Even its detractors admit that canvassing has allowed progressive organizations to attract membership and (especially) donations that otherwise would be impossible. But its success has also led to an increasing murmur of dissatisfaction over how that money is raised.

The streets seemed narrow, sinister. Liberty One and Two loomed, recently constructed and gleaming with menace, in the distance. Philly was the steam vent my dad used to warn us we'd end up sleeping on if we didn't study harder.

What You Say

We miss you like we miss hemorrhoids, John Street.

The Boston College report argued that since its inception in 1999, DROP had cost taxpayers only $22.3 million per year, or about $258 million total. If only that were true.

"Enough is enough!"

by Isaiah Thompson

They deserved to lose.

by Jeffrey C. Billman

After 24 years, Andrea Clearfield's beloved Salon series faces an uncertain future.

by A.D. Amorosi

Through Aug. 29, $10-$25, Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St., 215-627-1088, quinceproductions.com.

by Josh Middleton

Robin Rice on Visual Art: "Divergence: Five Views On Photography"

by Robin Rice

The Shalitas | Paul Sharits | The Lighroom | Beach Fossils, Warpaint and Javelin

Opening reception Thu., Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m., free, through Sept. 2, Center for Emerging Visual Artists, 1521 Locust St., lower level, 215-546-7775, cfeva.org.

by Will Stone

His ADD approach — smash-cutting from location to location over the course of a single conversation, split-screening Anime battles while bombastic punk blares in the background, introducing information via text boxes strewn around the screen — isn't an excess of style so much as an accurate representation of their plugged-in existences.

The ghosts of the past linger literally and figuratively in a world where innocence is gone for good.

In their two years on the Philadelphia scene, the band have developed a reputation for playfully messing with their audience (at a recent show, Morris read aloud from The Communist Manifesto while the band space-jammed behind him), fellow musicians (when opening for Toy Soldiers at the TLA, they repeatedly hollered "stay tuned for more racist bands" between songs) and journalists interviewing them (well, cheese stickers).

Wed., Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., $31-$106, Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J., 800-745-3000, livenation.com.

by K. Ross Hoffman

Rodney Anonymous vs. The World

by Rodney Anonymous

Fri., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., $15, with Carsie Blanton, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770, tinangel.com.

by Mary Armstrong

Sat., Aug. 14, 9:30 p.m., $12, with Shy Child, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 877-435-9849, johnnybrendas.com.

by K. Ross Hoffman

Sun., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., $19.50, Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, st94.com.

by Mary Armstrong

Thu., Aug. 12, 9 p.m., $10, with Spirit Animal and Robotique DJs, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 877-435-9849, johnnybrendas.com.

by K. Ross Hoffman

I remember Twenty Manning. I remember the come-hither sofas and the lounge lizards splayed across them. I remember light that felt sexy and food that felt exotic. I remember this was the first place I tasted lemongrass. It was the year 2000, and it was in a martini. Go figure.

The Fishtown-based duo runs My Jello Americans, a religiously updated blog that showcases the most intricate and original gelatin-based alcoholic treats I have ever seen.

Saison Brunch at Johnny Brenda's | Small Space Vegetable Gardening 101 | Charlie at the Sausage Factory at The Institute | Five-Course Patron Throwdown at Valanni

Sumo Sushi | Chhaya Café | Monk's Café | M Restaurant | The Barbary | The Khyber | Kingyo

Gay author Thom Nickels talks sci-fi, spiritual awakenings and ghost sex.

by Josh Middleton

The thick 'n' soupy humidity is a drag. DROP sign-ups is a drag. Know what else's a drag? Drag. But it's a good drag.

Tue., Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m., free, Art in the Age, 116 N. Third St., 215-922-2600, artintheage.com.

by Katy Bergen

Fashion > Forward

by Julia West

Sat., Aug. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $75, Sherman Mills, 3502 Scotts Lane, Unit 1616, bettina.ca.

by Marielle Mondon

Sat., Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40, Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center, 814 Chestnut St., fourth floor, 267-702-4083, meditationinnewjersey.org.

by Jen Rini

Thu., Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Fri-Sat., Aug. 13-14, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; $25-$30, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001, heliumcomedy.com.

by Stephen Rose