk Squad will also be in attendance to entertain the fans. Will you be going?

See Rittenhouse light the menorah tonight!

Rittenhouse Square is about to get even more brilliantly lit.

Celebrate Hanukkah 2011 at Rittenhouse Square tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 20, as the giant menorah adjacent to the city’s largest Christmas tree is lit for the first night of the holiday, at 6:30 p.m.
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular public spaces, utilized all year-round. It’s a treasured holiday experience to walk through its twinkling pathways.
Stick around after the prayers are sung to grab dinner or drinks at any of the excellent restaurants rimming the square, from Parc to Rouge to Twenty Manning Grill.
To learn more about Hanukkah and menorah-lighting, check out Jewish Philly. And don’t forget to make reservations for Zahav’s special Hanukkah menu.

Rittenhouse Square Menorah Lighting
When: Tuesday, December 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Center of the square
Cost: Free
More info: www.rittenhouserow.org

Win two tickets to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy!

Here's your chance! Comment on this blog post with the last movie you watched and you'll be entered to be randomly selected to win two tickets to an advanced screening of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, tonight at the Ritz East at 7:30. Good luck!

Win two tickets to Mission: Impossible!

Attention Showbiz Philly readers! Here's your chance to score two tickets to see the new Mission: Impossible before it's officially released, tomorrow at 7:30 and the King of Prussia Mall's AMC IMAX (the screening is in IMAX). To enter, list your favorite Tom Cruise movie (not MI) for your chance to win. Good luck!

Win two tickets to War Horse!

Here's your chance to win two tickets to see War Horse this Thursday at 7:00 pm at Ritz East, courtesy of Showbiz Philly! All you have to do is comment this blog with your favorite movie of 2011 and I'll randomly select a winner, good luck!

See Rittenhouse Square's annual tree lighting tomorrow!

On Tuesday at 5 p.m. CBS's Kathy Orr will be on-hand to kick off the Rittenhouse Square Christmas season with the annual tree lighting ceremony, Philadelphia’s largest Christmas tree with more than 5,000 brilliant lights.

Pick up a complimentary elf hat and hot chocolate with cookies from TD Bank, where you can also snap a photo with Santa, at 18th and Walnut.

Other festivities include children’s ornament-making, and games and holiday entertainment from Chestnut Hill Academy and Springside School.

Afterwards, look out for Rittenhouse Row merchant specials, with vendors stretching from the Avenue of the Arts to 21st Street, between Spruce and Market Streets.

Make a night of it by enjoying dinner and drinks at nearby hot spots Parc, Twenty Manning Grill, Rouge, Zama, Tria, Pietro’s, Franklin Mortgage, Square 1682 and more.

Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting
When: Tuesday, November 29, 5 p.m.
Where: Near the guardhouse in the center of the square
Cost: Free
More info: www.rittenhouserow.org

Celebrate White Friday in Manayunk!

Instead of the traditional Black Friday, Manayunk is celebrating “White Friday” on November 25.

Canal View Park will be host to the city’s first Christmas Tree lighting, caroling, Santa Claus and an outdoor bridal gown show by Nicole Miller.
There will be hot chocolate, treats and music from B101.

It’s all happening from 6-8 p.m. this Friday, November 25.

Rain or shine, it’ll be a wonderful way to mark a conclusion to a great Thanksgiving and a beginning to the rest of a joyous holiday season in Philadelphia.

Manayunk’s “White Friday”
Where: Canal View Park, Main & Cresson Streets
When: Friday, November 25, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: www.manayunk.com

Billy Elliot the Musical comes to Philly!

From now until Sunday, November 27th the tour of Billy Elliot the Musical is making it's stop in the City of Brotherly Love at the Academy of Music. For more information, check it out here!

See My Week With Marilyn tonight, courtesy of Showbiz Philly!

Here's your chance! To see the new film My Week With Marilyn starring Michelle Williams tonight at Ritz East for free, just comment this blog with your favorite Marilyn Monroe film and you'll be entered for a chance to win. It's that easy!

Tori Amos to perform at the Academy of Music

In support of her latest release, 2011's Night of Hunters, Tori Amos will be performing for one-night only at the Academy of Music on Thursday, December 1st at 7:30. Tickets are currently available now, and range from $39.50 - $59.50 and are available, along with more information, here.

Daily Show's John Oliver coming to Helium!

From January 6 to 8th, Senior British Person from Comedy Central's The Daily Show John Oliver will be performing his signature brand of stand-up comedy at Helium! Tickets are $25 general admission, $32 reseved and are available, along with more information, here.

