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! Here’s what’s happening around our city this weekend:
Atomic Catwalk in Old City Remember our call for artists and craft-up announcement for the Atomic Catwalk? I’ll be helping kick off the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe tonight. The show is a go and a piece I designed about the NPF (made out of recycled clothes and paper) will be worn around Old City tonight. Exciting 
Join myself and the B.A.N.G.-USA crew for the catwalk on 2nd and Market at 7:45pm!
What To Do This Weekend
Happy friday, folks. Before I give you the weekend forecast, I want to make sure everyone understands today’s lesson: Get a REM cycle in tonight. Why? Um… because everything on the planet appears to be happening in Philadelphia and it’s all happening on Saturday night.
Have a great weekend– you’ve earned it!
Friday:
//That Bites: An Oral Fundraiser I read a great interview in City Paper. Check it out!
“….Dentists told Sara Schuenemann that surgery would cost her $10,000, she knew she couldn’t raise the cash by herself. She needed the operation to implant into her mouth a pair of false lateral incisors… rather than ask friends and family to lend her the dough, she organized an art show and silent auction…. Give Back a Smile, a program that provides free dental care to victims of domestic abuse”
That Bites: An Oral Fundraiser is at Pageant:Soloeev, 607 Bainbridge Street from 6-9pm, free.
Saturday:
//Art Beat: Making the Music at Studio 34
“Have you been slacking off on that project you started months ago? Maybe you’ve been trying to stitch together that creature you crocheted…? How’s that collection of embroidered coasters coming along? Are you still sketching out ideas for that book you want to illustrate?
A night of live music and making. Bring your art / craft projects, sketchbook, yarn, etc. There will be an open mic, so if you like, bring some instruments. First 50 people receive a free homemade cookie. Baked goods will be provided by Sheila and Sharon’s Cookies. Activities will include free workshops and a supply swap.”
http://www.phillyartbeat.com/
//Red Bull, Block to Block The kids over at Uwishunu.com kept me in the loop about this one.
“The Red Bull Block-to-Block Racing Spectacular, on Saturday, August 15th, will pit participants against each other with no predetermined route, using any combination of running, biking, and skateboarding. Starting in Clark Park in West Philadelphia, participants will race to Nocturnal at 3rd and Bainbridge, then to Mad Decent at 12th and Spring Garden, before ending at the two.one.five Magazine Adrenaline issue release party held at the Piazza in Northern Liberties“
Sunday:
//Fee-Free National Park Week is upon us! Check out some of Philly’s local finest sites for free including the Edgar Allan Poe house and the Liberty Bell Center. Images from Uwishunu.com.