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hat does a protest do, real- marching and screaming down Broad Street.” ly? Fair. So I asked PP what he thought is the It’s a fair question and one benefit of protesting. posed by a prominent PhilAgain, he spared no punches. adelphian I know within “The only benefit? Police officers get reCity Hall, who despite my ceive overtime so entitled liberals clog up city urging chose to remain anonymous. His take streets and listen to other entitled liberals is interesting so I did grant anonymity, so let’s preach about the change they want that they know isn’t coming. People want to think that refer to him as “PP.” I also granted no-name status because, their voice is being heard – and it is – [but] for the local news station, for outlets during our hourlong conversation, like yours and for their own mental, he forced to take a step back and so they can say ‘yeah, I was there’ or truly look at what’s truly changed ‘yeah, I did that.’” the last time I took to the street in a PP’s mentality is one that isn’t revolt of the established order. unique. More and more we’re beginning In 2015 it spawned a book entito live in a society where the idea tled, Inventing the Future: Postcapof exercising our First Amendment italism and a World Without Work, has become the norm, which is our in which authors Nick Srnicek and noble right as Americans. Alex Williams viewed protests as a But is it always for the right reaform of “folk politics,” suggesting sons? that we align to march almost out Are protests becoming less of a of habit, but not really truly doing true rallying cry and more of a sexy much after to ensure a solution. thing to post on social media? Is it And while that can be said of more of a joining of equal minds to @SPRTSWTR some, I completely disagree that it truly spark change or great content can be said for all protests. for multiple segments on the eveIt was marching hand-in-hand ning news? I’ve read recently since Donald Trump during the Civil Rights movement that became president in 2016, there have been sparked change. It was rallying cries across the country that found legislation for safer over 50 major protests in America, including work environments and increased pay for Monday’s March For Our Lives anniversary those working in hazardous conditions. In mini-rally here in Philadelphia. People have large part due to protests, African-Americans taken to the streets to decry school shootings and mass shootings, immigration rights and don’t have to use separate bathrooms, learn at women’s rights, border walls and travel bans, different schools, or sit in the back of a bus. Suffragettes protested in the early twentiyou name it. “But what’s it going to change, honestly eth century for women to get the right to vote. I truly believe that change can come if tell me?” said PP. “On Monday, do you think Trump is going to interrupt regularly sched- enough people demand it. However, I do believe that there’s some truth to PP’s claim uled television programming, stand at a podium, and announce that in light of recent of the “cool factor” in marching. Listen, the protest doesn’t end after you drop your sign. protests across the country they’ve reached a decision to ban guns? To let immigrants out Email your elected officials, they count on of cages? To give women equal pay for equal your support to stay elected so that, in theory, work? Hell, no. Change starts from within. makes it their job to listen. Call me a bit naive, You want change? Bug the shit out of city but I have always thought to vent via email is councilman, your district congressional rep- many times just as effective as spending a Satresentative until they send you a cease and urday in the name of a noble cause. Who knows, it just might spur change and desist letter in the mail. That’s how you start prove people like PP wrong. to change things, not lacing up your Nikes,

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“I am constantly shocked at how hard women have to fight to make sure our accomplishments are documented, much less acknowledged and celebrated, as part of our qualifications. Men are seen as “powerhouses” merely for their positions and titles. I’ve achieved some groundbreaking accomplishments in my first three years on Council: I passed the nation’s most expansive Fair Workweek law, established the first legal defense fund for renters facing eviction which has helped drive eviction filings down by 20 percent and led the most ambitious schools agenda the city has seen. I want to see more people lifting up the real work that women are doing.”

Despite a month devoted to the strides of women and a tireless fight for gender equality, our male-dominated society proves there’s still so much more to be done. From mansplaining to unequal pay, sexist practices and connotations continually pervade social, academic and career workspaces. In order to understand just what even the most powerful and prominent of women are up against when it comes to “dismantling the patriarchy,” Philadelphia Weekly asked a few influential figures around the city about one thing they are surprised they still have to deal with as a woman.

“I had a plumber in last year to fix a broken urinal, he was introduced to me as the owner and when he was finishing up and writing out the invoice he asked to explain the issue to the line cook because he didn’t want to upset the “little lady.” Needless to say, we stopped using that plumber. “I had two guys come in and they ordered “girly drinks.” I brought over a bottle of Jameson and Espolon and asked what one they would like as a shot since that’s what my girlfriends and I drink. They changed their order after that.” “I’m still surprised at how often it is assumed that I know less about the beers and the products that I purchase for my bar. Or [when] it is assumed what styles of beer I will like based on my gender.” – Erin Wallace, owner of Old Eagle Tavern and Devil’s Den, and co-chapter leader of the Pink Boots Society, Greater Philadelphia Area Chapter

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Outpouring of knowledge Our editor gets schooled by some of Philly’s most interesting wine pros I’ve always been intrigued But here’s the thing. I didn’t by people who really geek out know what a good bottle of red or white looks like. You about wine. would think the pricIn large part beier the better, but cause I have never again wrong. I thought been one of those names like Santa Marpeople. I never got gherita and Francis the allure of swirling Coppola meant I was a goblet and dunking living the high life at my nose in fermented KERITH the dinner table, but grapes. I don’t pick GABRIEL after last Friday, I never up on sweet notes of @SPRTSWTR knew just how wrong I cardamom, pear and whatever else gets infused. I was about the stuff. do know that a good bottle of This Sunday kicks off the white pairs well with chicken Opening Corks ceremony of and fish and reserve a bottle Philly Wine Week, the annuof red for beef, lamb or your al homage to all things vino. There will be hundreds favorite chocolate. Philly Wine Week runs April 1-7. But before it did our editor embarked on a little history lesson. | Images: Kerith Gabriel MARCH 28 - APRIL 4, 2019 | PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY with honey. “We get a lot of people who come of winemakers, sommeliers and restaurain all the time and they have the preconceived teurs celebrating a scheduled week of educanotion of ‘if I’m having a soft cheese I need tion, diversity and of course sampling copious white wine when actually red wine and goat amounts of wine all across the Greater Philacheese is actually really delicious together. delphia Region. People often think red wine is just for meat. I was intrigued by the event after reading a Not true and I think these two [bottles of red] piece in Punch last year on Jill Weber, owner will prove that.” and wine director of Jet Wine Bar (1525 South Over the course of the discussion, FriedSt.), home to some of the most eclectic bottles of wine in the city. The takeaway from the man schooled me on thermo-regulated tank story was less about the wines she showcases systems, the rainfall in the Loire Valley is from regions like Turkey, Hungary, and Maceexcellent for harvesting all kinds of grapes, how soil rich in grandonia, but that her dual career as an archeolite is great for drainage and not spoiling a ogist has taken Weber grape, and that there is to some of the world’s a big difference in ormost intense places – and yes, in most she has ganic wine and what’s tried the wine. deemed a natural wine. Weber was one of You know, all the cusfour stops I made last tomary things you Friday, on a mini wine think about when poltour. By the end of it, ishing off a bottle over I was surprised I was a Netflix documentary. able to hold a camera “Most of the wines and take a quality phoyou get at PLCB stores are OK, but those wines to, but in addition to add sugar to intensify feeling pretty good by the alcohol,” said Friedthe end of the night I man. “We source more had amassed so much natural wines that don’t knowledge about what do that as much. We’re good wine really looks all about what I call like, tastes like and ‘minimal intervention’ why the current laws wines here, that’s how in Pennsylvania hinder we approach food and a many stores, bars and lot of our cheese at Direstaurants on proBruno’s. We don’t want viding more Philadelit filled with a bunch of phians with rare finds. junk and crap to make My first stop was it taste a certain way.” the flagship location – Chloe Grigri, owner Good King Tavern on the If I thought Friedof DiBruno Bros. (1701 bureaucracy of sourcing wines through Pennsylman was Honors Chestnut St.) in Rittenvania’s Liquor Control Board course in wine, my next house Square. What’s stop with Weber was a special about DiBruveritable AP course in no’s beverage program the history of wine over is that it prides itself on the years. Over bottles of Hungarian white having bottles you can’t readily find in staterun liquor stores in Pennsylvania. What’s also and Turkish reds, we discussed how wine has evolved in more landlocked countries and how special was getting educated by Sande Friedrulers over centuries have laid the foundation man, who heads the wine and beer program for DiBruno Bros. While she’s responsible for and story of a table grape. For example this is an actual bit about a both, it was apparent after the first 30 seconds that wine is Friedman’s passion and my ass wine called which hails from Macedonia. Jill: “This particular wine comes from a was about to get schooled. She brought out a pair of wines from the kingdom of North Macedonia that was agreed Loire Valley region of central France, which upon by the Greeks and the Macedonians in 2018. I mean we’re talking about the people Friedman referred to as the “Garden of who are still arguing about who gets to claim Eden,” for table grapes. In front of me was a Alexander the Great. How so? Because Alexcheese spread and Sancerre ($39.99) – which is basically a really, really fresh tasting Sauviander’s father Philip II, was the ruler of Macegnon Blanc. A Chateau de Fleurie Beaujolais donia. But at the time was Macedonia Greece? Was it Greece-ish?” ($29.99) and a natural red called Pur Breton Me (mouth on glass): Oh, word? Wow, that’s ($49.99), which is truly for finer palates than crazy. mine. Clearly more cultured than the wide-eyed “We are doing the Loire Valley because you slightly buzzed journalist sitting across from are in a cheese store,” Friedman said, pointing her, I wanted to gauge her thoughts on local to a cold stone plate of various cheeses topped

“It’s really fucking stupid, if I’m being completely honest. Not only are you limited to what you can find, but we’re paying the same as what someone would pay if what we offered was in a PLCB store. I would love to buy at a cheaper rate and pass the savings completely over to my customers, but it’s just not realistic for any restaurant owner.”

