Polywumpus
The Point
800 W. Lancaster Avenue
7:30 p.m., $5
(610) 527- 0988
If you think about it, life is just improvisation. When life is funny, it is improvisational comedy. These folks are hailed as great improv comics. Does that mean that they are better at life than are we? If so, how do we improve? Note, improve is just improv with an e. Hmmm. We are sending you to investigate.
Sound Tribe Sector 9
Trocadero Theatre
1003 Arch Street
9 p.m., $12.50 adv./$14 at door
(215) 922-LIVE
The name of the band brings to mind a trip to Mars, or some futuristic Disney ride. With their blend of trace, techno, dance, house, electronica and rock, STS9 promises a unique improvisational jaunt. Altered state of mind/body to enjoy the show is optional.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
TLA
334 South Street
8 p.m., $10
(215) 922-1011
Nope, not a division of the Harley-Davidson crew taking over South Street. Instead, BRMC is a brit-pop with an edge, and a favorite of Oasis' Noel Gallagher. Well, at least the band was thought to be lauded from the incoherent murmurings of the singer.
Equinox String Quartet
Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust Street
8:00 p.m., free
(215) 898-6244
The highly esteemed string quartet, known for identifying and exposing new and
interesting pieces, will perform works by members of the Penn Composers Guild.
The composers, known as the "Young Philadelphians," have garnered national acclaim and have recently graduated from or are currently enrolled in Penn's
Graduate Program in Music Composition. In the hands of this brilliant ensemble, the works will no doubt attract further praise from the musical community.