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The Weekend Guide

There’s no such thing as a bad weekend.

HEAR
Norfolk & Western
What: Experimental, folksy indie from Oregon.
Why: Local band Blood Feathers plays a rocking country-esque set.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St. (215-701-1121). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

SEE
Crime and Punishment
What: Fyodor Dostoevsky’s work on the stage.
Why: See the show. Or sell your ticket to solve your money problems and rid the world of evil.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2 p.m. Thru Dec. 10.
Where: Arden Theatre Co., 40 N. Second St. (215-922-1122). Tickets online at purchase.tickets.com.

EAT
Anything at Almanac Market
What: Fresh breads, delicious soups, artisan cheeses, and other good stuff.
Why: A compendium of up-to-date foodstuffs and everything-you-need-to-know-to-eat.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 900 N. Fourth St. (215-625-6611).

DO
Your Brows
What
: Melanie Engle gives you the perfect arch.
Why: After that last tweezer run-in, it’s time to call the pros.
When: Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Adolf Biecker Spa/Salon, 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., at the Rittenhouse Hotel, 3rd flr. (215-735-6404). More info online at adolfbiecker.com.

BUY
Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
What
: Comfortable, affordable flats and heels.
Why: Collect them all! (Do you need a reason?)
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Kimberly Boutique, 123 S. 16th St. (215-564-1066).

Location
900 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-625-6611
40 N 2nd St
bt Market & Arch Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-1122
123 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-564-1066
MAP IT!