Ralphie May coming to the Kewsick this Thursday!

Comedian Ralphie May will be making his Kewsick debut with "Too Big To Ignore" this Thursday, March 22nd 2012 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are still available for $32.50, and for the best seating Showbiz Philly recommends acting fast. To purchase tickets and find out more information, see here.

Watch Casablanca On the Big Screen In Honor of the Film's 70th Anniversary!

Even if you’ve never seen Casablanca, you know all the famous lines: “Here’s looking at you, kid” or “We’ll always have Paris,” or the best last line of a movie ever: “Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
Casablanca is part of our cultural fabric and now there’s a chance to see this classic film on the big screen. To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Turner Classic Movies, in conjunction with NCM Fathom and Warner Bros., will present “Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event” in theaters nationwide, including two spots right here in Philadelphia.
The program, which will be at both the Riverview Theater on Columbus Boulevard and the Rave in West Philly, will begin with Turner Classic Movies’ host Robert Osborne taking everyone behind the scenes of this classic story of unrequited love. Then the main event.
The movie that defined the golden age of cinema and winner of three Oscars including Best Picture. They are two viewings at the Philadelphia theaters, 2 and 7 p.m. Get your tickets here.
70th Anniversary of Casablanca
Where: Riverview Theater, 1400 Columbus Blvd.; Rave Motion Pictures University 6, 230 S. 40th Street
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2 and 7 p.m.
Cost: $12.50
More info: www.fathomevents.com

Want 2 VIP tickets to the Summer's biggest blockbusters?

Well you've come to the right blog! To enter, text SUMMER and your zip code to 43549 for your chance to win. It's that easy!

See 21 Jump Street Tonight!

Win two tickets to 21 Jump Street by comment this blog with any weekend plans and I'll randomly pick a winner! The screening is on Monday at 7:30 at Ritz East. Good luck!

Chef Gordon Ramsay to have two "Kitchen Nightmares" in Philly!

Two Philadelphia restaurants are about to become reality TV stars thanks to Kitchen Nightmares. The hit FOX show, which features Chef Gordon Ramsay traveling across the country trying to help struggling restaurants turn their businesses around, is headed to Philly for two episodes later this month. The March 23 episode will feature Chiarella’s, an Italian restaurant on East Passyunk, and the March 30 episode will feature Zocalo, an upscale Mexican spot in University City. Be sure to tune in to see how they fare. We know we’ll be rooting for them!

JB Smoove coming to Philly!

Comedian JB Smoove is bringing his signiture brand of stand-up comedy to Helium comedy club (2031 Sampson) this March 29th - 31st. Tickets range from $21 - $26 for GA and $28 - $33 for reserved. You might want to go quick, tickets are sold out for all but two performances! For tickets, see here.

See the St. Patrick's Day Parade this Sunday!

Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be back this Sunday, March 11, as thousands of festively green-bedecked spectators line the Ben Franklin Parkway to enjoy the city’s largest parade.

The event features 20,000 participants representing more than 150 groups including marching bands, dance groups, youth groups, Irish associations and impressively decorated floats.

Some best bets for vantage points include Logan Circle and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where a dance floor will be set up at Eakins Oval. You can also station yourself anywhere along the Parkway. BYO snacks and camera.

If’s it rainy or chilly, you can watch it live on CW Philly 57 from 1-4 p.m.; it will also stream live on the station’s website.

See below for a map of the parade route.

When: Sunday, March 11, beginning at 11 a.m.
Where: Begins at 16th and JFK Boulevard
Cost: Free
More info: www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com

The Flower Show comes to the Convention Center!

It's time! From today to until March 11th The Philadelphia Flower Show will be in progress. Will you be going?


Cost: $15 - $27
Where: Philadelphia Convention Center (12th & Arch Streets)

Win two tickets to Blue Like Jazz!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Blue Like Jazz on 03/09/2012 at Eastern University Philadelphia, PA at 7:30 PM (event begins at 6). To win, comment this blog. And that's it! Good luck!

Aziz Ansari to Perform Stand-up in Philly!

Attention Parks and Rec fans! Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari is bringing his signature brand of stand-up comedy to the Merriam Theater on Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m. And if you want to go, you should probably act fast.

Why? Because Ansari is hilarious and tickets to see him aren’t going to be around for long.

Tickets start at $35, for more information check out the Merriam's website here.

See Project X for Free Tonight!

