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For five years, the Faulkners have used music to create community in the West Philadelphia neighborhood that raised them Image courtesy: Community Unity Festival Facebook

Kiki Volkert on the hidden gem that is Kyoto Japan, better known as sushi by way of South Philly. | Page: 10

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ne of the things I worry about on Pottstown. In Pottstown, a borough outside of the daily is where my kids are Philadelphia, our property taxes are among going to go to school when the the highest in the state and still, our schools time comes. are underfunded to the tune of more than $13 Before my mother moved my million per year. sister and me out to the burbs This means we struggle with overcrowded from North Philly, we attended classes and buildings. We also have a tough time holding on to teachers since we can’t pay Philadelphia public schools. The move out of the city, she’ll contest, was for better schools them what they deserve. We do the best with and to escape the crack vials we dodged ev- what we have, but we are hurting and have ery day. I attended John G. Whittier Elemen- been for years. Why are we so underfunded, you might ask? tary School, which closed after the There are three main reasons: now-defunct School Reform ComI. “Hold Harmless.” This is a rule mission put it on its list of schools that the state legislature created to pawn in efforts to help a cashthat says you can never give a disstrapped school district. trict less than they got the year beI want my kids to have the public fore. If a school district was getting school experience, but despite the a lot of money when it had a highmoney Philadelphia has committed er student population, it gets the to the school district and the strides same amount even if the population the district itself has made to get on has dropped. This means that the an even playing field, Philly schools state is providing more money per are playing catch-up thanks to the student to districts with shrinking lack of funding for schools from the populations and less per student state. to growing districts and urban disEarlier this year, Governor Tom tricts with higher minority popuWolf announced his commitment @SPRTSWTR lations. This is not only bad public to pour $100 million into basic edupolicy, but it is also morally indefencation and another $85 million into sible. other school and educational programs. HowII. Fair Funding. Even though we have a ever, what is not talked about is where that fair funding formula to help allocate state money goes and how it’s distributed.

Recently, I received a letter from concerned funding based on need, that formula is only parents of one such school district. According applied to new money introduced into the education budget. In 2018, the formula applied to to the letter you’re about to read, that school only 7.5 percent of the education budget. district is underfunded by $13 million for its III. Politics. The majority of the leadership size and the number of students it teaches. Its in both houses of the state legislature repregrowth parallels what Philly is experiencing as a whole, where development brings density, sent districts with shrinking populations and therefore benefit from hold harmless. This which brings overpopulation. Through it all, makes it political suicide for those leaders the funding for the state apparently stays the to allow bills that would resolve this unfairsame. ness to be moved forward for votes because it These parents did the research, pulled the would diminish funding to the school districts numbers and presented their findings. Read they represent. this letter and ask yourself this: How is any of In the final analysis, half of Pennsylvania’s what they’ve presented fair? It’s wrong, but it students live in underfunded school districts. also made me wonder just how much of it is Those underfunded districts are disproporby design. tionately poor and even more disproportionGive it a read and let’s chop it up. Shoot me ately non-white. an email at kgabriel@philadelphiaweekly.

The current system is truly unjust. com. I’ll try to reply as quickly as I can.

We need to support legislation that will Catch you next week, Philly. phase out hold harmless and enact full application of the Fair Funding Formula. It’s time To the Editor, to provide a more equal opportunity to all our We are writing to you because the State of kids.

Pennsylvania should be doing right by all her Laura Johnson, Raymond Rose, Marisa students, not just half of them. UnfortunateSwiderski ly, half of our public school children are beParents of Pottstown Students ing shortchanged, including the children of

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Taking it back Todd Carmichael, CEO of Philadelphia based La Colombe Coffee Roasters, generously offered to pay off over $22,000 worth of students’ lunch debt at the Wyoming Valley West School District in Luzerne County. The warning letter sent to parents about the debt threatened to put their kids in foster care if the debt wasn’t paid. Initially, the school board rejected Carmichael’s offer. Why? We can’t imagine, except to shame those affected.

Carmichael then wrote a letter saying as much.

Then, they accepted the money. We sense some people trying to cover some asses here.

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Hahnemann employees have never been silent about the situation surrounding the hospital’s impending closure. Messages were posted on the building’s windows on Saturday – some were admiring memories had at the hospital, some criticizing its closure. The hospital’s last patient was discharged Friday, and the emergency department will shut down by Aug. 16. We knew this place wouldn’t go down quietly.

Ruffled feathers Last week, Wawa announced it was the official hoagie of the Baltimore Ravens.

This was met with some bitterness and jealousy by Eagles fans. Wawa quickly responded, stating they never meant to offend anybody – just to spread the hoagie love down I-95. They also shared their desire for the two cities to “fly in friendly formation together in the future.” Yeah, sorry Wawa, you get the middle finger this week.

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What a waste Lawncrest residents have lost their shit over a rat infestation in their neighborhood.

Rats that “look like cats” have been running wild on Howland St., and the problem has apparently heightened in the past few weeks. According to an NBC10 article, the health department placed bait traps on the street, but have admitted it could take a while to completely fix the problem.

Give them enough time and these rats could start a vicious street gang.

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goPuff – a local food delivery company – was caught throwing out a ton of non-expired food at their former Roxborough warehouse. They disposed of a bunch of food items in dumpsters outside of the building, most of which wasn’t even expired. The company claims the items thrown away were damaged and not eligible to be donated, according to 6ABC. Some local residents recovered the items and are planning on donating them on their own. The classic example of one person’s trash as another’s treasure – especially in a city with rampant issues of poverty and homelessness.

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– Man to his friend during beers Sunday at Memphis Taproom in Fishtown-Kensington. Working at Comcast can’t be that bad, can it? I mean they have two of the city’s tallest buildings. Doesn’t that mean twice the amount of cubicles?

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For the past five years, the Community Unity Music Festival has been a staple of the West Philadelphia community which spawned it. The show returns Aug. 2-3 at Clark Park. | Community Unity Music Festival Facebook page

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Like mother, like son

Community Unity Music Festival forged through making West Philly feel like family

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sk anyone from West Philly and Her other nephew was killed in an accidental they’ll tell you they readily know shooting and was not the intended victim. the fabulous Faulkners from 51st “Who knows… you never get the real story,” and Catherine Sts. she said. “There’s never really a ‘why’ that is As far as musical excellence and good enough. It is just like going to Vietnam. adventure go, they are arguably I’m here. You’re shooting at me. I’m just trying West Philly’s first family. Mother to stay out of the line of fire. We don’t have anCarol has forever been a classical concert pi- swers to what happened, and it hurts.”

Because it happened and it hurts, and beanist and manager. The youngest member of cause it happens to other families, the family, Nazir Ebo, is a multi-inthe Faulkners are trying to uplift strumentalist most noted for his others who experience this levdrum prowess.