Adam Elliott, beverage manager, Jamonera

Sande Friedman, wine and beer specialist at DiBruno Bros

Jill Weber, owner, Jet Wine Bar

Chloe Grigri, owner Good King Tavern

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Philly Wine Week, the anticipated festival of all things grapes pops off March 31. Don’t get too tipsy before you can make it to these events Magnums Show You Care These aren’t the magnums that you’re probably thinking of. Each night of Wine Week, a special magnum bottle will be popped and served to a select number of guests. Apparently, drinking wine from a big bottle is better because it has aged more gracefully and is fresher. Bring your friends together to share a ginormous amount of wine, because we don’t think the bar would let you do it all by yourself. | April 1-7, Times vary. Prices vary. Barclay Prime, 237 S. 18th St. phillywineweek.org

The Amphora: A Return to Ancient WineMaking An amphora is a terra cotta pot that was the most accessible vessel used to make wine thousands of years ago. Wine perfectionists have brought it back in the pursuit of organic winemaking with little human effort involved; laziness, but make it vintage. All jokes aside, this will be an educational event that’ll convey the rich history that has laid the path for all the wines that we know today. | April 4, 5pm. Prices vary. A.kitchen, 135 S. 18th St. phillywineweek.org

Opening Corks A ticket to this gem is essential in getting the full-bodied experience of Wine Week. Swirl and sip hundreds of wines as you munch on cuisine that will make your palate proud of you. Take this opportunity to mingle with fellow wine-os and marvel over the fact that fermented grape juice is what brought you all together. | March 31. 9 pm. $65. XIX at The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S. Broad Street. localwineevents.com

Les Femmes du Vin We think it’s important to honor the women behind the wine we enjoy so much. Grab some snacks and carry your glass as you walk around and acknowledge the accomplishments of several winemaking women. A percentage of ticket sales will go to Project SAFE, a Philly non-profit that works to protect sex workers’ rights. | April 4. 7 pm. $40. Royal Boucherie, 52 S. 2nd St. phillywineweek.org

Wine Party 3.0: Pig Roast x Vinyl Get blasted at this party where J the Audiophile will spin vinyl as a hog spins over flames. You can bring your own wine or get a taste of the unlimited wines offered at the bar. This one will be going late, so if you’re bringing a bottle (or two), try to make them last the night. | April 1, 6 pm. Free. Kensington Quarters, 1310 Frankford Ave. kensingtonquarters.com

Bubbly Brunch After a long week of drinking every day, we think you deserve to toast to the weekend. All we know is that there’s a discount on sparkling bottles - isn’t that enough to convince you to be there? Go balls out at this brunch during the last weekend of Wine Week. | April 5. 10 am. Prices vary. Terrain Cafe, 138 W. Lancaster Ave. phillywineweek.org

Wine Quizzo You may say you know your wine, but are you ballsy enough to prove it? Chat it up with other wine buffs and take the opportunity to either show them up or lose miserably. There’s no better way to separate the aficionados from the amateurs. | April 2, 6pm. Free. Vintage Wine Bar, 129 S. 13th St. phillywineweek.org Mystery Wine Challenge We’re not classy enough to be able to tell the difference between more than one glass of wine, but maybe you are. Pay for a glass and get one guess at what kind it is. Get it right and you win the whole bottle of wine. Expert or not, everyone should gamble their chance at this nightly event hosted throughout most of the week. | April 1-7, 5pm. $10. The Rittenhouse, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square phillywineweek.org

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Tour of Italy: Campania Carbs + wine = heaven. Raise your net worth by stuffing yourself with some of the most luxurious food and wine that the Italian region of Campania has to offer. Hop on board of this tour of Italy that takes you to a different destination every day throughout Wine Week. | April 6. 5 pm. Prices vary. Amis Trattoria, 412 S. 13th St.amistrattoria.com Baja al Natural There’s no border wall that could keep us from enjoying Mexican food and drink. Tecate, tacos and all-natural Bichi Wines from Baja California Sur. Could there be a more authentic experience? Get a taste of something fresh and different – with no passport or visa required. | April 3, 5pm. Free. South Philadelphia Tap Room, 1509 Mifflin St. phillywineweek.org

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WINE WEEK, FROM PAGE 7 wines. In my mind I figured someone this worldly couldn’t possibly think that local wines from Pennsylvania and New Jersey have any value after tasting vino from the soils of Empires you read about in history books. That was when I, for the second of multiple times that night, guessed wrong. “Oh, I love them,” Weber said. “ I think some of the wineries in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are doing a great job representing the local scene. But I’d even take it a step further and say that there are some wines made in part of this country that are outstanding. Indiana? Great wine state. Parts of Michigan, Texas, Vermont and Florida are all making wines that hold up to some of the best regions of the world.” Someone who might disagree with Weber arrived at my next stop to Good King Tavern (614. S. 7th St.) in owner Chloe Grigri, which as you could surmise from a name as exotic as hers is a lover of all things imported. Grigri took me back to the Loire Valley and to other regions of France through a couple of glasses of Chenin Blanc. Although, perhaps the wine of the night was one Grigri poured was a white that hailed from South Africa called Mother Rock, which of course was the one wine that is perhaps produced more than some of the others Grigri offered as most of the wines she carries are in limited production. “I could die with this bottle,” said Grigri, clutching the bottle as she spoke. “We’ve had this winemaker come and do a tasting for us and he’s just the best guy. “He was so reserved but knowledgeable and passionate about wine making. He’s not a chemist, he’s just a farmer with a beautiful family.” Grigri told me that she’d love to provide more rare finds like Mother Rock but being hamstrung by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board keeps close wraps on what restaurateurs like Grigri can offer her customers. Right now, anyone that purchases wine wholesale in Pennsylvania has to choose their desired wine from a list or work with a vendor who acts as a middleman to get precious bottles. Grigri also explained that the misconception from customers comes from the markup of wines, but that purchasers too are paying retail prices for bottles that customers can’t by in state stores. “It’s really fucking stupid, if I’m being completely honest,” said Grigri, who noted beforehand she’d do her utmost not to swear over the course of our interview. “Not only are you limited to what you can find, but we’re paying the same as what someone would pay if what we offered was in PLCB store. I would love to buy at a cheaper rate and pass the savings completely over to my customers, but it’s just not realistic for any restaurant owner. We [as restaurant owners] have voiced our concerns to the a PLCB, but

nothing changes. Plus, even to get an answer back from them is so slow moving. It’s almost like it’s done by design.” At Jamonera, manager Adam Elliott, said much of the same. “It certainly makes for a challenge,” Elliott said, my final professor on my edification of wine. Elliott, who knows essentially everything there is to know about Sherry put it in this context. “Let’s say I travel to find a great Sherry and I want to bring it back for our customers. You’d think make an agreement with the maker, register it with the PLCB, and serve it up, right? It should be that easy, but there’s so much bureaucracy that it’s nearly the exact opposite. It sucks and at the end of the day, [the current laws] really hamstring our customers, who would love to have a conversation with us about it.” However, it didn’t appear as if Elliott and Jamonera had a hard time sourcing Sherry, which isn’t Sherry unless it comes from what’s known as the Sherry Triangle, a region of Spain within the province of Cádiz. This stop was the last night in which I was once again wrong for thinking that Sherries are primarily aperitifs, something older people sip when the want to have a drink. Nothing that was served – and shoutout to Elliott, who served up a lot – tasted like Grandma’s dusty ass bottle of Sherry in the dining room cabinet. From super sweet dessert feels like Moscatel to a more smory, savory selection known as Oloroso, I was surprised as just how this sipping wine (some with an ABV well over 20%), came real close to a feeling of sipping a great cognac. “Quality Sherry comes from towns that are close to the ocean, and usually bask consistently in temperatures around 71 degrees. The soil is clear in a way that it almost has this interesting relationship with champagne. It’s relative horizons are places here [in the U.S.] like Sonoma and Napa. So these are grapes that really are receiving the best of the best from three little Spanish seaside towns.” In addition to realizing that calling a rideshare was the only thing on the agenda after that final stop at Jamonera, I left realizing that wine takes a backseat to the craft beer boom that has blanketed our working class city. It’s so easy to cozy up with a six pack from your favorite local brewery because there’s so many of them. What I’d honestly urge is a little outside the box thinking. And after meeting and chatting with these four encyclopedias, I’m pretty sure Philly Wine Week is a good place to start. Now, please excuse me as I go pour myself a Baumard Quartes de Chaume Chenin Blanc Savennieres from the Loire Valley. Translation? A white wine from Central France that pairs well with goat cheese and a single drop of honey. Philly Wine Week | April 1-7. Times, locations vary. phillywineweek.org/

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alking along Kensington Avenue smoking a cigarette, her black hoodie pulled up against the late March chill, Lauren M., who didn’t want to give her last name, said she was mostly homeless. “I do a lot of dates,” the 28-year-old said. Sometimes they let her stay the night. Sometimes Lauren stays with other friends. Sometimes, she’s out on the street. Until Philadelphia closed the encampment under the Emerald Street bridge, that was where she lived in a tent and called home, Lauren said.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY According to a recent independent study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania – who the city commissioned to analyze its pilot program clearing the Kensington Avenue and Tulip Street encampments last spring – about half of the encampment residents are still engaged in treatment or shelter services. The city subsequently closed the Frankford Avenue encampment and then Emerald Street in late January, giving people living under the bridges a 30-day notice to vacate and offered outreach services on a daily basis leading up to Zero Hour. But despite the fact that the city successfully placed about half the encampment residents in treatment and/or shelter or housing, the question remains what happened to the other half ? “I don’t think anybody would seriously argue that the problem overall has been reduced,” said Stephen Metraux, part of the research team from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. “The problem of opioid use and homelessness in Kensington still dwarfs the size of the problem. There’s still a lot more work to be done.” The pilot project of clearing the first two encampments led to the creation of the “Philadelphia Resilience Project,” coordinating 35 city offices to combat the opioid crisis by increasing treatment options, reducing the number of unsheltered individuals, and clearing trash and litter from neighborhoods,

