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BUY
Basket Bag
What: Fabric Horse wonder woman Carrie Collins solves your groceries/bicycling/schlepping quandary with a wood-bottomed carryall in reinforced patterned vinyl. All proceeds benefit The Johns Town Women’s Craft Cooperative.
Why: A win-win situation.
When: Before your next bike excursion.
Where: Online at fabrichorse.com.
SHOP
First Friday Fashion Fair
What: Some of our favorites (Warsaw, Black Spot, and Lollycrisp Vintage) come together to sell their wares, have some drinks, and engage in merriment.
Why: Everything’s better in a group.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: The Fourth Floor, 319a N. 11th St., 4th flr.
SAVE
Happy Hour Party and Sale
What: The Blood Feathers plays as you imbibe, nibble snacks, and score goods for 25 percent off at Grasshopper.
Why: A party ain’t a party …
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 727 Walnut St. (215-925-3959).
SEE
Say Hello to My Little Friends
What: Catch Roxborough-based artist Shannon McLaughlin at her first opening of colored pencil renderings of critters of all sorts.
Why: Warm and furry.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Cafe Estelle, 444 N. Fourth St. (215-925-5080).
Painted Metaphors
What: Learn about ancient Mayan civilization with an exhibition of centuries-old pottery, performances on original instruments, and a video documentary about weaving.
Why: Culture shock.
When: Sun.-Jan. 31, 2010. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South St. (215-898-4000).














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