Justin Faulkner

BY A.D. el of grief through the power of — he’s the drumming prodigy who AMOROSI music and community. “With us, turned his powerful rhythmic overthey know they have a community drive into a long-lasting gig with rearound them for support, because nowned saxophonist Branford Maryou never do get over it,” Carol said. “Really, salis for a little over a decade. never. You’ll need help. And healing. My goal “Put it this way, I was still in high school, like 17-going-on-18, when I joined him,” said is to help someone else beyond our stages.”

The latest iteration of this part rememJustin at his family home, earlier this week.

“My mom had to sign all the permission pa- brance and part celebration will take place on Aug. 3, when the Community Unity Music Fespers to allow me to play with him.”

For those who lived close to the Faulkner’s tival kicks off for its fifth year with guest muhome, listening to Justin and Nazir practicing sician Branford Marsalis. The Faulkners will and pummeling their drums — or bass or pia- also introduce their new friend Bootsy Collins no — inside the family’s living room was a dai- — yes, Bootsy Collins of Parliament-Funkadely occurrence. Those who know the Faulkners lic and James Brown bass playing fame — as from the neighborhood also dig that, once a its emcee.

The day before the main event, Bootsy and year, they take their Community Unity Music organization down the road to Clark Park Justin plan to hold a charity-focused conversation at the Community Education Center to for their self-titled festival that celebrates all kinds of music. Much of the soundscape pres- raise money for Community Unity Music and its educational and instrument-gifting initiaent first emerged in the face of violence.

It was the senseless murders of Justin and tives.

“From the start, our group and this festival Nazir’s cousins that motivated the festival in had a saying I always hoped would live outside the first place. Two shootings within a year of the festival’s start in 2013 found two of Carol’s of us, outside of Clark Park’s stages,” Carol nephews shot and killed near West Philadel- Faulkner said with calming authority. “Put phia High School, each killed in a separate down the gun. Pick up an instrument.”

Music for life occasion. Referring to both only by their nickCarol Faulkner and her family settled in names, “G” and “Little Man,” Carol noted that one of her nephews was shot and killed in a West Philly when she was in third grade, comdrive-by shooting, and it’s unknown wheth- ing-and-going, back-and-forth with her mom, er he was the “intended focus of the murder dad, school and work as long as she can recall. or just at the wrong place at the wrong time.” “This is home for us,” she said.

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For people who may think that the Community Unity Music Festival is just about jazz, the Faulkner family insists that its all about music of any kind in efforts to unite the neighborhood. | Community Unity Music Festival

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Parliament/Funkadelic legend Bootsy Collins is scheduled to perform at the Community Unity Music Festival on Aug. 2-3. The charity event will also feature jazz composer Branford Marsalis. | Image courtesy: Bootsy Collins

It’s Bootsy,

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The funk legend sits down with PW ahead of his charity appearance in West Philadelphia

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ometimes, if you want Bootsy Collins to play at your party or speak to your benefactors, all you have to do is ask and he’ll magically appear.

That’s what drummer Justin Faulkner did with the former Parliament-Funkadelic member and Pacemaker (the name of James Brown’s band with his brother Phelps "Catfish" Collins). The man, affectionately known as “Bootsy,” is back to perform at the Community Unity Music Festival, Aug. 2-3.

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All this is happening at a very busy time for Bootsy, who just started his own Bootszilla label for archival records (“Five Song EP Vol. 1” and “My Mind Set Me Free: The HouseGuests Meet The Complete Strangers & Bootsy, Phelps & Gary”), in addition to new material like the recent sessions he played with Branford Marsalis and Faulkner.

Busy or not, he took out some time to chat with us.

Tell me a little bit about how you found yourself working with Justin and Branford in the first place.

I ran into Branford and Justin playing festivals, several festivals in a row. All kinds of musicians take part, and [it’s one of those things where] you meet and get friendly and always say, ‘OK, we’re going to get together, come produce stuff. Let’s hook up.’ It all boils down to never getting around to it. This particular time, however, I was working on a new album where I wanted to stretch beyond my usual funk. I wanted something jazzy as well.

So, I hooked up with [another Philadelphian] Christian McBride, Branford and Justin.

These cats know jazz so well, and play it so well…. man. They caused a spark, and we had a good vibe together — a really heavy vibe.

Awesome. The album that our jam will be on just got pushed to February 2020 release. We’ll be talking.

From there, you and Justin forged a deeper relationship?

Yeah. And it’s just starting out.

If I’m a drummer and Bootsy Collins says he wants to play with me, what are you looking for from that position?

Just for someone to lock in and sprinkle whatever their specialty is on the music we’re making together. Say it’s the jazz thing. I want them to lock into that groove, be really consistent, steady and able to bring the dessert — that’s my word — their flavor to the meal. The difference between, say, Bernard Purdie and Justin Faulkner. They both have different flavors, but they both have consistency while allowing me the colors that I want to have. Same thing with Clyde Stubblefield. That’s how I pick and choose.

One more Philly question. Remember the time you and George Clinton were each all in silver coming out of the mothership at the old Convention Center in West Philly? That was in 1976. Since then, what is your take on this city?

Philly has always been supportive of us, way in our corner, even before it was cool.

When funk was a bad word, Philadelphia adopted us. The people. Radio wasn’t down with P-Funk at first, but the people spoke and made hits of songs before they were even on records. Butterball, Georgie Woods. They eventually gravitated toward us and dragged us into their universe.

You’re doing a new label that is both new material and archival stuff. Where do you have the old stuff hiding?

It’s never hiding. I just have to put my finger in the right bag. Once I started archiving old material onto the computer and using ProTools, it’s been easier. But I have so much stuff that we never put out, that once I started, I’m never looking back — especially since I have new ideas to go with the old.

That album you did with your brother and other James Brown band alumni as the HouseGuests sounds fully formed and ready to go. Why did it never see the light of day?

I didn’t want it to conflict with Bootsy’s RubberBand at the time, or the funk we were making then. The HouseGuests is funky, but a different animal from what people were used to from us.

Working with James Brown and working with George Clinton, and knowing all the while that you had something equally worthy to say — even though you did write a lot with George — why did you choose such complicated men to pair with? What drew you to such stringent band leaders?

They were just great. James Brown was THE cat. I wanted to learn. I wanted to work with him. Never thought, though, that I’d ever get that chance to play with him. Just getting close to it, to him, was enough at first. In Cincinnati, we had King Records, which was his. I always took any opportunity to go there, hang out, even though we never got invited inside.

We just wanted to see the artists coming in and out. So getting a call from [James Brown’s bandleader] Bobby Byrd to be in the band was mind-blowing. We were just a local band playing the chitlin circuit. When that happened, anything became possible. We were invincible.

So when I ran into George, the rest became history fast. He was more open than James, freer to allow me to go into the studio and do what I wanted on tracks for Parliament, for Funkadelic. When we hooked up, things started happening.

George was easy because he wanted the funk, right?