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among other efforts. City teams are still meeting on a regular basis to go through the “byname list,” a tracking of people experiencing homelessness, substance use, and other issues that outreach workers created each day as they walked around the encampments – and as they have moved through other parts of the city. “What was amazing was how many people the number of people who were willing to give not only their name, but also their social security number and date of birth,” said Liz Hersh, director of the City’s Office of Homeless Services, referring to the compliance of those living in homelessness to enable outreach workers to offer or check if people had received other city services. “It enabled us to learn about them so we could tailor services to them. Clearly, people want help.” The city felt it had to clear the encampments because of neighborhood pressure, health and safety issues, and a desire to help people find better lives. In order to do so, the Hersh said city efforts took on the “Herculean task” of bringing services to the encampments on a daily basis, such as wound and other medical care, help with getting identification cards, and links to drug treatment and housing. SEE BRIDGES, PAGE 12

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with homelessness and drug use. As it stands today, she lives in an “abando,” or an abandoned building, but said she is actively look“This was done in a way that was humane and compassionate,” Hersh said. “People ing for housing. She got on the by-name list when she was were treated respectfully and offered real alternatives in a realistic timeframe. I think we living under the Emerald Street bridge before the encampment closed, she said but “the sysdid a really good job of balancing the needs of tem is way too slow.” the people experiencing Efrain Lopez, 22, who homelessness and the was also at the Storefront needs of the people in and who has experienced the neighborhood.” periodic homelessness, Metraux would add agreed; “I gave up on givthat the fact the city ing them my name.” Spallwas unable to engage one said a lot of people more people is not a failwho were living under the ure of the pilot project, bridges didn’t get treatbut rather a reflection ment or housing and that on the intractability she sees many of them of helping individuals “roaming around.” who experience chronSpallone will admit that ic homelessness and for some it’s by their own substance use get into doing, “Half of them chose housing and treatment. not to go into frickin’ housAccording to Meing, or [the shelter offered traux, one of the most is] way too far away from surprising findings of here,” she said. “People the study was that 57 don’t want to leave, afraid percent of the individ– Joshua Brown, 41, experiencing homelessof not being able to get uals surveyed had preness in Center City drugs. They’re too afraid viously spent time in a they’re gonna get sick. homeless shelter and Plus, Spallone felt you had to be “homeless that 40 percent of encampment residents surveyed were homeless for over one year, meet- in the system for a certain amount of time” ing the federal definition of chronic home- to get help and that the City gave priority to those who were in the encampments. “What lessness. This population had the “double whammy” of drug use and housing needs, he about the people sleeping under the El? [To said, making the City’s job particularly chal- me], that’s kind of messed up too,” Spallone said. lenging. A world away from Kensington, in CenPlus, now the people from the encampments are thrown into the larger population ter City on a recent chilly morning, Lewis Cheesman, 36, wandered near the spot where of people throughout the city who are waiting he usually panhandles outside the Starbucks for long-term treatment and housing. “You have people who have gotten short-term ser- at 10th and Chesnut streets. He once had a house, a family, and a job working as an elevices, and then the ‘what next’ steps become vator repairman but “broke his back” when more difficult,” Metraux said. he fell down a shaft and got hooked on painVictims of circumstance Eating a bowl of oatmeal on a recent morn- killers. He has been using heroin since he was 15. ing in the Kensington Storefront – an arts Now, he sleeps on the street with “blankets, and community hub on Kensington Avenue – Brooke Spallone reflected on her experience lots of blankets.” Outreach workers regularly

“There are programs, I haven’t been following up. Being in the drug life, you’re afraid you’re going to miss out on something good – on that guy who drops a 10-dollar bill in your lap. The mind of a drug addict is not like that of a normal person.

Percentage of those who previously spent time in a homeless shelter.

Percentage of encampment residents surveyed were homeless for over one year, meeting the federal definition of chronic homelessness.

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Image: Courtenay Harris Bond Lewis Cheesman hangs out in Center City near his panhandling spot. He says sleeping outdoors is a safer options than the crime and vermin that reside inside some city shelters.

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Percent were white, 31 percent were Black, and 12 percent were Latino.

Percentage reported active drug use: 79 percent reported using opioids; 43 percent reported using cocaine; and, 25 percent reported using alcohol.

Percentage of people who expressed mental health challenges, with researchers estimating that a third have severe challenges like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

check in with Cheesman. “They always want to put me in a shelter,” he said. “I don’t like being indoors.” Nearby, Thomas Townsend was hanging out near the SEPTA station at 8th and Market streets. He said he’d been homeless for about four-and-a-half years, and that although outreach workers offer him shelter and other services, “My answer is yeah, I’d like to get clean, but I have a lot of medical issues.” Townsend, who has severe back issues, Hepatitis C, and problems with his knees, said he was worried that if he went into treatment, he wouldn’t get the pain management he needed because of his history as a drug user. Joshua Brown, 41, panhandling nearby, sitting on a crate, held up a sign that read: Homeless. I’m happy for all the blessings I am given. God bless. In total, Brown has been homeless off and on for about seven years, with “a little jail time in there,” he said. Brown uses heroin, cocaine, and crack – a habit that started after he got hit by a car when he was 15 – causing him to seek stronger painkillers on the street after he was released from the hospital. “My first memory is waking up and my mom being at my bedside in the hospital,” Brown said. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and still has memory problems, he said. He said outreach workers frequently offer him beds in shelters but that he’s had negative experiences with theft, bed bugs and lice. Still, Brown said he “definitely [seeks] housing” and to get on methadone but that he doesn’t have an I.D., which is a requirement for many treatment facilities. “There are programs,” Brown said. “I haven’t been following up. Being in the drug

life, you’re afraid you’re going to miss out on something good – on that guy who drops a 10-dollar bill in your lap. The mind of a drug addict is not like that of a normal person.” Fellow panhandler George Pearce, 23, who has been using since he was 18, agreed. “I just don’t want to go,” Pearce said. “I’m fucked in the head. “I don’t think anybody should feel bad. It’s my own fault. I like getting high. It just keeps me normal. I can’t function without it. I want help, I just can’t grapple with myself to get help. My mind’s telling me to get high.” The battle rages on Philadelphia is up against challenging odds when it comes to getting people shelter and treatment – not just for those who had to leave the encampments but for all individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the city. Officials hope to open a “low-barrier” facility akin to some of the programs found at Temple University Hospital’s Episcopal campus. The facility will cater to users who are not ready to give up drugs at some point. “We’re still learning,” Hersh said, adding that the number of those who are receiving services has increased since the Penn Study was conducted. Lauren, walking along Kensington Avenue, said she doesn’t blame the City for kicking her out the Emerald Street encampment at the end of January. Like so many users experiencing homelessness, Lauren said she just wasn’t ready to get help. “I guess it’s nice to know the services [are] always there for us,” she said.

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Literacy and lipstick Drag Queen Story Time has taken off in Philly, but how widespread is the love? BY TIMAREE SCHMIT

rowing up in the 1970s or 80s, it’s pretty safe to say that a child’s first glimpse of a drag queen probably arrived by way of a movie or television. Whether it was RuPaul or the cast of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar or Frankenfurter, from the Rocky Horror Picture Show, for most kids, the initial experience of a man in glam has always been exotic, entertaining – and primarily meant for adults. But today’s times have changed all that with the grow-

ing trend of Drag Queen Story Time for children. Now kids can encounter the magic of drag queens in a situation that is developmentally appropriate – and also promoting literacy. “The idea is to introduce different lifestyles and cultures through children’s books,” says drag queen Brittany Lynn of South Philly. “The stories I read teach diversity, love, acceptance, and anti-bullying themes. The books are so well-written and thoughtful, I sometimes get choked up watching the kids and parents’ reactions to the stories.”

