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Here are some indiestry events you may enjoy this weekend. This should hang you over until Monday.

WXPN's Free At Noon feat. Allison Moorer—Friday, Feb.5, noon at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Moorer is an independent alternative/folk rock singer whose eighth album, “Crows,” is set to release Tuesday, Feb. 9.  Catch her on tour during the following dates:

First Friday @ the Khmer Art Gallery: After Life Exhibit Opening— Friday,Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. at Khmer Art Gallery,319 N 11th St. Mario Nascati Jr.’s new exhibit, After Life, showcases his work documenting the lives of Cambodian people living in Philadelphia.19107. This Friday guests can speak with the artist about his work. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28.215-922-5600 or www.khmerartgallery.com.
 
The 18th Annual Junior Jazz Festival feat. University of the Arts School of Music—Saturday,Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7,  Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.;Sunday at 1 p.m. and  3 p.m. [schedule is subject to change] at Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic (formerly North Concourse Drive). Student jazz ensemble will perform the music of jazz greats Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Maynard Ferguson. 215-581-3181.

Baltimore, Maryland
 
Nickel and Dime Your Way To Wealth: The 7 Wealthy Habits of Successful People—Saturday,Feb. 6, 1 p.m. at Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Author and wealth coach Deborah Owens shares seven principles to achieve personal financial goals. Owens hosts “Wealthy Lifestyle Radio,” a personal finance talk show on WEAA 88.9 FM in Baltimore, MD. Free with museum admission.
 
Cultural Economics: Black Historical and Financial Wealth— Sunday,Feb. 7, 2 p.m. at Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Historian Anthony T. Browder discusses how African Americans can build wealth. Browder is the author of four publications, including From the Browder File: 22 Essays on the African American Experience and Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization. A book signing will follow the program. Free with museum admission.
 
Singer/Songwriter Eddie Emokpae with Special Guest Chris Bailey— Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m. at Teavolve, 1401 Aliceanna St. Free show.
 
Guitarist Andrew Bell—Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. at Teavolve, 1401 Aliceanna St. Free show.

Rare Form presents DONUTS ARE 4 FOREVER: The Annual NYC Tribute to James "J Dilla" Yancey

Saturday,February 6, 2010 @ The Bell House - 149 7th St btw 2nd & 3rd Ave,Brooklyn, NY; Trains: F, G to Smith & 9th St
or M, R to 9th St & 4th Ave

Doors open @10pm | 21+ |

Early arrival suggested; soundtrack provided by ?UESTLOVE(of the Legendary Roots =Crew) with emcee YAHMEEN ALLWORLD

additional music by BRAINCHILD | http://www.djbrainchild.com PARLER | http://www.djparler.com
LOW KEY http://www.djlowkey.com (Denver) TARA | http://www.sugarcuts.com

hosted by GUILTY SIMPSON
http://www.stonesthrow.com/guiltysimpson

Saturday, February 6—

James Blackshaw (See pic), Sick Gazelle and White/Light perform at Empty Bottle. This is a 21+ show. The cost is $5.  The show starts at 10 pm. The venue is located at 1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60622.

Golden Birthday, Night Gallery and Beau Wanzer perform at Hideout. This is a 21+ show. The cost is $7. The show starts at 9 pm. The venue is located at 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago, IL 60622

California

Sunday, February 7—Larry "Bubbles" Brown Presents Bubbles' Beauties. This comedy show is an alternative to the Super Bowl, featuring a line-up that is full of up-and-coming female comedians from the Bay area...and one man (for good measure lol). The show starts at 7pm. It will be held at The Campbell Theatre, located at 636 Ward St., Martinez, CA. The cost is $15, plus a two drink minimum.