Yes. James, on the other hand, he wanted you to think — to know — he thought of everything himself. He had to be in the center, in the front, all the time. Yet, he was the man, you know. It was a big difference. And I learned from both of them — I learned the freedom to do whatever I wanted from George.

And from James, I learned discipline.

Having interviewed both men in their time, that seems to be the rule of law.

You know, I have another great Philadelphia memory, and it’s because of James. In 1970, playing at your Spectrum in the round.

And the whole thing, the whole stage was spinning. Like a turntable. That might not seem like something now, but back then, that was really amazing. I’ll never forget that.

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South Philly for sushi? If you’ve ever been to the hidden gem that is Kyoto Japan (the restaurant, not the town) then you already know the answer is yes. | Image: Joline Torres

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Saved by sushi How one’s writer’s memory was saved by South Philly establishment Kyoto Japan

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ecently, I processed loss by staring modest decorations are mostly a few plastic at the ridges cut into the edges of trees and paintings of bamboo. The white tile a sliced cucumber at Kyoto Japan, floor shines. a sushi restaurant in Snyder Plaza Everything feels direct and subtle in Kyoat Columbus & Snyder. to Japan, like a shy but strong smile from an I found out about Kyoto Japan acquaintance you get a good vibe from. This through a Google search for su- quality — the fullness of sparseness — makes shi while I was in the neighborhood. It was it easy to forget that it is technically fast food.

The food is served on a plastic red tray. The a Sunday and I had heard about the death of my grandpa at noon that day. He was a life- soy sauce is dispensed into plastic cups from what seems to be an iced tea dispenser. Founlong Mummer, and while the list of aspects tain soda is available and flows of Mummer culture that I find freely. Yet all of the food tastes like problematic — and in dire need of it’s made by people who have spent change — is long, I still found mytime cultivating an attention span self wandering around 2nd Street that gives them the ability to allow (sorry, Two Street) looking for the food, atmosphere and the nevsigns of him and his life, imagining er-ending cycle of life and the nevclose to a century worth of births, er-ending cycle of replenishment marriages and New Year’s Days he and depletion to be exactly what celebrated on this street. they are.

I’m someone who deals with Being at Kyoto Japan allowed emotions by trying to rationalize. I me to let things taste the way they also believe that there’s a lot to be really taste, which is about much learned about one’s self through more than tastebuds. At a table understanding what gives a person with nothing besides the food and a sense of pleasure. my notebook, I decided on words to These two qualities make me @FAKENICESPICE use to describe the teriyaki chickan excellent candidate for eating en in the bento box: obligingly asalone. sertive, nectary. I sat in awe of the sensation Eating something cool and salty and watery of chewing through an air bubble in a fried as I tried to swim through new emotional terdumpling, which was also in the bento box. I rain — maybe something dead yet still brimfocused on the slimy green of the seaweed salming with vitality — seemed appropriate. ad and allowed it to bring back memories of When I searched for sushi restaurants in the neighborhood and Kyoto Japan showed “Goosebumps” books from childhood before slurping it down with flippant grace I reserve up, I knew of only one other place where you for times like this. Rather than scoff at how order from a counter, which meant interacthe tuna wasn’t an entirely uniform thickness, tions with other people are going to be miniI tried to use it as a chance to appreciate how mal. However, the aloofness of that staff, in particular, turned out to be an asset. It would different circumferences felt in my mouth, be the perfect place to be sad or avoid being how each lent itself to a different experience of chewing. And after staring at a slice of cusad in peace. Also, the fact that it’s in the same cumber with tiny ridges cut into its edges, I shopping center as a Chuck E. Cheese’s was realized that focusing intently on one part of part of the appeal, too, if only subconsciously. something will inevitably make you realize I’m not immune to the force of nostalgia. something about the whole of it.

When I first walked up to Kyoto Japan from The focus of my attention had to, in due the parking lot, I was comforted by the neons and pastels of the bubble tea on a big poster time, switch over from food to my memories of my grandpa. Well-made sushi that was made next to the door. It was the colors of a dollas the result of someone else’s ability to pay house. When I walked inside, the first thing close attention was a nudge, a reminder to I noticed was what was missing: things to fill give the same respect to my own feelings by the space of the large room that is the restaulooking at them closely, allowing them to be rant. The tables are spaced out generously, what they really are. signs are minimal and to the point, and the

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Shish Kabob Palace offers some of the best Uzbek, Bukharian and Russian food in the entire city, or perhaps even the Northeast. Get the plov, an Uzbek dish of rice, lamb and sliced carrots ($7.99) or a few kabobs ($3.99 - $8.99). | 1683 Grant Ave. myshishkabobpalace.com

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El Purepecha

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Chez Yasmine

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Despite much success in the music world, drummer Justin Faulkner hasn't strayed far from his West Philly roots and upbringing. | Image courtesy: Community Unity Festival Facebook

Watching her own children go the route of playing music in a live setting was the greatest thing that could ever happen to her, and them, she said, as she was the product of great musical education the likes of which found her gigging in her day as a classical concert pianist.

“I know all that life entails when [you’re] successful,” she affirmed.

Justin watched his mom and knew that emulating her was going to be his passion. He didn’t know it would also be his birthright.

“I was told that when I was really young, maybe 1 or 2 years old, there was a keyboard that my mom bought for me and my brother, and instead of actually playing the keys, I would bang on them… hard,” he said, holding back a laugh.

“It’s true,” Carol remembered.

Because she was a musician, Carol said she heard the rhythmic patterns in Justin starting at around 9 months old, and thought, from there, she would see what type of musical atmosphere for learning they could create.

“With that, I believe that my mother foreshadowed that I would be a drummer,” Justin said.

Mom bought Justin drums at age 3 — a small Fisher-Price set at first, and then a true starter kit, both of which he beat to death.

“She bought me an adult drum set and I did the same thing to that one, too,” he said.

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The drum sets continued to get upgraded — and beaten to death — until now, since Juse route of tin has his own custom kit created for him. he greatest Before you ask, no, mother and son don’t and them,often play together, as he’s rarely at home reat musi-now. Instead, he tours the world as he has nd her gig-with Branford Marsalis’ outfit since 2009, bert pianist.fore his freshman year at Berklee College of ou’re] suc-Music.

Mention intensity as part of the package knew thatthat comes with playing alongside Marsalis assion. Heand Justin will readily agree. hright.

“That cat makes you a better musician, not lly young,for his glorification, but for the betterment of keyboardthe music, outside and within his band,” Jusmy broth-tin said. Learning on the job for Justin withhe keys, Iin “a very public setting” is not just a matter d, holdingof intensity but also speaks to “a focused trajectory. A confrontation. A conversation.

We challenge each other to listen, and retain ol said sheas much as we could so we could continue to stin start-have more in-depth conversations.” ught, from Even though Justin is rarely around to musical at-have a jam session with his mother, the two eate. work in concert as the heads of a music conother fore-sulting agency Carol started with Justin. As er,” Justina woman who works with artists in whom she sees promise, the business is an all-access ge 3 — apass to affordable information and resources hen a truefor the aspiring musician. to death. “We start you on your way,” said Carol of and I didCommunity Unity Music. “It’s like the festival. aid.

