Monday, January 31, 2011

Free tacos at Baja Fresh!

Baja Fresh will be giving away two free tacos to each customer Tuesday, February 1st at its Southeastern Pennsylvania stores (Abington, Willow Grove, Montgomeryville, King of Prussia, and Conshohocken). To find a location near you, check out the finder here.

What: Free tacos at Baja Fresh
Where: Various locations in SE PA
When: February 1st
Cost: Gratis!

Wing Bowl 19!

Wing Bowl, the famous eating competition that's been a Philadelphia staple of gluttony since it's humble beginnings in 1993, will occur again on February 4th.

How do you feel about Wing Bowl 19? Will you be attending or watching on TV?

Who: Various non-vegetarians
What: Wing-eating competition
Where: Wells-Fargo Center
When: February 4 at 6 a.m.
Cost: Tickets are sold-out, but may be available through third-party sites such as Craigslist or unofficial resellers.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Philadelphia Auto Show welcomes sports stars!

Sports fans rejoice! Hugh Douglas, DeSean Jackson, Darryl Dawkins, Danny Briere, Claude Giroux and Kurt Busch will be special guests at the 2011 Philadelphia Auto Show this February. For more information, check it out here.

Who: Various sports stars
What: Q&A, some will grant autograph requests
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch)
When: Various times, from Feb. 1 - 6
Cost: If purchased online here, adults cost $10 and kids cost $6

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Toastee from "Flavor of Love" to teach class in Havertown

Jennifer Toof, better known as Toastee from VH1's Flavor of Love, I Love Money and Charm School will teach a class to adults on "Modeling, acting and reality TV" this March at Haverford High School. A Haverford Township Adult School brochure says "Parents are encouraged to take this class if interested in getting their children involved in the industry," as well as how to stand out at auditions and improve your chances of getting callbacks. The class is four weeks, from 6 to 7:30 Tuesday nights. For more information, including registration, check it out here.

Who: Toastee (Jennifer Toof)
What: Teaching class on modeling, acting and reality TV
Where: Haverford High School (200 Mill Road Havertown, PA 19083)
When: Tuesday's in March from 6 - 7:30
Cost: $40.00

Friday, January 14, 2011

Jake's 5-pound Philly challenge!

Attention foodies! Jake's is holding a Philly-themed challenge. The challenge is to eat...

A 2-foot steak, brisket or pork sandwich weighing about 3 pounds! 
4 soft-pretzels
12 TastyKakes
2-dozen Peanut Chews; and
1 Champ Cherry Soda to wash it down!

The cost is $34.95, or free if you can consume it all within 45 minutes.

Are you up to the challenge?

What: Eating challenge
Where: Jake's (122 S. 12th)
When: Now until TBD
Cost: $34.95 (or free)
Special Notes: Needs 24-hour notice, call (2l5) 922-0l02

Johnny Weir signing his book tonight!

Figure skating star and judge of Skating with the Stars Johnny Weir will be signing copies of his new book Welcome to My World tonight, Friday, at the Red Rose Commons.

Will you be going?


Who: Johnny Weir
What: Book signing
Where: Red Rose Commons (1700 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, PA 17601)
When: Friday, January 14th at 6 P.M.
Cost: $26.00 (list price)

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Get served from Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" this Saturday!

Larry Thomas, better known as the "Soup Nazi" from NBC's Seinfeld, will be serving up some soup up this Saturday at the newly opened Doc's Gourmet Soup.

Will you be going to hear the Soup Nazi utter the famous line, "no soup for you!"?

Who: Larry Thomas, a.k.a. The Soup Nazi
What: Serving soup
Where: Doc's Gourmet Soup (169 W. Girard)
When: Saturday, January 15th. Noon to 3 p.m.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Want a chance to meet Justin Bieber?

Attention Justin Bieber Fans! This Saturday at King of Prussia Mall, Q102's DJ Maxwell will be holding a competition to find the best singer and biggest J.B. fan, for a chance to win a trip to the L.A. premiere of the movie Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. For more information, including complete contest details and rules, check it out here.

Will you be competing for this chance of a lifetime?

Who: Q102's DJ Maxwell
What: Singing competition to win a trip to L.A. movie premiere w/ Justin Bieber
Where: King of Prussia Mall - The Plaza JC Penney Court
When: Saturday, January 8th, 4 - 6 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Come see JWoww in Philly!

Jenni Farley, better known as JWoww, from MTV's Jersey Shore will be signing copies of her book The Rules According to JWoww this March at Tavern on Broad.

Will you be going?

Who: JWoww from Jersey Shore
What: Signing copies of her book The Rules According to JWoww
Where: Tavern on Broad (200 S. Broad) 
When: March 14th at 10 P.M.
Cost: $19.99 (list price)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Come see Bethenny Frankel live!

Star of Real Housewives of New York, her spin-off Bethenny Getting Married? and Skating with the Stars Bethenny Frankel is bringing her signature wit, recipes, stories and "rules" to the Merriam theater this month in a series of "Skinnygirl Night Out" engagements she's giving across the country. For tickets and more information, check it out here.

Will you be going to see your favorite NY housewife dish the dirt?

Who: Bethenny Frankel
What: Speaking engagement
Where: Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad)
When: Friday, January 21st at 8 p.m.
Cost: $25.50 -$35.50

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Come see LeSean McCoy at KOP today!

Attention Eagles fans! LeSean McCoy, running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, is going to be holding an autograph signing at the King of Prussia, today, January 4th, at 7 pm.


Are you going to check it out?


Who: LeSean McCoy, Eagles running back
What: Autograph signing
Where: BC Sports store at the King of Prussia mall
When: January 4th, 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $40 for any item signed

Monday, January 3, 2011

You're invited to a free screening of Shameless!

Showtime and Landmark Theatres are presenting a complimentary sneak-peek of Showtime's newest show Shameless this Wednesday at the Ritz at the Bourse. Guests will receive a gratis Medium popcorn and fountain beverage to enjoy. Seats are first-come first-serve, and no tickets are RSVP is applicable. Check-in will begin at 6:00pm with the show starting at 7:00pm.

What: Advance screening of Showtime's new show Shameless
Where: Ritz at the Bourse (400 Ranstead)
When: Wednesday, January 5th at 7 pm (check-in at 6)
Cost: Free!

Broadway favorite 'In The Heights' coming to Philly!

Tony-Award winning play In The Heights is bringing it's national tour to the city of Brotherly Love this January 18th thru the 23rd to the Academy of Music. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased here, along with more information.

Are you going?

Who: In The Heights
What: National tour productions
Where: Academy of Music (1420 Locust)
When: January 18 - 23
Cost: $20 - $100