TopCatt says, for the most part, the kids that do come to her event come with open minds and are involved from start to finish of the hour-long story time, sing along and fashion show. | Image: Kerith Gabriel

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY Lynn says her ultimate goal with story time ingly, drag performers are people of all genders and sexualities, who are creating charachas always been to provide resources and edters of a variety of types. ucation in a safe space. “I had been struggling to find my place in “Nothing pushy or preachy,” she continthe drag world,” said Christ, also known as ued. “We are addressing certain areas like can boys play with girls’ toys and vice versa. Eric Torres, who identifies as heterosexual. “I'm not really one who loves to lip sync and Can I be myself and still be accepted?” dance, but I really love hosting drag events. I Lynn, whose real name is Ian Morrison, was watching a Ted Talk about the psycholohas been doing drag for 23 years and has received citations from City Council of Phila- gy of success and the last slide the presenter delphia and the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund showed said ‘Be the person you needed when for her work on LGBT inclusion and charity you were a child.’” Torres adds, “I don't think these protesters fundraising. She says she created the Drag Queen Story Time program for the Free Li- realize that when the kids see me, they don't think, ‘Hey, that's a boy in a dress. What's gobrary of Philadelphia in 2016. ing on?’ [Instead, “Now I travel I’d like to believe with story time all they think], ‘Oh over the tri-state wow look at this area,” Lynn boasts. huge colorful Drag queen story living cartoon in time first appeared front of me!’” in San Francisco in Drag queens December 2015, acin other parts cording to the New of the country York Times, and have felt sighas since quickly nificantly more spread. An organipushback. The zation aptly named, Houston-based Drag Queen Story chapter of Drag Hour currently has Queen Story chapters in 18 states Time has faced plus Washington public condemDC, Puerto Rico, nation from poliSweden and Japan. ticians, lawsuits, Similar events conin addition to tinue to sprout, inincreasingly including several in tense protests the Philly area. – one instance Overall, the reacthat included an tion to these events armed man who – Drag queen Brittany Lynn is positive. Parents refused to leave and kids report having a great time and the queens say they the property. The situation became further complicated when news broke that before find the experience fulfilling. background checks had been implemented, But it has not been without opposition. “The first one I did was met with huge re- one of the former readers in the program had sistance – or so I thought,” said drag queen been a convicted sex offender. In response, the decision was made to end Annie Christ, who runs story time events outside of Philly. “Tons of articles about me the program. In the Philadelphia region, however, it’s saying awful things. [I’ve gotten] everything from [receiving emails] about finding Jesus to been easier for communities to accept and even elaborate on the idea. receiving death threats. When the event actu“It has been tremendously positive,” says ally happened there were about 28 protesters drag queen Maria TopCatt, who runs a stoand over 200 supporters.” But in spite of the negative, the mission for ry time drag event for children in the Italian Market. “A few [kids] would rather sit on the 33-year-old Lansdale-based performer is mom’s lap then come over and hang out with crystal clear and unwavering. “The idea behind my reading is to tell kids, me, but far and few between. The kids love it ‘hey, you may be different and that's cool,’” and get involved 100 percent.” She says her reading event has expanded she said. “Maybe you know someone who is to include more performance elements and different, they're cool too! Everyone deserves learning about drag culture. “They all relove and respect.” Traditionally, drag queens been cisgender ceive a touch of glittery makeup (face paint) when they enter the studio. Each child gets to gay men who dress up as fabulous feminine walk the runway and pose while I read a little characters, often inspired by iconic women performers like Madonna or Beyonce. The art about them – as if they were walking in a ball or performing on a stage.” form of playing with gender and appearance, TopCatt, who is a professional Ballroom however, is not limited to just that. Increas-

“You never know who is going to be in the audience and how these stories will affect children's lives. When I was a young and questioning gay boy growing up – before the internet – there was no way I could even know there were others like me or even different lifestyles out there. I wish there was a program as progressive as this when I was a kid.”

and Latin dance instructor named Anthony Mauriello, also performs lip sync to songs by the “Diva of the Month,” an artist whose music he claims “has contributed greatly to drag culture.” “We debuted with Cher, and this month is Whitney Houston,” she explains. For drag queens like Brittany Lynn, Annie Christ and Maria TopCatt, drag allows for expression in their performance that is different than their regular identities. All of these queens identify as men in their non-performance lives. But the message of gender as one of many forms of self-expression resonates far beyond the stage.

“I had a little boy come in wearing a dress; he loves wearing dresses,” says TopCatt. “His parents and family are 100 percent supportive. I can't believe the safe space I’m creating is being occupied by such a magical and amazing kid.” Brittany Lynn added: “You never know who is going to be in the audience and how these stories will affect children's lives. When I was a young and questioning gay boy growing up – before the internet – there was no way I could even know there were others like me or even different lifestyles out there. I wish there was a program as progressive as this when I was a kid.”

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Image: Kerith Gabriel These faces may say different, but Drag diva Maria TopCatt hosts a monthly story time for children in South Philadelphia that continues to be a sold-out event.

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aking ocean waves in the Philly food circuit is aether Fishtown, a seafood-centric eatery that features a raw bar and seafood towers. Located at 1832 Frankford Ave., the restaurant officially opened on February 7. “I opened aether to offer diners high-quality seafood at an affordable cost in a hip environment,” said Fia Berisha, co-owner and operating partner of aether Fishtown. “So far, our guests have been extremely receptive to the concept, pushing us to break the boundaries, even more, when it comes to seafood exploration and education.”

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lic, and Kale Salad ($12) with chermoula vinaigrette, squash, black tahini, pomegranate, crispy grains, and labneh. Among sandwiches options, which are served with waffle fries, choices include a Lobster Roll ($28) celery, tobiko, and brioche and Shrimp Po’ Boy ($17) lettuce, pickle, tomato, crispy red onion, and creole aioli. Large seafood plates include Scallops ($27) with apple, frisée, cippolini, bacon vinaigrette, brussels, and sprouts. There’s Tuna ($28) with cracked seed crusted and seared, tomatillo dashi, eggplant, and shiitake mushrooms. Finally, there’s a Crispy Fried Whole Branzino ($29) with XO sauce, cured pork, bok choy, and turnip. The Ocean Trout ($28) is an absolutely delicious entrée, complete with crispy fish skin. The dish features raita, roasted winter vegetables, charred brussels sprouts, tamarind and mustard seed. While the Monk Fish ($26) had a beautiful presentation, displayed over a bowl of Thai chicken sausage, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, tom yum and chili oil, the fish in this instance was a tad overcooked and certainly under seasoned. If you do not like seafood then you best look elsewhere for your dining pleasure than aether Fishtown. However, the seafood joint also serves the aether Dry Aged Burger ($16) with bacon jam, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion, and Steak Frites ($39) with au Poivre sauce, charred onion, roasted garlic, and shoestring fries. The filling dishes do not leave much room for dessert, but if you do carve out some added abdominal space for the final course, the menu showcases three varied dishes ($8). For a lighter option to finish off a heavy meal, there is a Citrus Napolean with white chocolate and yuzu. In contrast, there is a rich Chocolate Cheesecake with wild blueberry and shiso. Forgoing the classic dessert, patrons can also order the Kunik Cheese with blueberry mostarda, frisee, and toast.

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Welcome to the underground House parties have been around for a minute. Some are using it as a means to get ahead of the real world promotions game BY ALEX NAGY

fter an initial glance of the sprawling college campuses that make up University City, it may seem like there aren’t many scenes accepting to a subversive crowd. There are trashy frat houses, school-sanctioned events and honestly a cliché, played out bar scene for the 21-and-over college crowd. The social experience of college for those who consider themselves, and their fun, a bit more counterculture need somewhere to live beside a trashy frat house. Enter the underground house show.

House shows were born out of the need to create a positive community for the people seeking these underground spots to hang out. Many college students living on or near the campuses of Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania have the freedom of renting out their own housing. Haus of Yarga and The Root Cellar, two houses near Penn and Drexel respectively, are communities ran mostly by college students. These houses host scheduled events – usually concerts in the basement – but also movie nights, dance parties and other events.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY For many students, scheduling events and booking talent gives them real-world experience in the fields they are going to school for. Corinne Mastrella Presti, manager and booker for The Root Cellar, and Keenan Prat, who lives at the house and also books shows, are both music industry majors at Drexel. “I’m a music industry major on the business side of things, Corinne focuses on the tech stuff,” Prat said. Both houses typically book shows once a week as to not interfere with student work. The artists that are booked for these basement parties are usually also students or just bands and musicians that the house owners know. While many are local, some bands actually travel to play in underground college shows. Just last week, four touring bands, all from out of state, rocked Yarga’s basement stage to an intimate and insanely sweaty crowd. One band, Modern Color, came all the way from California. “It’s a lot of connections...but a lot of people also regularly reach out to us,” said Breck Heidenberg, a resident at Haus of Yarga and a student at Temple University. Hosting shows are about more than just partying for these students. They happen to create great opportunities for new people to congregate in a positive space. Heidenberg,

Prat and Presti all agree that meeting new people is one of the best aspects of hosting shows like these. “I really love the people I get to meet,” Heidenberg said. When recalling his favorite event he’s hosted at The Root Cellar – which was a performance by Gucci Gucci, an artist from Delaware – Prat explained what made it stand out from the rest. “They just got everyone dancing and really broke the ice,” he said. “Seeing it like that feels like a success.” For most shows, houses will charge a small cover at the door. However, house residents aren’t really profiting anything off of it. Most of the cut is given to the artists who perform, and some are invested in the house to make repairs or generally improve the space. “When it comes back to us, it gets saved for the supplies we need, equipment, future shows. Some of it would go towards cleaning up the basement,” Heidenberg said. “After we pay the bands, the rest of the money usually goes into repairing stuff around the house,” Presti said. The lowest priorities in hosting these events seem to be partying and getting wild. Students often find what’s important is the fact that these are opportunities to meet new people and to be around good friends. They also strive to create a welcoming environment

The artists that perform at these house shows are often either students or bands on tour. To turn a profit, some arrive ready with merchandise for sale in tow. | Image: Alex Nagy for anyone who comes through. “We’re focusing on creating more events to bring people together, like movie nights and happy hours,” Heidenberg said. Recently, Haus of Yarga hosted a Wayne’s World viewing party, followed by a happy hour later in the week. House shows are an underground way to

bring together college students who are seeking a community they can feel comfortable in. Haus of Yarga and The Root Cellar are creating welcoming, exciting spaces for everyone – you just have to message someone you know for the address first.

