Philly Nightlife & Entertainment

The Five Spot Club

2005-05-11T08:05:00.000-07:00

The Five Star Club offers live music upstairs & a DJ lounge downstairs! Most nights have a $5 cover charge before midnight and $10 past 12:00.

I've never been to this club before, but from the looks of the website's pictures it seems like a pretty cool place. If anyone has been there...let me know what you thought! Check out the club's website for a full schedule of events planned!

Club is located on 5 S. Bankstreet, Philadelphia.

Club GLAM

2005-05-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

Club Glam is a little more 'glamorous' (hence the name) than what I normally showcase on this blog, but I thought I would give you something a little different for today.

Club Glam is located at 52 S. Second Street in Philly. For all you MTV fans, the recent Philadelphia Real World cast visited this bar frequently. Infact if you remember the episode where MJ met that blonde girl (Nicole) who didn't have $$ for a taxi ride back to NJ, welp...Club Glam is where they met! (interesting & useful information, I know! haha).

Anyway the club is one of the first in Philly to offer a more upscale feel. Infact club visitors have included Cuba Gooding Jr. and members of the Eagles. The place is labeled as a Bar/Club and is open everyday from 5PM- 2AM. It isn't a big place however, capacity is 40 dinner room/ 100 bar.

The Club plays dance, hip-hop, rap, funk, techno, and house depending on the time of day or particular night.

If you ever tire of the hectic 'college bar scene' check this place out. One note of advise however. You might want to hit up Club Glam after you just had a successful trip to AC with some big winnings! Or... if you're a girl work your magic & get the guys to buy you drinks! WHY? This place isn't cheap. Martinis run for $10 a piece. Bottled beers (domestic & imported) run at $5 a bottle. Draft beers are also $5.

If your feeling good & have the $$ to spend there is also an extensive list for Bottle Service which includes, Jack Daniel's Whiskey for $275....Absolut Vodka for $200....and even something called Louis XIII $2000!!! TOO rich for my blood!

I think I might head there sometime just to check it out, but I will definately just be ordering a few beers!

JILLIAN'S

2005-05-09T17:08:00.000-07:00

This place has been described as a giant Chuck E Cheese for adults! The place has 3 restaurants, 20 bowling alleys, cigar bar, 10 pool tables, arcade, ping-pong tables, and 3 huge bars! Soon they will be adding a 'dance club' called the Love Shack! During the day some kids are there with adults but after 9PM it is strictly 21 and older only.

Jillian's is a very relaxed place to hang out with friends. If you aren't in the mood for JUST a bar scene check out Jillian's sometime! There is so much to do here, you won't be bored!

Jillian's is located in Franklin Mills Mall, Philadelphia which is in Northeast Philly.
Check out the HomePage to see ALL the place has to offer!

Finnigan's Wake

2005-05-07T19:47:00.000-07:00

Finnigan's Wake is a legendary Irish Pub. It is a great bar for 20-somethings to hang out & have some drinks! I suggest going on either a Thursday or Friday...why??

Thursday: $1.00 Coors Light Bottles all night long with popular cover bands & DJ Gibby
and...
Friday: Traditional Finnigan's Wake Happy Hour $10.00 Cover
Open bar from 5-7 (draft beer, well drinks, wine), $1.00 domestic bottles, FREE DINNER BUFFET! $2.50 Bud Light bottles and $2.50 Michelob Ultra bottles (10 to minight)
No cover for 21 year olds & DJ Gibby provides music for the night!

Check out Finnigan's Wake Link to the right for more information & directions.

Brownies 23 East

2005-05-05T10:27:00.000-07:00

Brownies is a great place for the college-age folks!! Students from St. Joseph's frequently go to this bar, as well as other colleges around the area. Brownies is best known for its live music every night with appearances of local popular cover bands. And most of the bands are pretty good if you ask me! Another good thing about Brownies is parking should never be a problem with the spacious parking lot! Personally, I think their prices are very reasonable if you aren't partial to a certain beer. I'm a fan of Light beers so I'll switch between Miller-Lite, Coors Light, or Bud Light depending on the specials...it all has the same effect anyway! =)

Here's Brownies Drink Specials for the Week, Enjoy!!

