Philadelphia Young Playwrights Professional Productions
Nov. 29-Dec. 2
The Wilma Theater (265 S. Broad St., Philadelphia)
$12-15
We Write South Philly High, a powerful play written and performed by students of South Philadelphia High School, which made national headlines after violent incidents plagued the school in 2009, is among three scheduled performances. Now they're re-writing the story of their school as part of Young Playwrights, the arts education group that impacts nearly 2,000 local students every year.

The Listening
Wed., Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Silk City (535 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia)
$5 cover
DJ Freddy Figgs opens and closes for The Crooks, a five-piece blues/rock act. The new monthly live music event, created by Figgs, aims to feature local, up-and-coming artists.

The Cat's Pajamas Album Release
Sat., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia)
$8 for kids, $11 for adults
If you've got kids and your kids love music -- or high-energy performances -- World Cafe Live's Peanut Butter and Jams series is where you'll want to be for The Cat's Pajamas and their soon-to-be-released new album, Backseat Driver. The eight-piece band is more than child's play, though, with an eclectic mix of accomplished performers who have played with the likes of Etta James, Van Morrison, The Fifth Dimension and the Philadelphia Orchestra.