Philadelphia - July 31, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Kiss July goodbye.

GO
To South Jersey
What: Farm to Fork gets farmers and top chefs together to serve locally grown dishes prepared at some of the area’s top restaurants.
Why: You need dinner on the way to the shore. And it doesn’t hurt that it’ll be delicious.
When: Thru Fri.
Where: More info online at sjhotchefs.com.

SEE
Before You Wake, Before You Vanish
What: Photos, paintings, and drawings from local talent like Isaac Schell, Becky Suss, and Damian Weinkrantz.
Why: Rise and shine.
When: Thru Aug. 30. Opening reception, Fri., 6:30-11 p.m.
Where: Copy Gallery, 319 N. Eleventh St., at Wood St., 3rd flr. 

FIST
Fight
What: Vintage Connection has a new crop of items from decades past that will inspire a jealous, raging shop-a-thon.
Why: Get a new retrospective.
When: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 701 S. Ninth St. (267-528-1625).

SEE
The Mummy Returns
What: The Great Plaza hosts Screenings Under the Stars with an outdoor movie by the waterfront.
Why: It’s outside; it’s a movie; it’s bound to be better than it was in the theater.
When: Thurs., 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Columbus Blvd., at Market St. (215-928-8801).

BUY
High End
What: Jacinthe Boutique carries everything from obscure ’50s and ’60s designs to last season’s Dior and Ferragamo.
Why: You like the big league, but can only afford T-ball.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2052 Locust St. (267-528-3317).

PLAY
With Your iPhone Even More
What: Philly is giving you a new reason to poke your annoying phone: iSepta, with train schedules and updates if you’re among the few and the carless.
Why: Unlike the bubble wrap ap, this is actually useful.
When: Now.
Where: Online at isepta.org.