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Off the 2017 Kilroysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; List, an initiative for gender parity in theaters, Philadelphia Theater Company presents How to Catch a Creation, running from March 27 through April 14. | Image: Philadelphia Theater Company

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out of nothing Philadelphia Theatre Company commits itself to gender parity via Kilroys’ List and its latest show, ‘How to Catch a Creation’

aige Price truly believes that the Price chose the play, because, from her esmiddle stages of life mark the timation, it brought something unique to the perfect time to reevaluate and African-American theatrical narrative. examine your goals. For Price, “It showed people of color in a way that the producing artistic director [made] their color not the basis of the story,” of the Philadelphia Theatre explained Price, adding that the show’s visuCompany (PTC), the same phi- als are equally noteworthy. “It was not about losophy holds true for an organizarace [but] it was about black people.” tion, too. In addition, Price believes that while BY ANDREA “I think I that is a good time in life the Philadelphia theater scene has CANTOR and a good time in the life of a combeen progressive in its values, it still pany to look at your values and your needs to work on passing those types priorities,” said Price, who moved to Philadelof stories and its core message to audiences. phia two years ago. “We have classically done “Philadelphia is so diverse. But I don't think a lot of plays by man. I'm interested in the we have fully told those stories in our thenext wave of brilliant female writers.” aters,” said Price. “It is just a really good story With that self-reflection, Price has comabout people trying to figure out what they're mitted PTC to produce one play from the ac- going to leave to the world, what their legacy claimed Kilroys’ List – the Los Angeles-based is.” collective that promotes women and trans Anderson, who has made the Kilroys List playwrights in American theaters – each year. before, explained that the root of How to This year, Price has chosen a play she first Catch a Creation, which she wrote in 2014, is saw in Chicago, How to Catch a Creation. an intrinsic look at the concept of creation. A soft open took place March 22 at the Su- In the spirit of the play, she also sustained a zanne Roberts Theatre, but the play is set to unique, creative process for writing it. go curtains up beginning March 27 and will “After a certain point, in a weird way, the run through April 14. play wrote itself,” said Anderson, who is cur“I think that the goal is ultimately audience rently working on a couple of screenplays in and just see a good play. Whether they realize addition to a commissioned play about Black it is written by a man or a woman, they might Republicans. “I began to engage with these not even take that in,” explained Price about characters. [I got] frustrated by them and PTC’s pledge to produce works from the Kil- laughed with them.” roys’ List. “In a woman-led company, we are After its successful run in Chicago, Anfocusing on making sure that we really, in- derson noted her excitement to “share this tentionally get those stories [by women] out world” with Philadelphia audiences. Set to there.” make its Philly premiere with a new director Written by playwright Christina Anderand cast, Anderson classifies the play as a son, How to Catch a Creation follows four dramedy, retaining humor, heart and passion. artists and the legacies they want to leave “I hope audiences are inspired. I hope they behind with their work. The arc of play cenfind laughter and joy,” said Anderson. “I hope ters around one of the characters finding old [from this play] there's a feeling of celebration writings from a black queer feminist that both and possibility.” inspires him to write and change the lives of @ANDREAJCANTOR the other characters. SEE THEATER, PAGE 22

Images: Philadelphia Theater Company In pursuit of gender equity for playwrights, Philadelphia Theater Company has committed itself to produce one play from the Kilroys’ List a year.

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If you’re jonesing for even more of the arts then you’re in luck. Here are six plays and musicals that are in full swing or making its way to a local theater. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Continuing with its 210th anniversary season, the historic Walnut Street Theater takes on five-time Tony-Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The spellbinding show based on Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel of the same name centers on Christopher, a neurodivergent boy who investigates the mystery behind the death of his neighbor’s dog. Visually impeccable, the staging includes pipework and screens to reflect the neurons in the brain of a child on the autism spectrum. | Now-April 28. Prices vary. Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. walnutstreettheatre.org Miss Saigon Broadway Philadelphia presents the Tony-Award winning musical Miss Saigon. Inspired by Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon deals with a tragic story of a Vietnamese woman abandoned by her American soldier lover during the Vietnam War. The same creators behind the musical Les Miserables, Miss Saigon boasts showtime classic songs, like “Last Night of the World” and “The Heat Is On in Saigon.” | Now-March 31. Prices vary. Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets King Lear "When we are born we cry that we have come to this great stage of fools." Judging from the quote, this isn’t one of William Shakespeare’s comedies. Presented by Quintessence Theatre Group, the classic tragedy chronicles an old king who divides his British throne among his three daughters. Taking daddy issues to a whole new level, after King Lear’s youngest daughter rebels against flattering her father for her share of the kingdom, he reappropriates her section among the other two daughters and sets off a civil war. Exiled and spiraling into madness, the play ruminates on timeless themes of family dynamics and power. | March 19-April 20. Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave. $15-$35. quintessencetheatre.secure.force.com – ALEX NAGY |

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The ‘mosaic’ of movies Sold out opening night highlighted a month of great films to consider at the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia BY ANDREA CANTOR

f you ask Mindy Chriqui what she loves about Israel, she’ll reply without a moment’s hesitation: “The food, the sun, the sea, the people.” Call it bias if you choose, but

as the co-founder and artistic director of the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia, Chriqui would say that second to travel, the best way to experience the country’s culture would be to watch one of its many exemplary movies. SEE MOSAIC, PAGE 24

Following a sold-out opening night on March 16, the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia continues its 23rd season until April 6. | Image courtesy: Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia | Film: Echo

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Image courtesy: Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia Film: The Orther Story Although these films are unique to the motherland, there is much difference between the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia and the annual Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival.

MOSAIC, FROM PAGE 23 The Israeli Film Festival celebrated its 23rd season on March 16 with a sold-out screening of The Unorthodox at the Lightbox Film Center at the International House. Opening night was followed by yet another sold out screening of Echo at The Ritz East. Running through April 7, the Israeli Film Festival features nine films chosen from approximately 30 submissions, shown across six different theaters. Since many conflate Israel with Judaism, Chriqui emphasized that as far as the festival is concerned: “We're not Jewish. We're Israeli.” She continued: “That's what helps our festival thrive is to be able to get films that focus on all the different aspects of life in Israel, Jewish or otherwise: Jewish, Druze, Bedouin, Christian, immigrants with all different backgrounds.” While Israel defines itself as a Jewish state, the Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia is not affiliated with the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. In its inception, the Israeli Film Festival was commissioned by the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia, which closed in 2016 due to financial reasons. The festival is currently under the auspices of the Israeli consulate in New York. “For the most part, when I look at films, especially the films we have this season, it's such a mosaic of what Israel is all about that when I think about it I'm kind of stunned,” said Chriqui, who studied at Tel Aviv University in Israel. “A lot of the films focus on familial relationships and things like that, things that are very in the context of what we would call the everyday troubles.” One of the movies still to be shown that Chriqui is excited about is In Her Footsteps, a documentary about a woman named Rana and her family who fled their Bedouin village and settled in a Jewish community. After moving to the town, Rana’s mother finds out she is dying from terminal breast cancer and wishes to be buried in the town’s Jewish cemetery, no small feat given the religious tradi-

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tions of the area. Winner of the Van Leer Award for Best Documentary Director at the Jerusalem Film Festival 2018 and the Best Feature Film at the 2018 Israeli Documentary Filmmakers Forum, In Her Footsteps will be screened on March 30 at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (272 S. Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr). The event will also include guest speaker Rana Abu Fraiha, the director and subject of the film. Chriqui explained that they tried to focus a number of films this season on minority groups within Israel. The festival screened Cause of Death, a documentary by director Ramy A. Katz about the mystery of a Druze police officer who stopped a terrorist but was also killed in the process. Even though Israel is a hot topic issue in the U.S., Chriqui said she has not felt much backlash to the festival over the years. However, the films chosen can be polemicizing on both sides of the aisle, since the committee selects films that are meant to both challenge and inspire. “Our philosophy [is to] show a film if it's good artistic content, meaning that sometimes politically it might not sit well with people, left or right,” explained Chriqui. “Our aim is to show the absolute best quality films that come out of the Israeli film industry, regardless of political or religious content.” Out of the remaining films, a pair deal almost explicitly with the Jewish faith. A Mirror For The Sun, running April 6, at Gratz College (7605 Old York Rd, Elkins Park) documents the Israeli Defense Forces’ first Jewish Orthodox combat navigator, Tamar Ariel. The festival then closes out April 7 at the Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad St) with The Other Story, a role reversal narrative where one ultra-Orthodox woman rebels for a secular life while another finds a stronger connection to her faith. Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia | Now-April 6. $6-$15. Locations vary. iffphila. com/movie/the-other-story/

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The Philadelphia Restaurant Festival

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Regular readers will know we were hawking the 2019 Philly Chef Conference no less than two weeks ago, touting all the tips and tricks you’d learn from some of the top minds in the culinary world. Well … guess what? We’re back with yet another festival of food, a conference of culinary delights. Only this time, there’s no tips and tricks; just delicious food from all across the city. | 6pm. Prices vary. Crystal Tea Room, 100 E. Penn Square.

Milk Safety in the 20th Century

Listen. We’ll be the first to admit it; this isn’t the most exciting event we’ve ever offered you. It’s not exciting, it’s not sexy; it just is. But more than simply existing, it’s also interesting and informative and, you’d be surprised to find out, more necessary than you’d think … at least when it comes to curing brucellosis, a formerly major foodborne and agricultural disease. | 6pm. Free. Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St.

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We don’t much go in for sports around these alt-weekly parts, but every now and then we’re willing to make an exception for an event that seems especially … exceptional. Take this Phillies Opening Day Party, for example. The Phils will play 180 games, so usually if you’re partying, it’s on your own. But with so much renewed hope for the season (Thanks, Bryce!) and the eventual arrival of summer, we figure it’s as good a time as any to dip into the old Philadelphia Sports pool. | 11am. Free. Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave.

