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Down, but not out ‘Maybe I shouldn’t say it like this … but going through cancer was a cakewalk compared to being paralyzed’

back with a cocktail before the next gig. Mayoday is a good day for Ed Graham. be a comedy show by himself, or with pal Joe Waking up later than he cares to, Big Daddy Graham, the man Conklin for their “Two Funny Philly Guys” live showcase. Maybe a signing for known to millions of one of his books such as “The Great 94WIP Philadelphia Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists,” sports radio fanatics, BY A.D. AMOROSI that he’s co-written with Glen Macstand-up comedy lovnow. Or maybe just a Quizzo hosters and classic rock fiends as – so ing affair in a bar where he’s well iconic is he, so synonymous is the nickname to the man, that the sobriquet re- paid and even more so, beloved. For Graham, birth name, Ed Gudonis, Big quires no quotation marks – is starting his Daddy is not just an epithet when it happens mid-morning with a good dream. A good dream beyond the good life of liv- to be a lifestyle, it’s the very thing that defines him, and has for nearly 40 years. ing in Mullica Hill, driving off to the nearest “It’s 10:30 a.m.,” said Graham. “I’m sleeping Jersey shore point after his many jobs are a lot now, which is good. I’m taking so many well done, sitting and reading on the warm, pills – 23 a day – some of them are really laysoft sand, until it’s happy hour, then kicking

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Local radio sports and comedy jock legend Ed Graham relaxes at his Mullica Hill home. The man known affectionately as Big Daddy Graham is reshaping his life after being paralyzed from the waist down. | Image: Kerith Gabriel

ing me out at night. I wake up with a tremendous wave of relief because I’m coming out of some really long, involved dream. Sometimes they’re dark, the dreams. But, I wake up and I know it’s just a dream. And in all of these dreams, I am walking. Or standing. There is no wheelchair in these dreams. That’s the good part. I’m moving. Then, the plot twist comes in that I couldn’t do any of the adventures, good or bad, in my dream, because I am in that wheelchair in reality and probably will be for the rest of my life.” Graham – Philly’s most physically active entertainer not named Jerry Blavat or Chill Moody – had his life turned upside-down coming back from a literal day on the beach in Sea Isle, with his wife Debbie, on July 21. “I had a

PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY good swim in the ocean, not a lot of cats my age do that, but I did all the time.” Settling into their shore home that sunny afternoon, Graham was standing, having a minor argument with his wife, when he got knocked down by what he called “an insane pain that wouldn’t quit.” Knocked down in that he couldn’t get up. “Not a joke like, ‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up’ either. I actually didn’t fall. My lower back along the beltline suddenly got this horrible pain.” Graham has had three back surgeries in his life so he knows what aggravated lumbar pain feels like – this was different. “Tried sitting, walking, Nothing. I gently laid myself on the floor trying to get rid of this pain. When I went to get up again… I couldn’t. I never got up again.” One minute Graham was standing in his living room. Then, he wasn’t. “Not a car accident. Nothing like where I tripped down steps, or moved differently or suddenly… from standing to not standing… paralyzed in 60 seconds.” Taken from home to a Cape May hospital by ambulance – then to Jefferson for emergency surgery, as the situation grew desperate – Graham explained that his doctors found that a blood clot had burst in his back, then bled into his spinal cord, thus causing him to be paralyzed. “Just this freak one-in-a-million thing… no doctor ever told me I’d probably never walk again, that the chances were slim, until I pried it out of a doctor at Magee (Rehabilitation Hospital). Then, I knew.” Though Graham will eventually refer to himself as “eternally busy” and as a “social butterfly,” his life in the area bears testament to an obsession that says something beyond mere busy work. Coming out of Southwest Philadelphia and West Catholic High School (both, like the author of this piece), Ed Gudonis, became Big Daddy Graham in 1982, and never looked back. Along with playing every comedy club along the East Coast, and the stages of Phoenixville’s Colonial Theatre and Pitman’s Broadway Theatre, his videos (for satirical clips such as “Let’s Call In Sick” and “Action News Theme”) and radio bits (“Nuns!,” “Walk On The Mild Side”) made him the toast of the mid-80s, and Philly showcases such as WMMR’s Morning Zoo and WXPN’s Kids Korner. By the 90s, his brash, boyish humor, coupled with his knowledge of all-teams Philadelphia, made Graham a part of local sports radio at 1210 AM’s, “The Sports Attack,” before moving into overnights at 94WIP and its follow-up “Overlap Show” with Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Guys. Along with being at 94WIP for over two decades, in 2014, he began recording a podcast, “Big Daddy Graham’s Classic Rock Throwdown,” on Wildfire Radio. Along with his Macnow book, recently updated, Graham penned “Last Call,” a serious book about a solitary figure in his life, his father, that sold over 30,000 copies, then he adapted that same work into a one-man show,

FEATURED which he performed at Society Hill Playhouse and the Media Theater. If you didn’t see these events, you could find many of them on Graham’s CDs and DVDs – several of which are sold out and rare – and if you’ve managed to miss him at clubs and theaters, the guy has a regular routine of colleges and corporate events, private parties, sports banquets, golf outings, fund-raisers and regular Quizzo hosting nights. Even when he’s had back surgery (several), a diagnosis of throat cancer (2010), and over 100 hours of uncontrollable hiccups that led to the reveal of atrial fibrillation (2016), he’s made it back to being what comedian Patton Oswalt calls “stage healthy,” an old showbiz adage where someone sick as a dog could comeback with boundless energy and clarity to wow crowds. “Maybe I shouldn’t say it like this… but going through cancer was a cakewalk compared to being paralyzed,” said Graham. “I never had a deep, dark moment with that, because the rate of survival was high. The radiation was hard though, there was that. It was in remission when my teeth fell out that was rough... the not eating, the big sores on my neck.” Around that time, Graham remembers going into a bar – the beginning of a joke, for sure – something he hadn’t done much while in cancer rehab. “I just stopped in for a scotch, which I used to hit pretty heavy for a minute before that,” he said. “Anyway this guy comes up to me, said he likes my stuff, said his brother had the same cancer I had, and said that it took about seven months until he was able to really eat again. “How’s he eating today?” asked Graham. “‘Oh, he’s dead,’ said the man.’ I loved that,” exclaimed Graham with a laugh. “I tell that joke on stage still – not a word changed.” He’s on a roll. The good thing about cancer, said Graham was that he lost weight. Nearly 60 pounds. Not that he wants such a debilitating disease again, “But… cancer was a great diet,” he said, holding back another chuckle, before mentioning that in 2010 he hit 202 pounds, with a 6 feet, 2 inches frame. “I looked great then. Now I’m sure I’ve gained 20 pounds already if not more. I appreciate everyone coming over to visit the house, but, they have to stop bringing food. I can feel myself getting blubbery in this wheelchair. All this, and I need to go on a diet as well.” The roll continues. While discussing allowing friends to visit him at home after 3:30 in the afternoon means that Graham has gotten past his afternoon of in-home therapy and bath time. “That’s so they don’t have to watch me get my balls washed… unless they do want to watch me get my balls washed... that and what’s left of my tiny little white man’s dick which has shrunk to the size of a marble.” SEE BIG DADDY, PAGE 8

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BIG DADDY, FROM PAGE 7 I’m trying not to laugh at his peril, but I can’t help it, or help marvel that Graham has his humor intact. “It’s all I have left,” he said, quietly. “It hasn’t always been that way since October. At first, I put on that funny face when the camera crews came in, then again for the radio dropins that I do. Unfortunately, my wife does not see this face all the time, this humorous face, because when it’s just she and I, it’s about being down to business: lifting me, pills, having her wipe my ass, this, that. When I get an opportunity to remember that I have a sense of humor, I go for it.” It’s hard maintaining humor when so much of your life, even the recent bits, seems so far behind you. During our conversation, Graham talked about the phantom feeling he had where his feet are on a bar rail. “Sometimes I feel as if my legs are crossed – everything but lying flat which they are in this bed.” Like Sinatra recalling his summer winds,

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Graham mentions his place in Sea Isle and talks about living along the sands. Just this summer, there he was, getting to the beach at noon, nestling in, and not leaving until around 8 p.m. “I could easily leave my chair on the beach and walk up to the Carousel for the happy hours, where you’d find a variety of men and women, aged 20 to 60, hanging out. What am I gonna do now – get wheeled up the beach in a chair with those giant blue tires? I shouldn’t be thinking about the beach – yet. But, come January 10, I will be, because that’s when it starts for Jersey shore rats of which I’ve been my whole life. This summer was the first Labor Day weekend I missed since 1972.” Graham does mention one happy recent shore memory tied to John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty, the business manager of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. “Johnny Doc’s wife is a Magee rehab person, and I know John’s a North Wildwood guy,” said Graham, a natural storyteller. “He’s getting off an elevator as I’m getting on, and I tell him I’m missing Labor Day. Quick exchange. ‘See you later. Hang in there.’