It is more about access than anything else. We want young artists to have a high-quality understanding of what they want to do as musicians and what is available to them, that their wishes and dreams are an attainable goal.”

Through the raising of money via various fundraisers over the course of the year, in addition to generous donations of instruments and music lessons to assist in the cause, Carol Faulkner sees Community Unity Music as “a hub” that guides people to the institutions and goals where they need to be and to do their work. “Our program and our festival allows us to get this message out to the public, as well as bringing the community together in a unique way,” she said. “Music. Neighbors who have lived across the street from each other, and maybe never met, can get together through music. People from neighborhoods outside of West Philadelphia, curious about all styles of music, can hear it here, and join together.”

Joining together is something the extended family of the Faulkners is used to doing, as all of Carol’s nephews, nieces and Justin and Nazir’s cousins are more like brothers and sisters than distant relations. “We’ve been together and around each other in close proximity since birth,” Justin said. “The Sunday dinners at Grandmom’s house were a huge factor in developing those relationships.”

Carol noted that she and her brothers and sisters raised each other’s children since birth. “I know things my brothers and sisters don’t, and they know things I don’t,” she said.

“We grow as a family based on how my mother and father raised us.”

To that end, Justin and Carol have invited musicians of all stripes, sounds and genres to play at the Festival inside Clark Park each year for a total of five years strong. “Everybody thinks it’s just jazz players because my kids are famous for playing jazz,” Carol said.

“But there’s everything and every sound in there.”

Singer-songwriter Kate Schutt, whom Justin played World Café Live brunches with, will be on hand along with local acts like the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble. When Justin asked Branford Marsalis to come and play, the saxophonist never blinked.

“He’s my friend, first and foremost, not just my bandmate,” Marsalis said. “We’re always there for each other, as well as for a great cause.”

And then there is Bootsy Collins.

Both Marsalis and Justin Faulkner played with the bassist for an upcoming project of his set for release next year. As Justin and Bootsy befriended each other, Justin thought to ask if he had any interest and simply popped the question. “[I figured] these are just people, along with being world-class artists. Bootsy jumped at the opportunity, and he and his wife, Patti, told us that if there was anything else they could do to serve the cause, they would,” he said.

To that end, Bootsy and Justin will get on stage at Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Ave.) the eve before Saturday’s festival for a fundraising conversation, photo opportunities and more.

Five years have passed since the inaugural Community Unity Music Festival, yet the city’s vicious vibe and murder rate have grown along with the festival’s heart.

Still, that’s no reason to give up hope.

“Humanity is still humanity,” Justin said.

“One thing that our festival prides itself on being is home. A sense of home, and humanity. All of our musicians say that this feels like home...even Branford, who has played here before. Look, we’re hurting right now, [so a sense of] home is important, even if it is for one day to get rid of the bad feelings.”

He paused, then added, “[Our festival is] five hours of great food, great music and neighbors you have not had a chance to say hello to in a minute. Plus, I want to give people the opportunity to dance to ‘Ah, My Name is Bootsy, Baby.’ Obviously, we’re striving for joy.”

Carol Faulkner adds that she just wants people to be happier at her festival than they were before they got there. “I want people to respect the fact that there’s life to be lived once they put down the guns and pick up an instrument,” she said.

“If we’re living a dream, others will see it.

The Bible says that ‘those who work toward it should be the first partaker in the fruit.’

That’s what we’re trying to get all people to do, work and enjoy.”

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DHIBDS is providing one year of credit and Accountability Act (HIPPA) designed to protect personal information and data col- monitoring and identity protection services to affected clients and ensuring that all employee lected and stored in medical records. HIPPA laptops are encrypted, Taylor said established a national standard to in a statement. On a larger scale, be used in all doctors’ offices, hosthe city is now reviewing all sepitals and other businesses where

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hen the prison drama “Orange is the New Black” debuted on Netflix in July 2013, the concept of a Netflix Original Series was still a very new one, as was the idea of watching an entire season of television in one sitting.

Also far from a reality at the time? The idea that a move against mass incarceration could gain mainstream purchase as a political issue.

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Last Friday, the seventh and final season of “Orange Is The New Black” (OITNB) debuted on the streaming service. Not only has the show become a household name, but it’s raised questions that have begun to have significant real-world policy implications.

Alysia Reiner, who played Natalie “Fig” Figueroa across all seven seasons of the show, visited Philadelphia last week, and she sat down to talk to Philadelphia Weekly about her work on the show. Later that night, she attended a local fan screening of “OITNB” episodes that was held, naturally, at Eastern State Penitentiary.

The actress, who made her first appearance on the show’s second episode in its first season, didn’t know what to expect, format-wise, when she was cast on one of the first original Netflix shows prior to its debut six years ago.

“Everybody always has a choice in how they ingest this content,” Reiner said, using choice food analogies. “Some people cannot have a gallon of ice cream in their house, and some people can have a gallon of ice cream in their house for a year.

And I think Netflix and specifically ‘Orange is the New Black,’ we have some fans who need to watch all 13 episodes in one sitting, and some who love to parcel it out and only watch ten minutes at a time.”

Another major aspect of the series’ legacy is that its run took place at a time when attitudes have begun to change in a serious way about prisons, crime and mass incarceration.

This has led to the election of prosecutors like Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and even to bipartisan federal legislation like the First Step Act, which was signed into law

by President Trump last year.

“It’s my hope that [OITNB] played a part in that change,” Reiner said. “I think that whenever you have 105 million viewers as Netflix has shared with us, it’s a way of educating people about what’s going on in a way that you can’t otherwise, and in a way that I think the news has failed to do of late, because there’s been so much misinformation.”

Reiner co-starred in and co-produced the Philly-shot 2016 financial thriller “Equity,” which was one time among many that she played a lawyer. She has also appeared in episodes of everything from “The Sopranos” to “30 Rock” to multiple “Law & Order” series.

She’s also been in movies such as “Sideways,” “Kissing Jessica Stein” and, most recently, “Egg.” “My biggest piece of gratitude is to be part of art that is about change and is about aspects of our systems in this country that are deeply unjust, and to be able to shine a light on that and hopefully incite change,” she said.

The actress has had long runs in shows like “How to Get Away With Murder,” “Better Things” and “The Deuce,” but the longest run of her career was playing “Fig,” the Litchfield Penitentiary authority figure who began her run on the series as a villain but gradually be-

came a more multifaceted character.

“I loved the way they’ve written this character,” Reiner said of Fig. “We keep on seeing different layers of her.”

While the actress was reluctant to share any spoilers about the final season, she did say that, “I promise you that you will continue to see things about Fig that you never imagined.”

