Philadelphia - April 10, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Check out The Philadelphia Antiques Show or the following.

WATCH
Philly Roller Girls Doubleheader
What: Hell on wheels featuring hometown teams Philthy Britches, Broad Street Butchers, and Heavy Metal Hookers
Why: They’ll kick your ass if you don’t. Seriously.
When: Sat., 6 p.m.
Where: The Sportsplex, 1331 O’Reilly Dr., Feasterville. Tickets online at brownpapertickets.com.

HEAR
Drink Up Buttercup
What: Like a pissed off, sweaty Syd Barret howling Beach Boys songs, the band plays mailboxes and trash cans. Plus, two of the members are still in high school.
Why: A good time. With jailbait, to boot.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. (267-671-9298).

BUY
T-Shirts
What: Artist Alex Da Corte gets cutesy with a limited-edition tee for Philly’s Print Liberation, the patron saints of screen printers and ex-ad agency employees everywhere.
Why: You’re sick of wearing sweaters.
When: Forever and ever. Duh.
Where: Online at printliberation.com.

SHOOT
Glock Day
What: Free rentals and range time, discounted memberships, and crazy deals on Glocks — Philly’s gun of choice.
Why: It’s how Charlton Heston, God rest his soul, would’ve rolled.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Archery & Gun Club, 831-833 Ellsworth St. (215-551-4544).

DO
Brunch and Shopping
What: London Grill hosts jewelry, clothing, and home decor vendors, so you can browse and buy between courses.
Why: Stuff your face and empty your wallet.
When: Thru May 31. Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 2301 Fairmount Ave. (215-978-4545).

FEAST
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
What: Be among the first to chomp on Alaskan king crab fresh off Time Bandit, the fishing boat from Discovery Channel’s The Deadliest Catch.
Why: You won’t have to see a doctor about these crabs.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 4-9 p.m.
Where: 700 Walnut St. (215-625-8862).