Know what John did? He had his guys bring up Sam’s Pizza and Lou’s Fudge, all Jersey shore fare.” Graham goes on to mention that among his Magee visitors were faces such as former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil and former 76ers owner-turned-motivational speaker Pat Croce. “I was almost relieved when Pat left – I’m kidding – he’s so intense with that long goatee and his loud Croce motivational talks I mentioned something about hope, and he started yelling that hope was bad. YOU HAVE TO DO.” Another recollection of things past comes down to the business of being Big Daddy Graham, the work of radio overnights, hosting gigs and comedy gigs. “Work? I’m not really doing much. WIP has let it be known that as soon as I’m ready to go back on air I can… but that will require permission from my doctors, from ENTERCOM HR, from my wife,” said Graham. “I don’t think I can ever do my overnight shift again. WIP wise, maybe I can ease my way back into it – maybe co-host a shift with someone else once a week. WIP said they can bring

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and build a studio in my home. Every host at the station sends me texts to have me onair during their shifts. I don’t know though, I don’t want to be the sick guy in your face all the time.” Mention the possibility of a home studio being built by 94WIP, and Ava Graham, his daughter from 94WIP’s Morning Show, stated that her station’s been tremendously supportive, and willing to set up digital communication lines in her parents’ house. Two things work against this however: one is that Big Daddy sleeps 10 to 12 hours a day. And the other is that he is disabled. “He is on disability,” noted Ava. “So if you go back to work in any capacity… I mean he’s not Frank Gallagher from ‘Shameless,’ but, this becomes something we have to assess. Everyone at WIP will put my dad on any show at any point, but, there’s more that goes into it all, and he has to figure out where he stands, financially, for years to come. He can be in this wheelchair for the next 20 years, and it’s not cheap. You fight tooth and nail for everything with insurance. There are very serious discussions to be had coming up.” (When asked where Graham stands with his employers, Spike Eskin, program director of SportsRadio 94WIP, wrote back “Big Daddy is a valuable member of the WIP team and a great guy. I wish him good health and all the best in his recovery.”) Beyond that, Graham’s literal and figurative bread and butter – where he shines – is in the live setting, often a more intimate option of private and public events for which he is well paid. “I’ve lost a lot of money,” he said. “WIP is doing their best, but, that money will get cut in half. Besides, I’ve never made a lot of money on WIP (author’s note: most radio personalities in the Philly market average between $31,000 to $45,000 a year). “What I do get, from my affiliation with WIP, because I am with WIP, is the chance to make money from appearances.” From hosting Quizzo at Tom & Jerry’s on McDade Blvd to P.J. Whelihan’s in Maple Shade and Blue Bell, to private functions – they’re done for right now. Ava is taking up the Quizzo slack at Chickie’s & Pete’s Drexel Hill and South Philly. During our interview, Graham was preparing for his first two private parties from a wheelchair. He feels funny about doing it – he‘s not a guy to use a dais, instead he’s all about roaming the crowd, working it, interacting with people in audience. “I like taking a wireless mic and moving around the tables, weaving my way through to get close to everyone. There’s nothing more boring than a comedian at a podium. Podiums are for lecturers. I think that’s why I’m so popular among

private party throwers – I’m good at them. Now, I can’t weave. Now, I’ll be at the height of everyone else sitting down.” Big Daddy sounded as if he feels hopeless, devastated, embarrassed to ask anyone he’s working for about wheelchair ramps. Graham also feels lousy that he is without proper wheelchair accessible transportation (“New Jersey Paratransit is my best friend,” he said) which is why a GoFundMe page has been started, followed up by a Dec. 27 benefit at the Media Theater. He needs wheels beyond his chair. “I’m not nervous, though, about doing these private gigs,” he said. “What’s the worst that can happen to me? I’m in a wheelchair.” My guess is that for a guy so used to thinking on his feet, he’ll have no problem thinking sitting down. Graham’s comedy is in his head – improvisational and in reaction to every situation and every story. Graham just has to get SEE BIG DADDY, PAGE 10

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BIG DADDY, FROM PAGE 9 out of his own way. Ava knows that her dad is getting inside his own head. “Knock on wood, things are OK at home as far as his health goes,” she said. “My mom is very much on top of everything. His mental state? It’s here and there. For a guy who was always on the move to now only be able to get up with the use of a crane, then out into a chair that he can only roll into his living room? It’s not thrilling. He was a very busy man. On the radio. Quizzo in bars. Comedy shows. He’s a work horse. He never stops. His saving grace is that he can do his favorite things – watch TV, read, see his friends I come to the house to watch Eagles games with him. But he misses being engaged – and engaging. He misses the radio. He misses the people. “ January 2020 is something Big Daddy sounds more positive about – he’ll get a colostomy bag, a game changer in that his wife Debbie will no longer need to tend to his dirty diapers. “It’s as much as shame for my dad as it is my mom that she has to take care of his bathroom habits now,” said Ava. “I didn’t just ruin my life, I ruined my wife’s life,” said Big Daddy. “This took down several people – my being paralyzed took out the two of us.” Graham is looking forward to doing what he hopes become regular gigs at Magee Rehab, when he gets his modes of transportation in easy order. A large part of how and why he has been able to move on, physically and mentally, from his being wheelchair bound is due to that rehabilitation hospital’s staff in his estimation. Mary Schmidt, Magee’s Spinal Cord Injury Program director, can’t say much, legally and ethically, about Graham’s case or give out information about those who aided in Graham’s care. She was able to speak in broader terms. “Someone with an injury such as his, who comes into an acute rehab environment – very different from an acute care hospital and certainly different than a skilled nursing unit – you know from him that he came in as a paraplegic,” stated Schmidt. “What we do in acute rehab is that we work to get a person medically stable, and get rid of medical complications that come from whatever the disorder is that affected him, get him stabilized. “The toughest pro athlete out there will get the loop knocked out of them during this process – even getting out of bed is taxing. With that, there is the anxiety of not being able to do what the patient used to do.” That’s where Graham got the most help from Magee in his estimation, something that went beyond the physical difficulties. He was able to feel more like himself once he got over medical issues. “There’s a difference between being sick and having a physical disability; when they’re getting up and getting active we can get over being sick, and move to see what we can do with what you have,” said Schmidt. “Jackie and Rachel and Robin at Magee, I loved them, but, they had to fight me to do ev-

PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY erything that they got me to do,” said Big Daddy. “Look, I was a pretty good basketball player into my 40s, even against guys who played Division 1 ball. I never bothered with the stretches and everything. I just wanted to play ball. Stretching was a pain in the ass. That’s what rehab was to me, a pain in the ass, but Jackie, Rachel and Robin got me up and running. Maybe it was because they were all women, but eventually they won out, got me out of bed and made me do what they told me to do. They made me realize that, as I was getting out of Magee within six weeks, the stronger I made myself, the easier it would be on my wife. That worked. I would not have responded to a drill sergeant. I would’ve said ‘fuck you’ to the rehab people as I did to coaches who tried to strong-arm me. I would’ve killed that guy in ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ too. But they appealed to me getting better and stronger so that I could be stronger for my family.” Magee also prepared Graham for a life back in comedy and Quizzo as they pushed him into hosting showcases for fellow rehab patients, something Graham was even more reluctant to do, at first. “They pestered me to do standup comedy when I couldn’t stand up. I didn’t like the idea. Didn’t want to do it. Finally, to get them off my back I figured that I’d do a Quizzo night as part of their Friday night entertainment – sometimes they have a guy with a guitar. Sometimes they have a singer. And I had a great time, so great that I did a few more. I looked forward to them.” An engaged Graham is a sympathetic and an empathetic Graham, a Graham he wasn’t sure how to embrace. He mentions if you see someone in a wheelchair, lend them some small hand or help. “It’s never just about the chair, but rather, the things around it – simple travel, doing the smallest things you always did.” Then he stopped. “Along those same lines though … who wants to be thought of as an invalid? See, now I’ve got it out of my head – look at you, you’re a fucking therapist. “ Graham then comes face to face with how it is he feels – about those who are wheelchair-bound, about his own condition – and the empathy it takes for humanity to keep things on an even keel. He realizes that disability itself is as evolving a psychic and emotive ideal as it is a psychical one. That people in a wheelchair must be treated as different as they are the same as anyone else in need. “You know who’s gonna treat me the same – Angelo Cataldi,” said Graham with a laugh. “I went to dinner with him and his wife and he still went and made me pick up the check. How’s that for your closer?” The Big Daddy Graham benefit is Friday, Dec. 27 at the Media Theater, at 7:30 p.m. with Joe Conklin, Eddie Bruce, David Uosikkinen, Tommy Conwell; Jimmy Shubert, The Legendary Wid; and WIP’s Ray Didinger and Al Morganti. The benefit will include a silent auction. 610-891-0100 or mediatheatre.org.