A Florida native, Reiner splits her time between New York and Los Angeles, although she actively seeks out roles that are in or near her home in New York.

“OITNB” filmed the early years of its run in a town called Orangeburg, ironically, although it moved to studios around New York City its last two seasons.

Reiner has also been active in the Time’s Up movement, founded to combat sexual harassment following the scandals involving Harvey Weinstein and other Hollywood figures.

“I think it’s amazing,” she said of the work Time’s Up has done in its first two years. “It’s very hard to change systems. There’s a lot of systems in place on a social, economic and political level that make equality for women challenging, so to break down those systems and create new systems will take a lot of time and effort.

“It’s important for us to remember that it isn’t just about a bunch of actresses,” she added. “Every career there is, there’s inequality.”

As part of “The Deuce” cast, Reiner is proud to be playing a part in the show that is the first to bring aboard an “intimacy coordinator,” which is a staff member whose job it is to ensure the safety and comfort of actors participating in sex scenes.

HBO Programming President Casey Bloys said in an interview this week that he hopes such staff members “will come to be seen like a stunt coordinator.”

“Intimacy coordinators are now going to become something that we as [actors union] SAG-AFTRA really push for and try to get on as many sets as possible, ideally all sets where people are doing anything more than holding hands,” Reiner said.

The actress also recently appeared in a humorous video in which she and other actresses “audition” for a fictitious movie version of the Mueller Report. Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller had been testifying before Congress on the day of our interview, and Reiner was watching and even tweeting along that morning.

“I think it’s a very complicated situation, but there were things that he said that I tweeted that lead me to believe — and some of our representatives agree — I think the truth is we have both a president and an administration that have broken the law, and whether we think that will affect this coming election or not, it’s my belief that the system of our current government is that when that happens, that’s what impeachment is for,” she said.

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homeless while simultaneously building comuring Christmas 2014, Margaux munity.”

Murphy was driving around her To pay for all this, Murphy, 42, raises monPort Richmond neighborhood and noticed how many people ey through her Facebook page. It costs about were experiencing homelessness. $1,000 a week to for all the food; her labor and So she did what felt natural: went that of others is all volunteer. Recently, Murto Boston Market, bought meals, phy was awarded a $16,000 Citizens Helping and started handing them out.

Citizens grant from the Citizens Charitable Ever since that moment, MurFoundation of Citizens Bank – a phy has worked alongside volungrant she didn’t even apply for but teers to serve Sunday dinners at for which someone nominated her.

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HARRIS BOND Rittenhouse. Pretty soon she was “Food,” Murphy said, standing also doing a Monday brunch at on a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the same church. And as the opithe corner of Kensington Avenue oid crisis ballooned, so has Murphy’s work. and Somerset Street, handing out fruit cups, She cut her 80-client cleaning service back to homemade grilled cheese sandwiches, and 20 clients in order to have the time to prepare brownies her niece baked. food in her own kitchen to give out on KensAll 70 were gone within about 10 minutes, ington street corners five days a week – addas Murphy and another volunteer, Krista, 41, ing up to between 600 and 800 meals a week. helped maintain order.

What drives Margaux Murphy is quite sim“She’s such a kind person,” said Krista, ple: “People are hungry,” she said. “That’s the adding that she was still “teeter-tottering” bottom line. I always want to say it in a more with her recovery and did not want to use her eloquent way, but people are hungry.” last name. “She [Murphy] said once you see That’s why Murphy started The Sunday it, you can never un-see it. That was such a Love Project approximately four years ago considerate thing. And she continues to do it with the mission of “sharing food amongst the [hand out food] with a smile on her face.”

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Margaux Murphy hands out food and other supplies to people along Kensington Ave. and Somerset St. earlier this week, a familiar scene to anyone who knows the founder of the Sunday Love Project. | Image: Courtenay Harris Bond The need, her wry sense of humor, and her humanitarian nature keep Murphy going.

A petite redhead with a big smile, Murphy had a father who wrestled with addiction, and she was married to someone with a substance use disorder. So the struggles of those she encounters in Kensington – and Murphy knows hundreds of people experiencing homelessness, people in recovery, and others experiencing homelessness, by name – are not foreign to her.

“They don’t know that I’m anybody,” said Murphy, who generally shies away from press and prefers to keep a low-profile, even though she was featured a couple of years ago on “Rachel Ray.” “She’s phenomenal,” said Mikail Atkinson, 33, one of her regular clients. “She means well. It’s not for the camera, the pictures, and all that.”

When a straggler came up asking for food after it was all gone, Murphy pulled some fruit out of a take-out container that she was probably saving for herself and a package of Welch’s fruit snacks from the glove box.

But Murphy does much more than serving people food. She makes friends and helps people get into recovery and housing. She has a sober living fund so that people who come out of rehab can find a place to stay while they look for work, and Murphy estimates that she drives at least two people a week to detox at the NET Centers.

Tuesday after handing out food, Murphy stood and listened to a man named Daniel describe his latest travails, trying to get an apartment but losing the phone he needed to keep in touch with the case managers who were helping him.

“I got you a phone before,” Murphy said.

“Yeah, but that was when I was getting into recovery,” Daniel said.

Murphy promised to post something on her Facebook page and asked Daniel to call her tomorrow from someone else’s phone to see what she had turned up. Sure enough, that night Murphy asked her Facebook friends whether someone had a Metro or Cricket phone they no longer needed, following through on her vow, not letting her boy down.

Murphy frequently posts updates about

those she knows from the streets on Facebook, respecting their privacy but keeping her community in the loop. “I can’t keep all that in,” Murphy said.

“I saw my girl who is celebrating her 26th birthday today,” Murphy recently wrote on Facebook. “Her life is shit, but when I wished her a happy birthday, she lit up. I told her that her dad had reached out to me. She said she would call but declined to do so when I offered.

I told her she just needs to say the word and I will stand by her every step through recovery.

She said she knows but just isn’t ready. She promised me she would at least check-in.”

Users and those she has helped get into recovery call Murphy frequently. Her phone rings day and night. Murphy said she is working on getting another phone so that she can turn the one everyone has the number for off sometimes and give herself a break.

To take care of herself, Murphy gets free sessions from her therapist, free adjustments from her chiropractor, and even has a few restauranteurs who give her free meals so that she, herself, can eat. But Murphy said she barely has a life outside of The Sunday Love Project and her dwindled cleaning business.

“I totally don’t have a social life or anything anymore, and I often miss things that are really important to me,” said Murphy, who has little time for a significant other. But she is not complaining.

“I love what I’m doing,” she said. “I’ll do it forever.”

To get involved in The Sunday Love Project, visit the website at sundaylove.org/services or donate via their Facebook page.

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Taurus Hold the perimeter this week. Multiple sources may try to overstep themselves into your territory, be it literal or emotional, and you’ll do well to repellants such advances.

Leo This is a watershed week for you. Multiple choices that you’ve been putting off must be made. The best way to answer a difficult question is to ask it correctly.

