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Concerts Oct. 8 – Oct 13

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Tuesday 10/8 Earl Sweatshirt
TLA
Show at 8:00
$20
All Ages

The youngest and perhaps most hyped member of the Odd Future contingency, Earl Sweatshirt is affirmatively back on the map with his first headlining tour. After disappearing into the ether just as Odd Future began to gain steam, the 19-year-old Earl has returned with a decidedly more mature and focused LP entitled “Doris.” The borderline misogyny of his previous LP has been replaced with a welcome portion of introspection (specifically on track “Chum”), while his razor sharp wordsmithery remained.

Saturday 10/12 Title Fight, Balance and Composure, Cruel Hand
Union Transfer
Doors at 6:00, Show at 6:30
$15
All Ages

Following in the footsteps of Texas Is The Reason, Title Fight is the latest alternative rock group to put forth a release under the banner of legendary hardcore label Revelation Records. Entitled “Spring Songs,” the mopey subdued vocals and fuzzy washed out guitars on “Be a Toy,” the first track off the record to stream online, seem to indicate that the 7” will be consistent with the bands transformation from a melodic hardcore act to shoegaze aficionados. To promote the effort, they’re going on tour and taking an eclectic slew of artists with them, including Balance and Composure (fresh off the release of their new LP “The Things We Think We’re Missing”) and Cruel Hand.

Sunday 10/13 The Spits
Kung Fu Necktie
Show at 8:00
$12 in advanced, $14 at the door
21+

Break out the leather jackets and get ready to pogo like it’s 1977. The 21st century’s answer to the Ramones, The Spits are bringing back single speed power chord driven punk rock, and they’re doing it damn well. The Kalamazoo based garage punk quartet are hitting the road to promote their latest release “Kill The Kool.”

Pulitzer Prize Photographs on display

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Influential photography is on display from Oct. 11 until Dec. 31 at the National Constitution Center. The images are brought together in chronological order and within an exhibit named “Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs”. This will show each Pulitzer Prize winning photograph since 1942, which is makes up more than 150 photographs. The exhibit, which is making its way worldwide, was originally created by the Newseum in Washington D.C.

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

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Ever wondered what it looks like inside of a true artist’s studio? Now you can get the chance with the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours. The yearly tour will be taking place on October 5-6 for the East Broad Street section and then Oct. 19-20 for the West Broad Street end.  More than 300 artists will be holding sections at venues and those interested can create their own itineraries at philaopenstudios.org. There is a vast amount of options to choose from when it comes to planning which studios to see. There will be sculptures, ceramics, paintings and much more for viewing. It is encouraged for those participating to explore the neighborhoods after they are done with viewing at the venue to see new places in the area.

What’s Happening This Week

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9/24 Superchunk
Union Transfer
Doors at 8:00, Show at 8:30
$20
All Ages

Although their college days are firmly in their rear view mirror, perennial 90s alt-rockers Superchunk are still cranking out jams tailor made for alterna-students everywhere. With the release of their 10th studio record, “I Hate Music,” Superchunk has definitively proven they still have some gas left in the tank. In support of the record, the group has a week long string of dates lined up, including a trek to Union Transfer.

9/27 Saves the Day, Into It Over It, Hostage Calm
Union Transfer
Doors at 9:00, Show at 9:30
$20
All Ages

This is a show for 90s children with an affinity for pop-punk. Expect a smattering of jams off the truly excellent “Through Being Cool” as well as “Stay What You Are,” in addition to a hearty portion of material from the bands contentious post SWYA discography. Oh, and they have a new record out. Or something.

9/27 Action Bronson, Danny Brown, Trash Talk 2 High 2 Die tour
TLA
9:00
$20
All Ages

Hip-hop’s premier beard wearer/professional chef Action Bronson is hitting the road and is taking an eclectic crew with him. In addition to Danny Brown, volatile hardcore punk quartet and Odd Future label mates Trash Talk will be performing alongside the rotund rapper.

9/29 Screaming Females, Waxahatchee
First Unitarian Church
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8
$10 in advanced, $12 at the door
All Ages

In a gig that will see no shortage of sassiness, the rock centric, lead heavy Screaming Females will be participating in part five billion of an ongoing series of punk shows at the Church. The remarkably honest Waxahatchee will be lending her minimalist, indie sensibilities as well.

Lunch Truck Lineup

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Each Thursday the Navy Yard hosts Lunch Truck Lineup, a weekly gathering of a variety of food trucks from throughout Philadelphia. Employees of the Navy Yard and the surrounding areas are provided with a variety of lunch options from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m located on the Marine Parade Grounds. Recent trucks include Pitruco Pizza, Vernalicious, Lucky Old Souls and Yumtown USA. The event also includes a farm stand from Greensgrow Farms from 1 – 3 p.m. The weekly line up will be announced through social media outlets of the Navy Yard as well as the trucks each week.

