What To Do This Weekend

So I know you’re all probably prepping for next week’s big adventures—whether it be cross-country (or county) travels or some epic Black Friday shopping (I’ll be partaking in both)—but there’s still a weekend to have some fun before you hit the ground running.

Friday plays host to quite a few events, including Fashion & Soul a shopping happy hour by Showroom 77 at Ms. Tootsie’s on South Street.  From 5-10pm snag $7 drinks and soul food downstairs, while upstairs (after you’ve presumably cleaned up from all the BBQ wings) shop among local designers, including Strangefruit, Walish Gooshe, and Commenwealth Proper.  It’s like Philly Fashion Week all over again.  Paperless invite here.

Or, depending on what part of town you’re in, you can always head to Made to Order as they unload new fall womenswear and accessories from Hellz Bellz, CTRL, Rojas and more.  One of the sponsors is Nuvo, a sparkling liqueur with Red Bull, which says everything you need to know, really.  After party in the Piazza at PYT, open bar 10-11pm!  More info on their blog.

Saturday morning Fashion for Food takes place in South Phil (and combines two of my favorite things).  Pro boxer and Philly designer, Simon “One Punch” Carr is hosting a food drive at the Marion Anderson Recreation Center (where all proceeds will go to) starting at 11:30am.  Tickets are $15 for the live entertainment event (and perhaps a pap shot of Mayor Nutter, who is supposed to attend?) and guests are encouraged to donate a canned good and/or winter jacket.

Poshreview.com is hosting Fashion Rocks Philly—a glammed out “tour” of the luxury lifestyle and fashion website as it celebrates its Philly launch at Patou Restaurant from 7-10pm.  Aside from a fashion show (and more food!) the tour goes through each category on the website, from Jewelry to Arts and Culture will be on display.  Head to their website for more info.

If you’re looking for something a little more subdued, The Toothless Cat art gallery in the Piazza will be hosting an art opening for their latest exhibit, Wild Things.  Expect paintings from tattoo artist turned fine artist Bird Reynolds and additional works from artists Monique Ligons and Joe Leonard.

But wait wait! If you’re not completely physically exhausted by Sunday, you should probably exert the rest of your energy at the Philly Roller Girl Tryouts at Millennium Skate World in Camden.  Starting at 11am, battle it out for the chance to compete with the league.  The website recommends bringing your gear—pads, helmets and all—and I do to.  Bruises aren’t stylish, ever.