Scorpio You may be carrying a bit of extra weight in situations where equality is assumed. See that you aren’t doing it to your detriment. Renegotiate important relationships.

Pisces A situation in which you feel you’re catching a raw deal is not quite how it seems to you. Take a step back and think about everything from outside the battle zone.

Gemini Something boils beneath you’re calm exterior.

You’re doing no favors to yourself by continuing to repress the bursting seed, whatever mysterious blooms it may bring.

Virgo It’s a good moment to stand your ground, but not a good one to act on impulse.

Think yourself to the correct ground to stand. It may take a moment but it will work out.

Sagittarius A disincorporated and floating perspective will help you sew all of the details into nailing the minutia of everyday events this week. Keep the harmony between your selves.

Aries This week is a dry forest on a hot California day for you.

A cast-away cigarette butt could erupt into monstrous flames.

Try and keep your tact about you in social settings.

Cancer In the words of Maya Angelou, when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Trust your guts and see the frayed edges around a silver tongue.

Libra Your first impulse may need to be tempered in delicate situations this week. Take a breath and try to incorporate a sense of objectivity before engaging in small battles.

Capricorn A sudden rush of blood. A gasp. A hand brushed against yours. Your boat has drifted into the sea of higher romantic meaning, and everything is cause for a blush.

The French term for pubic lice is papillons d’amor, or butterflies of love. • The term “pop music” was coined by George Eliot in 1862. • Bananas emit a small amount of antimatter. • Bananas glow blue under black light, • The White House didn’t get Wi-Fi until 2012. • The “Hawaiian Pizza” was created by a Greek in Canada. • You can tell a mammoth’s age by the rings in its tusks. • 94% of the oceans of the world are in permanent darkness. • At the Starbucks inside CIA headquarters, baristas don’t write customer names on cups. • Denmark imports prisoners. • Robin Williams improvised so many of his lines in Aladdin that it was disqualified from winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

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Sammy Miller & The Congregation

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We could all stand to be uplifted by some decent jazz. Miller is a Grammy nominated drummer who’s band has collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga and Queen Latifah. Let’s all unite as one nation under a groove. | 8 pm. $12. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

Torche

Burn it down with this loud rock band. They hate having their music be compartmentalized, so that’s why we just have to consider it to be raucous, fast and it’s own thing. Come meet them and you’ll see why they transcend any category you could try to force them into. | 9 pm. $16. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.

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R&B for your soul. Arie became a seven-time Grammy nominee with her first album release in 2001.

Her sound is transcendent and just places you on a cloud, overlooking all your troubles. Get caught up in her essence if you’re not already. | 7 pm. $35-$75.

Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr. thedellmusiccenter.com

Philly’s biggest summer block party is back for its 11th year to celebrate local businesses on this stretch of 2nd St. in Northern Liberties.

Whether you’re a neighbor or not, you’re invited to witness the vibrancy of the businesses on the block. Over 150 vendors will be set up offering food, drinks, crafts and activities for little ones. Three music stages will also host some loud local talent.

Foodies, freaks and thirsty festival-goers can all look forward to being inundated with all three – all day. The Art Star Pop Up Market will also be running in conjunction with the festival at Fairmount and Green Sts. We know it’s been hot out, but you won’t sweat about catching this festival this summer. Crawl out of your air-conditioned cave and witness this stretch of Philly streets come alive.

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BlackStar Film Festival

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The eighth annual installation of this display and celebration of black filmmakers. Sit in on screenings of several films you’ve never seen before. It all opens with a yoga session in the morning, and an opening party at night. | 9 am. $12. Locations vary.

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Philly has new voting machines now, and you should definitely check them out. We better see you out at the polls whenever it’s time to vote. America is great because of the power of choice, but every individual over 18 in this city should definitely come out to this - and exercise their right to vote whenever possible. | 5 pm. Free. Graham Building, 30 S. 15th St. facebook.com INTERESTS

Possum Pals Rescue’s Oddities and Art Market

A bunch of odd little trinkets are waiting for their next home here. Count on these vendors to show you some of the coolest stuff you’ll ever see. Be sure to splurge, because your money is going towards a local animal rescue organization. | 6 pm. Free.

Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. tattooedmomphilly.com

This dynamic guy is a pro athlete, a killer comedian and a Saturday Night Live alum. Catch him on TV soon hosting Fox’s new show “Beat the Champions.”

Better yet, catch him in the city giving some serious stand-up. | 8 pm. $27. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.

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Feel the Love: MUSIC Happy Hour 70s So and Art MakingLet’s take a s An open mic that brings in a new nonprofit every week to benefit from it. Raise some money and make some new friends. Try the special “Feel the Love” IPA, brewed exclusively for the venue

by Love City Brewing, a Philadelphia-based brewery. | 6 pm. Free. The Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th St.

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It’s amazing brothers hav many films t MUSIC all have their careers. You White Chick Scary Movie Whether you were in high know him on school, college or still an oldie off-camera. back then, you know the | 7:30 pm. $ 2000s had some of the best Philly, 33 E. L pop punk music ever. Relive the glory days at this event punchlinep where you’re invited to belt all your favorite tunes. In The OUTDOO Presence Of Wolves will be performing all the essential classics. | 7 pm. $11. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave. Join in a pro eventbrite.com the West Pow & Drum Line neighborhoo AUGUST 2

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been keeping this secret your whole life with no idea it would one day make a great comedy routine. Life imitates art. | 10 pm. $10.

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Couples Therapy

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70s Soul Jam

Let’s take a second to feed our souls a little bit. Expect amazing performances from The Chi-Lites, Heatwave, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes and a few more. There’s no better time than the summer to let some soul sweep you away like a rolling wave. | 7:30 pm. $25-$75. The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter.org COMEDY

Shawn Wayans

It’s amazing how the Wayans brothers have worked on so many films together, but they all have their own successful careers. You know ‘em from White Chicks, In Living Color, Scary Movie… Now, get to know him on a local stage off-camera. Anything goes. | 7:30 pm. $32. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com OUTDOORS

Lighthouse Parade and Glow Party

Join in a procession led by the West Powelton Steppers & Drum Line through the neighborhood and into the

garden. Stand out under the black lights in neon or white clothes. This also falls on National Moth Night, so… maybe you’ll see some moths pollinating at night.

Exciting things in store here. | 6 pm. Free. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. bartramsgarden.org ART

First Friday: SelfPortraiture

Get artsy this month by immortalizing yourself with your own self-portrait.

Put on some colonial-style costumes and do it like the Founding Fathers did. Enjoy free tours of the museum throughout. | 5 pm. Free.

Elfreth’s Alley Museum, 124 Elfreth’s Alley. facebook.com COMEDY

The Interrogation Room

Own up to something that you got away with once - if you’re ballsy enough.