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For as long as David Oh has been a city councilman, he’s also been fighting for Philly’s rich music scene. Image courtesy: Peter Crimmins/ City of Philadelphia

Councilman David Oh sings the praises of Philly’s music scene

avid Oh might not play an instrubig First Amendment guy, Oh is not all about ment, drink sugary sodas or have doing away with penalties for holding onto any real problems with paying library books, but only because he wants to for parking tickets. Yet, the man teach children about getting and maintaining has been fighting zealously to good credit. punch up legislation to phase out As a veteran – “the only veteran currentthe much-despised Kenney tax ly on council,” he reminds, proudly – Oh is pleased to be celebrating the seventh anniveron sweetened beverages totaling 1.5 cents per sary of the Veteran’s Employment ounce. Tax Credit he authored whereAsk him about it and he’ll say in if a business hires a veteran, that “it’s simply not fair that a tax BY A.D. that same business is entitled to a such as this only and disproporAMOROSI $15,000 tax credit. “Philadelphia tionately affects small businesses was the first city in the U.S. to have and low-income consumers.” this tax credit,” he said. The city at-large councilman, And, finally, Oh is famously the man bewho by the time you read will be days away from accepting another term in City Hall has hind the Music Industry Task Force, origibeen adamant in his plea that the City renego- nally formed in 2017, that issued its first contiate its longstanding contract agreement with clusive reports to City Hall at the end of last summer. Made up of 13 producers, lawyers, the PPA so as to return parking functions to artists, and booking agents, Oh’s Music Industhe city. try Task Force was asked to study how Phil“How is it that Philadelphia is the only city adelphia could be more beneficial to its muin Pennsylvania to have its on-street parking controlled by the state?” he asks this PW writ- sicians, in an effort to drive and heighten the creative economy. er. Oh has long been bullish on making sure Oh is channeling his inner Bernie SandPhilly musicians and its venues are paid in ers-Elizabeth Warren and is pushing for a bill full, and its institutions recognized, locally to provide a major tax credit for residents with student loan debt to encourage recent gradu- and internationally. That’s why he created a ates to continue to live and work in Philadel- Music Industry Taskforce and put forth information for his annual PHL Live talent contest phia. It’s a proposal that would be worth up to that hit clubs in October and November. $1,500 a year for five years after graduation. The Cobbs Creek-native and first Asian He’s introduced bills that would reject 2019’s inaccurate property assessments and taxes, and get a fresh look at a stupid process. A SEE DAVID, PAGE 14

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ou know what Christmas is most way, there are truly great, fresh, Italian things filled with, beyond corporate greed, rolling this season that do not require shouts eggnog come to and the portent of of “Adrian!” in the streets to frighten milsugar-rushing comas, lennial Medicans who only know and old fat men who Rocky as Michael Jordan’s trainer need the extra money in “Creed.” BY A.D. playing cutesy with your It’s pronounced, “sauseeege” AMOROSI kid, but it’s OK because he’s wearLast week chef-owner Michael ing a Santa hat? Schulson and his wife-partner Italians. Sure, Catholics come in Nina Tinari opened their second different stripes and nationalities, Italio-pasta palace in 12 months and most of you don’t care for any of us. And – the first being the South Philly red grayet, you can’t have a Philly Christmas withvy-themed Giuseppe & Sons – in the intimate out older Italian cats smoking chewed up De Via Locusta. Crammed between Parc and Nobilis, telling you what Prime Rib off Rittenwas wrong with “The house Square, Via LocusIrishman,” or younger ta is more of an elegant ones getting juiced up at lab/salon experience, NOTO or crying about than it is a family-style getting dimed out for beaffair, so take the napkin ing caught cheating via out of your collar. Instagram right before On the experimental the holiday. pasta lab tip, I hear that I love those people. chef-owner Marc Vetri They’re my people. And, has been quietly hosting while there’s no weirder soft tryouts of Fiorella – sign of Italian-ness than his new Italian Market having Sylvester Stalpasta bar purchase of lone appear at Philly’s the old Fiorella’s SauArt Museum steps, next sage space – with a posto his Rocky statue, with sible al dente opening in the promise/threat of January. Atza nize. something new – see And, for this edition’s Facebook’s first schedfinal bit of Italian news, uled Super Bowl ad feanoted Trump-hater and turing Sly recreating his the aforementioned “Rocky” run. “Irishman” himself, Side note: Is it me or Robert De Niro, will does Stallone just drive make good on what was around in his limo with a newly weather-worn promised earlier this summer, his next Phillyleather jacket and a rolled brim trilby at his made film, “After Exile.” I’m hearing from ready to make with his Balboa routine? Anyno less an expert than Greater Philadelphia

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Film Office doyenne Sharon Pinkenson that Eros’ history as the grooving two-some co-re“we are anticipating active preproduction on leased their “Jamaica Plain EP and an epony‘After Exile’ after the first of the year,” while mously titled EP before that. confirming the crime drama’s cast will also in- Rent’s due, mothafucka Everyone loves a landlord at the holidays, clude Chloë Grace Moretz (“Greta”), Shailene and it looks as if Philly Woodley (“Big Little has two bright big and Lies”), Miles Tellshiny and evil ones ready er (“Whiplash”), to stuff coal down chiland Mike Delaney dren’s stockings. While (“The Dictator”). Blue Bell-based GoldShia LaBeouf, who enberg Group just anwas originally mennounced a buyout of the tioned as one of the partners at the famed screenwriters I’m 1213 Walnut apartment told won’t be maktower – one of the city’s ing an appearance. three most luxe housing For anyone keepopportunities – without ing Philly filming too much warning, TF score, De Niro made Cornerstone, the ownmovies throughout er and operator of histhe city (and was Ostoric properties such as car nominated) for New York City’s Grand “The Silver Linings Central Terminal, just Playbook,” as well got hold of its first Philas another Bradley adelphia acquisition, Cooper flick, “LimWikimedia Commons the 435,000-square-foot, itless.” three-story retail portion ian thingsKurt Vile’s stepof Macy’s at Center City’s ire shoutsping out ghten mil- Philadelphia’s answer to everything that is Wanamaker Building. Look pal, don’t fuck nly knowgreat and dynamic about Neil Young, but with- with the eagle or the organ, and we’re good. WHOWHATWHERE: This was a minute ago n’s trainerout the Civil War general sideburns is most certainly Kurt Vile and the guitarist-singer is but recent enough to tell you that actor Adam Driver walked out of an NPR studio in Maneeege” plotting quite a lot as 2019 comes to a close. last r Michaelwitnessed opening for John Prine at the Mer- hattan while being interviewed from Philadelfe-partnerriam, Vile recently announced his first solo phia by our mistress of talk radio, Terry Gross for her “Fresh Air” program – all because she ir secondtour in a decade – yes, without the Violators – played a clip of him sing2 monthswhere he’ll play with ing Sondheim’s “Being red gra-openers and show Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Alive,” during “Marriage e intimatemates Cate Le Bon, Story.” Since that moParc andStephen Black, and ment I have read a dozff Ritten-Warpaint’s Stella en-plus/negative takes Via Locus-Mozgawa. on Driver and one interan elegant When it comes esting back-and-forth in xperience,to the Philly dates Slate with self-care as mily-stylewe’re looking at its focus. I even looked at he napkinApril 20-21 at World myself in a long mirror, ar. Café Live. Vile has singing “Being Alive” erimentalpartnered with the out loud, and it is freaky hear thatcharity PLUS1 so to behold. Every song arc Vetrithat $1 from every from “Company” is an ly hostingticket sold goes to exaggerated vowel sound Fiorella –support HeadCount, epic of facial muscle n Marketwhich works to protics. I would’ve walked rchase of mote civic engageaway from me if I could lla’s Sau-ment and inform have. What keeps makith a pos-and register young ing me giggling out loud, opening invoters. We also just however, is the thought nize. spied Vile, along of Driver’s hulking, s edition’swith another local, stalking Kylo Ren, from lian news,The War on Drugs’ “Star Wars: The Rise of hater andAdam Granduciel, mentionedon the credits for the upcoming Sore Eros al- Skywalker,” similarly skulking out of a tiny recording studio after Gross’ quietly havhimself,bum. Niro, will Connecticut Yankee Robert Robinson’s lo-fi, ing freaked him out, glowering with glowing what waspsych-rock ensemble will drop a new self-ti- lightsaber in hand. Sometimes, it’s the little ext Philly-tled album on Jan. 10, with Granduciel as en- things. ring fromgineer and producer, Vile as its guest star, a @ADAMOROSI iladelphiarole that Kurt has played several times in Sore

