January 8, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Back to the grind.

JOIN
Fencing Classes
What: The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia starts another round of beginners classes on Monday.
Why: It’s the dignified way to fight.
When: You feel like poking something.
Where: 3519 Lancaster Ave. To register, call 215-382-0293.

WATCH
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One
What: A 1968 film in which documentary meets fiction in the portrayal of a troubled film crew trying to figure out what they’re supposed to be doing.
Why: Maybe you can relate.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: International House, 3701 Chestnut St. (215-387-5125).

CELEBRATE
Oddities
What: Kick it with some medical malformities at The Mütter Museum’s 150-year anniversary disco.
Why: Feel better about that clubfoot.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St. (215-563-3737). Tickets online at ticketleap.com.

MOVE
Glow Crazy Night
What: Glow sticks + roller skates = an unexpected good time.
Why: An enlightening experience.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St., Camden (856-757-9460).

Sorted
What: Recurring dance party with the forever young Mike Z and Dave Pak.
Why: One more time, for old time’s sake.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.