K'Naan: Somali-Canadian rapper/singer's making a stop here between dates for the Rock The Bells tour. His live show is one of the best in the business. He'll be joined by Paradise Movement. Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St., Lancaster, Pa., 8 tonight, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 717-393-7133, www.chameleonclub.net.

tU pHAce: From his clothes to his music, this young Philly rhymer is anything but ordinary - a breath of fresh air in a sometimes stagnant genre. Accompanying him will be Zoe Kravitz band, Elevator Fight, eletro-rockers Tigersapien and DJ Sammy Slice. TLA, 334 South St., 9 tonight, $15, 215-922-1011, www.theateroflivingarts.net.

The Zodiac - Cancer Edition: DJs Roxy and Nex Millen will be joined by DJ Akshun and special guest host Victorious for another edition of this monthly astrology inspired hip-hop jam. Medusa, 27 S. 21st St., 10 tonight, $5 (free for Cancers), 21-plus, 215-557-1981, www.medusalounge.com.

Fridays at the Blockley: DJ Apt One will be spinning hip-hop, funk, soul, house and more at a free party at this newly launched University City venue. Blockley Pourhouse, 3801 Chestnut St., 10 tonight, free 215-222-1234, www.theblockley.com.

Vitamin F: This talented Philly-based hip-hop band is the brainchild of freAKAnature and Howie Gordon and features a host of other great musical and vocal talent. They'll share the stage with Portland rhymer Braille, Virginia band Johnny 3 Legs and Jersey rapper/producer Solo For Dolo. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $7, 21-plus, 267-671-9298, www.iourecords.com/thefire.

Philadelphyinz: This edition of Skinny Friedman and Apt One's monthly party will welcome Boston's DJ Knife to town. Part of Boston's long running Fresh Produce party, Knife is known for his incredible DJ sets. Hosted by Lexie. Medusa, 27 S. 21st St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, free, 21-plus, 215-557-1981, www.medusalounge.com.

Tanya Morgan: With their latest release, "Brooklynati," already being declared by many as the front-runner for hip-hop album of the year, this New York-based three-man group is off to a great 2009. U.K.-born rhymer Che Grand and Illvibe's DJ Statik will join them. Hosting the event will be none other than Phonte, of North Carolina rap group, Little Brother. Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., 10 p.m. Tuesday, $7 in advance, $10 day of show, 21-plus, 215-592-8838, www.silkcityphilly.com.

The New Age Crew: Electronic, techno-influenced hip-hop, aka "hiptonic electro hop," is the trademark of this Philadelphia-based group. If you're looking for something different and have fond memories of 16-bit-era video games, you'll definitely want to check them out. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $7, 21-plus, 267-671-9298, www.iourecords.com/thefire.

ALTERNATIVE

Positively Sick on South Street: Pete Santa Maria's rawk-'n-roll monthly features a mostly rockabilly bill with Jason and the Hellhounds, New York City's the Arkhams, Full Blown Cherry and Mr. Unloved. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 tonight, $6, 215–545–0475, www.myspace.com/positivelysickonsouthst.

Deep Sea Diver: The woman behind Deep Sea Diver is singer/songwriter Jessica Dobson, who was Beck's touring guitarist and co-wrote songs with Cold War Kids' Matt Wignall and Delta Spirit's Matt Vasquez. With the Successful Failures, Gentlemen Christ and Taggart. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 9 tonight, $8, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

Sorted: The original indie/Britpop dance party with Mike Z and Dave Pak. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware Avenue, 10 tonight, $5, www.myspace.com/thenewbarbary.

Punk Rock Flea Market: Now extended to two days with different vendors on each one, this is the place to go for old records, clothes, art, music, food, bikes, stereo equipment, furniture and much more. Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. 9th St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, $3, all ages, 267-295-2710, www.r5productions.com.

The Hand Me Downs: This Detroit band's shouty anthems are frequently compared to the Bouncing Souls and Rancid. With Bossfight, the Prisoners and Decontrol. El Bar, Front and Master streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $5, 215-634-6430, www.myspace.com/hellundertheel.

Grrrl Watch: The Official QFest! afterparty with DJs BeFree, JD and KiT spinning hip-hop, house, funk, crunk, Latin, reggaeton, electro and more. Marathon Grill, 10th and Walnut streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $5 or free with Festival badge, 215-733-0311, www.qfest.com/grrrl-watch-party.cfm.

The Nite Lights: Local Americana/vaudeville-influenced band responsible for the provocative black and white posters around town is back, topping a super punk-rock bill with Kung Fury and Super Potent Death Baby. Kung Fu Necktie, Front and Thompson streets, 8 p.m. Monday, $8, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Sarah Stolfa: The onetime member of the Delta 72 turned award-winning photographer shows her work from "The Regulars," a photo series of McGlinchey's patrons during her time working behind the bar. Gallery 339 at Joseph Fox Book Shop, 339 S. 21st St., 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, free, 215-731-1530, www.sarahstolfa.com.

Jucifer: The duo brings their wall of amps and bludgeoning sludge metal with Mount Vicious, Workhorse (ex Lisa Christ Superstar) and Hatchetface, Philadelphia's all-female dirt-doom band. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

Cro Magnon: If you like Times New Viking, check out this like-minded, clattery noise-pop duo from Indiana. With Hot Guts, Mayor Daley and FNU Ronnies offshoot the Chickens. Kung Fu Necktie, Front and Thompson streets, 8 p.m. Wednesday, $7, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Lymbyc System: Based in Brooklyn and Austin, the duo's rock instrumentals are a mix of vintage electronic fuzz and dreamy electronica, fitting in perfectly with locals Arc in Round and Ravens & Vultures. Silk City, 5th and Spring Garden streets, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $8, 215-592-8838, www.silkcityphilly.com.