Here's your chance! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening TONIGHT of Project X at 7:30 at United Artist Riverview. To enter, comment this blog with what Leap Day means to you and I'll randomly select a winner. Good luck!

Free Pancakes at IHOP today!

It's National Pancake Day at IHOP! Enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes at every IHOP location.  In return for the free pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.

The Sklar Brothers to Invade Helium!

Comedy duo Sklar Brothers will be performing their signature brand of stand-up comedy at Helium. For tickets and more info, see here.

Who: Randy and Jason Sklar
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium (2031 Sansom)
When: April 12 - 14th
Cost: GA $16-$26, Reserved Seating $23-$33

Win two tickets to a special screening of Undefeated!

I won two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new movie Undefeated and I'm passing them onto my readers! Comment this blog with your pick to win the Best Picture Oscar this Sunday and I'll randomly pick a commenter by February 27th at 9:00 A.M whom will receive the tickets via e-mail or mail. Good luck, and have a good weekend :)

"A Play, A Pie, And A Pint" back by popular demand!

Tiny Dynamite Productions has announced that the second season of “A Play, A Pie, And A Pint,” following a hugely successful sell-out run last fall, will launch March 6, once again at The Red Room of The Society Hill Playhouse.

The season will run for four weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A new show will be produced each week (all comedies) and, as always, will be served up alongside a pie (slice of pizza) and a pint (or another beverage of choice).

The concept of “A Play, A Pie, And A Pint” launched at The Oran Mor Theatre space in Glasgow seven years ago; they’ve since produced more than 250 plays.

The premise is simple: plays are performed at a non-traditionally early time on days when most other theaters are often dark, with food and drink built right into the ticket price.
Reserve your seats online.

When: Every Tuesday & Wednesday at 6 p.m., March 6-28
Where: The Red Room, Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street
Cost: $15
More info: www.brownpapertickets.com

Free Donuts at Krispy Kreme today!

In celebration of National Donut Day Krispy Kreme is giving away a free original glazed donut, made warm on the premises, to every customer. There are now four Krispy Kreme locations in the Philly area: Collingswood, Fox Chase, Center City and Bensalem.Will you be indulging? It is Fat Tuesday...just sayin'.

Win two tickets to a special screening of Gone!

Attention readers! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Gone on Thursday, February 23 2012 7:30 pm at the United Artists Main Street 6. To enter, comment this blog with the last thing that's "gone" lost in your life and I'll randomly pick a winner to be sent two passes. Good luck!

Win 2 tickets to a special advanced screening!

Attention film buffs! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen at the AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 on Feb 29, 2012 7:30 pm for two tickets. To enter, comment this blog if you've ever gone fishin'! Good luck!

Kevin Bacon comes to Philly!

Philly native Kevin Bacon will be doing a "Clips and Conversations" tomorrow evening at the Kimmel Center. Check out tickets here.

Sue Serio makes her stage debut!

Fox 29 weather anchor Sue Serio and husband Bill Vargus, a former sportscaster at the station, co-star in "Love Letters" Feb. 29 - March 4 at the Media Theatre for the Performing Arts. 

The couple live near the theater and had been impressed with productions there. They were invited to perform together in "Love Letters," which Serio says is "traditionally done by people who are a couple. You basically read the letters people have written to each other over 50 years," she said.


So, nothing to memorize, huh? "Our director said it's a good idea if you are really familiar with the material." Serio says she and Vargas are having fun rehearsing. We asked if the role was putting pressure on Billy V. to be extra-expressive on Valentine's Day. "He does give mushy cards," Serio says of Vargus, who has been doing some acting and voice-over work, as well as writing for Philly2Philly.com.


Would they entertain doing more theater? "If nobody throws tomatoes at us, sure. Definitely."

Todd Glass is coming to Philly!

Funny guy Todd Glass, best known from NBC's Last Comic Standing, will be performing his signature brand of stand-up comedy this March at Helium. Will you be going??

Who: Todd Glass
What: Stand-up Comedy
Where: Helium comedy club (2031 Samson)
When: March 21st - 24th
Cost: Depending on the date GA varies from $12 - $26, and $19 - $36

2012 Manayunk on Ice is this weekend!

Nothing says, “I love you” like a chainsaw furiously ripping away at a massive block of frozen H2O.
If this sounds like the perfect way to declare your love, then cozy up with the National Ice Carving Association as they present this year’s Valentine’s Day-themed 2012 Manayunk on Ice, February 10-12, on Main Street.

