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EVERY NIGHT IS A GOOD NIGHT IN PHILLY
Belly Dancing, Drag Queens And Movie Nights Mean There’s Never A Dull Moment

PHILADELPHIA, January 22, 2008 - On any night of the week, there are countless things to do after dark in Philadelphia. From an upscale happy hour at a renowned museum to movies with a side of beer to cabarets with a little of everything, nights in Philly fit any mood. Here is a sample of regular prime time happenings:

Ortlieb's Jazzhaus

Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

 

• Movie Mondays – For a dose of beer and pop culture, movie buffs head to the Trocadero, an old burlesque theater that hosts live music the rest of the week. The paltry $3 concession minimum sure beats normal ticket prices, and the bar stays open before, during and after the flick. 1003 Arch Street, (215) 922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com
• Fancypants Cinema – Filmmakers of all genres bring their short works (less than 15 minutes) to be critiqued—or just enjoyed—by the crowd at N. 3^rd on Tuesday nights. 801 N. 3^rd Street, (215) 413-3666, www.norththird.com
• Art After 5 – When happy hour requires a little more style and sophistication, the Philadelphia Museum of Art comes through. The priceless art, tasty bites and jazz or international musical performances help kick off the weekend right every Friday. 26^th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100, www.philamuseum.org
• First Friday – During this party taking place on the first Friday of every month, the galleries in Historic Philadelphia’s Old City open their doors to the public beginning at 5:00 p.m. and offer free snacks and sips, live music and new installations. www.oldcityarts.org

• Belly Dancing – At Byblos Restaurant and Bar, Sunday night is Mediterranean night, when belly dancers let loose and give lessons to those who want to learn their moves. 114 S. 18^th Street, (215) 568-3050, www.byblosphilly.com
• Gay Country – For the cowboy or girl in everyone, Woody’s, the city’s popular gay mega club, hosts Gay Country Western Two-Stepping lessons every Sunday. 202 S. 13^th Street, (215) 545-1893, www.woodysbar.com
• Flamenco Dancers – On Wednesday and Friday nights, dancers take the stage at Amada to perform the art of flamenco. Coupled with traditional seasonal sangrias and Spanish tapas, the audience finds a Mediterranean escape in the middle of Center City. 217 Chestnut Street, (215) 625-2450, www.amadarestaurant.com
• Latin Floorshows – The mojito drinkers at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar enjoy floorshows and salsa dancing that evoke the authentic spirit of old world Cuba on Fridays and Saturdays. 10 S. 2^nd Street, (215) 627-0666, www.cubalibrerestaurant.com

• Traditional Irish Music – Irish musicians flock to the Plough & the Stars on Sundays for their popular music session, which provides a jaunty musical accompaniment to brunch and beyond. 2^nd Street between Market & Chestnut Streets, (215) 733-0300, www.ploughstars.com
• Jam Session – Wannabe jazz kings bee bop with the house band every Tuesday night at Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus in Northern Liberties. 847 N. 3^rd Street, (215) 922-1035, www.ortliebsjazzhaus.com
• Ping Pong – On Tuesdays, paddle connoisseurs and novices stretch their arm muscles during ping-pong happy hour at Bob & Barbara’s Lounge. 1509 South Street, (215) 545-4511
• Texas Hold ‘Em – Players of all levels can play a hand during this traditional card game every Thursday at McGillin’s Old Ale House, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia. 1310 Drury Street, (215) 735-5562, www.mcgillins.com

• Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret – On the second Thursday of every month, Martha Graham Cracker entertains at L’Etage with her arsenal of music, comedy and androgynous theater—and all while wearing heels. 624 S. 6^th Street, (215) 592-0656, www.creperie-beaumonde.com
• Drag Night – Lawyers, students, hipsters and more pack into the legendary Bob & Barbara’s Lounge for the Thursday night showcase of drag talent. The rest of the week, the diverse crowd enjoys bands, DJs and other entertainment. 1509 South Street, (215) 545-4511

• Cebu – The Monday night karaoke is larger than life at Old City’s elegant Filipino restaurant, where the brave of the bunch can see themselves projected on a theater-size screen. (Private karaoke parties are also available for booking.) 123 Chestnut Street, (215) 629-1100, www.cebuphiladelphia.com
• National Mechanics – Bar-goers rock the mic at this Old City indie bar, where the crowd is hip, the song selections ironic and the craft beers are a-flowin’. One of the city’s newer karaoke destinations, this Tuesday night party runs from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 22 S. 3^rd Street, (215) 701-4883, www.nationalmechanics.com
• Fuji Mountain’s – Perfect for the shier karaoke singer, this spot’s upstairs room allows patrons to nibble sushi, sip sake and sing in the privacy of close friends. 2030 Chestnut Street, (215) 751-0939, www.fujimt.com
• McGillin’s Olde Ale House – With at least 45,000 song titles and a huge crowd gathering to sing on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights, this is the Madison Square Garden of Philly karaoke venues. 1310 Drury Street, (215) 735-5562, www.mcgillins.com
• Locust Bar – Hosting a regular Sunday night sing-out, the dive-alicious bar in Center City has garnered a hardcore following of regulars who fill its booths every week, inspired by the cheap beer and a competitive but friendly atmosphere. 235 S. 10^th Street, (215) 925-2191

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CONTACT:

Caroline Bean, GPTMC
(215) 599-7433, caroline@gptmc.com

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