Wednesday: $1 U-Call-It's from 10:00- Midnight
Thursdays Sink or Swim: 50 Cent Drafts, 75 Cent Drinks (10-12), $1 Bud & Bud-Light Bottles
Friday: Happy Hr (6-8PM & Includes Free Buffet) $1 Drinks, Drafts, or Coors Light Bottles ....$1.50 C.L. Bottles (8-12)
Saturday: $2.00 Miller Lite bottles until Midnight & Free Buffet

Here are the bands for this week:
Wednesday (11th): Reaction
Thursday (12th): Candiflyp
Friday(13th): Split Decision
Saturday(14th): Monkey Bus

Bar Location: 23 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore PA 19003

Check out Brownies's Home Page by clicking on the link to the right for more information!

Egypt Nightclub Moves the Party!!

2005-05-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

Egypt Nightclub is fairly well-known among the Philly crowd, unfortunately there was a fire at the club which has put the club is a state of REPAIR. However, Egypt isn't willing to be out of the loop during these repairs! Therefore, they have moved the party to 'FLOW NIGHTCLUB' for the meantime!

*QUEST FRIDAY*

This FRIDAY, MAY 6th from 9PM-2AM

17 to Enter ..... 21 to Drink

Admission is $10 or $8 Guestlist price

I suggest registering for the Guestlist online (You can register yourself and up to 5 guests)!!

I also suggest getting to the club early to enjoy the Drink Specials for the event!!!

$3.00 Top Shelf Drinks $1.00 House (until 11 PM)

FREE SHOTS as part of Midnight Madness Giveaway (12 AM)

FLOW NIGHTCLUB is located at 700 North Delaware Avenue
CHECK IT OUT!

Chickie & Pete's

2005-05-02T16:44:00.000-07:00

I've posted previously about Chickie & Pete's but I just went the other night so I thought I would give my own personal feedback.

There are several Chickie & Pete's throughout Philly....I went to the 'big' one in South Philly.
It's located at 1526 Packer Avenue. This bar is known as 'South Philly's, big, shiny, crab-frying sports bar.'

The bar is very big and attracts large crowds. I went with a group of friends for a recent Phillies game (mostly just as a PreGame spot), but it was a really good time. It gets pretty crowded in there & we had to wait about 45 mins for a big table for the 10 of us but you can hang out right by the bars until your table is ready (at which time they will announce it over the speakers).

I suggest checking out this bar for a fun night & a great spot to watch a game! Also, don't forget to get some food to coat your stomach as you consume all that beer!! I'm a picky eater and I loved the food, especially the Old Bay-dusted Crab Fries...yummy!! They also have chicken sandwiches, poppers, mozzarella sticks, wings, and lots of other great food! Enjoy!

Shampoo Nightclub

2005-04-29T17:24:00.000-07:00

Shampoo is Philadelphia's largest nightclub! It's located one block out of the Center City District. The nightclub is housed in a multi-level warehouse and features multiple rooms, each with different themes!

Upcoming Events: 'Lifted Sundays'

On this Sunday, May 8th

Shampoo Nightclub is holding a casting call for a

New Dance Show for 'FOX'

Casting will be held from 11:00 PM- 2:00 AM

Ages allowed: 18-30

SO looks like any of you qualified college students who can dance can give it a try if you would like! For more information check out "NOW CASTING" on www.Fox.com OR check out Shampoo's official website at www.shampooonline.com

The 76'ers are in the Playoffs

2005-04-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sports fans here is a chance for you to win tickets to check out the Philadelphia 76's Team!!

AroundPhilly.com is running a sweepstakes for a chance to win

TWO BOX SEAT TICKETS for the

76'ers first HOME PLAYOFF GAME vs. PISTONS

The game is this Friday, April 29th so you still have time to enter!

I''ve included the link directly the sweepstakes page for you to enter...but if you don't then I have a better chance to win so I won't mind!!

http://www.aroundphilly.com/big-shot.php

Broad Street Run Party

2005-04-27T13:11:00.000-07:00

I previously posted information about the 'Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure' which takes place on May 8th. If you recall I also suggesting joining a team such as 'Mad River's Bar & Grill' team. In honor of their team Mad River is hosting a party on May 1st!!!

BROAD STREET RUN PARTY @ MAD RIVER

SUNDAY, MAY 1ST, 2005

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$2 mixed well drinks & domestic drafts

$2.00 off appetizers

25 cent wings

So get involved, join the team, and join the party to get to know everyone!!!

Don Vito @ Tiki Bob's Cantina

2005-04-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

It's getting close to summer time...it might be time check out Philly before you have to head home! I know some of you are from New York so you might want to take the opportunity to check out some of the bars in the next few weeks!!