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DAVID, FROM PAGE 11 American elected to City Council (in 2012) has made Philadelphia music – its legacy artists as well as its newbies, its live venue stages, the monies surrounding the entirety of its industry, from writing to producing – a hot-button topic. First, he started PHL Live, a multi-genre, talent contest initiative to help area musicians and singers find larger audiences and bolster economic stability. As chair of the Committee on Global Opportunities & the Creative/ Innovative Economy, connecting Philly to the world is crucial. “I talk with people from other countries about how to get our musical artists funded overseas, and get overseas investment in Philadelphia’s music scene and output,” he said. At the very least, Oh wants to make sure his initiatives from the Music Industry Taskforce’s findings make it through the Council and into legislation. “Our music experts came up with what they wanted,” said Oh. “My job was only to tell them what is realistic and doable, what we can do legislatively.” It was also good if these initiatives were affordable. Sure, Oh could submit a bill for an

man of the Taskforce David Ivory, along with idea such as a $20 million all-local music festival, but it probably wouldn’t pass Council the ever-growing music scene. “Of course, I’m sad that a venue as legendary and necessary muster. as The Trocadero has shuttered – it was nec“How about we start with what we believe essary to the community and a hallmark of we can do affordably, such as like a local muChinatown – but Live Nation has The Met and sic industry commission like the Philadelphia The Fillmore, there’s Film Office, to provide the new City Winery continuity, outreach and other venues. All and direction?” said of these new venues the councilman. “Or show great progress for making sure that muthe concert economy,” sicians get fairly comsaid Oh. pensated? Or that muOh went on to say sicians playing shows he’s thrilled that so loat local clubs have free cal professionals with loading and unloading thriving careers took zones without the fear time to join his Taskand expense of being force, and will continue ticketed. Many muto do so going forward. sicians make a lot of – Philadelphia at-large Councilman David Oh “They saw me strugmoney. Many do not, gling, but committed, and are struggling. Being ticketed just for doing your job is not a cost and knew that I wasn’t one to give up easily – that I wasn’t just another ‘all talk’ politician – anyone wishes to incur.” Oh spoke excitedly about his admiration and joined for the good of the city and for the for the Taskforce’s 13 member team featuring good of music.” The conversation turned to how they, as a vocalist Carol Riddick, entertainment lawyer group, could develop Philly’s music economy Bernard Resnick Esq. and producer-chair-

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“Many musicians make a lot of money. Many do not, and are struggling. Being ticketed just for doing your job is not a cost anyone wishes to incur.”

to provide the opportunities for people to succeed, while having city government recognize as much. “While we all enjoy music, it is a business, an economic engine, with levels of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.” Oh commends the Taskforce’s investment of time and energy is its first nine recommendations, seemingly simple but important to Oh’s ultimate goals of recognition and outreach. “They didn’t guess. They took surveys, used their expertise, had many arguments. It is not an endgame, but rather what we can do in the foreseeable future… a focal point regarding Philly’s music economy, something for people to rally around.” From here, Oh intends, under his Creative/ Innovative Chair’s banner, to seek resolutions at City Council based on these recommendations. “We’ll take them through bills and tax incentives – just like the film program – and see if we can make it happen.” You might not agree with his party affiliation – “I know, I’m a Republican,” he said with a laugh – but, in musical terms, his aim is agnostic.

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Valley Forge Casino Resort is hosting a New Years Eve Party in the Vault featuring live music and a four-hour open bar. Doors will open at 8p.m. for guests – the night will include a two-hour buffet with cheese tray, cheesesteak spring rolls, pork sliders and more along with party favors and champagne toast at midnight. 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia, vfcasino.com

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

Spend New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the country. 2020 is also the historic tavern’s 160th year! NYE: Ring in 2020 and McGillin’s 160th year on Dec. 31 with DJ Joe H starting at 9 pm plus drink specials, over-the-top decor, and party favors. $10 cover charge with in/out privileges. No reservations needed. NYD: During the Mummer’s Parade, whet and warm your whistle by the fire at McGillin’s. Warm up the new year sipping an Irish

Coffee, Hot Chocolate spiked with Smirnoff Peppermint Twist, Hot Apple Cider with Captain Morgan Ginger Bread Spiced Rum, or regional beer and watch the bowl games. They’ll start the new year by opening one hour early – at 10 a.m. $5 cover charge with in/out privileges. 1310 Drury Street, https://mcgillins.com

Townsend

The eponymous French restaurant from Chef Townsend Wentz is celebrating NYE with a stellar five-course prix-fixe dinner for the first seating ($95/person) and seven-course prix-fixe dinner for the second seating ($125/ person). Five-course menu diners can look forward to Broiled Oyster aux Poireaux, Seared Halibut Vallee d’Auge with local apple cider, rutabaga, chervil, Burgundy Truffle Risotto with pork trotter, Trompette de la Mort, smoked Raclette, Petite Filet Mignon with oxtail ravioli, and Les Treize, a dessert boasting apple-fig-almond cake, candied hazelnuts, roasted pears, olive oil-orange ice cream. The seven-course menu will include an additional first course in the form of Crab

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Scarpetta

For a luxe New Year’s Eve experience, book tickets to an exclusive party at Rittenhouse favorite, Scarpetta! Located within the posh downstairs lounge, you’ll ring in the new year in style. Key party details include: Premium five-hour open bar package (8 pm-1 am) Heavy passed hors d’oeuvres Champagne toast at midnight and Live Ball Drop Music courtesy of DJ Stampone from 8pm - 1am Seating is first-come, first-served Tickets are $100 210 W. Rittenhouse Square, scarpettarestaurants.com

Porta and Brickwall Tavern

For a NYE party you don’t have to book weeks in advance, head over to Center City nightlife hotspot, Porta! Mix, mingle and dance the night away in Porta’s contemporary bi-level space, complete with multiple bars, live DJ music and the option for late-night pizza fired from Porta’a Neapolitan Pizza oven. For those who wish to celebrate New Years without all of the fuss of a ticketed event, head over to expansive sports bar and Center City nightlife destination, Brickwall Tavern! Challenge your friends to a game of shuffleboard, darts or cornhole, sip from a killer beer and cocktail list, and move through the expansive space made up of multiple bars for a casual NYE that’s all about having fun! BONUS: Porta and Brickwall Tavern party-goers have the option to cross over into either sister restaurant for an additional nightlife experience featuring additional bars and more NYE fun. 1216 Chestnut Street, pizzaporta.com 1213 Sansom Street, brickwalltavern. com/philadelphia

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Ring in the new year at A Night in White: New Year’s Eve 2020 at AKA University City. Those attending the sky-high soiree at Level 28, the luxury private lifestyle club, will experience food by the acclaimed Garces Catering, as well as hand-crafted white cocktails, glowing white décor, a DJ, and live entertainment. The celebration will take place throughout the club’s stunning amenities, including the sleek a.lounge, the pool deck featuring floor to ceiling windows and 360-degree views of the city, a one-of-a-kind view of the fireworks display over Philadelphia’s skyline, and a screening of the ball drop in a.cinema. Partygoers are encouraged to don all white attire. $150 per ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact level28@stayaka.com. 2929 Walnut Street, stayaka.com