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We’ll be completely honest; we’re not sure what kind of concert a band as well-traveled and world renowned as KISS can put on at this point in their illustrious and (sometimes literally) incendiary career. But we’d be willing to bet it’s gonna be wild. They legit called this worldwide wander “The End of the Road Tour,” meaning that it’s literally

the end of the road for the face painting, tongue twisting, bloodand fire – and smoke, and sex – and sequin-loving band known to the world for nearly half a century now simply as, KISS. Pay your respects. Scream your head off. Give The Catman one last glimpse of your sweaty, smiling face as the house lights come up for a final time.

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Quit watching all those stupid cooking shows and get your butt into the kitchen … to watch as a classically-trained Chef cooks you a delicious four-course meal that you then get to devour in front of him like hungry cattle! Join Hugo’s Executive Chef Andrew Pearce as he guides you on a culinary journey through the evening’s meal. | 7pm. $140. Hugo’s, 1001 N. Delaware Ave. eventbrite.com GAMES

Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” Live

We were going to make a joke about how only 90s kids would be interested in this event but, did you know that this one-of-a-kind kid’s game show actually

first aired in 1986? And only ran through 1993? With a short-lived revival in 2000? So yeah, 90s kids will be interested in this event. But so will everyone else. And let’s be honest; it may not be “Guts” or “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” but it’s still a part of our (see; just about everyone’s) childhood. | 730pm. Prices vary. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org COMMUNITY

An Evening with Women in Leadership

Sometimes, knowing you can do something is as simple as seeing someone who looks like you, talks like you and/ or thinks like you do it first. For a lot of little girls, there aren’t many in the way of strong female role models in positions of power. This event aims to change that, offering the perspectives of several successful women who hope to share their achievements with the next generation of female leaders. | 7pm. $15. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St. libertymuseum.org

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Electric Dreams- An 80s Pop Dance Party

The 80s were a very interesting time. Big hair, bigger egos but also big, bold music. From rock to pop to synth, it was all awesome and all to be relived at Franky Bradley’s with this dope event as some of the greatest hits of the era will be spun by DJ Baby Berlin and Mike Schaffer. | 10 pm. $4. Franky

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It’s Always Sunny Quizzo

You’ve seen the show, you love the cast, you know all the lines. Test your knowledge of one of the most iconic niche comedies to ever come out of the City of Brotherly Love. Plus, it’s an opportunity to one-up all the people who think they know more than you do – and we all love that, right? | 9 pm. Free. City Tap University City, 3925 Walnut St. eventbrite.com

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Sonic Seasonal at Skyspace w/ Laraaji

This is the third installment of Atlas Obscura Philadelphia’s Sonic Seasonal event, this time featuring multi instrumentalist, Laraaji, who specializes in piano, zither and ... mbira? 20 bucks says no one reading this knows what those last two instruments are, but when you listen to them while wandering a space inspired by Quaker minimalism, you’re sure to, well, be just as confused - yet inspired - as ever. | 630pm. $40. The Skyspace at Chestnut Hill Meeting, 20 E. Mermaid Ln. eventbrite.com

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Busted House Party 2

“Busted” isn’t usually a term you want to hear associated with a house party. Chances are, if that’s the word you’re hearing, then the party was either busted by the pigs (just kidding; we love cops … well, the good ones, at least) or was, well, just a straight up bust. But don’t worry about that here; this party’s anything but a let down (though it is the last of the “Busted” event series, so maybe don’t waste this chance). | 8pm. $6. No Hype Music, 2445 S. 10th St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

You Are Ok: The Maine Album Release

The Maine make music for people who suffer from some type of mental health issue, but cope with it by wearing a lot of pink and making self deprecating jokes. And if you think we mean that in a negative way, don’t; we’re literally describing ourselves. . We much prefer purple as dark as the depths of our souls. | 9pm. $40. Main Street Music, 4444 Main St. Themaineband.com LEARN

“Concerning Violence”

Surprisingly, colonialism has never quite produced the results - a docile, subservient people, hyped to join the empire and more than happy to act as a sort of home away from home for the colonisers - it intended (though it did still manage to expand the empire … for a while). “Concerning Violence

is a visual narrative based on archive material from Swedish documentaries, covering Africa’s most daring moments in the struggle for liberation from colonial rule. eventbrite.com MUSIC

XPN Welcomes: RFA with Secret American, Ritual Talk, Ali Awan

Anything XPN puts their vouch on it usually turns to a great night of music. OK, that was just a blanket statement, but it’s one we feel confident making. Plus, Underground Arts is one of the best places to see an event. OK, another blanket but again you’re picking up what we’re trying to do here, so go check this one out. | 9 pm. $12-$15. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.

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Gary Clark Jr.

It seems so silly that companies are still offering physical CD copies with the purchase of an event ticket. Sure, owning a copy of Gary Clark Jr.’s latest offering full of fuzzy guitar tones and soulful blues ballads is awesome and we should all be so lucky … it’s just that when given the option between an actual CD and a digital version of the album, we’re betting most fans will skip the one that requires a defunct laptop feature or (gulp) a boombox in order to play. | Friday 830pm. Prices vary. The Met, 858 N. Broad St. Livenation.com

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Devamrita Swami: Living with My Mind, Where’s My Peace?

If there ever was someone that could help you get your shit together it’s Devamrita Swami. He’s here this month to help you answer some of your most burning questions about life, love, finance and following a path that ensures you’re your best self. You owe it to yourself to hear him out, you might even find it the best $10 you’ve ever invested in yourself. | 6 pm. $10. Mantra Lounge, 312 E. Girard Ave. mantraphilly.com

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Big Wild

Philadelphia is the next stop for this band, who’ve embarked on a nationwide trip called the Superdream Tour. Is it really a dream? Who the fuck knows, but that’s why you should get tickets and go find out. | Friday 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. livenation.com

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Food For Thought 2019

The most important aspect of this event is the fact that a portion of the proceeds goes to benefit ACHIEVE-ability, which works to break the generational cycle of poverty for low income, single parent and homeless families. | 730pm. Prices vary. Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch Sts. givesmart.com

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Indoor/ Outdoor Antique & Vintage Market

Ok, so this is actually more like two events in one, which, come on … where else are you getting that kind of bang for you nonexistent buck? You’re welcome, Philadelphia. Anyway. There’s an indoor antique flea market at Cherry Street Pier and, for the more adventurous amongst us, an outdoor version at Race Street. Double your chances of finding something awesome, double your chances at an unforgettable Saturday. You’re welcome, Phi - oh, we did that already. | 8am. Free. Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. philaflea-markets.org COMEDY

Dane Cook: Tell It Like It Is We might be old (We are, in fact, old), but it feels like just yesterday that Dane Cook was selling out auditoriums and taking the comedy world by storm. We’re not sure what Mr. Cook has been up to in the intervening days/ months/years???, but we’re willing to bet it was as dark and frantic as it was funny. Also, any comedians wondering what it takes to make the jump to the silver screen need only watch the movie “Waiting.” Thank us later. | 7pm. Prices vary. The Met, 858 N. Broad St. livenation.com FOOD & DRINK

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Philly Pupusa Pop-Up

Nothing gets us quite as excited as delicious treats. The treats, of course, can

take many different forms, whether that be salty, sweet or something decidedly in-between. Pupusas tend to be on the savory side of things (Though we certainly won’t begrudge anyone the decision to think outside the piquant box), and these come decked out with cheese. All you gotta bring is your appetite; let Madre y Hija Loroko do the rest. | 12pm. $10+. 1149 Cooperative, 1149 S. 9th St. facebook.com MUSIC

The Millennium Tour It’s an R&B and hip hop mega-tour, and everyone and their overfed, underemployed brother-in-law who won’t ever put more than $5 of gas in his car at any one time but will shell out (Or at least says he’ll shell out) a couple hundred bucks to go see B2K, Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V, are invited. Maybe just make him pay for the tickets, otherwise you’re never getting paid back. | 730pm. Prices vary. The Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. evenue.net PARTY

ABBArama70s & 80s ABBA Dance Party

Go be a Dancing Queen in the heart of South Philly as one of the most iconic bands (think hair bands before hair bands are paid homage at the Dolphin Tavern. Where if you’re going to devote a night to ABBA. | 10 pm. $5. Dolphin Tavern, 1539 S. Broad St. dolphinphilly.com

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Polish American String Band Spring Fling Vendor Event

Come have a good time supporting a Philadelphia staple. Even if you’re not a fan of the Mummers, marching bands or music in general, you still live in Philadelphia and this group is Philly. Plus, if you’re up that way you can stock up on ALL the pierogies you can fit in the trunk of your car because the Polish markets in Port Richmond don’t play. 12 pm. Free. Polish American String Band Clubhouse, 2727 E. Westmoreland St. polish-americanstringband.com KID FRIENDLY

Play-A-Palooza 2019

Bring the kids for a day of fun and for a great chance to have the staff and the great equipment at Smith serve as babysitters for a while. It’s all the fun for them and all the time you need to catch up on work emails on a Saturday on your smartphone. If only you could bring in an adult beverage to this event it’d be a slam dunk, but if you have kids, then we already know you’ll take a layup at this point. | 12 pm. $10. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Dr. ticketleap.com

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Art Star Pop Up Market

Welcome, one and all, to the bizarre bazaar at Cherry Street Pier. We’re mostly kidding about it being bizarre, though we’re willing to bet that at any local art market you’re bound to happen upon at least one item that makes you go, “Hm. Is that really something that another person would make, let alone buy?” Because the answer to both is yes, even if the reasoning forever remains a mystery. | 11am. Free. Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. artstar-craftbazaar.com MUSIC

