Philadelphia - November 20, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

T-minus seven days until you need an elastic waistband.

HAVE
A Quickie
What: Lakshmi opens new color lounge with ten-minute color glosses to give your hair some oomph between dyes.
Why: You’ve got ten minutes to spare.
When: Tues., noon-5 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Lakshmi Hair Studio, 21 N. Second St. (215-923-2272).

BE
Creative
What: New art supply shop sells oils, stretched canvas, and charcoals. Get 10 percent off custom framing through January 1 (15 percent off for Obama- or Phillies-related pieces).
Why: A different framework.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Ryan John Art Salon, 1030 N. Second St., ste. 401 (215-925-6900).

SEE
Scents and Form
What: Beautiful paintings by local artist Ron Johnson and sculptures by Emil Alzomora that are worth your time and money.
Why: Home is where the art is.
When: Thru Jan. 17. Sat., 6-11 p.m.
Where: James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut St., 4th flr. (267-918-7432).

BUY
Vintage Blue
What: Former owners of Denim Society in No Libs launch e-commerce with cute A League of Their Own-style tees and totes.
Why: Home run.
When: Now.
Where: Online at vintage-blue.com.

Lagos Sample Sale
What: The local jeweler offers desirables at a kick-ass half off so you can give Mom what she really desires.
Why: No one wants another macaroni necklace.
When: Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Lagos Showroom, 441 N. Fifth St., b/t Callowhill & Spring Garden Sts.