What To Do This Weekend
Lebowski-fest Bowl Party at North Bowl What can we say? That rug really did tie the room together. The Big Lebowski Festival has toured the US since 2002 and is making it’s first stop in Philly this year at North Bowl. There will be a performance by the Black Diamond Heavies at the Electric Factory on Friday, and then everyone will be getting their bowl on Saturday night. I won’t call the night a success unless someone’s car windows have been smashed and someone’s lost a toe. They better have specials on White Russians. More deets here, man.
Philebrity’s Record Fair So, if you’re from Philly and know how to use the internet, chances are that you found out about Philebrity’s new record label as of the late. Well, all that aside it would seem they’re moving music in another way: on Saturday, join the throngs of plaid-clad RSS readers to flip through vinyls for a full day of “music, refreshments and nerding out”. It all goes down in Fishtown at The Skybox @2424 Studios (York & Gaul Street). More deets here.
Philly Pecha Kucha 3 I know, I know– “What the hell is a “Pecha Kucha”? It sounds like a disease/ecosystem/pokemon”- I’ve heard it all before. Briefly: Pecha Kucha Night originated in Japan and is like “show & tell” for grown ups. Presenters get 6 minutes and 20-timed slides to talk about whatever they want. The amateur presenters -most from around town– range from neuroscientists and city planners to nursing students, comedians, local artists and every type of hobbyit/ enthusiast without stage fright that this city has to offer.
Presentations begin at 7:30pm at Studio 34 in West Philly. And, uh, someone you know (err– read regularly) *hint hint* might be presenting about a survey she did on robots at this PPK. Be there or be square. Deets here!
Zombie Prom at the Trocadero With ghostly jams and makeup artists from Terror Behin the Walls lurking around every corner, what isn’t inviting about this event? Be formal and dance like the living dead at the annual Zombie Prom. Mortal and non-mortals alike will be monster mashing as of 8pm. More deets here.
What To Do This Weekend
Oh Philly– aren’t you just popular enough to be the homecoming queen this week!
I say that because when I went to write my weekly post, it turned from “What To Do This Weekend” into “Geez– what isn’t happening this weekend in Philadelphia?!” Needless to say, there’s quite a few happenings around town.
FRIDAY:
//Bombs Away Summer Film Series kicks off with a double feature! Local non-profit organization Project for Nuclear Awareness is sponsoring the showing of two documentaries (week one of four events); the festival is being hosted at Philly’s Magic Gardens on South Street for just $4! More info here.
I’ve also heard a rumor that the kids over at PNA have an Atomic Catwalk show planned for the Philly Fringe Festival in September. Hmmm– we’ve got our eye on you, Project for Nuclear Awareness!
//Sutra Sol Friday Yoga Sutra is starting what will hopefully be a summer-long Friday evening event! The studio, located on Broad and Chestnut, will be hosting a casual evening arts and performance series tonight (and I heard a french horn may even be involved… hmmm). There will be poetry, music and wine. 8pm.
//Dark Taxi at Clark Park According to my sources over at Philly IMC, there will be a free showing of Dark Taxi (a 2008 documentary) at Clark Park at 8pm or dusk.
SATURDAY:
//Folklore at Green Line
Local band darlings Folklore will be playing at the Greenline Cafe in West Philly. I’m a fan! Be sure to check them out.
//Philly Pecha Kucha 2
I actually had the pleasure of attending the first Philly Pecha Kucha in March where several friends who did mini-presentations. Pecha Kucha is a simple concept, but explained well by Phillyist.com, here. This month’s topics will be ranging from a local historian discussing world fairs to an illustrated explanation of local artist Jonny Goldstein’s Ophidiophobia (shown above). PPK2 is being hosted again by the lovely folks over at Studio 34, and the official info can be found here. Hope to see you there!
//Art for the Cash Poor
“InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor is a fabulous annual party and art sale that allows art lovers the chance to meet artists, see their work first-hand, and begin or add to their art collections without breaking the bank — all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. A wide range of our region’s best artists will be selling items priced at $199 or less, with much priced well under $100.”
You may remember back in March when PW Style posted about InLiquid’s call for Art For The Cash Poor 10. The event runs for Friday and Saturday over at The Crane Arts Building on 1400 American Street. Deets here!
SUNDAY:
//Pride Day in Midtown Village
I have a super soft spot for the friendly, cute, quirky (and loud!) Gayborhood in Philadelphia– so much so that I live in it. Sunday is going to be Pride/ Flag Day Parade starting at 13th and Locust Street. The parade will continue all the way down to Penn’s Landing and host special guests and over 40 contingents involved. Starts at noon– Deets here!