Shopping Festival at Crane Arts

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It was announced that more than thirty of Philadelphia’s most popular shops will gather together under one roof on Oct. 6 to make a shopping lover’s dream come true. The event will be hosted by Philly Mag Shops at Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St. from noon to 4 p.m. Participating retailers include J Brand, Rag & Bone, Third Street Habit and more. Stores will set up pop-up shows selling clothing, jewelry and other accessories with discounts as incentives. Tickets to the event are $25, and can be purchased online through eventbrite.com.

What’s Happening this Week

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9/17 Yeah Yeah Yeahs
River Stage at Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing
Show at 7:30
$47.35
All Ages

Karen O’s and her Cheshire grin will once again be gracing Philly with her presence. In addition to a Brooklyn show on the Sept. 19, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have included Philadelphia in a pair of one off dates.  Guttural noises, an array of colorful costumes, and a smorgasbord of tunes spanning the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s entire stellar discography are almost certainly in the cards.

9/20 Deerhunter, Crystal Stilts
Union Transfer
Doors at 10, show at 10:30 

Fresh off the release of their lo-fi, garage rock inspired LP Monomanic is the eclectic and mysterious Deerhunter. Combining a hearty pop background with a range of proto-indie influences spanning the likes of My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth, Deerhunter is a rather unique entity. Joining them will be Brooklyn post punks and reverb aficionados Crystal Stilts.

9/22 Congenital Death, Drug Church, Rain Dance, In Between, Grower, The Amblulars
The Barbary
Doors at 6, Show at 7:30
$10
All Ages

Post hardcore quintet and side project of Self Defense Family frontman Patrick Kindlon Drug Church will be hitting the road in support of their debut LP “Paul Walker.” Borrowing in no small part from 90s stalwarts such as Handsome and Quicksand, Drug Church are bringing their grungy sensibilities to The Barbary. Tourmates Rain Dance and In Between will be performing as well. Headlining will be hometown heroes/blast beat connoisseurs Congenital Death.

‘A Doll’s House’ at Adrienne Theater.

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Henrik Ibsen’s play of “A Doll’s House” has been reacted at the Adrienne Theater. The story is centered around a Scandinavian, 19th century housewife who is up against blackmail. The main character, Norma Halter was performed by 14 year old Mackenzie Maula. The other characters consisted of dolls that Maula also voiced. This play first premiered more than 130 years ago and was not undone by new play techniques, but was instead, refreshed. Directed by Brenna Geffers, this play will continue until September 22 at the Adrienne. The Adrienne is located at 2030 Sansom Street and is $20-25 to attend. For more information, call Adrienne Theater at (215) 413-1318.

Events Sept. 19 – Sept. 21

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Jazz at Hawthorne Park
Thursday, September 19 / 7 p.m. / Hawthorne Park: 12th and Catharine Sts
Free

Venissa Santi and her trio are playing at one of Philly’s finest parks on a glorious summer’s eve. These performers are up-and-coming in the Philly jazz scene, so bring a chair, some food and a friend and get ready to groove.

Gender Reel Festival
Thursday, September 19- Saturday, September 21 / 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. / 4014 Walnut St.
Day pass: $10 / All festival pass: $20

Gender Reel was formed as a response to the absence of transgenders in mainstream art and films. It is a national film and performing arts festival featuring over 20 independent films. It will include performance art pieces and Q&A panels. The festival is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of transgenders and creating a space in which they are celebrated.

Cycles and Cemeteries
Saturday, September 21 / 8 a.m. / Laurel Hill Cemetery: 3822 Ridge Avenue
$35

This is for all you cyclists out there. Laurel Hill Cemetery is working with the Schuykill River National & State Heritage Area and Montgomery Cemetery in Norristown to arrange a 14-28 mile bike ride between the two historic cemeteries. Along the way, participants get lunch as well as tours which focus on the well-known Civil War burials at both sites.

Manayunk strEAT Food Festival

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If looking for a reason to get out of the city and find some of the area’s most popular food trucks, this Saturday’s Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival is the place to do it. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. food trucks, art vendors, and farmers’ markets will be set up along Main Street, between Green Lane and Shurs Lane. More than 20 trucks will be on site, including the Tot Truck, the Cow and the Curd, Pitruco Pizza, and Farm Truck Philly. Some restaurants along Main Street will also be a part of an apple themed food tour, in honor of the fall season. The festival is also a kick-off to Manayunk Restaurant Week, running from Sept. 22 to Oct. 4.