Philadelphia - October 22, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Social climbing.

SEE
Grace, or the Art of Climbing
What: Nice People Theatre presents Yale Drama grad Laura Feldman’s play about Emm, a young woman who struggles against depression.
Why: The raw warehouse space has been converted into a rock climbing ledge where actors are suspended in the air.
When: Thru Nov. 8. Thurs. & Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: The Power Plant Basement, 233 N. Bread St. (202-744-3362).

LAUGH
Sex and the Single Singer
What: The multitalented Karen Gross performs her cabaret comedy show about looking for love in all the wrong places.
Why: You can relate.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. (215-928-0770). Tickets online at tinangel.com.

HEAR
Rain Machine
What: Brooklyn-based Kyp Malone’s (TV on the Radio) solo effort features downbeat tempos, melancholy lyrics, and delightful sounds.
Why: Cold showers.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. (215-739-9684). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

ENJOY
Muralissimo
What: The Mural Arts Program presents a day of free neighborhood trolley tours, food and drink, and live music to celebrate 25 years of making Philly a nicer place to live.
Why: Paint a pretty picture.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: The Piazza at Schmidts, 1000 N. Second St.

GET
Healthy
What: Black N Brew hosts a free women’s wellness chat led by certified counselor and life coach Colleen DeCesare.
Why: You feel like crap.
When: Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: 1523 E. Passyunk Ave. (267-639-6070).

Photo: Gene Smirnov / Courtesy of Nice People Theatre