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King Britt presents The Wiz
TLA/Philebrity Movie Night @ National Mechanics, 23 S 3rd
Philebrity is screening Friday videos hosted/curated by Philly-famous locals. This week is King Britt showing The Wiz, starring Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.
Free, 7pm.

Pig Iron’s The Swining
The Troc, 10th and Arch
Pig Iron’s big event at Philly’s Troc is tonight! Get your ticket, and read up on it here.

Super Furry Animals
Starlight Ballroom, 460 N 9th
The famous Welsh rock band. 8pm, $16

Pony Pants, The Subjects, Cinemasophia, Farcial Hoodwink, Assistant Principals
PiLam, 3914 Spruce
Serious party bands play the rush event for West Philly’s longest running fake/real frat. Go to this but know that a keg stand is a keg stand no matter where you’re doing it. 9pm, $5

Growing, I.U.D., Steve Moore of Zombi
Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N Frankford
I think I took time out to see Growing seven times in 2004, when they were still jamming posi Earth 2 brainshakers. Like Earth, they’ve got a lot more movement in their sound these days, but the essential weight and hovering warmth is still all there. 9pm, $10

Derrick Carter
Fluid, 613 S 4th
Well, if it isn’t Chicago house legend Derrick Carter. Free before 11 on the list. $5 after, $10 all night not on list. 9pm.

Academy of Music 151st Anniversary Concert
Academy of Music, Broad and Locust
The Blue Man Group + Billy Joel + The Orchestra = avant garde. “As the “Grand Old Lady of Locust Street” commences her next 150 years, the Academy of Music 151st Anniversary Concert celebrates the theme “From This Moment On” with a program emphasizing the classical, the popular and the avant garde. [...] A special highlight of the evening is the Orchestra’s world premiere performance of a classical work composed by Billy Joel. The innovative Blue Man Group presents a new approach to symphonic performance with the Orchestra. The concert closes with Mr. Joel and The Philadelphia Orchestra performing a selection of his popular songs specially orchestrated for the occasion, continuing the Academy’s long history of presenting popular music.” $150, 7:30pm

DJ Andrew @ Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane, 1742 E. Passyunk Ave
Pay a visit to Sweet Jane this weekend to catch DJ Andrew Lovefingers and Ron Morelli spinning at 5PM. Then hop over to Bleached Black… to see them again!

Six Organs of Admittance, Randall of Nazareth, Intergalactic Incense Burners
The Khyber, 56 S 2nd
This time out, Ben Chasney’s Six Organs project is an acoustic/electric guitar/songs duo with Elisa Ambrogio (Magik Markers, Brain Band). Careful guitar work, wild songs, folk mosh breakdowns. Upstairs if you hate it = DJ RMT + Oh Murder! Inc., “An Electronic Renaissance! Visionary Electro, Cosmic Disco, Rap Anthems, Heavy Beats and Sweeping Arpeggios.” Upstairs is always free. 9pm, $10

Live Forever w/ John Redden, Designer Drugs, Club Lyfestiles
The Barbary, 951 Frankford and Delaware Live Forever hosts neon dance unit Club Lyfestiles’ monthly attack. Be prepared to be forced to go buck wild. 10pm, $5

Bleached Black
Medusa Lounge, 21st and Chestnut
Swing by Medusa Lounge on 21st and Chestnut for your monthly dose of “cosmic disco & electro bangers”! This month Bleached Black is featuring special guests DJ Lovefingers and Ron Morelli. Check out Lexie’s post on the event, and say hi to her if you see her there.

IN Repose
Moore College of Art and Design
Check out the opening to Moore’s new gallery, In Repose. Read Eric’s post on it here. Runs until mid March.

Sonic Cinema: Maya Deren
Gershman Y, 401 S Broad St I posted about it here. 3pm.

Brother J.T., Tyvek, Eat Forever
Queen of Sheeba II, 4511 Baltimore Ave
J.T. (Drag City/Birdman) plays weirdo rural styles. Tyvek are a full band from Michigan who actually play songs. Eat Forever are the most famous band on Buckingham Place. 9pm, $5

ONGOING

Philadelphia Home Show
PA Convention Center, 12th and Arch
The final weekend of the Philadelphia Home Show at the PA Convention Center. Go check it out, and read Kevin’s post on the event.