Tell your true story and comedians will twist it into a show. You may have

This live podcast is hosted by real-life couple Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman. Friends, exes and other couples will be talking about their relationships.

It’s half comedy show, half therapy session. | 8:30 pm. $16. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com MUSIC

Smooth Jazz Summer Nights: Bilal

This is the first performance of the season’s outdoor concert series. Vibe with Bilal - a Philly native and Grammy-winning artist. He’s even featured on a song with Beyonce before, so yeah, he’s a pretty big deal - not to diminish all his other musical accomplishments. | 7:30 pm.

Free. Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com

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Darksome Art & Craft Market

Get spooky in one of America’s oldest cemeteries at the second installment of this dark market. Treat yourself to oddities and treats from over 80 vendors. You may end up spending more money than you really have… that’d be the real horror. Enter at your own risk. | Saturday, 10 am. Prices vary. Mount Moriah Cemetery, 6201 Kingsessing Ave. facebook.com

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Switchfoot

These guys started out jamming in high school.

Now, they’re a Grammy winning band with a bunch of top 40 songs to show for their success. | 7:15 pm. $35. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com FESTIVAL

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Funk n Bowl: Outdoor Edition

Philly Funk Society will be bringing good vibes to this summer pop-up event. You’ll definitely feel pumped up enough from the music to roll some strikes. | Saturday, 9 pm. Free. North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St. facebook.com

Come together to celebrate Afrakan liberation at the 15th annual happening of this festival. Start the day early with the “Do for self” Junkanoo parade to the park that kicks off the event. With outdoor performances, food and craft vendors, and guest speakers, this festival is a mid-

summer day’s dream. | 12 pm. Free. Malcolm X Park, 400 S. 51st St. facebook.com MUSIC

World/Inferno Friendship Society

This isn’t a club meeting. It’s a show that also serves as a meeting of some great minds in music. So, maybe it kind of is a meeting. But with some crazy punk music. The only meeting you’re ever going to want to attend. | 7 pm. $12.

PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St. eventbrite.com

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Bev’s Big Blonde Bitchfest

This monthly drag show has nothing but the most fabulous happenings in store every time. The special guest this time around is Jaymes Mansfield, most known for being on Rupaul’s Drag Race.

They’re big, they’re bitchy, and you bet they’ll be your best gal pals this Saturday night. | 9 pm. $5. Tabu, 254 S. 12th St. facebook.com

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MUSIC

The Philly Flower Show

This isn’t another event at some community garden.

It’s a show of hot rappers on the rise in the city. It’s all to commemorate Urban Creators’ - a grassroots collaborative - tenth anniversary. | 10 pm. $20.

Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St. wowphilly.com

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Back In Time: Leo Party

All you August babies out there are invited. Come celebrate you being born because, let’s face it, it sure is a miracle. Have your cake here and eat it, too. Really though - some birthday cake will be served. | 4 pm.

Free. Toasted Walnut, 1316 Walnut St. facebook.com

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End of Shark Week Sunday Funday

Well that went by quickly. Celebrate the end of TV’s most ravenous week with some drinking and good times. It all wraps up with a Jaws marathon. | Sunday, 1 pm. Free. 12 Steps Down, 831 Christian St. facebook.com

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Shizz Lo x Ethik Pop-Up Party

This party is celebrating the drop of the Gelato collection collab. Cool off with some sick new clothing. We do hope they’ll be serving actual gelato here, though.

We’re hot out here. | 5 pm.

Free. Ethik Clothing Co., 441 South St. facebook.com FESTIVAL

ACANA African Festival

Six whole hours of African music, food and cultural celebrations. PECO’s Multicultural Series never fails to add some vibrancy to our city. Dip in to just the surface of everything wonderful African culture has to offer. | 2 pm. Free. Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com

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World’s Largest Golf Outing

We hope you have friends - or at least ones interested in gold - to join you here. It’s just all about a fun day out on the 18-hole course to raise money for the non-profit Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides spaces for military families to stay while their loved ones get treatment. | Monday, 10. $45-$180. Cobbs Creek Golf Club, 7400 Lansdowne Ave. worldslargestgolfouting.com

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2nd Street Festival

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2nd Street Festival After Party

Keep the festivities going at this exhilarating after party. Francisco Collazo and Cardona will be spinning deep tracks to get you moving. The celebration never has to end. | 10 pm.

Free. North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St. facebook.com MUSIC

Skyla Burrell Band

Passionate, in your face blues rock. This band is the definition of whiskey on the rocks. Strong, smooth and a staple. | 9 pm. Free. The Twisted Tail, 509 S. 2nd St. eventbrite.com

This massive festival is shutting down six blocks of 2nd St. this year. Catch up on what Philly bands are up to as they perform on four different stages throughout the festival. With all the food, street performers and vendors that’ll be there, this event is for people of all ages and all backgrounds. | 12 pm.

Free. 2nd St. and Poplar St. 2ndstfestival.org SHOW

Beautychickee: Mind Your Business Tour We live in an age where YouTubers have enough influence to go on a nationwide tour. Pretty crazy.

Come see this young lady talk makeup, life and the Internet - probably. | 12 pm. $25. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org

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Hardhat Tour: Chestnut Street Bridge

We’ve all dealt with the hell around the Schuylkill Expressway caused by all the construction around there.

Get a peek inside and learn why it’ll take so damn long to renovate this bridge. Stick around after the tour of the bridge for a discussion on its past, present and future.

It’s about to close down for a year, so don’t miss out. | 10 am. Free. Chestnut Street Bridge, 80 S. 30th St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Bit Brigade

We’re sorry to all the other bands out there, but we think this one has to be the coolest one that has ever existed. These guys play full soundtracks to NES games,

while the game is being played live on stage. They’ll be doing the Contra and Metroid scores at this show. | 8 pm. $15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com ART

Gary Smith: Pick Up Sticks

One man’s trash will make up another man’s art exhibit. Smith’s creations make use of even the most meaningless debris. This display has now entered its final month, so don’t miss your chance to show support for Smith’s works. | 11 am.

Free. The Galleries at Moore, 1916 Race St. facebook.com LGBTQ

Birthday Bitchy Bingo

Feeling lucky and a little cunty? Boric Star Bratton and Lady Geisha-Stratton are hosting this night of bingo, drag and exciting entertainment. We have no clue who’s birthday it is,

though. | 8 pm. Free.

Bainbridge Street Barrel House, 625 S. 6th St. facebook.com ART

Lauryn Hill Paint and Sip

Have you ever loved Lauryn Hill so much you wanted to paint a portrait of her and hang it up on your wall? Come out and paint her beautiful likeness while you jam to her music. | 6:30 pm. $40. ARTrageous Brush and Flow, 6345 Germantown Ave. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Tuxedo

These two guys will throw some jams in your face, and look dapper as hell doing it. Their music will throw you back to the classic disco dance beats of the 70s and 80s. Let’s get funked up. | 8 pm. $20.