I'm sure you all watch MTV & have seen "Viva la Bam" before. He isn't exactly the classiest guy (haha) but he usually draws a big crowd!!!

"Viva La Bam" star DON VITO is guest appearing

at TIKI BOB's CANTINA

Wednesday Night

April 27th

SPECIALS includes:

$1.00 You-Call-It's 9:00-11:00

$1.00 Coors Lights Until 11:00

$2.00 Jello & Tooter Shots ALL NIGHT LONG

EVENTS include:

*Pudding Wrestling*

Winner wins a TRIP for TWO to CANCUN....

doesn't seem so bad if you feel like getting crazy!

The bar is located at 461 North 3rd Street.

For MORE INFO. you can call Jason at 215-928-9200 or email jlawrence@tikibobsphilly.com

Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure

2005-04-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

Get Involved for a GREAT CAUSE!

For the past 15 years this race has been taking place in the great city of Philadelphia and has an increased # of participants each year. 75% of the money raised each year stays in the Philly area and goes towards education and treatment. The other 25% goes to national reasearch on Breast Cancer. There are NUMEROUS ways you can get invovled or help out for the event!! For active college students, like yourselves, I suggest either registering as an individual participant in the race or put together a team!

Event Date: May 8th, 2005 (Mother's Day)

Event Location: Eakins Oval at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

26th & Ben Franklin Parkway

Event: People of all ages are invited to participate in a

5K Run, 5K Walk, or 1 Mile Fun Run

If you would rather be part of a team but do not think you can get a group together in time many already formed teams are very willing to accept extra participants, so check it out!

MAD RIVER's Bar & Grill team invites you to join & you can do so by signing up at: http://www.doitsports.com/teampub/page.tcl?id=2843&team=165573

Find additional Teams by visiting:

http://www.doitsports.com/show-teams.tcl?id=2843

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE

'SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION' WEBSITE

http://phillyraceforthecure.org/new_site/raceform2005/html/raceform2005_v4.html

* Theater of the Living Arts *

2005-04-05T12:44:00.000-07:00

The 'Theater of the Living Arts' also known as the 'TLA' is a

great small-scale theater located on 334 South Street. The theater has a stage, open lower level, smaller upper level (towards the back), and a bar on the side for the 21 and older crowd.

Concerts are always great but I highly recommend checking one out in a smaller theater such as the 'TLA' !!! The atmosphere is more low key and because of the theaters size the concert feels more intimate and you are much closer to the artists!! Large concerts can be great (don't get me wrong), but when the artists don't actually look like ants because you are so high up or far away...it's great!

I went to the 'One Tree Hill' concert at the Theater of Living Arts on Saturday, March 26th and it was really nice. The concert was sold out and my sister had extra tickets so my roommate and I went. And honestly I loved it because we were so close. Michelle Branch, Tyler Hilton, Bethany Joy, and Jessica Harp performed for about 2 1/2 hours just about 75 feet away from us. I suggest checking out the 'TLA' website for upcoming artists that you might like! You might want to plan on staying in Philly after a concert and hitting up the bars in Old City for a whole night of fun!

Some of 'TLA's past performers have included:
-Puddle of Mudd
-Blink 182
-Everclear
-Get up Kids
-Darkness
(Just to name a few!)

Upcoming Performers include:
-Garbage
-Lifehouse
-Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley feat. Steven Marely
-Battle for Ozzfest
-All American Rejects

CHECK OUT THE 'TLA' WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS!
http://www.theateroflivingarts.net/

St. Patrick's Day!!!

2005-03-17T11:58:00.000-08:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

Still deciding on plans for tonight's St. Patrick's Day celebrations???

Check out Tiki Bob's Cantina

TIKI BOB'S CANTINA PRESENTS

MARCH 17TH

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY

OPEN @ 8PM

$2 U-CALL-ITS FROM 8-10

$3 CAR BOMBS TIL MIDNIGHT

Check it out! It's guarenteed to be a good time!

Mystery Dinner Theatre

2005-03-14T12:16:00.000-08:00

As college students this might not interest you, but atleast I will open your eyes to some new ideas! If this isn't something you would like to do... maybe you could suggest it to a couple looking to do something different in the city.

BISTRO ROMANO RESTAURANT
MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
"Where you play the part, hunt for clues, and solve the crime"

Located at :
Bistro Romano Restaurant
120 Lombard St.Society Hill/Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 238-1313

SHOWTIMES:
Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm for the hors d'oeuvre reception
Shows begin at 8:00pm.

