Philadelphia - July 30, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Pixie dust and fairy droppings.

GET
Magical
What: See Joe Grasso and crew at a doo-wop and magic show featuring Street Corner Five and Jim Daly.
Why: Cheap trick.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Grasso’s Magic Theatre, 103 Callowhill St. (215-413-2917).

COME
Clean
What: Get your wheels or motorcycle scrubbed at the Bikini Car Wash by two-piece-clad burlesque bombshells. Plus, refreshments and music. Monies raised go to help the gals.
Why: You cannot get it clean while wearing a shirt.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1233 N. Front St.

EAT
Paul
What: New American BYOB opened in Washington Square West by the owners of Effie’s, with good stuff like acorn squash crème brulee and veal skirt steak with bok choy and saffron. Make reservations now.
Why: An a-Pauling good time.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 1120 Pine St. (215-238-0210).

PYT
What: Party promoter-turned-restaurateur Tommy Up opens his burger joint in the Piazza. Sip adultshakes (boozy, delicious milkshakes) and try to avoid the crowds.
Why: You need some TLC.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-2 a.m.
Where: 1050 N. Hancock St. (215-268-7825).

SHOP
1600 Below
What: Clothes from eras past, mint-condition furniture, and custom jewelry await at this South Philly vintage shop hidden under a carpet store.
Why: Everything old is new again.
When: Mon., Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1600 E. Passyunk Ave. (267-974-8801).

SEE
Handmade Nation
What: Get punk with this documentary about the DIY movement at this weekend’s Buyers Market.
Why: You’re handsy.
When: Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., rm. 103. Tickets at Art Star, 623 N. Second St. (215-238-1557).