The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Eye Flys

We spy with our little eye some cool guys coming by.

This band is sludgy, noisy and heavy. Stand by for an album coming out from them soon. | 8 pm. $10. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. kungfunecktie.com

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UB40

This is the group that brought us “Red Red Wine,” one of the most classic reggae songs ever. However, they’ve been in the business for over 40 years and have so

much to show for it. Come witness why they’ve been so successful for so long. | 8 pm. $40. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com MUSIC

Young People’s Concert Series: Rhythms of the World

Get your kids moving and grooving at this free for all, outdoor concert series. Hear different music from around the world without stamping your passport. This is the last in the series for the summer, so don’t miss out. | 11 am.

Free. The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave. manncenter. org

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Andrew Belle

If you’re a fan of James Blake or Bon Iver, you’ll definitely appreciate this Chicago native’s music. It’s deep, emotional and ethereal.

Listen to his 2017 album “Dive Deep” to get an idea of what makes Belle so unique. | 8 pm. $15. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave. facebook.com SOCIAL

Speed Friending

Making friends - even for people in their 20s - can be awkward as hell. Cut out all the extra shit and make some friends in a snap here.

Just remember everyone here is as eager as you are to make some friends, so you’ll definitely find a new acquaintance before you leave. | 7 pm. $15. Infusion Lounge, 16 S. 2nd St. eventbrite.com KID FRIENDLY

National Night Out

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Sunset Sessions

Smooth jazz on a city rooftop. Is there anything better you have to do this Tuesday? Simmer down after a long day at work. | Tuesday, 5 pm.

Free. Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com

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This nationwide event goes down every August with the goal of getting neighbors to watch out for each other. Come out to learn how to reduce crime in our beautiful city. It’s

unfortunately way too large of an issue, and it can only be solved if we step up to prevent it. | 5:30 pm. Free.

Philadelphia Police Mini Station, 905 South St. facebook.com DISCUSSION

Philly Loves Poetry Interview and Reading

Get inside the minds of emerging young poets in our community. Krisann Janowitz - host of the poetry program New Voices - will interview writers, who will also be reading some of their works. | 6:30 pm. Free. PhillyCAM, 699 Ranstead St. facebook.com MOVIES

Passport to World Cinema

This theater is offering free screenings of films from around the world every month to give viewers an idea of the entertainment enjoyed abroad. We’re all for exposing people to life outside of Philly.

Come out for a showing of “I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians,” a Romanian film with a super long title. | 7 pm. Free. PFS Roxy Theater, 2023 Sansom St. filmadelphia.org

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Papa Roach

Everyone knows either “Last Resort” or “Scars,” and maybe even more. This band definitely has a lot to show to the world. Come catch them on their “Who Do You Trust?” tour, promoting their new album of the same name. | 7 pm. $25-$95. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com MUSIC

Spoken Nerd

This guy is serving up something different. Expect satirical indie hip-hop and some sophisticated poetic lyrics. This nerd has something to say, so let’s all gather and listen. | 7:30 pm. $10. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.

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Grin and Beer It

Turn that frown upside down that this comedy show bound to be entertaining.

Michael Kelly, Nicole Phoenix and Peggy O’Leary will be your hilarious hosts. You won’t have to fake a smile here. | 9 pm. $5. Earth Bread and Brewery, 7136 Germantown Ave. facebook.com

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Ancient Alcohol

Getting shitfaced is an art as old as time. How else will we escape the crippling grip of our short existence?

Nonetheless, come out to learn about all the libations enjoyed by our distant ancestors. | 5:30 pm. $20.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St. penn.museum SOCIAL

Citizen Women’s Happy Hour

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West Coast Mini Beer Fest

This monthly event features four different breweries every month for attendants to get a taste of. This time around, you’ll be tasting 21st Amendment, Evil Genius, Boston Beer and Ballast Point. It’s the pier’s last of this event for the summer, so be sure to catch it. | 4 pm. $10. Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Columbus Blvd. morganspier.com

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Posters for the People: Rediscovering the Lost Art of the New Deal

Old political posters are some cool works of art.

Join in on the conversation surrounding finding the lost posters created during the New Deal that artists and historians are on the hunt to find. Meanwhile, you’ll get to enjoy the over 500 posters that have been recovered. | Wednesday, 6 pm. $20. Social Impact Studios, 319 N. 11th St. eventbrite.com Grin and Beer It

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Hotter Than July; I Just Might Burn You in August

The description we read for this event was pretty ambiguous, so we’ll make this one the same damn thing. It’s a performance that takes advantage of audio and video effects to make you feel displaced in the environment. Prepare to question everything. | 6 pm.

Free. Icebox Project Space, 1400 N. American St.

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Anthony Hamilton

This soul singer went from the church choir to being compared to some of the best talents in the industry.

His illustrious career has allowed him to release almost ten albums since 2003. Connect with him at his performance that’s sure to be smooth as hell. | 7 pm. $35-$75. Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Dr. thedellmusiccenter.com

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Music Entrepreneur Club Tour

You don’t need to be in L.A. to be immersed in the music industry. It’s all coming to us at this event packed with conferences, discussions and networking opportunities.

For music entrepreneurs, it’s all about who you know and how much you’re willing to put yourself out there. | 5 pm. $50. Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St. eventbrite.com

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Tropical Voodoo

Philly sure as hell isn’t a tropical summer destination.

Blast off to where the palm trees are at this DJ set. Let the vibes of the Afro rock and Latin music being spun wash you away. | 8 pm. Free. The International Bar, 1624 N. Front St. facebook.com FOOD & DRINK

Punch Buggy Brewing Co. Grand Opening

How do you like your eggs in the morning? Despite the name, this band will get you all scrambled up - in a good way. Jam to some soulful and smooth hip-hop from this Philly based group. | Thursday, 6:30 pm. $12. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St.

Some more delicious craft beer is coming to our city.

Come out for this opening to enjoy some brews and grilled cheese sandwiches. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite over this three-day long weekend event. | 5 pm. Free.

Punch Buggy Brewing Co., 1445 N. American St.

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Aglow

Everything in life around us is art - even the plastic floating in our waterways. Environmental artist Aurora Robson, who’s work will be on display in this exhibit, has transformed plastic debris into illuminated sculptures shining under LED lights. | Thursday, 6 pm. Free. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd. schuylkillcenter.org

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How sweet it (still) is!

As the NFL season is back in full swing, we were served this timely reminder of a glorious time to be alive in Philadelphia. Not only did we win our first Super Bowl we did it at the expense of the guy who beat us the last time the Birds scratched and clawed to get there. Oh, if you know where this sidewalk gem resides, shoot us a line at mail@philadelphiaweekly.com. Also, keep sending your photos our way via social using the hashtag #PWBigPic. 41-33. Never forget.

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Hard truths Q: I’m a woman who married young (21) and else’s before BSC has been established.

And with that out of the way…

I’ve been with my husband for seven years.

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