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Check out NYE-A-GO GO! A Disco Dance Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 9 pm- 2am. Shake in the New Year at Philly’s One & Only Nye-A-Go Go! Doors open at 9 pm, Dance Party at 10 pm. Featuring Classic Disco on Vinyl TSOT DJ Skeme Richards, Go Go by Trestle Special Dina Jones and Midnight Champagne Toast. General admission with limited seating, cash only $10 before 11 pm; $15 after 11 pm. Please note there are no advance ticket sales. 11th and Callowhill, thetrestleinn.com

Volvér

Philadelphia’s only Forbes Five Star restaurant, Volvér, features an evolving selection of dishes inspired by Chef Garces’ culinary travels around the world. Specials include a $60 pre-theater menu from 5p.m.-7p.m. and a $125 tasting menu all night with a complimentary glass of champagne. Dishes include, Yellowtail Crudo, Onion Soup Lyonnaise, Duck Agnolotti, among others. 300 South Broad Street, philadelphia.volverrestaurant.com

Lucky 13 Pub

Check out a New Year’s Eve party w/DJ Jem, DJ Stabmaster Arson, drink specials and free champagne toast. 1820 S. 13th St., lucky13pubphilly.com

Stogie Joe’s Tavern

Check out Stogie Joe’s Tavern’s New Year’s Eve and Day Parties with dj and drink specials. 1801 East Passyunk, http://www.stogiejoestavern.net

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Come ball out while the Ball drops into 2020! NYE tickets include a premium open bar from 9 pm-2 am, hot dogs, party favors, champagne toast, and DJ Menace Cartel will be layin’ down hits all night long! Tickets are $90. Coat check is $5 per hanger. 1635, Back Entrance, Market Street, concoursedancebar.com

Morgan’s Pier New Year’s at Craft Hall

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Morgan’s Pier NYE Celebration! Their crew is getting back together and moving the party inside as they take over Craft Hall, up the street, on NYE, Dec. 31 from 9 pm-2 am! Tickets include an open bar, party favors, champagne toast, Pier Hot Dogs, and Pier resident DJ Pfeffer bringing you a dance party you’ll never forget! Tickets are $90! Please note that this event is 21-plus. 901 N. Delaware Ave. www.morganspier.com/new-years-eve-2019

U-Bahn

It’s the 5th Annual Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade New Year’s Eve. For just one night, you can be anyone. No name, no face, just one of many looking to let it go for the night as you wait for the new year to dawn. Escape underground below the streets of Midtown Village for U-Bahn’s 5th New Year’s with U-Bahn’s black-tie masquerade party from 9 pm to 2 am. Enjoy five hours of premium open bar, live music and DJ, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets starting at $100 general admission and up for VIP including table service, upgraded beverages and other perks to help you ring in the new year like a boss. 1320 Chestnut Street, https://eyes-wide-shut-2020.ticketleap.com/ eyeswideshut2020/

Tradesman’s

Make this NYE legendary at Tradesman’s, Philly’s favorite party hub in Center City. Revelers from across Philadelphia will gather at this contemporary factory-inspired venue, featuring bold industrial aesthetics and an awe-inspiring beer and whiskey list. New Year’s Eve at Tradesman’s promises the ultimate event to start your year off right. Drink to your heart’s content with a fivehour premium open bar. Catch a buzz with the complimentary party favors, then enjoy the delicious early evening passed hors d’oeuvres. A live DJ spins your favorite club and dance tunes, all leading up to the live midnight countdown. Looking for the royal treatment in this historic venue? Choose one of the VIP packages that include bottle service, mezzanine access, access to the exclusive VIP-only mezzanine bar, and reserved seating. How ever you want to celebrate a new year – or forget the past year – do it in style at Tradesman’s legendary NYE bash. 1322 Chestnut Street, https://joonbug. com/philadelphia/newyearseve/tradesmans-new-years-party-philadelphia

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The Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square presents a special New Year’s Eve fixed price dinner. Executive Chef Edward Hancock and the award-winning culinary team serve up a true feast that with four courses including dessert. 5 pm to 10 pm. $60 per person Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square 120 S. 17th St. www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/new-years-eve/

For the homebodies

We know not all of you are headed out this New Year’s Eve, but you still want to have a good time. We’ve rounded up some of the best cocktails around by some of the best in the business that you can concoct right in your own home. Enjoy.

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Beverage Director: Colleen Nealon Cocktail Name: Bonne Chance Ingredients: .5oz Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin .5oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur .5oz Vanilla Simple Syrup 3oz Brut Champagne 3 Dashes of Rhubarb Bitters Description: This drink is a perfect celebratory drink for the holidays. Not only does it look festive, the gin and ginger are reminiscent of Christmas trees and holiday cookies, while the champagne helps ring in the new year!

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Beverage Director: Bart Riley Cocktail Name: Italian 75 Ingredients: One part Malfy Limon gin to 2 parts prosecco Description: The Italian 75 is a modern, easy take on the classic 20's “French 75” cocktail that came about during WWI and was widely known by the time the roaring 20's arrived. Fast forward 100 years later, there's a two-ingredient spin that is easy to make and even easier to drink! The Limon gin makes it so you don't need to add any lemon juice, and swapping out prosecco for champagne makes it costeffective for a large NYE celebratory gathering.

ArtBar at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Hotel Cocktail Name: Philly 75 Ingredients: Bluecoat gin, lemon juice, champagne, and a splash of pomegranate syrup Description: A balance of sweet and acidic with fruity and herbal undertones, the Philly 75 is the perfect drink to ring in the new decade!

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Beverage Director: Brenton Sollenberger Cocktail Name: Shinjiro 75 Ingredients: 1 oz Roku Gin .5 oz Yuzu Juice .5 oz Citrus infused simple syrup Topped with brut sparkling wine Garnished with Purple micro Shiso Description: Named after Shinjiro Torii, the founder of the famed Japanese spirit house Suntory, the Shinjiro 75 is a spin on the classic French 75 cocktail. Tart Yuzu blends with sweet lemon and lime infused syrup to create a backbone for the delicately layered Roku gin. Topped with brute sparkling wine, this is an effervescent and easy to drink cocktail that will please your friends, family and guests this holiday.

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Do you have a budding engineer at home? Bring them to this interactive event where they can build anything their hearts desire. Knowing how to use your hands will always be more valuable than knowing how to use an iPad. | 10 am. $19$23. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.

Musiq Soulchild

Musicians like Musiq make the whole Philly music scene proud. He’s helping to keep truly soulful R&B on the map. With nine Grammy nominations, we’d say he’s doing a pretty damn good job at that. | 6 pm. $64-$84. City Winery, 990 Filbert St. citywinery.com

Not happy with the gifts you got yesterday? It’s pretty savage, but you could trade them for somebody else’s. At least you won’t be wasting anything. | 6 pm. Free. The Continental, 1801 Chestnut St.

Jimmy All the Way

Shit’s about to get ridiculous. Game Changer Wrestling presents yet another insane production featuring Philly’s own Jimmy Lloyd. It’s times like these that remind us why this is the most wonderful time of the year. | 8 pm. $25$45. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St.

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Turn that frown upside down that this comedy show bound to be entertaining. Jessa Reed, Sam Ike and Jamie Wolf will be your hilarious hosts. You won’t have to fake a smile here. | 9 pm. $5. Earth Bread and Brewery, 7136 Germantown Ave.

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Beer, brunch and partying on Broad Street – that’s the Philly way to start the new year. Get it going and stop at Devil’s Den, where they’ll be serving special selections of Triple Bottom on tap. A dollar from each beer served will be given to a charity of the brewery’s choice. Devil’s Den not only will be celebrating the day by tapping those beers from Triple Bottom Brewing Company, it also will be serving brunch from 10:30am - 3pm with $4 mimosas and bloody marys. After brunch, they will be serving their regular menu until 1 am. The Mummers are only a few blocks away on Broad and Washington, so this is a great spot to come in and warm up in front of the fireplace and grab a quick bite or drink to refuel. What: Beer, Brunch & Mummers! When: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 10:30 am. Where: Devil’s Den, 1148 S. 11th St. How much: Free. More: facebook.com.

