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
Happy Friday, kids! It’s gonna be a scorcher. Gross, right? I thought so, too. Here’s what’s happening in town this weekend:
FRIDAY:
//Filthy Art Show Reception @ Studio 34: “Visual art works by Krisanne Baker, Maggie Nowinski, Diedra Krieger, Steve Pauley; Water soundscape mixed live by Radere. After Party with DJ Modesta” Deets here!
SATURDAY:
//Handmade Nation Our own Emily G mentioned this yesterday or the day before when free tix were going out…. but it’s totally worth mentioning a second time:
“Handmade Nation documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, aesthetics, politics, feminism and art…
In 2006 first-time director Faythe Levine traveled to 15 cities, interviewing 80 individuals. Levine captured the virtually tight-knit community that exists through websites, blogs and online stores and connects to the greater public through independent boutiques, galleries and craft fairs.”
SUNDAY:
//catFlowers at Crafty Balboa So, we’re all fans of indie craft shows here, right? Our fav local ladies catFlowers are going to be showing at Crafty Balboa in South Philly. Follow for deets on twitter here and facebook info here!