11/20: Mixing Music and Martinis
By MARY SCHWIND
Updated 8:40 AM EST, Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Ani DiFranco: See the funky feminist and Grammy Award-winning singer, Ani DiFranco tonight at the Electric Factory. With over 20 albums under her belt, DiFranco is not only a singer, but also a songwriter and guitarist. A fellow guitarist herself, Gaby Moreno will hit the stage before DiFranco. Hear folk, acoustic and soul tonight with a group of friends or a date -- all under $40. Electric Factory, 421 North 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123, $34, 8:30 p.m.
Dance Lovers Rejoice: Tonight is for all lovers of dance. Head to The Painted Bride Art Center for a mix of Philly’s top dance companies and artists. All this weekend, The Painted Bride will feature several different styles of dance with five or more performances per night. Tonight, see Kate Jordan, Extreme Kicks, ContempraDance Theatre, West Chester Dance Works Signature Company, 180 Dance Company, Diana Jewell, Marcel Williams Foster and Louis DeVaughn Nelson. Both powerful and bold, it's sure to be entertaining. If you miss the show tonight, check it out tomorrow with different performers. The Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, $20, 7:30 p.m.
Bollywood Night: If you ever wanted to travel to India, but can’t afford it, head to Café Spice tonight for a taste of Indian culture. Experience the music, dance and food all night long as you sip on $3 beers and $4 martinis. DJ Raj will be playing the hottest hip-hop, bhangra, hindi, reggae, reggaeton, house, soca, chutney and dance. Round up your friends for a night in Old City. Café Spice, 35 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106, +21, Free, 9 p.m.
First Published: Nov 18, 2009 12:16 PM EST
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