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.

Attention Philly singles!

Hosted by PerfectMatch.com, a free singles mixer is being held Cavanaugh's River Deck (417 N. Columbus) tonight from 7-9 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to play games such as “Flirt with Flair!” or “Naughty & Nice” charades designed by Sexy Slang, win No Strings Attached prize packages and hopefully meet their perfect match.  All singles 21 and over are invited (no membership needed).

Want two tickets to see Priest tomorrow night?

One lucky Showbiz Philly reader is going to win a pair of tickets to an advanced screening of Priest tomorrow night at 7:30 at the AMC Lowes in Cherry Hill. All you have to do to enter is comment this posting with the last movie you enjoyed by tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. to be entered. Good luck!

The Onion writers come to Philly tomorrow!

Two long-time editors from the award-winning satirical news organization The Onion, which launched a Philadelphia edition just this spring, are coming to Drexel University this Wednesday, May 11 to share their publishing industry and humor journalism wisdom.

Chad Nackers and Joe Garden will be on campus to deliver a multimedia presentation on pop culture, politics and today’s media landscape. Chad is a senior writer who joined the Onion staff in 1997. Features editor Joe started at the Onion in 1993, and created the recurring characters Jim Anchower and Jackie Harvey. He oversees such popular features as American Voices, National News Highlights and the stat shot.
Tickets are $15; $5 for Drexel students.

Bonus for budding humorists: Drexel is giving away a pair of tickets on their Facebook page to the person who makes up the best Onion headline.

The Onion Editors at Drexel
When: Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Bossone’s Mitchell Auditorium, 3128 Market Street
Cost: $15 ($5 for Drexel students)
More info: www.drexel.edu

'Philadelphia' screening next Monday at City Hall

On May 16th at 5:30 p.m., Jonathan Demme's 1993 film Philadelphia will be screened at City Hall. The film, starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, is about a lawyer (Hanks) who contracts AIDS and faces discrimination. The screening is taking place to promote the Philadelphia Film Society, as well to "enliven City Hall," a city spokesman says.

See Bridesmaids tonight!

For a chance to see an advanced screening of the new movie "Bridesmaids" tonight at 7:30, e-mail buzzbophilly@gmail.com with the subject line "BRIDESMAIDS". If you show up in a bridesmaids dress, you get priority seating!

Funnyman Bill Cosby comes to Philly tomorrow!

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.

Meet Shania Twain this Saturday!

Singing sensation Shania Twain will be signing copies of her memoirs From This Moment On this Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 P.M. at the Chester County Book Company (975 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA), for the cost of $27.99 (the cost of the book).

Jennifer Weiner comes to Philly!

Join Philadelphia-based author Jennifer Weiner at the Gershman Y this Thursday, May 5, 7-9 p.m. in celebrating the release of her newest book Fly Away Home.

Weiner will be reading an excerpt from her book, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Weiner gained her footing as a writer right here in Philadelphia as a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter, and has since skyrocketed to national bestsellers list fame. Her books never fail to include overt references to Philadelphia landmarks (Reading Terminal, Green Eggs Cafe, Pennsylvania Hospital, the Penn campus), much to the appreciation of her local readers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to welcome Weiner back home. Best part: the event is free and open to the public.

Jennifer Weiner at the Gershman Y
When: Thursday, May 5, 7–9 p.m.
Where: 401 S. Broad Street
Cost: FREE
More info: www.gershmany.org

Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll!

Not that you need an excuse to shop, or to go outside and enjoy a beautiful Philadelphia spring day, but we’ve got one anyway: the fourth annual Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll, Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15, from noon to 5 p.m.

More than 50 businesses, including boutiques, spas, restaurants and galleries, will take their wares to the sidewalks of Old City. There will be complimentary beverages, cocktails and snacks, demonstrations, door prizes and trunk shows.

In addition, the Wild Bohemians, Philadelphia’s very own Mardi Gras band, will also be strolling (and performing) throughout the neighborhood.

So, check out your favorite Old City boutique for bargains and this year’s spring/summer must-haves or discover a new favorite store while you meander the streets where our forefathers walked. Also stop by one of the galleries in the area that will be showcasing pieces from current and future exhibitions and artists.
A full list of participating vendors, and their locations, is available online.

On a related note, Design and Fashion Night Out in Old City is next Wednesday, May 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m., with more than 20 furniture shops, lighting showrooms, fashion boutiques and art galleries hosting special events for the night. A great warm-up for the May 14-15 event!

Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll
Where: Old City District
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, noon-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
More information: www.discoveroldcity.org

"Bad Girls Club" casting this Saturday in Philly!

Oxygen must think Philly is where the crazy girls are! The Bad Girls Club is casting, again, in the City of Brotherly Love from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday at Fado (1500 Locust). Producers are also casting men for the show Love Games. You must be 21 and bring photo ID and a picture of yourself that won't be returned. If you can't make it, you can download an application here for Bad Girls Club or here for Love Games.