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Image Credit: Roey Ahram Pop: Tony Award winner and recording artist Levi Kreis plays World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.). Also performing: Eric Himan, Jason Antone. 8:00 p.m., $20. B-I-N-G-O: Monday night is Bingo night at El Camino Real (1040 N. 2nd St.). Eat, drink, and win stuff! 8:00... continue reading on Phillyist

Image Credit: sixstring Folk Rock: It'll be a "Hillbilly Pink Floyd" party when The Grand Slambovians headline New Year's Eve-Eve at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.). 7:30 p.m., $30. Comedy: Center City Comedy claims to be the best comedy show in Philadelphia. Is it? Find out for yourself... continue reading on Phillyist

Image Credit: Jeremy Fernsler Prog Rock: Local post-rock/metal outfit SunCrusher rocks the North Star Bar (27th & Poplar). Also performing: The Mechanicals, Lamagier, The LBG Project. 8:00 p.m., $8, 21+. Open Mic: The Dawson Street Pub (100 Dawson St.) hosts a "no attitude" open mic. 9:00 p.m. (performer signups... continue reading on Phillyist

Police believe they have video surveillance of the "Kensington Strangler." [Philadelphia Daily News] A North Philadelphia narcotics officer has been pulled from street duty—for the third time—amid accusations that he stole money from individuals he detained but did not arrest. [Philadelphia Daily News] How about another police story? A... continue reading on Phillyist

Image Credit: Daniel Shehadeh The weekend is almost here; why not down-shift into distraction-land a few hours early? For those of you who have ever wondered what it's like to be a coke boat captain .... [Via] Iconic video game images, Lego-fied. [Via] If only it actually snowed Star... continue reading on Phillyist