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Come Together: Tribute Performance to Abbey Road A whole crew of local musicians have joined to perform the iconic Beatles album live – a feat that The Beatles apparently couldn’t even do. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the record’s release with a stellar show. | 8 pm. $20. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com

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HiJinx

This young rapper got his Chances are start in Atlanta with the likes festival will h of Young Thug and Coach K. no good. Ho He was way too talented to be when you be committing petty crimes whole body in the streets, and we’re shaking bea so damn happy he’s been and Excision recognized and able to get of insanity, w his music out into the world. | this place to 8 pm. $70-$80. The Fillmore, afterward. | Pennsylvani 29 E. Allen St. Center, 1101 thefillmorephilly.com hijinxfest.c PARTY

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Get the party started early the day after Christmas. Try out the best selected seasonal beers this taproom has in store. It’s the perfect way to warm up and chill out after a crazy holiday. | 11 am. Free. Memphis Taproom, 2331 E. Cumberland St. facebook.com

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TRL Dance Party

Transport yourself back to the 2000s at this nostalgic celebration of the era’s greatest culture. DJ Lame Luz will be spinning songs from the likes of Blink-182, Britney Spears and Eminem all night – this music is sure to make you run to the dance floor like you probably did at your school dances. Crank that Soulja Boy at this exciting event. | 10 pm. $5. MilkBoy, 1100 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com

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Chances are this music festival will have you up to no good. How could you not be when you’re moving your whole body to the groundshaking beats of Bassnectar and Excision? After two days of insanity, we’re expecting this place to be trashed afterward. | 5 pm. $229. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Market St. hijinxfest.com COMEDY

The Blue Show Keep the kids at home for this one. This strictly-adult comedy show will contain all the explicit content that would otherwise be cut

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A Dickens of a Murder Mystery Dinner Scrooge – the infamous Christmas curmudgeon – has been murdered. It’s up to you and Sherlock Holmes to find the person with the blood on their hands. Sit back, enjoy the show and food, and channel your inner detective. | 7 pm. $55. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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Nightmare After Christmas Party

Christmas just needs a little injection of horror to keep it fresh. If you’re looking for a spooky way to celebrate, look no further. Punk performers and a “horror punk a go-go” will be the highlight of this party for those that are allergic to bubbly holiday cheer. | 8 pm. $10. Connie’s Ric Rac, 1132 S. 9th St. facebook.com

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Emo Night 3: Holiday Edition

There’s no doubt that many of us have dwelled in the heavy eyeliner and ripped skinny jean-wearing world. Some of us are still stuck there, and some want to experience that world once again. This night dedicated to all the finest emo music is all you need to revel in the glory days. | Friday, 9 pm. Free. Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave. facebook.com

All seven principles of the African holiday will be honored with their own performance at this celebration that will benefit the black community. Some of Philly’s most fabulous queens will be hosting, and all proceeds will go to the African American Museum. | Friday, 10 pm. $5. Tabu, 254 S. 12th St. facebook.com

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Unicorn Party

You’ll have glitter in your lungs after this party. You know this is gonna be an overthe-top, bubblegum pink, extravagant display of all things girly and fun. If it doesn’t look like a 5-year-old girl’s room on steroids by the end of the night, then it was done wrong. | Saturday, 10 pm. $5. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.

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Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society

Party like it’s the Prohibition era. Nugent and his band’s sounds will have you feeling like you were thrown in a time machine. Brassy horns, deep bass, a screeching teapot and a singing phonograph horn will fill up the soundsphere. | 8 pm. $7. City Winery, 990 Filbert St.

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Smells Like Children

Expect to hear songs from the likes of Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, Ministry and more. That smell is the smell of your young(er) 90s self coming out and burning up on the dance floor. | 10 pm. $7. Connie’s Ric Rac, 1132 S. 9th St. facebook.com

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PnB Rock

PnB Rock is a Philly native and a fresh trap artist. He even managed to drop music and get his name out there when he was in jail – now that’s some dedication right there. The hustle has definitely paid off, and judging by his sound and big collabs with Diplo and XXXTentatcion on his album from this year, “Trapstar Turnt Popstar,” you’d never guess he even started at the bottom in the first place. | 8 pm. $29.50$75. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St.

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Nitty Gritty: Dirty Dancing 60s Dance Party

Maybe all the new music out there is too shitty for you. Maybe the songs of the 50s and 60s are some of your guilty pleasures. Maybe you’re just old. We don’t really give a shit what your reason for coming out to this is. Just do it, though – you’ll have the time of your life. | 9 pm. $5. The Dolphin Tavern, 1539 S. Broad St. facebook.com

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The Emo Band

We all wish we could sing in an emo band. Here’s your chance – lend your voice to this emo and pop punk karaoke. Show off the fact that you still know all the words of the songs from your teen years. | 10 pm. $10. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com

Rubblebucket

These two make magic together. Their songs are rooted in meaningful inspiration, and still sound like the catchy, formulaic indie pop that gets us all moving. Listen to their latest release, 2018’s “Sun Machine,” and you’ll have a clear idea of who they are. | 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

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Greta Van Fleet They’re this generation’s Led Zeppelin. You’ve probably heard that a thousand times before, but it’s really true. They’ve got the sound and the vibe, minus all the psychedelics – we think. | 8 pm. $39.50-$80. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com MUSIC

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Pay it forward by honoring the father of modern country music. Williams sadly didn’t live long enough to perform the world over, but we’ll leave it to this huge list of talented artists to do him justice. All proceeds will go to the Women’s Law Project, a PAbased organization. | 7 pm. $15. The Locks Music, 4417 Main St.

We all need a little doom and gloom in our lives. Get your daily dose with these guys who crawled up from the D.C. underground to regurgitate their most compelling death metal all over our faces. | 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

Diva Royale: Drag Brunch

You’ll never see more icons under one roof. Local queens will be impersonating the likes of Dolly Parton, Joan Rivers, Beyonce and more. They’ll be serving some serious looks along with your brunch plates. | Sunday, 1:30 pm. $25. Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St. dragqueenshow.com

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Cirque Dreams: Holidaze It’s like if all the lights and tinsel on your Christmas tree jumped off and came to life. Then, they all choreographed an insane performance, leaving you wondering if you’re tripping or not. We can assure you that these unbelievably talented cirque artists are 100 percent real. | 3 pm. $40-$109. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

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Heavy, gritty rock n roll to satisfy all your needs. The Struts don’t just blow into town – they kick down every door in their way in the process. They’re usually touring massive arenas around the world, so you should jump at the chance to see them in such an intimate space. | 8 pm. $32.50. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St.

Nobody gets nominated for four Grammys without good reason. Benet has really perfected the art of smooth R&B. He’s been in the game since the 90s, but since he’s always releasing something refreshing, he always feels like he’s brand new on the scene. | 8:30 pm. $60-$75. City Winery, 990 Filbert St. citywinery.com

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Sunday Shenanigans

You just have to let it all go before you enter the door here. We don’t know what’s going on or what you should expect the vibe to be like. Just come prepared for loud DJ beats, a packed dance floor and a potentially unforgettable Sunday night. | Sunday, 9:30 pm. $10-$12. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com

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The Comedy Jawn

Really funny comedians, free parking and tons of food and drink specials. Need any more convincing? It’s a Monday night, so we doubt there will be little better to do than give some attention to the most hilarious up-andcoming comics in our area. | 8 pm. Free. Saint Lazarus Bar, 102 W. Girard Ave.

