April 19, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And a tasty weekend to all.

EAT
Aloha Monkey
What: Gelato made from fresh pineapples, lemons, coconut milk, and Sailor Jerry rum.
Why: Possibly the most delicious concoction ever created.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 7:30 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Capogiro, 119 S. 13th St. (215-351-0900).

HEAR
Patti Smith
What: Godmother of punk and 2007 Hall of Fame inductee sings and recites poetry from her collection Auguries of Innocence.
Why: You. cannot. miss. this.
When: Sat., 5:45 p.m.
Where: Free Library of Philadelphia, Toyota Music Stage, at 19th & Vine Sts. (215-567-4341).

The Teeth
What: Local quartet offers half-serious, ’60s-influenced indie pop at their record release party.
Why: Life is tough. You don’t need to hear people whine about it, and these guys don’t.
When: Fri. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. (215-739-9684).

BUY
Grasshopper Sale
What: This season’s Grey Ant, Spring & Clifton, and Mixie dresses are 25 percent off.
Why: They look even better when they’re cheap.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 727 Walnut St. (215-925-3959).

SEE
Center City Gallery Night
What: Meet photographers Guariglia + Chen at the reception for their new exhibit Qì.
Why: One picture is worth a thousand words.
When: Fri., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Gallery 339, 339 S. 21st St. (215-731-1530).