July 26, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t be lazy. With these picks, you’re completely out of excuses.

BUY
Vintage Sunglasses
What: Affordable shades from eras past.
Why: Perfect for keeping incognito.
When: Mon.-Wed., noon-7 p.m., Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Topstitch Boutique, 311 Market St., 2nd flr. (267-322-4057).

SEE 
Suspense on the Banks
What: Hitchcock’s North by Northwest at the Schuylkill Banks.
Why: You actually have a date this week.
When: Thurs., 8:30 p.m. or dusk.
Where: Schuylkill Banks, East River Bank, under the Walnut St. bridge, entrance at Locust & 25th Sts. (215-222-6030 ext. 100). 

EAT
The Headhouse Farmers’ Market
What: Buy organic treats, flowers, and homemade ice cream from more than 25 local vendors.
Why: Quit it with the Cheetos already.
When: Thru Thanksgiving. Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Corner of Second & Lombard Sts. (215-568-0830).

HEAR
Jay Reatard
What: Garage punk craziness, plus free drinks from Sailor Jerry and Triumph Brewery. 
Why: Hell, get Reatarded.
When: Fri., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sailor Jerry, 116-118 S. 13th St. (215-531-6380).