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The Jesus Lizard

Sounds like something you would see on an acid trip. However, it happens to be one of the best noise rock bands we’ve heard. David Yow of the classic punk band Flipper heads this group that just reunited in 2017 after seven years of being broken up. | 8:30 pm. $33. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

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Dear Althea

Fuck the patriarchy. Girl punk bands like Dear Althea are here to shut it down with their Sonic Youth-style sounds. Abandon all the fuck boys in your life and join the movement today. | Monday, 8 pm. $8. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

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The War on Drugs

These guys are fighting the good fight. They’re one of the crown jewels of the Philly music scene, and they’re here to give us all a special gift for the holidays. Two shows, two nights in a row. We’re not really sure we deserve something this valuable, but we’ll take it. | Monday, 8 pm. $55. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Dina Martina Christmas Show

Dina can do it all – even if she does it pretty terribly. She’ll give you singing, dancing, comedy and storytelling all wrapped up in one beautiful package with messy red lipstick smeared onto it. | 8 pm. $25. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org MUSIC

Lucy Dacus

Dacus is tackling the behemoth that is the music industry all by herself. She pours her heart and soul into her songwriting, and it pays off into beautiful, slower-paced portraits of a woman immersed in the world around her. | 8 pm. $20. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com

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Advice From a F*ckboy

The name is just a red flag – that’s probably advice that no woman should never take. However, this is a podcast created by men for men, so ladies, you can just turn the other way. These guys need their privacy to discuss all the female troubles in their relationships. | 8 pm. $10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com INTERESTS

Playwrights’ Happy Hour

Theatrical tastemakers are welcome to raise one to the industry at this happy hour. Network with others in the field and bounce some ideas off one another. Who knew that social drinking could potentially make you a better artist? | 6 pm. Free. Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St. facebook.com

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Dave Chapelle

We don’t think we need to explain who this guy is. Chapelle should be considered one of the seven wonders of the world. His fresh takes and commitment to hilarity always need to be preserved, especially in a world that’s increasingly becoming more artificial.| Tuesday, 10 pm. $99.95-$299.95. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

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Sad and Boujee: Hellogoodbye

This emo and trap party is kicking it up a notch for New Year’s Eve. The usual dance party to the genre mashup will still be going on, and the pop group Hellogoodbye will be performing live. Remember their song “Here in Your Arms?” It was basically an anthem in our emo days. What a way to end 2019. | 9 pm. $50. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com PARTY

New Year’s Funkin’ Eve

Do you dare get your filthiest and funkiest this new year? The Philly-based group Ill Doots will keep you going all night as you bop and swing into 2020. | 10 pm. $49. FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. fringearts.com

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New Year’s Eve at Mom’s

Not into going to the club? This celebration at one of our favorite neighborhood bars will welcome you with open arms. Enjoy specially crafted cocktails made just for the occasion, and spend the rest of 2019 surrounded by an uplifting group of people. | 12 pm. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. tattooedmomphilly.com LGBTQ

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Dark New Year’s Eve Party

We don’t give a shit about a disco ball and flashing lights – New Year’s Eve doesn’t always have to be so damn flashy. Dark lords rejoice at this party just for you, where the celebration will be high, but the obnoxious colors will be dialed down. | 10 pm. $7. Ruba Club, 416 Green St. eventbrite.com KID FRIENDLY

New Queer’s Eve Kids’ New Year’s 2020 Eve Countdown If you’re queer, you better be here. Go-go dancers, a killer soundtrack and a free champagne toast at midnight - what’s there not to love? We’re so happy there are nights like this where the queer community can come together and celebrate all that they are. | 9 pm. $30. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. facebook.com

A giant square will be dropping from atop SquareBurger in the park. Count down its slow descent with your kids, and enjoy the tons of other activities going on around you. The square drop won’t be as large scale as the Times Square ball drop, but it’ll be much less crowded and way more fun. Philly over New York any day. | 4 pm. Free. Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St. facebook.com

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You know this is gonna be an over-the-top, bubblegum pink, extravagant display of all things girly and fun. If it doesn’t look like a 5-year-old girl’s room on steroids by the end of the night, then it was done wrong. | Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 pm. $5. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.

Maybe all the new music out there is too shitty for you. Maybe the songs of the 50s and 60s are some of your guilty pleasures. Maybe you’re just old. We don’t really give a shit what your reason for coming out to this is. Just do it, though – you’ll have the time of your life. | Saturday, Dec. 28, 9 pm. $5. The Dolphin Tavern, 1539 S. Broad St.

Theatrical tastemakers are welcome to raise one to the industry at this happy hour. Network with others in the field and bounce some ideas off one another. Who knew that social drinking could potentially make you a better artist? | Monday, Dec. 30, 6 pm. Free. Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St.

We don’t give a shit about a disco ball and flashing lights – New Year’s Eve doesn’t always have to be so damn flashy. Dark lords rejoice at this party just for you, where the celebration will be high, but the obnoxious colors will be dialed down. | Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 pm. $7. Ruba Club, 416 Green St. Eventbrite.com

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The Comedy Jawn

It’s a Monday night, so we doubt there will be little better to do than give some attention to the most hilarious up-and-coming comics in our area. | Monday, Dec. 30, 8 pm. Free. Saint Lazarus Bar, 102 W. Girard Ave. Eventbrite.com

There’s no point in going to sleep after the New Year’s celebration. If you lay down, you run the risk of not being able to get back up. Keep the party going with some brunch and beats provided by a DJ. | Wednesday, Jan. 1, noon. Free. Toasted Walnut, 1316 Walnut St. Facebook.com

Healthy vs. Hangover

You’re either the person who wakes up and hits the gym on Jan. 1, or you hit the snooze button and nurse your hangover. How will you be spending the first day of the year? No matter what the answer is, everybody will come together at this brunch for go-getters and lazy folks alike. | Wednesday, Jan. 1, 11 am. Free. Heritage, 914 N. 2nd St. facebook.com

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Emo Night 3: Holiday Edition

Come as you are to celebrate the new year the right way. A free buffet, great drink specials and local art are all you really need to set you on the right path for a – hopefully – relaxing year. | Wednesday, Jan. 1, noon. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St.

Some of us are still stuck there, and some want to experience that world once again. This night dedicated to all the finest emo music is all you need to revel in the glory days. | Friday Dec. 27, 9 pm. Free. Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave.

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New Year’s Day with Triple Bottom Brewing

Beer, brunch and partying on Broad Street – that’s the Philly way to start the new year. Get it going and stop at this bar, where they’ll be serving special selections of Triple Bottom on tap. A dollar from each beer served will be given to a charity of the brewery’s choice. | 10:30 am. Free. Devil’s Den, 1148 S. 11th St.

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New Year’s Day Celebration

Now this is an ideal way to watch the parade. Indoors, with heat and tons of performances and activities to keep you busy in the meantime? Count us in. One of Philly’s largest theaters will be opening its doors for a free celebration for all. | 10 am. Free. The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

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The Party After the Party If you lay down, you run the risk of not being able to get back up. Keep the party going with some brunch and beats provided by a DJ. | Noon. Free. Toasted Walnut, 1316 Walnut St. facebook.com PARTY

New Year’s Day at Mom’s

A free buffet, great drink specials and local art are all you really need to set you on the right path for a – hopefully – relaxing year. | Noon. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St.

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Fourth Annual New Year’s Day Party

Stray from the parade to stop and have a cold one. Sure, it’s already cold outside, but it’s always the right time for a beer. Complement the bubbly brews with sandwiches from Charlie’s Roast Pork just around the corner. | 1 pm. Free. Pennsport Beer Boutique, 242 Wharton St. facebook.com

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2020 Mummers Parade

You know the drill. One of Philly’s oldest holiday traditions carries on with this extravagant parade. Get loud, slap on tons of colors and rush out into the streets to celebrate the end of a chaotic year. Wednesday, 9 am. Free. Locations vary. mrmummer.com

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Philly Vegan Night Market

Vegan food is so misunderstood – it’s not all just salads and shitty tasting fake cheese. Some of the most delicious plant-based options you could buy are available at this weekly food market. | Thursday, 5 pm. Free. The Pop Up Store, 410 South St. facebook.com

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Paula’s Drag Kitchen

Take a seat and let Paula serve it to you. What’s on the menu, you ask? Some fierce flips, tricks shenanigans that only the most fabulous drag queens in Philly could pull off. | 7:30 pm. $8. L’Etage, 624 S. 6th St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Shoot the Messenger

Local indie to satisfy all our needs. Catch this three-piece in performing along with Sarah Winston and Mike Lorenz and The Witherbees. It’s always the right day to support your friendly neighborhood music hustlers. | 7:30 pm. $10. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St. eventbrite.com

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STIRsdays Karaoke

This is a step up from your typical karaoke night in the city. Why? Drag queen motherdaughter duo Mercury and Yari are the hosts for the evening. Let them guide you into a carefree world where you can belt out your favorite songs, regardless of your singing skill level. | 8 pm. Free. Stir Lounge, 1705 Chancellor St. facebook.com MUSIC

Math the Band

Don’t let the name scare you. If you’re anything like us, you usually want to stay far away from anything that has to do with math – but this happens to be an electro-punk band worth getting close to. | 7:30 pm. $10. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

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Comedy Academy Grad Show

The Helium Comedy Academy offers students a stand-up 101 course, in which they learn to tackle a five-minute stand-up set. Drop by this show to see if the student comedians have learned anything, or if they’ve just been goofing off the whole time. Though, maybe it wouldn’t be such a bad thing if they were. | 8 pm. $10. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. philadelphia.heliumcomedy. com COMEDY

David Arnold

Arnold has been making magic happen for years with his comedy writing. He worked behind the scenes on shows such as Real Husbands of Hollywood. Now, he’s showing us all his talents through his new TV show and his stand-up career. | 8 pm. $30. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.

