Philadelphia - October 16, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

When times get tough …

DO
The Stitching Hour
What: Artist Marie Elcin teaches decorative tricks as you admire her embroidered art exhibit.
Why: Those who can’t buy, make. Those who can’t make, buy.
When: Instruction, Sat., 5 p.m. Exhibit thru Oct. 24.
Where: The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop, 713 N. Fourth St. (267-639-2442).

DRINK
Bella Vista Beer Distributor
What: The hops hawker moved across the street and now has more than 1,000 types of suds and a resident beer expert.
Why: It’s a brewhaha.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 755 S. 11th St. (215-627-6465).

EAT
Sketch
What: Delicious, made-to-order burgers and faux meat options with mix-and-match toppings. Regular and vegan shakes to drool over. Make chalk doodles while you wait.
Why: Not sketchy at all.
When: Daily, 5-11 p.m.
Where: 413 E. Girard Ave. (215-634-3466).

BUY
Pie in the Sky
What: Buying a pie supports MANNA and helps those with serious illnesses get three hot meals a day. Help them reach their goal of selling 14,000 pies by forwarding this e-mail to your friends.
Why: It takes the cake.
When: Thru Nov. 19.
Where: To order, call 866-759-7437 or go to mannapa.org.

GIVE
A New Smile
What: Buy into a raffle for a shot to win a basket of beauty supplies and a salon day including cut, color, mani, and pedi. Every penny raised goes to Operation Smile.
Why: Turn that frown upside down.
When: Thru Nov. 31. Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Laurentius Salon, 815 Christian St. (215-238-0764).