February 7, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re accidentally sitting on your couch.

SEE
You Folks
What: Artist Kris Chau’s solo show of beautiful drawings and paintings.
Why: One cannot have too much art.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Vagabond, 37 N. Third St. (267-671-0737).

DANCE
Girlie Dance Party
What: Dance Dance Party Party hosts its weekly girls-only dance night.
Why: F* boys! You just wanna dance!
When: Sun., 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: The Parlor, 1170 S. Broad St., b/t Ellsworth & Federal Sts.

Sorted
What: The monthly indie dance party where you can get sweaty with your super-hot freak moves.
Why: You just wanna dance! And f* boys!
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.

BUY
Shoes
What: Forget your sweetheart and buy yourself some kicks at Bus Stop’s 50 percent off sale.
Why: Get some shoes, betch!
When: Wed.-Sat., 11-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 750 S. Fourth St. (215-627-2357).

READ
Standing Still
What: Local author Kelly Simmons’s debut novel about marriage, motherhood, panic disorders, reversed kidnappings, and, of course, self-realization.
Why: Apparently, you’re not the only one who needs a Xanax in the morning.
When: Now.
Where: Online at amazon.com or your local bookstore.