Best BETS Rubblebucket

These two make magic together. Their songs are rooted in meaningful inspiration, and still sound like the catchy, formulaic indie pop that gets us all moving. Listen to their latest release, 2018’s “Sun Machine,” and you’ll have a clear idea of who they are. | Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. Venue.tlaphilly.com

Ilsa

We all need a little doom and gloom in our lives. Get your daily dose with these guys who crawled up from the D.C. underground to regurgitate their most compelling death metal all over our faces. | Sunday, Dec. 29, 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. Eventbrite.com

Eric Benet

Nobody gets nominated for four Grammys without good reason. Benet has really perfected the art of smooth R&B. He’s been in the game since the 90s, but since he’s always releasing something refreshing, he always feels like he’s brand new on the scene. | Sunday, Dec. 29, 8:30 pm. $60-$75. City Winery, 990 Filbert St. Citywinery.com

New Queer’s Eve 2020

If you’re queer, you better be here. Go-go dancers, a killer soundtrack and a free champagne toast at midnight – what’s there not to love? We’re so happy there are nights like this where the queer community can come together and celebrate all that they are. | Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9 pm. $30. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. Facebook.com

Shoot the Messenger

Local indie to satisfy all our needs. Catch this three-piece in performing along with Sarah Winston and Mike Lorenz and The Witherbees. It’s always the right day to support your friendly neighborhood music hustlers. | Thursday, Jan. 2, 7:30 pm. $10. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St. eventbrite.com

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Schnitzel, tinsel and more, Brü Craft & Wurst pulls out all the stops in authentic German Bier Hall style this New Year’s Eve. Featuring amenities like a five-hour premium open bar and a live DJ performance, ring in the new year, exclaiming “Prostit Neujahr” which translates to “May the new year turn out well” and raise a pint to the year past, present and yet to come. Tickets are $80-$110 and include five-hour premium open bar (9 pm-2 am), buffet-style hors d’oeuvres, live DJ performance, live DJ countdown, complimentary champagne toast, table/bottle service options for VIP ticketholders. Prost! Make this New Year’s Eve one you’ll remember – or at least, want to remember – by ringing in the New Year at Brü Craft & Wurst. 1318 Chestnut Street, https:// joonbug.com/philadelphia/newyearseve/brucraft-wurst-new-years-parties-philadelphia

Blume

This New Year’s Eve, celebrate in Philadelphia’s fun and colorful space, Blume! This floral hotspot is located in the center of the bustle of Rittenhouse square – Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhood. Don your coolest attire because when the clock strikes 12 you’ll be taking on the dancefloor with Philadelphia’s best. New Year’s will go well past midnight at this notorious spot. A live DJ will spin a festive mix of mashups, pausing only for the countdown we’ve all been waiting for. Sip cocktails under the garlands and blossoms decorated on the ceiling because Blume is serving up a five-hour premium open bar. Pick up a VIP package and take this night to the next level with amenities such as bottle service and reserved seating. This is one giant sendoff for all of the year’s baggage, and Blume will make sure it’s done in style. Let the rest of Philadelphia stare through these giant iron-framed windows in envy this New Year’s Eve – everyone you know will already be at Blume. 1500 Locust Street, https://joonbug.com/philadelphia/newyearseve/cinder-new-years-eve-event-philadelphia

Nick’s Bar & Grille

Nick’s Bar and Grille is one of the top spots to celebrate a casual New Year’s Eve with the whole family and your friends. By day, bring the kids after the countdown at Franklin Square in Historic Philly or come before the main fireworks on the waterfront. The full menu and some specials will be served. By night, bring your friends and get ready to let loose. This is the perfect spot for a casual, warm and fun New Year’s Eve without the reservations and without the fuss. Look for a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, noisemakers drink specials, menu features and no cover ever. 16 S. Second Street, https://nicksroastbeefbarandgrille.com

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Finn McCool’s Ale House

Finn McCool’s hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Party with a five-hour premium open bar (9 pm-2 am), buffet-style hors d’oeuvres, live DJ performance, live DJ countdown, complimentary champagne toast, table/bottle service options and access to the exclusive Room 12 Lounge for VIP ticketholders. Score the luck of the Irish in addition to the free-flowing libations and live entertainment at Finn McCool’s Ale House this New Year’s. 118 S. 12th Street, https://joonbug.com/philadelphia/newyearseve/finn-mccools-ale-house-new-yearsevents-philadelphia

Tattooed Mom

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Tattooed Momstyle: fun, festive, and full of good cheer! No reservations required! Grab some complimentary New Year’s swag to party with, plus limited edition postcards and poster art by foreignmonsta (so you can send all your New Year’s greetings in style)! No cover all night long. Enjoy a full kitchen menu and signature creative cocktails ’til 1:30 am and half-price drafts from 10-11 pm! Ring in the New Year with friends old and new at TMOMs, and welcome 2020 without breaking the bank! Toast to a year full of fun and adventure with their Marquee Moon cocktail, specially crafted for the holiday spirit! 530 South Street, https:// www.tattooedmomphilly.com/event/newyears-eve-2020

Harper’s Garden

Embrace the New Year at Harper’s Garden! Join them for an exclusive, four-course seasonal prix fixe dinner. Reservations are required with seating available in the 5, 7 and 9 hours. Bar seating available for walk-ins. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 31 S. 18th St, harpersgardenphilly.com

Brauhaus Schmitz

Very popular in Germany, Fondue is the perfect way to gather, share and celebrate with your family and friends as you ring in the new year! Relax and enjoy the art of slowly dipping and savoring the Fondue feast Executive Chef Val has prepared! Three-course, family-style, Fondue Dinner. Full open bar with German holiday biers on draft, Glühwein, and a champagne “Prost” at midnight; followed by full access to the thirdfloor roof deck to watch 2020 brought in by Penn Landings’ grand firework display! Playing “Dinner for One” on big screen projector all night. Limited to only 80 people in the Brauer Bund back room, this will be a relaxing and enjoyable evening for all in attendance! $115 per person, includes gratuity and tax. 718 South Street, https://www.brauhausschmitz. com/events1

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“BBB obviously isn’t going to leave his girlfriend for the first man he sleeps with,” said Zachary Zane, a “bisexual influencer” and a sex writer for Men’s Health. “All bisexual men are not secretly gay. But this is a lie – a vicious stereotype – that BBB’s girlfriend has heard countless times. So even though she knows this logically, she still can’t shake that concern. Fear often isn’t rational and it can override logic. She’s simply insecure.” And while accommodating a partner’s irrational insecurity is sometimes the price we have to pay to make an open relationship work, accommodating your partner’s insecurity – one so clearly rooted in biphobia – isn’t going to be sustainable over time. You’re already angry and hurt, BBB, and you’re going to get more upset with every dick you have to pass up. So what do you do? “The key to helping BBB’s girlfriend understand that his bisexuality isn’t a threat is for him to reassure her often that he’s not going to leave her for a man,” said Zane, “and to tell her and show her how much he loves her. He might also ask if there’s a way she’d feel more comfortable allowing him to be sexual with a man. Maybe they have a threesome. Maybe she prefers that it be someone she knows, or someone she doesn’t know. There’s a lot to discuss.” But eventually, for your own sanity, you’re going to have to insist that your girlfriend get over her biphobia. She can’t just throw up her hands and say, “I can’t help it!” “Perhaps I’m giving BBB’s girlfriend too much credit, but it sounds to me like she’ll come around in time,” said Zane. “And while BBB is angry – and validly so – the anger shouldn’t be placed on his girlfriend. It should be placed on a society that has ingrained in her the belief that bisexuality isn’t valid and that bi men will always leave their wives/girlfriends for another man if given the opportunity.” And if she never comes around, BBB, then you can show her how silly and irrational her fears were by leaving her for another woman. Follow Zachary Zane on Twitter @ZacharyZane_. On the Lovecast, do you trust gay men more to sell you clothes? Science has the answer: savagelovecast.com.

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