The opening ceremony lights up Friday evening with an ice bonfire from 6-8 p.m. where you can fill up on sips and fare from Couch Tomato, Kildare’s and Chabaa Thai Bistro and peruse goods from participating merchants like TAG Denim and Manayunk Greenworks.

Saturday and Sunday include two competitions as the “Ice Carvers” and “Master Carvers” come from all over the country to bring hours of skillful crafting and sculpting to portray this year’s romantic theme: passion.

All participants compete for ten places with first receiving the grand prize of $2,000, bringing someone’s Valentine a whole lot of roses and chocolates.

If admiring from afar with a hot cocoa in hand is more your style, then check out the weekend schedule here.

2012 Manayunk On Ice
Where: Main Street, Manayunk
When: Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 12
Cost: Free
More info: www.manayunk.com

Mega-Bad Movie Night comes back to the Academy of Natural Sciences!

Mega-Bad Movie Night returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences this Thursday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m.

A popular regularly-recurring program in which absurdly awful movies are presented party-style, Mega-Bad Movie Night is also a great time to check out the academy’s exhibits after-hours.

This week’s edition features a screening of The Lost World: Jurassic Park. As always, the academy’s experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities of the film.

Grab some snacks and a beer, and check out the many cool things on display at the academy. They’ll unveil some amazing fossils from their Paleontology Collection in honor of the event.

In addition, The Berserker Residents, the “mighty warriors of comedy,” will perform “Jurassic Park the Experimental Movement Puppet Exploration” prior to the show.
Register online.

Then be sure to check out the nearby Franklin Institute’s Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs exhibition, curated by none other than the world’s leading dinosaur collector and popularizer, Philadelphia-bred Don Lessem, advisor to the movie Jurassic Park.

Mega-Bad Movie Night at the Academy of Natural Sciences
When: Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: $15
More info: www.ansp.org

Marie cancels!

Much to the dismay of this blogger, country singer Marie Osmond cancelled her performance scheduled for June in Easton, PA at the State Theatre. Too bad Marie, come back soon!

Cody Simpson performing in Philly this weekend!

Teen singing sensation Cody Simpson is coming to TLA! Cody will be performing this Sunday at 12:00 PM; tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Will you be seeing Cody's Theater of the Living Arts debut?

Willy Wonka comes to Iron Hill!

What do you get when you combine chocolate, beer and employees sporting green hair and orange skin?
Iron Hill Bewery’s Oopma Loompa Stout release party.
For its very first brew event, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Chestnut Hill, the most recent of nine locations to open, will treat guests with samples of their newest creation, Oompa Loompa Stout, from head brewer Paul Rutherford on Friday, February 10 from 5-8 p.m.
A medium-bodied chocolate stout that’s been aged for two weeks on Madagascar vanilla beans and cocoa nibs, Oompa Loompa Stout will be passed around for tastings by employees dressed as those odd little characters from the book and film, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (we weren’t kidding you).
To top it off, guests can also indulge in house-made chocolate truffles and purchase 16 oz. mugs of the stout.
No golden ticket is required for entrance.
Enjoy the chocolatey experience, but try not to pull an Augustus Gloop and be the first to get ejected from the factory for “over-indulging”.
Iron Hill Brewery Oompa Loompa Stout Release
Where: 8400 Germantown Avenue
When: Friday, February 10, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free tastings
More info: www.ironhillbrewery.com

See "This Means War" this Thursday, for free!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new film This Means War, this Thursday February 02, 2012 at 7:30 PM in Rave Motion Pictures - University City 6. To enter, comment this blog with your favorite Reese Witherspoon movie and you'll be entered into a random drawing. Good luck!

See Act of Valor, for free!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new film Act of Valor, this Thursday February 02, 2012 at 7:30 PM in Cherry Hill, NJ. To enter, comment this blog with a recent act of valor you've committed and you'll be entered into a random drawing. Good luck!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Eastern State Penitentiary!

Eastern State Penitentiary invites couples to break out of the ordinary and celebrate Valentine’s Day with special Winter Adventure Tours from Saturday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 14. Bring your valentine to receive buy one get one free admission and experience the history of Eastern State with a focus on love stories throughout the prison’s history.

Chelsea Lately's Sarah Colonna comes to Philly!