Ring in the new year with funnyman Anthony Jeselnik!

Most recognizable from Comedy Central's celebrity roasts, Anthony Jeselnik is making his Philly debut at Helium comedy club this December 28th to the 31st! Tickets are $10 general admission, $17 reserved seating and are on sale now. For more information and to buy tickets, swing on by here! Will you be ringing in 2012 with the Jeselnik?

Colin Hay comes back to Glenside!

Former lead singer of 80s band Men at Work, Colin Hay is coming back to the Keswick for a one-night only performance on Saturday, April 28th at 8:30 p.m. Tickets run from $27.50 to $33.50, and are on sale now here. Will you be going to see Colin perform this April?

Lily Tomlin coming to the Keswick!

Legendary actress and comedian Lily Tomlin is gracing the Keswick with her signature stand-up comedy this April 13th, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and cost $59.50, and can be found here. Check it out!

Funny lady Kathleen Madigan to perform at the Keswick!

Comedienne Kathleen Madigan will be performing her signature brand of stand-up comedy this January 28th at 8:00 p.m. at the Keswick Theater. Prices range from $26.50 to $32.50 and are on sale now, and can be found here. Check it out!

AI's David Cook set to perform in Glenside!

American Idol's seventh-season winner David Cook is set to perform at the Keswick this December. Check it out here!

Who: David Cook
What: Singing performance
Where: Keswick Theater (291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside)
When: December 4th at 7 p.m.
Cost: $27.50 - $32.50

Adam Carolla comes back to PA!

Funnyman Adam Carolla is coming back to Philadelphia, performing at the Keswick this December as part of his yuletide stand-up tour. Check it out here!

Who: Adam Carolla
What: Stand-up comedy
Where: Keswick Theater (291 North Keswick Avenue, Glenside)
When: Thursday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $29.50 - $43.50

Win two tickets to Happy Feet 2!

Loved Happy Feet? Now here's your chance to see Happy Feet 2 for free, before it hits theaters! Showbiz Philly is giving away four tickets to a special advanced screening, taking place at the Regal King of Prussia IMAX on Saturday at 10:30 am. To enter, comment this blog with your favorite animated feature, and I will randomly choose a winner. It's that easy!

Last chance to get spooked at Eastern State!

This Saturday, November 12th, is the final day to attend Terror Behind The Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary! For the special closing night event, the first-ever postseason performance, you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with Ghost Hunters International co-lead investigator Kris Williams and ParanormalPopCulture.com’s Aaron Sagers. Hear about the firsthand experiences they’ve had with real ghosts inside the penitentiary complex. Help Terror Behind The Walls celebrate its milestone birthday; get tickets online. Tickets won’t be available at the door.

Win tickets to see Immortals before it hits theaters!

For a chance to win two tickets to Immortals at United Artists Riverview Stadium 17 on  Nov 10th, 2011 at 7:30 pm with your all-time favorite movie and you'll be entered. Good luck!

Win tickets to Jack and Jill!

To win two tickets to a free showing of Jack and Jill November 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the Regal King of Prussia IMAX, comment this blog with your favorite Adam Sandler movie and you'll be entered for a chance to win. It's just that simple!

Meet Roma Downey this Saturday!

From CBS's Touched by an Angel, Roma Downey will be making a personal appearance at Hackman’s Bible Bookstore (1341 Mickley Road Whitehall, PA) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th. Roma will be there to discuss her new project, Little Angels, her life, and will also be doing an autograph signing and photo op. 


For more information, call Hackman's at (610) 264-8600

Charlie Murphy is coming to Helium!

Actor and comedian Charlie Murphy is making a big splash in Philly, performing in mid-November his signature brand of stand-up comedy at Helium comedy club. Check it out here!

Who: Charlie Murphy
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom)
When: November 16 - 19 at 8:00, 18-19 at 10:30
Cost: $25 general admission, $32 reserved seating

Soup Nazi comes back to Philly!!

You loved him on Seinfeld, now he's coming back to the City of Brotherly Love! Larry Thomas, better known as the 'Soup Nazi' from television, will be serving up soup Philly-style this November 18th from one to seven p.m. Don't be late, or it might be "no soup for you"!

Win two tickets to Like Crazy before it his theatres!

Attention Showbiz Philly readers! Win two tickets to an advanced screening of the new film Like Crazy tomorrow night at the Pearl..all you have to do is comment this blog with why you would like to see this film by 9:30 am Thursday and I will randomly select a winner. It's that easy!

Bill Cosby comes to Philly!

