Philadelphia - March 06, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t be boring. Go do something.

DO
Meet-n-Greet
What: Register for the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and meet others interested in building and racing a time machine, giant rabbit, or bathtub down Frankford Ave.
Why: Rub-a-dub-dub.
When: Sat., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2423-39 Amber St. (215-427-2739).

DANCE
Sex Dwarf
What: The new wave dance party is featuring the Ramones.
Why: Gabba gabba hey!
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. Fourth St. (215-629-3686).

EAT
Beer Dessert Concoctions
What: In honor of Beer Week, Nineteen’s pastry chef creates sweets with his favorite brews.
Why: Beer and dessert: the new wine and cheese.
When: Sat.-Mar. 16. Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: XIX at the Bellevue, Broad & Walnut Sts. (215-790-1919).

DRINK
Lavender Mist Martini
What: We know it sounds girly, but it’s delicious.
Why: The perfect antidote to Beer Week.
When: Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Prime Lounge, 118 S. 12th St., 2nd flr. (215-940-6506).

TASTE
Wild Boar
What: Lambertville Station serves everyone’s favorite swine in honor of last week’s National Pig Day.
Why: Why not?
When: Thru Mar. 16.
Where: The Lambertville Waterfront, 11 Bridge St. (609-397-8300).

BUY
Rotorcaps
What: Cuff links, necklaces, and more made from kitschy-cute found items like PBR bottle tops.
Why: It never hurts
When: Fri.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Bambi Gallery, 1817 Frankford Ave. (215-423-2668).