Garrison Keillor coming to Philly Book Festival!

Garrison Keilor, author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality, will be appearing at Philadelphia's Book Festival this April, promoting his new book Good Poems, American Place.

Who: Garrison Keilor
What: Reading, Q&A, signing
Where: Free Library of Philadelphia (1901 Vine)
When: April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
Cost: Simulcast tickets still available ($15 general admission, $7 students)

Michael Showalter to sign books in Philly!

Comedian Michael Showalter will be signing copies of his book this Friday at University of Penn, along with holding a Q&A. Check it out!

Who: Michael Showalter
What: Book signing and Q&A
Where: Barnes & Noble at University of Penn
When: February 25, 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Cost: $24.99 (list price)

da Vinci workshop!

How Things Work: Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop
When: Saturdays and Sundays, February 19 through March 27
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia
Cost: Event is free with museum admission ($15.50 adults, seniors and military personnel $14.50, and children $12) Tickets for Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop are $24.50 adults, $23.50 seniors and $17.50 for children.
More info: www2.fi.edu

Meet Ginuwine tonight!

Ginuwine is coming to Philly!


Who: Ginuwine
What: CD signing
Where: 100 S. Broad
When: Thursday, February 17th 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $17.98 (retail price, possible in-store discount)

Free Pancake Day coming to IHOP!

On March 1st, IHOP will be giving away a free short stack of their buttermilk pancakes!

What: IHOP
Where: IHOP's nationwide
When: March 1st
Cost: Free!

Come meet Miss America this Friday!

Teresa Scanlan, the newly crowned Miss America, will be able to add a different skill to her resume - chef! Teresa will be learning how to flip pancakes at IHOP this Friday. Come check it out!



Who: Teresa Scanlan, reigning Miss America
What: Charitable appearance
Where: IHOP at 1320 Walnut Street
When: Friday, February 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m
Cost: Various (menu prices)

Avon calling!

Today, February 14th, Avon will be giving out lipstick in honor of Valentine's Day, at 9th & South Street. Go pick some up for yourself, or someone special in your life!

Come see Natasha Leggaro perform stand-up in Philly!

Comedian Natasha Leggaro, seen on E!'s Chelsea Lately and a judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing, will be performing stand-up Friday and Saturday night, along with Monday at Helium. For tickets and more info, go here.

Who: Natasha Leggaro
What: Stand-up comedy
Where: 2031 Samson
When: Friday and Saturday, 2/11, 2/12 and 2/14
Cost: $20 general admission, $27 reserved seating

Rob Riggle to perform stand-up in Philly!

Rob Riggle, from The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live and The Hangover, will be performing stand-up comedy at Helium from February 17-20th. As of the time of posting, all but two shows are not sold-out. Hurry! For tickets and more information, check it out here.

Who: Rob Riggle
What: Stand-up comedy
Where: 2031 Sansom
When: February 17-20
Cost: $20 general admission, no reserved tickets currently available

Gilbert Gottfried to perform stand-up in Philly!

Gibert Gottfried is coming to Helium Comedy Club this March, performing his signature stand-up comedy! For tickets and more information, go here.

Who: Gilbert Gottfried
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom)
When: March 10-12, various times
Cost: $20 general admission, $27 reserved

Join the founder of ESPN for a night in Philly!

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN and author of Sports Junkies Rejoice: The Birth of ESPN, is holding a night with fans this Febuary 10th. The price of admission includes a copy of his book, wine and hors d'oevures. Eagles Radio Broadcast Team Merill Reese & Mike Quick will also be attending. For more information, check it out here.

Who: Bill Rasussen, along with Merill Reese and Mike Quick

What: Book signing, lecture, Q&A
Where: 1818 Market Street
When: Febuary 10th 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $35.00