Temple's biggest cheerleader, Bill Cosby, who's also expected at commencement, hosts Comedy for a Cause to benefit the Community Partnership School tomorrow night at Temple's Mitten Hall (1913 N. Broad). The Community Partnership School is a collaboration between Germantown Academy and Project HOME. Comedians Gary Gulman and Ralph Harris perform after the reception, which honors scholar/author Charles L. Blockson for his devotion to African-American history. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100-$250 at CPSPhilly.org.

Win tickets to Grimm before it airs!

Here's your chance! One lucky Showbiz Philly reader will be treated to two tickets to an advanced screening of the new NBC show Grimm, taking place this Wednesday night at the Pearl Theatre. To enter, comment this blog with your favorite new show of the television season and you'll be entered! A winner will be drawn Tuesday at 9:30 am, randomly. Good luck!

See Paranormal Activity 3 tonight!

You read right! Showbiz Philly is hooking you up again with two tickets to an advanced screening of the new thriller Paranormal Activity 3 tonight at the Rave! Just e-mail me at dude6363@aol.com by 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 19th and you'll be going tonight!

Attention Chelsea Lately Fans! Mo Mandel to perform in Philly

Comedian Mo Mandel, best known for his appearances on the round-table on E!'s Chelsea Lately, will be performing in Philly's own Helium comedy club later this month. Check it out here!

Who: Mo Mandel
What: Stand-up comedy
Where: Helium (2031 Sansom)
When: 11/30 - 12/3
Cost: $10 general admission, $17 reserved

Carlos Mencia to perform in Philly!

Funnyman Carlos Mencia, known best from his series Mind of Mencia and movies such as Boat Trip and The Heartbreak Kid, will be performing this October at Helium. Check it out here!


Who: Carlos Mencia
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium comedy club (2031 Sansom)
When: Sunday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 general admission, $37 reserved

Gilbert Gottfried coming to Cherry Hill!

Bouncing back from his controversial comments about Japan's tsunami, Gilbert Gottfried will be performing at Sarcasm comedy club this Saturday, at 7:30 and 9:30. Tickets are $25, and available at sarcasmcomedy.com. Check it out!

Win tickets to see The Three Musketeers before it hits theaters!

Attention movie buffs! Showbiz Philly is hooking you up with two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new film The Three Musketeers before it hits theaters! To enter, comment this posting by Tuesday, October 18th at noon for your chance to win. Good luck!

Win tickets to see Dream House before it hits theaters!

Attention cinema nuts! Be the first of your friends to see the new movie Dream House at a special advanced screening this Thursday night in Philadelphia, courtesy of Showbiz Philly. To enter, comment this blog post with the movie you're most excited to see hit theaters, and a random winner will be chosen by Wednesday at noon! Good luck!
-Dave

See 50/50 tomorrow!

Showbiz Philly is inviting you to a chance to win two tickets to an advanced screening of the new film 50/50, this Tuesday night at 7:30 at the Ritz East movie theater in Olde City. Just comment this blog post, and good luck!

Meet Heather from The Real World: Las Vegas!

Heather Marter, star of The Real World: Las Vegas, will be on-hand at Fado Irish Pub tomorrow, from 10 - 5 p.m for the auditions for the newest season, taking place right here in Philly! If you're interested in auditioning, check it out here.

Free museum entry to all students this Saturday!

Attention Students! This Saturday, with valid ID, all students will be admitted to 15 museums and attractions free of charge! These include the Academy of Natural Sciences, Eastern State Penitentiary, National Constitution Center, National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia-themed Mini Golf at Franklin Square and more. Be sure to browse these museums’ shops for unique gifts, artwork, crafts, clothing and souvenirs.

Win tickets to a screening of 50/50!

Attention Showbiz Philly readers! Comment this blog post to enter yourself for a chance to win two tickets to see the new film 50/50 this Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Pearl Theatre. Good luck!



Chris Titus to perform in Philly!

Actor and comedian Christopher Titus will be performing his signature brand of stand-up comedy! Check it out! To buy tickets, see here

Who: Chris Titus
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium Comedy Club (2031 Samson)
When: 11/10 - 11/12, Thursday, Friday & Saturday shows at 8, Friday & Saturday at 10:30
Cost: $22 General Admission, $29 Reserved

Patrice Oneal is coming to Philly!

Funny man Patrice Oneal is performing at Helium! Get your tickets here

Who: Patrice Oneal
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom)
When: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (9-29 - 10/1) at 8, Friday and Saturday at 10:30
Cost: $20 General Admission, $27 Reserved

Kendra's coming back to Philly!

