Arts & Entertainment

Philly is the only American stop for this ground–breaking Van Gogh exhibition.
February 2, 2012 at 5:39 am

With only so much space each week, Arts can’t possibly cover all things local and creative. And that’s where these amazing sites step in — click, drool, repeat.
February 2, 2012 at 5:35 am

Let Street guide you through some of the events that may (or may not) interest you, including Cuban exports, indie oldies and more.
February 2, 2012 at 5:32 am

Before he bared it all in Shame, Michael Fassbender proved he had star power to spare in 2009’s BAFTA–winning film Fish Tank. This micro–indie has probably been seen by about five people, but Netflix Instant can help remedy that.
February 2, 2012 at 5:26 am

Let me preface this review by noting the grudge I hold against Lana Del Ray for shaming SNL with the most breathy, awkward, wince–inducing performance I’ve seen since passing an asthmatic homeless woman choking out “At Last” in a New York subway station.
February 2, 2012 at 5:23 am

Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer–songwriter, is equally known for writing incredibly emotional, moving songs and for being totally unable to actually sing them.
February 2, 2012 at 5:22 am

Though entertaining, Big Miracle is a bit less than miraculous.
February 2, 2012 at 5:19 am

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour w/ Vacationer - Union Transfer, Thurs. 2/2 Doors at 8 pm, $15 This Danish alternative pop band - whose quirky sound has been featured on Heineken and Mad Men commercials - is promoting their Golden Age EP, alongside the "serenity-inducing sonic arrangements" of Vacationer. Check the site for tickets and more info. Tycho w/ Beacon (presented by SPEC Jazz & Grooves) - the Rotunda, Fri.
January 31, 2012 at 9:37 pm

Check out all of these albums dropping today. Sample them free on Spotify.
January 31, 2012 at 11:56 am

College Sophomore and Fairmount Park Art Association Marketing and Graphics Intern Lauren Robie explains how a tango dance party, a scavenger hunt and an audio app can bring us all a little closer to Philly’s impressive Public Art collection. Street: What does the Fairmount Park Art Association do? Lauren Robie: The association works with conserving, commissioning, and bringing awareness to public art in Philadelphia.
January 30, 2012 at 4:16 pm

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January 30, 2012 at 10:14 am

Despite grand promises of wolf punching, The Grey concerns itself more with death than with deaths.
January 26, 2012 at 1:01 pm

The Marriage Equality Cabaret 2/4, 8 p.m. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street This musical and comedic variety show is not only right on campus, but benefits Freedom to Marry, an association in support of marriage equality. -------- True Stories Exhibition Now through 2/3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South In the market for a free film that redefines the boundary between video art and documentary film?
January 26, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Name and Year: Amanda "Murf" Murphy, '12 Hometown: Philly, born and raised. Major: Fine Arts Medium of Choice: Film Street: Since you work in many mediums, how do you decide where to start — and what materials to use — for a project?
January 26, 2012 at 6:01 am

Yes, people still buy them. Log out of Spotify for an hour and you can, too.
January 26, 2012 at 5:56 am

Art–pop outfit Chairlift offers a long–awaited follow–up to 2008’s Does You Inspire You? (best known for the hit “Bruises”) with Something. During the four–year hiatus, the band’s sound seems to have matured perfectly — Something is a fully–realized expression of innovative pop.
January 26, 2012 at 5:47 am

Does your weekend procrastination calendar need a little more flair? Netflix addictions are so 2011, but we hear contemporary installations and quirky antique stores are the new pink.
January 26, 2012 at 5:43 am

The semi–punk rockers Cloud Nothings have grown up.
January 26, 2012 at 5:43 am

Despite any longshot hopes for less homework, most of us will end up in Van Pelt more than we'd like this semester.
January 26, 2012 at 5:39 am

Two of our writers weigh in on the newest and most questionable frontier in recent cinematic history.
January 26, 2012 at 5:38 am