May 22, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Get ready for Memorial Day.

SEE
Sarah, Becky, Kate, and Beat Jams
What: Opening reception to celebrate art by Sarah Gamble, Becky Suss, and Kate Abercrombie, with a performance by Beat Jams.
Why: They’re talented, nice, and cute. Live vicariously for a night.
When: Thurs., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Little Berlin, 119 W. Montgomery Ave., Kensington (610-308-0579).

READ
PhillyBoyinLA
What: Weekly posts from a former Philly boy living in and dealing with everything that is L.A.
Why: It’s tough being from Philly, even if you live here.
When: Whenever you feel like leaving.
Where: Online at phillyboyinla.com.

BUY
Etoile
What: Isabel Marant’s new line of lower-priced, high-quality garb.
Why: Same great designer for less.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Third Street Habit, 153 N. Third St. (215-925-5455).

GET
Ion Body Detox
What: An invigorating, cleansing treatment that sucks toxins out of your tootsies.
Why: Much friendlier than a colonic.
When: By appointment only.
Where: Greg DiTeodoro, 525 S. Fourth St., ste. 474 (267-254-3463).

EAT
10 Arts
What: NYC star chef Eric Ripert opens new American cuisine restaurant with a focus on local farmers’ produce.
Why: Eat locally, grown locally.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.
Where: 10 Avenue of the Arts (215-523-8273).

DO
The Wall Ball
What: Help keep Philly’s walls covered by attending the Mural Arts Program fundraiser.
Why: It takes a village.
When: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St. (215-685-0759). Tickets online at muralarts.org.