SoDown at Silk City

SoDown, for those who aren’t “in the know,” is a musician from the Colorado scene whose real name is Ehren River Wright. And while we could focus on what makes his music so unique, the organic instrumentation melded with wailing walls of smooth, sonic silk, what we really wanna talk about is … the name. SoDown is awesome but, come on … your given name is Ehren River Wright! You didn’t even need to come up with a stage name! River Wright. Ehren. Consult us next time (Or don’t; you’re awesome as-is). | 8pm. $12. Silk City Diner Bar & Lounge, 435 Spring Garden St. eventbrite.com

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Bad & Boozy Brunch

It’s bad. It’s boozy. And it’s sure as shit gonna be brunch. That’s how you know an event is gonna be good; they don’t mince words. They don’t keep you in the dark about what’s coming. In a few characters or less you know everything you need to know about the where, the when and, most importantly, the why. The why here? Because it’s Sunday, and because we can. | 11am. Free. City Tap University City, 3925 Walnut St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Cry Baby / Everyday / Rob Paine & Francisco Collazo

People like to rag on DJs, but to be honest we’ve never really understood why. Ok so maybe they, by and large, don’t play instruments or approach music in any classical sense whatsoever. But … have you ever been at a party or a show where the DJ was straight killin’ it? Do you remember how that felt, how propulsive the music seemed to be, urging the party on to newer and greater heights with each track? Yeah. That’s what Cry Baby does. | 10pm. $15. Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St. eventbrite.com ARTS

Sippin’ and Stitchin’

Know what’s an underrated skill nowadays? Sewing. Being able to mend garments or make your own

is a largely lost art (Maybe less-so here in Philly, what with all our pop-up art markets and hip sartorial shops). But Sippin’ and Stitchin’ is trying to change that. And what better way to get through to millennials than by teaching them something in their natural habitat; sipping a microbrew and teetering on a bar stool? | 3pm. $40. Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com KID FRIENDLY

Philadelphia Royal Princess Ball

Has your little one ever dreamed of being a princess? Well here’s your chance for them to experience what being a princess is all about. There’s princess games, sing-alongs, dance and so much more. They say there’s fun for the whole family, so mom, dad you can break out the tutus and tiaras get into the spirit as well. Deep down, you know you want to. | 9 am. $32-$47. Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel, 480 N. Gulph Rd. eventbrite.com LEARN

Classy Broads and Daring Dames of South Laurel Hill

End Women’s History Month on a high note at Laurel Hill Cemetery as this event will honor some of the best ladies that have made a mark on our society and the growth of our nation and worldwide. It all wraps with a high toast to the women of the past, the ones making a difference today and the future of tomorrow. Now

that, we will always drink to. | 1 pm. $12-$15. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. thelaurelhillcemetery.org HEALTH

Self Care Spa Retreat with Bendy Jane Yoga

Self-care, self-love. Do both and work on your yoga poses at this event catered to recentering your mind, body and spirit. | 11 am. $30-$175. Touch & Glow Relaxation Lounge, 4112 Station St. eventbrite.com

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Fools Day Throwdown

We’ll be celebrating April Fool’s Day the only way we know how; by going to a show. This one in particular. It features Britney Spears and Mario Lopez, but only Mario will be performing … just kidding! It’s actually a fighting event featuring Mike Tyson and Marie Kondo. You’d think Tyson has the upper hand, but Marie’s quick … just kidding! It’s actually a metal show featuring SKYBURIAL and Somewhere To Call Home … just kidding! Or are we … (We’re not; that’s what this is). | 5pm. $10. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. eventbrite.com ARTS

Art, Culture, and The City After Dark 24HrPHL consider themselves a collective

“dedicated to building resources and community with a progressive vision for Philly’s nightlife arts and culture.” This event is a “presentation and discussion of themes and ideas in nightlife and a workshop for ongoing projects.” Put it all together and you get the confluence of art, culture and a vivaciously vivid vision of the city after dark. | 6pm. Free. Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St. eventbrite.com COMEDY

Ryan O’Flanagan

Ryan O’Flanagan is a comedian on the rise; this might well be your last chance to see this budding comedy star before all the glitz and glamor swallows him whole and suddenly you have to pay upwards of 100 bucks just for the chance to sit in the back row and squint at his tiny, gesticulating figure in the stage-lit distance. Or maybe this is his peak. Guess we’ll find out (We’re rooting for you, Ryan)! | 8pm. Prices vary. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.

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Mad Rex Movie Monday: “To Wong Foo”

It probably goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway; if you’re a fan of drag queens and/or drag shows, you’re almost assuredly a fan of the film, “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.” The truth is though, the inclusion of drag queens isn’t the only mark in its favor (Although Swayze looking finer than powder sugar and twice as sweet is its own delicious treat); it’s just a good movie. Like, really good. Really, really good. | 7pm. Free. Mad Rex, 4 E. Laurel St. Dragqueenentertainment.com

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“Aquaman” Screening

wCan Khal Drogo aka Arthur Curry aka Jason Momoa aka Jason Ioane (Look it up) aka Aquaman save the comic book corp all by his gills and garter (Seriously, what’s with the outfits, superheroes?) lonesome? Drive to Hollywood, buy a star map, find your way to Jason’s house and-wait.630pm. $3. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St.

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Games of Thrones Trivia

Can you hear it? The sound … the sound in the distance. Like drums. The beating of bone on skin. Like thunder, waves crashing against a cliff. Like … the sound of death. Destruction. Of ice frozen and melted and frozen again, even harder than before, ripe for cracking. Shattering. The sound of winter. Voices in the distance, calling for help (It’s the smallfolk, but also the PSPCA; proceeds from this event go to benefit the animal welfare group). It’s coming, people, inching ever closer. So close, we can almost make out what they’re saying … “April 14. April 14.” | 7pm. $8. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. livenation.com CHARITY

PB & J Day

You can’t put a price on the unconditional love and support of a rescue animal. After days, weeks, months and, in some sad cases, years stuck behind the cold bars of a shelter pen, these animals are so happy to go home with you, they’ll shower you with the kind of love and affection usually reserved for mothers and their children. That being said, all an adoption will cost you at this event? A jar of peanut butter, sure to make the day of not just one shelter pup, but many. | 1pm. Free. ACCT Philly, 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. acctphilly.org

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Night Skies in the Observatory

We love an event like this, and not just because it involves silently learning about the celestial bodies floating free in the space all around us. It’s like a make-your-ownadventure book come to life; choose from any number of planetarium shows and tailor your experience to the kind of stuff that you find the most interesting. Of course, everything about this event is interesting, so choose wisely. Or just come back again next week. | 7pm. $10. The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu MUSIC

Manayunk JazzFest Kickoff: Bootsie Barnes & Larry McKenna

So it’s not quite New Orleans, but if there’s jazz and it’s part of a festival, you best believe we’ll be making an appearance. But we won’t be alone (Duh; it’d be pretty weird if someone put on a festival and some dweeb from Philly Weekly was the only one to show up). Kickoff three days of all things jazz with an evening of music with Philadelphia saxophone legends, Bootsie Barnes and Larry McKenna. | 8pm. $24.95. Venice Island Performing Arts Recreation Center, 7 Lock St. upcomingevents.com THEATER

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brownie points; they know that Frankenstein was the scientist, not the monster. Assuming that little bit of esoteric and highly unnecessary trivia didn’t drive you away, there’s more to this event than just another evening of improv. From the remnants of past improv groups comes the cunning creation of a wild, twisted mind … Frankenstein. | 730pm. $5. Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

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Daddy Daughter Date Night

For the past five years, the Chick-Fil-A in Whitman Square has paired dads and their daughters for a night of fun. With the event growing in huge popularity, it’s outgrown its space and will be heading to Lodge 5 of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police inside their appropriately titled, Heroes Ballroom. Here’s to all the hero dads out there, making their littles feel oh, so special. | 6 pm. $8-$17. Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5, 11630 Caroline Rd.

Keyboards, guitars, pop. If you’re a fan of any of these then Eric Mauro has something really great in store planned for you and fellow Philadelphians like yourself. There’s something to be said for people devoting nights to music like this. Just proves you can’t keep a good thing down. | 8:30 pm. Free. Bridgeset Sound, 710 South St.

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Boots Riley, director of the wild sci-fi comedy, “Sorry to Bother You,” is one of those artists who never seems to stop. Or sleep. Like, where in life can you find the time to be not just a lead vocalist, but a well-known poet. A producer. A screenwriter. A director, community organizer and public speaker? We can barely find time to finish a load of laundry (We’ll put it away next week, we promise), but we get the sneaking feeling Boots isn’t finished. In fact, crazy as it may seem, Boots might just be getting started. | 5pm. Free. Lightbox Film Center, 3701 Chestnut St.

