Welcome To Soulville: The state of mind becomes a physical destination when Philly hip-hop group 84 takes over this West Philly venue for an evening of great music and good times. Elena's Soul Lounge, 4912 Baltimore Ave., 10 tonight, $5, 215-729-9575, www.elenassoul.com.

Johnny Popcorn: Philadelphia-based rapper/producer Hezekiah has been doing his thing for years locally and abroad, and collaborating with artists such as the Roots, Bilal and Grand Agent. The Delaware born artist is also a skilled singer, and after meeting up with bassist and musical genius Tone Whitfield, the idea for Johnny Popcorn was born. With Hez on vocals and Whitfield laying down the music, the group combines elements of hip-hop, funk, R&B and rock for an amazing amalgamation of sound that's hard to describe and easy to be enchanted by. With U. City. Pub Webb, 1527 Cecil B Moore Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $5, 21-plus, 267-687-8256, www.pubwebb.com.

Boyz II Men: The Grammy-winning homegrown group brings its signature sound and catalog of hits to the Boardwalk. Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $35 and $45, 609-340-6000, www.resortsac.com.

Legends of Hip Hop: Hip-hop elder statesmen Slick "The Ruler" Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie and Philly's own Schooly D will be gathered on stage for this incredible show down the shore. With a lineup that looks like a who's who of golden era hip-hop, this is a surefire hit. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $27, $35 and $40, 18-plus, 609-236-2583, www.hob.com.

It's the Year 2003: While time stands still for no man, DJs Emynd and Bo Bliz have been slowing things down with their series of parties looking at music of a particular year. Since 2004 featured breakthroughs from Freeway, 50 Cent, Beyonce and party host Reef the Lost Cauze, this is one you don't want to miss. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $7, 21-plus, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Inspirational Summer Slam: This spoken-word poetry event features a $200 prize for the winner, and the competition is guaranteed to be tough. Whether you come to compete or just watch and cheer on the poets, hosts Warren L. and Duiji 13 will make sure you have a great time. Queen of Sheba, 4511 Baltimore Ave., 8 p.m. Sunday, $15 to slam, $5 to watch, 215-382-2099.

Harvest Open Mic: The venue has changed but the goal remains the same: great spoken-word poetry featuring some of the best talent in the region, including Just Greg, Lyrispect, RhapsodE, Reuben Jones, Traycee Lynn and Vision. Panda Bar, 201 S. 40th St., 7 p.m. Wednesday, $7 or two for $10, 215-222-0100.

Music By Numbers: Camden rhymer Apollo the Great, Philly's own Ethel Cee and hip-hop/funk band Metal Hill take the stage with DJ Deuce tha Gotokid for music inspired by the concept of paint by numbers: "keep it simple, stupid." Don't worry about the dumbing-down effect; the simple in this case refers to the DIY nature of the performers rather than the quality of their music. M-Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

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Fourth Friday: Goth/industrial/experimental record store hosts its free music series with Radio Eris and Body Hammer and art by Delia Gable. Digital Ferret, 732 S. 4th St., 7-10 tonight, free, all ages, 215-925-9259, www.dancingferret.com.

Hell Under the El: The punk promoter takes it to Delaware tonight with Brat Bangs, the National Rifle, Das Kickboy and Ugly Friend. Mojo 13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, 8 tonight, $6, 302-798-5798, www.mojothirteen.com.

Sick Chattel: This is the guy who brought the legendary M.O.T.O. to town last week. Keep an eye on him. Tonight, he has Hot Guts, the Chickens, Far-Out Fangtooth and Leather. Monday brings Forever, the Lopez, Jesse Nobody and 'Tine-'Tine. Robin's Books and Moonstone Art Center, 110A S. 13th St., 8 tonight, $5-$8, 215-735-9600. JR's, 2300 South Croskey St. (22nd Street and Passyunk Avenue), 8 p.m. Monday, $5, www.myspace.com/sickchattelproductions.

Telepathe: Female electronic duo from Brooklyn is part Goldfrapp and part Kate Bush. With the electro-tropicalia punk of Lemonade and Philly's Jotto. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

John Train: Jon Houlon-led roots rockers kick off a free music series at the venue formerly known as Whisky Dix, next door to the Electric Factory. JD McGillicuddy's, 421 N. 7th St., 9 tonight, free, 215-925-5310, JDMcGillicuddys.com.

They Wait Below: Members of Live Not On Evil, Guns on the Run and Stendhal recently formed this horror-punk band, playing with Mean Streets, Jet Fighter and the Why Kay Kays. Connie's Ric Rac, 1132 S. 9th St., 9 tonight, $10, all ages, www.conniesricrac.com.

Witchtrialz: Bunnydrums' bassist Marc Laurick's post-everything trio is in an East Side Club soundclash reunion with dub warrior Timi Tanzania and New York's Hunt Club. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 tonight, $5, 215–545–0475, www.tritonebar.com.

South Philadelphia Tap Room Wheat Beer Fest: This yearly block party includes music by Carolynne McNeel's Rarebirds, Faux Slang and Adam & Dave's Bloodline. South Philadelphia Taproom, 1509 Mifflin St., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. tomorrow, free, 215-271-7787, www.southphiladelphiataproom.com

Making Time: The last people you'd imagine in broad daylight or in a bathing suit are throwing a pool party, and that's exactly why you should go. Flying W Airport and Resort, 60 Fostertown Road, Medford, N.J., 2-11 p.m. tomorrow, $12-17, www.igetrvng.com/rvngi.php?a=events&b=172.

Hank III: Third generation of the Hank Williams musical dynasty brings out country's punk side and vice versa. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $20-23, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.