Tonight, TrickGo presents Paper Blog, works by Bradford Haubrich, 6-10pm at store, 1135 Pine Street.

There will be new works, tons of new shirts (one specially created by Brad), custom Keds raffle/give-away, free beverages, & much more.

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This Saturday head to The Ugly American at the corner of Front and Federal for a photo and art exhibit from 9 - 11.  Artists include Snapkracker, Stress, Jimmy Giambrone, Justin Rizzio and Freekugly Lifestyle Group.  Mr. Sonny James and Ultraviolet will be on the 1’s and 2’s.  Free admission and giveaways from FreekUgly.

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Philagrafika 2010 is in full swing and tonight features 7 events tonight and 12 throughout the weekend. What is Philagrafika?

Philagrafika 2010 is the first presentation of what will become a recurring event in Philadelphia, celebrating the role of print in contemporary artistic practice.

Involving more than 300 artists at more than 80 venues throughout the city, Philagrafika 2010 will be one of the largest art events in the United States and the world’s most important print-related exposition.

The festival began last weekend and runs until April 11th. Read more about the festival at The New York Times, visit gallery openings at Space 1026, Pentimenti and more and check out the full schedule, artists, venues and all the details at Philagrafika2010.org

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Art about the city with these openings.

• Friday: Above, PBR’s art contest viewing party at Tattooed Moms.  Bring your own to win cash and beer in this national contest.  Enjoy cheaper than usual PBR and music from Rock Tits, Dave P and more.  Hang out with Vaudevillains New Years Brigade.  8 - 2 at 530 South Street
• Friday: Shoot laser beams out of your eyes at Space 1026!
• Friday: Copy Gallery hosts Philly Sprint Jawns ladies night.  Race on stationary bikes with Battleaxe Baby djing. Win prizes.  No fee to race, Fabric Horse shot girls, drinks and more.  319 A North 11th.
• Saturday: Art Star Opening 5 - 9
• Saturday: Jinxed Opening 6 - 10
• Saturay: Amberella Opening 7 - 11
• Ongoing until Jan 11th: Mew Gallery is closing and having a sale

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Stop by Space 1026 tonight for their annual art auction.  Bid on items from friends and residents of Space 1026 including Shepherd Fairey, Alex DaCorte, Jim Houser and many more.  Personally I’m hoping there will be something from Adam Wallacavage, I want one of his octopus chandeliers for my house.  Definitely recommended, I usually walk out with $300+ of great art every year.  Opening bid on all items is $5.  Doors open at 6 and bidding begins at 7.  Cash, check and credit cards welcome.

Space 1026 2009 Art Auction

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Philly based indy publisher Grit City are having a release party at Pure Gold Gallery in the Piazza for their latest release Tatted. Tatted features photos of Philadelphians, their tattoos and their handwritten notes of what their ink means to them. Also featured are a number of essays and interviews with Philadelphia Eddie and many more.  DJ Frost spins from 7 - 10 with free drinks from PBR and Sailor Jerry and many of the photos from the book on the walls.  Head to the Facebook event page to get a preview of the images.

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Head out to the King of Prussia Mall for the grand opening of Nestology.  Nestology is a pop up 6000 square foot artist collective curated by Stacey Flygirrl Wilson.

It is a blend of art, culture and commerce - - showcasing both established and emerging artists. In troubled times, we need art more than ever. The King of Prussia Mall is an exposure opportunity for the artists to bring their work to a demographic they might not otherwise reach at the busiest shopping season of the year! Beginning on November 23rd through January 31st, Nestology will be just that - - a nest for artists to incubate their creativity, broaden their markets, introduce themselves to the world of the King of Prussia Mall and of course, benefit financially from the venture.

The event runs from 6 - 9 with DJ’s Sparkle and Mike Nyce, lite bites and refreshments.  Be sure to stop by during your holiday shopping at KoP.

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Jinxed and The Toothless Cat gallery in the Piazza have teamed up for a new art show opening this Saturday, Wild Things, featuring 3 Philly artists.

Wild Things, a three- person exhibition featuring works by Monique Ligons, Bird Reynolds, and Joe Leonard. The singular bodies of work from each artist form a distinct anatomy that represents animals taking on human characteristics, particularly the explicit behaviors of gang violence, war and burlesque. Through the unique and distinctive voices of each artist, the exhibition reverberates a collective commentary on humanity and the “wild” emotions and actions we feel and choose. As satirical reflections of us, the exhibition has a complex dual tonality of mischief and glamour, highlighting the contrasts and contraditcitons in our natures.

The show runs Saturday from 6PM to January 1st.

The Toothless Cat, Jinxed

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This Saturday, McJawn presents The Cosby Show, a group art show based on Bill Cosby.

This Saturday from 6 till 10 we’ll be rocking it big Cosby style @ Cafe Mocha. The show is base around the legend of Bill Cosby. From sweaters, pudding, jello, fat albert, and ghost dad . There will be music provided by Dragonzord. Come out and go hard for your city. Oh yeah we’re doing an ugly sweater contest, prize will announced later.

McJawn

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Tomorrow, Pure Gold Gallery in the Piazza welcomes Doctor Crab and FARO for HALLOWEEEEED.

Remember when your life went wrong? We do. HALLOWEEEEED is a steaming cauldron full of bad ideas brewed up by Doctor Crab and FARO. A celebration of when Halloween stopped being about fun size candy and superhero costumes, and started being about warm beers, awkward sex, and breaking windows.Doctor Crab and FARO will be taking over the Pure Gold gallery on October 31st to create a visual and interactive display of evil, toilet paper, and pregnancy scares. The work will include paintings and illustrations by the artists individually as well as collaborations with each other and a hand full others who truly understand what it means to be buried alive by the drunken ghosts of Halloweed. In addition to traditional works on presentable materials, the artists will be creating a number of installations inside the gallery, included are a giant ugly mural and an even uglier skateboard ramp. Bring your board, beer coozie and leave your church clothes at home, things are going to get messy.

The opening reception is from 6 - 10 on Halloween. Then the party heads to the RUBA club for Low B, DSJ, Gun$ Garcia, Copout and Johnny Ryall. It’s free til 2, then $5 after. Flyer after the jump.
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