PRICING:
$36.95 per person, price includes show, dinner menu and hors d'oeuvre reception in the piano lounge prior to the performance.

The Chef prepares and serves the following:
Homemade Minestrone Soup; Fresh Garden Salad; Chicken Marsala, Alaskan Salmon, or Pasta Primavera; and Cheesecake, with Coffee or Tea.

Check out the Home Website for more details!!!

http://bistroromano.com/theater.htm

Spreak Break- Tiki Style

2005-03-09T07:21:00.000-08:00

If anyone feels like they can't make it through the rest of this week without a fun night....here's an opportunity for you to head to Philly!!

TIKI BOB'S CANTINA PRESENTS:

*SPRING BREAK - TIKI STYLE*

GO TO TIKI BOBS ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 9TH AND EXPERIENCE THE CARIBBEAN CRAZINESS YOU COULD BE MISSING OUT ON!!!

$1 U-CALL-ITS FROM 9-11

$1 COORS LIGHTS TIL MIDNIGHT

THE FIRST 75 PEOPLE TO EMAIL JLAWRENCE@TIKIBOBSPHILLY.COM (TYPE FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE) WILL BE PLACED ON TIKI BOB'S
VIP LIST -NO LINE & NO COVER!!

----Some of you asked my opinion on Tiki Bobs & said you were interested to hear more, so here you go! By the way, my friends and I have done this before to arrange no line/no cover and it worked out VERY well!!

Even if you don't go tonight I suggest arranging a group of about 15 friends to go. Then call and ask about arranging to be on a VIP list. They have always been more than willing to cooperate with us!

Hammerhead's Trip Planned!

2005-03-03T13:42:00.000-08:00

A friend is planning a bus trip to Hammerhead's in Philly for next Thursday (March 10th).
This is a great opportunity to check out Hammerheads, which I previously mentioned in an earlier post!

If anyone is interested it's $20 for the bus, cover, and best part....OPEN BAR! Can't beat that! Let me know...then again you might know the person planning it (I won't be throwing his name out on 'public blogs' for courtesy purposes!!)

Philadelphia Sixers!

2005-03-03T13:24:00.000-08:00

The Philadelphia Sixers play their home games at the Wachovia Center in Philly. Check out a home game with friends for a fun filled night.

NEXT GAME :

Tomorrow, March 4th
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
7:00 PM
@ the Wachovia Center

Tickets are still avaliable...check out

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/805998?brand=sixers

to get your tickets today!!!

Great SPORTS BARS

2005-02-28T19:09:00.000-08:00

Philadelphia has many bars to entertain the 21 and older crowd. As the Philadelphia EAGLES earned their spot in Superbowl XXXIX this year, sports bars in the city became a crowd favorite.

Some of the Philly Sports Bars include:
Player's Pub, Chickie's & Pete's, & Hammerheads Sports Bar

Here is some insight about each bar to help you decide where you and your friends want to enjoy some cold beers and watch a great game:

Player's Pub:
Location: South Street Area
615 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Contact: 215-627-8866

What does it have to offer? :

Player's Pub has two big screens, multiple small screens, and satellite.
The bar offers sports fans the chance to play darts and pool, enjoy delicious wings, and take
advantage of good bar specials!

Chickie's & Pete's:

Location: Northeast Area
11500 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19114 Contact: 215-856-9890

AND

4010 Robbin's Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135 Contact: 215-338-3060

What does it have to offer? :

Chickie's & Pete's (Roosevelt Blvd.) has a super wide screen TV that shows either one
sporting event or can showcase 4 events at once. There are multiple smaller screens all
throughout the rest of the bar, so it's hard to miss any of the action.
The bar has crabs, wings and good bar specials.

Hammer Heads Sports Bar:

Location: Northeast Area
3517 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA PA

Contact: 215-624-4453

What do they have to offer? :

Hammer Heads has multiple small screens and always a good crowd.
The bar has crabs, wings and good bar specials.

There will be more information on bars later! This is just a little preview to get you started when you are out and about in the city!

Welcome!

2005-02-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

The city of Philadelphia has so much to offer! There are great bars, clubs, sporting events, and even theatres that can provide hours of fun and excitement! This blog is created to highlight great places to visit and events to check out. Primarily the blog will focus on the nightlife Philly has to over for the young 20-something crowd!! I hope you enjoy the site and take advantage of all the information! ENJOY!!