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It's a taste of the upcoming FringeArts Festival this Monday evening as several acts preview their performances at Scratch Night. This week's theme is quite LGBT friendly, as Gunnar Montana, Tangle Movement Arts, and Brian Sanders' JUNK all take to the stage. Monday, August 24th, 7 pm, free, FringeArts, 140 North Columbus Boulevard
The Free Library's Philadelphia City Institute branch continues their Summer Concert Series on Monday with Kenn Kweder. Billed as "the creator of Philadelphia's original rock music scene," Kweder will be on hand to perform from his decades' long songbook. Monday, August 24th, 6:30 pm, free, Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust Street
Join First Person Arts this Tuesday for their popular Story Slam series. This week's theme is "Hero," and everyone who attends is encouraged to get on the stage to share their own tale, plus there's a cash prize for the best story. Tuesday, August 25th, 8:30 pm, $10, L'Etage, 624 South 6th Street
Take the bridge over to South Jersey for a late-summer carnival at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Marlton. This traditional entertainment will feature rides, food, and plenty of August fun. Monday, August 24th through Saturday, August 29th, various times, pay as you go, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 100 Willow Bend Road, Marlton
Nobody puts Baby in the corner! Don't miss the totally campy, yet amazingly quotable Dirty Dancing at FringeArts. Of course, you'll be able to dance in your seat to all of the memorable music in the flick, which stars the pretty epic Patrick Swayze. Wednesday, August 26th, 8:30 pm, free, FringeArts, 140 North Columbus Boulevard
Join Lauren Cheadle and the Family Blues Band this Thursday at the Kimmel Center's Bar Volver for an evening of jazzy jams and cocktails. They'll be playing tunes from their five albums, including numbers from their newest, Bruised and Soothed. Thursday, August 27th, 7:30 pm, $10, Bar Volver, 300 South Broad STreet
Van Halen will be rocking Camden on Thursday night at the Susquehanna Bank Center. Before you roll your eyes, take note: The band has had to add extra American tour dates due to popular demand, so catch them while they're here. Thursday, August 27th, 7:30 pm, $35-175, Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden
ZOSO is billed as "the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience," and the tribute band will be playing a one-night only concert on Thursday at the TLA. Each member of ZOSO has been carefully selected "to portray both the appearance and playing styles of their Led Zeppelin counterparts." Thursday, August 27th, 8 pm, $20, Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South STreet
Comedian Hari Kondabolu, who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central, will be playing a series of shows at Philly's Helium Comedy Club starting on Thursday. This Brooklyn-based performer has been called "smart, analytical, and rising." by Timeout NY. Thursday, August 27th through Saturday, August 29th, various times, $16-24, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom Street
The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing is showing a free film under the stars this Thursday night. Join them for a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy, and get there early, as good seats fill fast. Thursday, August 27th, 8 pm, free, Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, 101 South Columbus Boulevard
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