We’re not really sure why a visit from the Pope should fuck up getting around and in and out of Philly so bad, but it has, leaving us with limited things to do and ways to get there. However, we have put together our weekly list (below) of where you’ll find locals who are still ready to rock with you this weekend. But honestly, most of our staff has fled the city, and you’ll probably find the ones, who had nothing better to do, pounding drinks in someone’s backyard, waiting out the religious freaks. So everyone, enjoy your Pope-cation, and we’ll be catching up with you soon!
Places where religious freaks might not be this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN The Tough Shits
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) SAT DRGN King, Needle Points, SUN Likers
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Population Zero, SUN Blood Sound, Hidden Lights
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Francisco Collazo, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Ed Russakoff
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Posers, Legally Fucked
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) SAT Dorkosaurus, The GoAround, Just The Architects
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Old Soul Revival
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Stage Fatality: Precolumbian, DJ Haram, Plus C, SAT Higher Question, Shakai Mondai, Sad Hana
The Waiting Room (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Legendary Divorce, Girl Dog, Faking, I Need Glasses
The Nest (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Sour Spirit, Ventriloquist