October 18, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

BE
A Mummer
What: Learn to make your own flouncy costume for the annual New Year’s parade.
Why: Halloween is for losers.
When: Thru Dec. 30. Sundays., 2-5 p.m.
Where: 1026 Arch St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Sts. To sign up, e-mail vaudevillainsnyb@gmail.com.

BUY
Pillows
What: Rest your pretty little head on intricately designed couch pillows by local designer Nicole Mercurio.
Why: Make your couch feel better.
When: Your sofa says now.
Where: Mew Gallery, 906 Christian St., b/t Ninth & Percy Sts. (215-625-2424); online at etsy.com.

ENJOY
Cranberry Bog Body Wrap
What: An exfoliating cranberry scrub precedes a rejuvenating cranberry butter cream massage to renew dry autumn skin.
Why: Beats using turkey and stuffing.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Body Klinic, 2012 Walnut St. (215-563-8888).

GET
Styled
What: Fashionista Kate Young partners up with Kiehl’s to offer one-on-one styling and skin care tips.
Why: Beauty is skin deep.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Kiehl’s counter at Neiman Marcus, The Plaza at King of Prussia, 170 N. Gulph Rd. To make an appointment, call 610-354-0500 ext. 2161.

DANCE
Bamboo Lounge
What: Bamboo celebrates its year anniversary with DJs and drink specials.
Why: Justice is sold out.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: 101 N. Twentieth St. (215-636-0228).