Philadelphia - September 03, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

We see a long weekend in your future.

INTERACT
Fatebook
What: Hit it with the Live Arts Fest & Philly Fringe and join in on the action in this performance about what happens at the intersection of our virtual and actual lives.
Why: It’s sure to make your status update.
When: Thru Sept. 18. Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m.
Where: 919 N. Fifth St. Tickets online at livearts-fringe.org.

CELEBRATE
Hardcourt After-Party
What: If you can’t make the Hardcourt Bicycle Polo World Championships at the Cohox and Cionne recreation centers, grab a beer (or ten) with the tournament players and other spectators at Skybox Gallery with DJs SnakPak and R. Pennsborn.
Why: You’ll need training wheels.
When: Bout, Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; after-party, Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: 2424 E. York St. (215-423-1800).

GET
Beautiful
What: At Moko’s First Friday beauty bar, experts teach the latest trends, demonstrate new products, and offer free hair and makeup lessons. Just show up.
Why: Pretty is as pretty does.
When: Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 55 N. Third St. (215-922-6656).

SEE
Step Right Up
What: Celebrate with sculptress Darla Jackson as she debuts her cute and cuddly pets with sad expressions.
Why: Animal instinct.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Opening reception, Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Vagabond, 37 N. Third St. (267-671-0737).

Bad Luck Rainbow
What: View new, large-scale fashion photography with a fine art twist, as well as a video installation of fashion shoots by local artist Constance Mensh at Copy Gallery.
Why: Home is where the art is.
When: Thru Sept. 26. Opening reception, Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 319 N. 11th St., 3rd flr.