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The Weekend Guide

the titan and the fireflies!
Photos: Courtesy of Jason Heckenwerth

You’re all blown up.

SEE
The Titan and the Fireflies

What: NYC-based artist Jason Hackenwerth creates fanciful, large-scale balloon sculptures that have to be seen to be believed.
Why: Bigger is better.
When: Thru Nov. 28. Opening reception, Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St.

SCENE
Fright of Fancy
What: Fabric Horse and other artists, troublemakers, and ne’er-do-wells present a fashion show (Topstitch), costume contest (win a custom trophy by artist Sabrina Lessard), DJs (KurtLife, AJ Ready Right), music, and food at The Latvian Society.
Why: It’s better than trick-or-treating.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 531 N. Seventh St.

SCREAM
Thriller Dance Class

What: Join the folks at Society Hill Dance Academy to learn the infamous Thriller moves. Feel free to dress the part and get ready to break a sweat.
Why: No one’s gonna save you from the beast about to strike.
When: Fri., 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: 409 S. Second St. (215-574-3574).

DRINK
Oyster Stout

What: Flying Fish presents the newest addition to its Exit beers, with local mollusks in the brew. It tastes a little oceany, a little creamy, and is on tap at Oyster House until it runs out.
Why: Really. It’s good.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 1516 Sansom St. (215-567-7683).

DANCE
Making Time Halloween
What: The annual dance party is back, this year with Simian Mobile Disco and Dave Pak, Mike Z, and the rest of the DJ gang bringing you a ghoulishly good time.
Why: It’s no longer at sketchy old Transit.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St.

Photo: Courtesy of Jason Hackenwerth

Location
2424 Studios
2424 E York St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
The SkyBox at 2424 Studios
2424 E York St
@ Cedar St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
409 S 2nd St
@ Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-3574
1516 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-567-7683
Latvian Society
531 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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