May 8, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Moms make everything better.

EAT
Tinto
What: This place does it again with a new brunch menu that includes delectables like lemon ricotta pancakes.
Why: Salut, Mamacita.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 114 S. 20th St. (215-665-9150).

Whole Wheat Fennel Soft Pretzels
What: A new twist on the Philly classic.
Why: It’s yummy.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Bakery, 262 S. 19th St. (215-545-6655).

SEE
The Kids Are Uptight
What: T-shirt show and sale featuring designs with Philadelphia-oriented slogans (“Start Snitchin,” “Give Me a Bike Lane”) by local artists from U Arts.
Why: You need more tees.
When: Sat., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Gallery One, 320 S. Broad St.

HEAR
Aunt Dracula
What: Wacky Philly psych-rockers’ CD release party, featuring free waffles. Made by a werewolf.
Why: Why would you not?
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. (215-739-9684).

READ
The Jersey Shore: Atlantic City to Cape May
What: Everyone’s favorite writer, Jen A. Miller, pens an extensive guide to the Dirty Jerz.
Why: You just might become a Jersey girl.
When: When you’re ready to brave the 16-year-old future frat boys in Stone Harbor.
Where: Online at amazon.com.