September 20, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.

HEAR
Bat for Lashes
What: Arty rockers play harpsichord, marching drums, and other instruments time forgot.
Why: It’s like a sonic food coma. Mmm, musical.
When: Sun., 9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. (215-739-9684). 

DRINK
Vin
What: Traditional French bistro offers light bites and a variety of wines, aperitifs, and beer.
Why: Face it, this is the closest you’re getting to Paris this year.
When: Tues.-Fri., 4-11 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Zinc Bar, 246 S. Eleventh St. (215-351-9901).

EAT
Breakfast
What: Rae serves a cafe-style breakfast featuring Vietnamese coffee, fresh squeezed juices, and fluffy omelets and sandwiches.
Why: Correction: A gourmet breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7-10 a.m.
Where: 2929 Arch St. (215-922-3839).

DO
Your Hair
What: Artur Kirsh of Studio C.L. has his own eponymous line of shampoos, leave-ins, and other super-fun treatments (try the filling powder).
Why: Get that salon look at home. No, really.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Studio Artur, 728 West Ave., Jenkintown (215-884-0004); Studio C.L., 128 S. 19th St. (215-496-0604).

BUY
New President Candle
What: A politically inspired, lightly scented candle strong enough for Obama yet balanced enough for Hillary.
Why: We already paid for the current president.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Matthew Izzo, 1109 Walnut St. (215-829-0606).