The Norwegian Arms/Laser Background Philly house venue residency tour continues this evening at University City DIY staple Pilam. The guys are reliving their college days camped out in a couch fort, and they may or may not still be trippin’, but they’re ready to entertain some rowdy college kids. They’ve also brought along DRGN King, who was recently signed to Bar None Records, and Ladies Auxiliary to keep the party vibes going. It’s back to school time, y’all! Just don’t try a “Triple Lindy” off the stage tonight. Pilam, 3914 Spruce St., 8pm, $1 – $5 donation, All Ages – Alexis V.
Other entertainment as fall comes upon us this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI BITBY One Year Birthday Bash w/Faux Slang, Turning Violet Violet, Heyward Howkins, SAT Hermit Thrushes
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT (Early) The New Connection, (Late) Dear Althea, The Pretty Greens, Kate Ferencz, SUN Liz and the Lost Boys
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Sunburster, Skeleton Hands, SAT On Top, Clashing Plaid
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI I Yahn I Arkestra, dub-for-light, ANDtheNAMELESS, SAT Shortbread, Squalor Folk, SUN Mohican, Bengali Cockfight, Air Is Human
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) SUN Sparta Philharmonic
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Katie Barbato, Ella Dars
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Liz and the Lost Boys, SAT The 2012 Philly Zombie Prom w/Live Not On Evil, The Young Werewolves
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) Aaron and the Spells, Sonja Sofya, David Cope, SAT Sylvia Platypus, SUN Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Ashes of Our Sins, Mach22
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI Suzi Analogue, Swarvy, SAT Looseleaf Trio, SUN Elliott Levin
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT Rock & Rule w/The Wurxs, MICrophone Tone, Carter Woodz, SUN XVSK
Milkboy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI The Grand Nationals, Thee, Idea Men, SAT Early Ape, Grubstake (Vinyl Release Show), Satellite Hearts
Ortlieb’s (847 N. 3rd St.) SUN Leanna Song
TLA (334 South St.) SAT Ground Up, The Lawsuits, Mazon
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Beta Phase, Phantasm, Last Hour Battle, Scott Radway, SAT Long Walk Home
The Boom Room (1300 N. Front St.) SAT One Year Anniversary Party w/Grimace Federation, The W.e. Feat. Jaguar Wright, Kuf Knotz, Twister Baby, Cultureal, Edison and More
Cha-Cha’Razzi (Please contact one of the acts or the venue for more deets.) FRI Gypsy Death and You EP Release Show w/True Gold, Great Red Spots