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Music Bingo

Here’s the thing with this gem. You can rock out to hits that will ultimately make you a winner if you can recognize what the DJ is spinning, or at the very least have one hell of a good time. Plus, a portion of the proceeds benefit a trip to Jamaica. But in the immediate, chase down a $25 City Tap Gift Card and tokens for your next pint. | 8 pm. Free. City Tap University City, 3925 Walnut St. citytap.com

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Revolution is the Solution: A Conversation with Boots Riley

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Mariah Carey: Caution World Tour

At this point, it seems like we only ever see Mariah during major holidays, specifically New Year’s Eve when she gets to rockin’ round the clock with plastic faced Jenny McCarthy and little elf-man Ryan Seacrest. So, it’s good to know she’s still got that whole touring thing in her. A voice as amazing as hers isn’t meant to be heard on chaotic, mindless, tapedelayed tv. | 8pm. Prices vary. The Met, 858 N. Broad St.

well-known Colorado pioneer woman - in a way that no single song can. | 8pm. $18. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. ticketfly.com

We may have missed the boat - more like a yacht, maybe even a superyacht - on “90210,” but we know just how much Dylan McKay aka Luke Perry meant to American teens and tweens in the mid-90s. Perry passed away unexpectedly last week and it seems only fitting that we pay homage with what is likely his most well-known role. Rest in peace, Luke. You may be gone, but you and Dylan won’t be forgotten. | 8pm. Free. Maggie’s, 9242 N. Delaware Ave. maggieswaterfront. com

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CBD Cocktail Class

If you don’t know about Art in the Age, we suggest going back a few months to check out our interview with owner and chief evangelist, Steven Grasse. The short version is that they consult with some of the biggest names in the spirit industry. The more in-depth version is that they concept and develop some of the most interesting and ground breaking products in the alcohol space. Up next on their (and your) to-do list? CBD cocktails. | 6pm. $40. Art in the Age, 116 N. 3rd St. Artintheage.com

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Drink & Draw

Have a chance to get away from work, the kids or whatever else sucks up the bulk of your days on Planet Earth and get with some like-minded people who just want to enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail and...doodle. There’s a reason it’s been around for so long. That shit is therapeutic. | 6 pm. Prices vary. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org

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Zine Workshop with SOL Collective

There has been a ton of good coming out of the Kensington Storefront initiatives, and this event is no different. Come check this out knowing that you’re supporting a better connection between local community and the organizations within them dedicated to assisting those who truly need it. So sneak out of work a little early and come see the work being put in. | 3 pm. Free. Kensington Storefront, 2774 Kensington Ave. muralarts.org

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Luau Skate Party

Take the family out, dust off your rollerblades and your best Hawaiian shirt and go make a fool out of yourself. You’ll skate around to some tunes, you’ll buy the kids some overpriced food, shit, you might even fall a few times, but at least you’ll be doing it all as a family and that in our opinion is the best part. Plus, you’ll be the coolest mom and dad on the block keeping the kids out for a day to go skate it up. | 1 pm. Prices vary. Rolling Thunder Skating Rink, 7017 E. Roosevelt Blvd. rollingthun-derskating. com

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Neyla Pekarek & Dirty Dollhouse

How. Fucking. Cool. The whole idea of a “concept album” has sort of fallen by the wayside as CDs gave rise to MP3s and streaming services, making it too easy for people to skip from song to song and artist to artist. Neyla Pekarek is a cellist with a love for folk who knows that a full album can tell a story - in this case, the story of Rattlesnake Kate, a

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Crime and Cookies

“A live true crime comedy show and bake sale.” We mean … come on. It’s like this event was tailor-made for the pages of Philly Weekly. We can’t be sure, obviously, but we have to assume that they came up with it knowing full well that we’d wind up writing about it. Those Tattooed Mom jerks; we love them so much. Anyway. Join local comedians Gina and Andrea as they host a live interactive comedy show focusing on the survivors of the most notorious true crime stories. Then eat delicious baked treats. It’s a classic wincrime-win. | 830pm. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. tattooed-momphilly.com MUSIC

Hatebreed

Sometimes, a band name can be confusing. And not just because it’s nonsensical, like Panic! At the Disco or Hoobastank. Sometimes, it’s as simple as the musical content not matching the tone of the name. That is not the case for Hatebreed, who’ve been pounding out their particular brand of murderous metalcore since the mid 90’s. There’s an undeniably satisfying (If ultimately scary) symmetry in that, we think. | 630pm. $19. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St. ticketmaster.com TRIVIA Hatebreed

“Mean Girls” Quizzo

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at one point or another in our lives. Coming from Africa, where her parents were committed zoologists and homeschooled their daughter as a result, Cady isn’t prepared for the many invisible, but undeniably real pitfalls of American high school life. And while most of us didn’t grow up in the wilds of Africa, that feeling of not quite fitting in bridges nearly every distance imaginable. | 730pm. $13. Philadelphia Film Society, 1412 Chestnut St. filmadelphia.secure.force. com FITNESS

Race the Bus 5

As always, we’ll apologize for hosting a fitness-themed event; working out is terrible and no person should ever be forced to run for more than five consecutive minutes. That being said, we know there are at least a few of you out there who’d actually (gulp) enjoy a running event. Please, just take this Clean Air Council, SEPTA and West Philly Runners event and go. Literally, race a bus and, in the process, train for the upcoming Run for Clean Air if you must; just don’t force us to join or watch. We beg you. | 515pm. Free. facebook.com FILM

“The Field Guide to Evil” Screening

Folklore and mythology are the best. Like, have you ever really looked into all the myths and folktales that make up our wild, uncontrollable country? The minute we let our imaginations run wild, they find themselves caught in some truly disturbing

muck. How else would something like “The Field Guide to Evil,” a featurelength folklore anthology film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, Peter Strickland, Agnieszka Smoczynska, Katrin Gebbe, Can Evrenol, Calvin Reeder, Ashim Ahluwalia and Yannis Veslemes, come to be? | 730pm. $12. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. ticketfly.com COSPLAY

Wharton 54: Heroes & Villains

If you love cosplay, dress-up or even putting on a little more eye shadow than the average person, than this bash is right up your alley, in a remake of iconic New York nightclub, Studio 54. It’ll be a night to remember, we know because unlike the original Studio 54 scene, you can’t buy choice drugs in the bathroom of the club. If so, it’s sure to be one hell of a re-creation. | 10 pm. Prices vary. Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James St. wharton.upenn.edu LEARN

The Strange World of Seeds If you love you some botany, then you need to consider the following as experts from Longwood Gardens will be in town to discuss the lifeblood of agriculture, plant life and biodiversity as we know it: seeds. Seeds of all types will be up for discussion so no question is a dumb one. | 6:30 pm. Prices vary. The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite.com

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Global Tastes 2019

Taste some of the best food from all over the world as you’ll also learn about the cultures that have created these insane culinary creations. On top of all that you’ll have some great watercooler talk the next day as you can boast trying something new your coworkers have never heard of. We’re sure of it. | Thursday 6 pm. Prices vary. WHYY, 150 N. 6th St. ticketleap.com

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Small, yet mighty In commemoration of the one year anniversary of the national March for Our Lives demonstration, over 60 people took to Love Park during the lunch hour on March 24. While the number paled in comparison to the close to 10,000 marchers Philadelphia hosted last year to honor the victims from the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, this image taken by Andrea Cantor showed that the students who showed Monday up did not seem deterred by the fleeting numbers, but rather ever vigilant to continue the fight for legislative change and gun reform.

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Studios 1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 3,526 SQ FT | $989,000

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$200,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 to $500,000 $500,000 to $600,000

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239 Trianon Ln, Villanova

2 BED | 2.1 BATH | 1,227 SQ FT $1,599,000

200 Price Ave, Unit#4, Narbeth

6 BED | 4.1 BATH | 3,725 SQ FT | $689,000 1420 Locust St #16D/B, Philadelphia

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1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, PHILDELPHIA, UNIT #1512, STUDIO

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,202 SQ FT | $649,000

3 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,038 SQ FT | $835,000 MULTI-FAMILY | $749,000

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4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 2,904 SQ FT | $749,000

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4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 3,114 SQ FT | $589,000

403 Merion Hill Road, West Conshohocken

1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit 2911, Phildelphia

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504 Lafayette Rd, Merion Station

1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit #710

3 BED | 4.1 BATH | 4,217 SQ FT | $699,900 3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,218 SQ FT | $425,000

1005 Barr Ln, Gladwyne

3 BED | 1 BATH | 1,258 SQ FT | $359,000

1211 Mirabeau Ln, Gladwyne

6 BED | 8.3 BATH | 15,317 SQ FT | $3,950,000

1320 Monk Rd, Gladwyne

6 BED | 8.2 BATH | 9,923 SQ FT | $3,850,000

4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,637 SQ FT | $535,000 3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 3,126 SQ FT | $425,000

420 Darby Road, Havertown

3 BED | 1.1 BATH | 1,686 SQ FT | $325,000

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1750 Oakwood Ter, Unit#1A, Penn Valle

1311 Flat Rock Rd, Penn Valley

41 Conshohocken State Road, Unit #106, Bala Cynwyd

5 BED | 4.3 BATH | 6,144 SQ FT | $1,499,000 5 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,760 SQ FT | $1,175,000

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,299 SQ FT | $227,000 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,584 SQ FT | $209,000

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1030 E Lancaster Avenue, Unit #304, Bryn Mawr

726 Conshohocken State Rd, Penn Valley

1655 Oakwood Drive, Unit#N103, Penn Valley

1417 Centennial Rd, Penn Valley

2000 Valley Forge Cir, Unit#36, King of Prussia

236 Greenwich St, Philadelphia

951 Bryan St, Drexel Hill

1461 Lanes End, Villanova

5 BED | 4.3 BATH | 7,322 SQ FT | $1,950,000

STUDIO | 1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | $175,000

100 West Ave #627s, Jenkintown

3 BED | 2 BATH | 1,321 SQ FT | $149,000

6 BED | 5.2 BATH | 8,645 SQ FT | $800,000

1309 Summer Hill Lane, Gladwyne 4 BED | 4.3 BATH | 6,465 SQ FT | $3,195,000

STUDIO | 1 BATH | 522 SQ FT | $184,900

3 BED | 4.1 BATH | 3,620 SQ FT | $985,000

3 BED | 1 BATH | 1,152 SQ FT | $168,000

1 BED | 1 BATH | 700 SQ FT | $128,000

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501 Kingsley Court, Unit#LOT 1, Philadelphia 3 BED | 3.2 BATH | $498,700

503 Kingsley Court, Unit#LOT 2, Philadelphia 4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 2,400 SQ FT | $488,370

4523 Baker St, Philadelphia

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,240 SQ FT | $325,000

3600 Conshohocken Ave, #1701, Philadelphia 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,200 SQ FT | $120,000

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