El-P w/ Mr Dibbs, Dizzee Rascal, Busdriver
First Unitarian Church, 22nd and Chestnut
International juggernauts of not-quite-Hot97 hip hop. El-P is responsible for the Def Jux label and god knows how many amazing tracks. Dizzee Rascal is the dude everyone first looked at when grime exploded a couple years back. Busdriver is the fastest fastrapper out. Wear a gigantic hoodie and your craziest hightops, and please don’t tag the bathrooms. 8pm, $15.

Art Stuff
Mike Stein (the Traffic Skateboards dude) has an art show at Exit Skate Shop, at 440 E Girard. He’s got some new paintings of his friends and a new limited edition Traffic board. Adriane Dalton has new drawings at Benna’s at 8th and Wharton. 6-10pm, free.

You Call This Music? Around Town
Noise/basement/whatever shows tonight:

1) Neon punks = Pomeranian Gameboy wailing at PIFAS with Narwhallz (literally, he plays Gameboys and his songs are pretty much all about poms; Richmond), DJ Dogd–k (ex-Nautical Almanac, Rubbed Raw; Baltimore) and Adventure (Baltimore) battling Philadelphia’s DLMG, Suicide Magnet and Mark Price’s migraine jam band Cars Will Burn. That’s at 9pm; a philosophy discussion group about house pets and animal hospitals precedes at 6pm.

2) Classic West Philly style punks = Serpents of Wisdom (one of the top four INC sets two weeks back; electric mandolin mayhem) at Beaumont Warehouse at 8pm. Justin Duerr, Bile Green, Oubliette Ensemble and Commodore play too.

3) Black hoodie punks of evil on their way up to No Fun Fest = The Rita, Sewer Election, Kakerlak, Work/Death and Newton at Highwire Gallery, 2040 Frankford, $5, 7pm.

Google any of these bands at your own risk. Bring earplugs and either some rumpled singles or a bag of dumpstered bagels for the touring bands wherever you choose to go.

XPN Free at Noon Concert Series: British Sea Power
This popular Friday series continues on May 9th with a special performance by the band British Sea Power. All you need to do is RSVP and tell your boss you’re taking a long lunch!
12pm, World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.), FREE!

Philadanco
Kick off your weekend with a performance from one of Philadelphia’s most popular dance groups, Philadanco. The group will be performing both new and old pieces. It’s sure to be fun for the whole family!
7:30pm, Kimmel Center–Verizon Hall (260 S. Broad St.), $34-$46.

Fox Chase Farm Open House
8500 Pine Road
Open farm. Cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, horses and 112 rural Philadelphian acres. Pack a picnic. 10am-12pm, free.

Phileb 4th Annual Belle and Sebastian Dance Party
National Mechs, 22 S 3rd
All of the ex-girlfriends I’m glad I never had to deal with when I was 19 will be at this, but then, probably everybody thinks that whenever I weekend pick some nonsense troll band in a basement that nobody else cares about. Belle and Sebastian on those decks all night long and lots of dudes thinking about how, whoa, we’re 30 now. 9pm.

Dad Vail Regatta
Now that the weather’s warming up nicely, it’s time to get down to historical Boathouse Row for the Dad Vail Regatta–the largest collegiate regatta in the US! Feel the breeze coming off the Schuylkill while you watch the rowers make their way down the banks.
7am-5pm, The Grand Stand (Kelly Dr. and Strawberry Mansion Dr.), FREE!

Battle Star Galactica Party
For all you sci-fi buffs out there, The Hacktory and Philly’s own Geekadelphia is hosting this interstellar Battlestar Galactica party. No Cylons allowed!
5pm, Independents Hall, Old City, FREE!

Philadelphyinz:
Hosted by me (Lexie), this party features Philadelphyinz’s DJs Apt One and Skinny Friedman. The boys always get the club bouncing with disco favorites, hip hop, 80s, freestyle and more.
10pm, Medusa Lounge (21st and Chestnut Sts.), FREE!

Juan Soriano in Mexico 1935-1950
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th and Ben Frankflin Parkway First US exhibition in a major museum of Soriano’s early work, bridging Mexican realism and the international explosion of postwar craziness. This show closes Sunday.

Hedwig and the Angry Itch
Latvian Society, 531 N 7th
Closing night of Azuka’s rendering of Philly’s most infamous rock opera. 8pm.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Philly!
This Mother’s Day, put on your running shoes to race for a cure for breast cancer. This is the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure and all proceeds go to breast cancer research. Opening ceremonies begin at 7am, the 5K run begins at 8:15am and the 5K Walk/1 mile Fun Walk begin at 8:25am. Be sure to register by May 9! Link to: 7am, Eakins Oval/Philadelphia Museum of Art, Register HERE

Go, Dog, Go!
Looking for a fun theatre experience for your entire family? Try Go, Dog, Go! at the Arden Theatre–a musical about life and friendship featuring six actors playing dogs! Perfect for kids ages 4-11 and adults.
11am and 3pm, Arden Theatre (40 N. 2nd St.), $14-$30.

Intro to Illustration: The Art of Imagination
Head to YO! Darkroom to experience an afternoon that will unlock your creativity. Beginning May 11th, take part in this illustration workshop that will show you how to use your imagination and various exercises to set your inner artist free!
12:30pm, YO! Darkroom (113 N. 23rd St.), $90-$100.