E!'s Sarah Colonna will be performing at Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom) this March 7th - 10th. Tickets range in cost from $16 - $26 for general admission and $23 - $33; depending on which show you go to. More information, including purchasing tickets online, is available here. Sarah will also be signing copies of her new book Life As I Blow It. Will you be going?

See "The Vow" tonight!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new film "The Vow" tonight at 7:30 in Plymouth Meeting. To enter, comment this blog with a vow you'd make to yourself to have a good 2012 and I'll pick a winner randomly. Good luck!

See Women in Black before everyone else!

Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new movie "Woman in Black", taking place this Thursday at Ritz 5. To enter, comment with your favorite color and you'll be entered. It's that easy!

I made PhillyChitChat!

The inspiration of my blog featured me and my friend Rich at Hair O' The Dog. Check it out!

http://www.phillychitchat.com/

See Act of Valor tonight!

Go for it! Comment this blog with what movie you're most excited to see and you'll be entered to win two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new movie Act of Valor for tonight at 7:30 PM in Manayunk. Good luck :)

Win two tickets to The Grey, tonight!

Showbiz Philly is giving away a pair of tickets to a special advanced screening of The Grey for tonight, Wednesday January 18th at 7:30 taking place at AMC Neshaminy 24 (3900 Rockhill, Bensalem). To win, comment this blog with why you want them and they could be yours!

See Haywire before everyone else!

Attention movie buffs! Showbiz Philly is giving away two tickets to a special advanced screening of the new film Haywire, taking place this Tuesday at 7:30 at Ritz East. Just comment this blog saying why you want them, and you'll be entered. It's that easy!

Sandra Bernhard comes to Philly!

Sandra Bernhard, author, comedian and television/film star, is coming to the Painted Bride (230 Vine St., 215-925-9914) tonight through Saturday performing her new show "I Love Being Me, Don't You?". Tickets are $40 - $50 and are available here.

Van Gogh comes to the Art Musuem!

Vincent Van Gogh is coming to the Philadelphia Museum of Art! Beginning February 1st, "Van Gogh Up Close" will be featured. For more information including ticketing and hours, check out the official website.

Catch "Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close" before it hits theaters!

To enter for two tickets (courtesy of Showbiz Philly) to a special advanced screening of Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close this Thursday, January 11th at 7:30 comment this blog with the movie you're most excited to debut in 2012 and you'll be entered, it's that easy!

Win two tickets to "Joyful Noise"!

Here's your chance! Comment with your favorite Dolly Parton movie and you'll be entered to win two tickets to a special advanced screening of "Joyful Noise", taking place this Wednesday, January 10th at 7:30 at Ritz East. Good luck!

Proof comes to Philly!

Philadelphia residents and visitors will be the first to catch the award-winning and nationally touring Proof at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3.

Sound familiar? Anthony Hopkins and Gwyneth Paltrow played father and daughter in the big-screen version in 2005.

Proof marks the Walnut’s second national tour, a high honor for the nation’s most historic theater.
Theater-goers, be aware: this delightful play about family dynamics and legacy will leave you searching for proof of your parents in yourself.

Proof at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3
When: January 17-February 5
Where: 825 Walnut Street
Cost: $30
More info: www.walnutstreettheatre.org

See "Bombshell" McGee fight!

 

Michelle "Bombshell" McGee, the tattooed trollop who slept with Sandra Bullock's then-husband, Jesse James, will pillow-fight Delaware County tattoo model Rita Rampage on Friday at the Deck (101 Taylor) in Essington.

Tickets are $15 at the door for Friday's event, which kicks off at 8:30 p.m.

The combatants will appear at a news conference at 7:30 tomorrow night at the Legendary Dobbs (304 South).

See Shameless and House of Lies tonight!

Win two free tickets to a screening of the second season premiere of Shameless and House of Lies for tonight at 7:00 PM at Ritz East, complete with gratis popcorn and soda! To enter, comment this blog with your favorite cable show and we'll randomly select a winner. It's that easy!

Win two tickets to In The Land of Blood and Honey, for tonight!

Showbiz Philly is back for 2012 with a tempting contest offer, a pair of tickets to a screening of In The Land of Blood and Honey for tonight, January 4th, at 7:30PM at Ritz East. All you have to do is comment this blog with your favorite moment of 2011 and we'll randomly select a winner. It's that easy!