Attention E! fans! Kendra Wilkinson, who famously made Philly the background of her reality show,  is coming back to the City of Brotherly Love!

Who: Kendra Wilkinson
What: Signing copies of her new book, Being Kendra
Where: Barnes & Noble (1805 Walnut St, Rittenhouse)
When: September 28th, 12:30 P.M.
Cost: $24.99 (list price)

Want to be in a major motion picture?

Well here's your chance to be in The Silver Linings Playbook, starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence!

Heery Casting is holding an open call for background actors, otherwise known as "extras," on Saturday at a warehouse at 6900 Lindbergh Blvd. in Southwest Philly. The casting call is open to men and women, ages 20-65, all ethnicities, though men 30-60 of Southeast Asian/Indian descent are needed the most. Screen Actors Guild members will be seen from 10 a.m. to 11:30, and nonunion applicants are asked to come between 11:30 and 3:30 p.m.

All are asked to bring a casual photo, not a mug shot, that producers can keep. Heery says the filmmakers are especially looking for "real Philly characters."

Good luck!

See Amy Fisher train!

'Long Island Lolita' Amy Fisher will be training for a boxing match on Friday afternoon at the Feldman Boxing Center at the Marple Sports Arena in Broomall. Check it out!

Anne Burrell comes to KOP

Author and Food Network star Anne Burrell will be signing copies of her latest book, Cook Like A Rock Star this October in King of Prussia! Will you be there?

Who: Anne Burrell
What: Book Signing
Where: Williams Sonoma - North Gulph Road. King of Prussia, PA
When: October 6th, 2011 at noon
Cost: $27.99 (list price)

Win two free movie tickets, courtesy of Showbiz Philly!

Win two tickets to a screening of the new Sarah Jessica Parker comedy I Don't Know How She Does It! I'm giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky Showbiz Philly reader, for a screening this Monday, September 12th, at 7:30 PM at the Ritz East (2nd and Chestnut). All you have to do to win is write in the comments section the best movie you saw over the summer, and I'll randomly pick a winner. It's that easy!

Bobby Flay comes to KOP!

Bobby Flay, famed Food Network star, will be signing copies of his newest book, Bobby Flay's Bar American Cookbook!

Who: Bobby Flay
What: Book Signing
Where: Williams Sonoma - North Gulph Road, King of Prussia
When: 9/20/11 at 6:00 PM
Cost:  $35.00 (list price)

Win free tickets to see Willie Nelson!

For a chance to see Willie Nelson live at the Mann Center this Friday, all you have to do is email your full name with “Willie Nelson Ticket Giveaway” in the subject line to tips@uwishunu.com by this Thursday, May 26. Good luck!

Punk Rock flea market returns!

The “Spring Fever” edition of the Punk Rock Flea Market returns to Northern Liberties this Sunday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Punk Rock Flea Market Dome will house more than 250 tables with vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry and crafts, to records, furniture, electronics, instruments, art and even junk.
R5 Productions, the indie music promoter behind the event, has dedicated more than 40 tables to selling exclusively punk items like old punk records, old band shirts and instruments.

There will also be nearly 20 different food vendor tables with snacks for everyone from carnivores to vegans. Little Baby’s Ice Cream, launching this weekend, will be on site selling ice cream from its tricycle freezer and Miss Rachel’s Pantry will be there, specializing in vegan sandwiches.

Though this is a completely non-music centric event, you’ll also be able to win tickets to shows and backstage passes.

Tickets are just $3. All proceeds go to support the “all ages shows” R5 Productions puts on at the First Unitarian Church and elsewhere throughout Philadelphia.

Punk Rock Flea Market
When: Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Punk Rock Flea Market Dome, 461 N. 9th Street
Cost: $3
More info: www.r5productions.com

See Franklin and Bash tonight!

Two lucky Showbiz Philly readers are going to a preview party of the upcoming TNT show Franklin and Bash tonight at 7 p.m. at Dave & Buster's (325 North Columbus Blvd). To enter, comment this post with why you want to win, and I will pick an answer at random. Good luck!

Free Alert! Philadelphia Musuem of Art gratis today!

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is granting all who are interested free admission today, in celebrating of International Museums Day! Are you going to take advantage of the freeness??

Lynda Carter to sign CD's in Philly tomorrow!

You loved her as Wonder Woman, now TV star Lynda Carter is coming to the Barnes & Noble at Rittenhouse Square to sign copies of her new CD "Crazy Little Things" Tuesday at 7PM. The cost of her CD is $13.99.