Philadelphia - April 23, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A little something for everyone.

MAKE
Reservations
What: Next Thursday night, go Dining Out for Life. Area restaurants donate 33 percent of your total food bill to help fight AIDS.
Why: A great reason to break out those elastic waistbands.
When: Book rezzies now!
Where: Participating restaurants online at diningoutforlife.com.

SEE
Demetri Martin
What: Enjoy the offbeat hilarity of Comedy Central’s flopster-looking funny man.
Why: Laughter is the best medicine.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Tower Theater, 69th & Ludlow Sts. (610-352-2887). Tickets online at tickets.livenation.com.

STROLL
Fishtown Shadfest
What: Enjoy food from area restaurants like Johnny Brenda’s, vendors like Outlaw Print Co., live music from Gildon Works, and more.
Why: It’s not fishy at all.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Penn Treaty Park, 1341 N. Delaware Ave.

CHECK OUT
The Witch American Bistro
What: Under-the-radar Pennsport resto has a laid-back atmosphere and fantastic fare like seafood potpie, lamb chops, and duck breast.
Why: You’re a voodoo lady.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1401 E. Moyamensing Ave. (215-462-1200).

TRY
Something New
What: Break your Friday-night routine and head to off-the-beaten-path beer joint The Institute for solid local brews, microbrews, and regular brews.
Why: Second-floor Wii lounge, anyone?
When: Daily, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 549 N. 12th St. (215-765-8515).