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Losing control So I did something I’m not proud of on Electhe culmination of months in the making of being forced to reroute blocked streets for no tion Day this year. reason.

I almost got into a fistfight with a construcI looked at the construction worker and tion worker. yelled back, “show me the permit that allows Let me preface this by saying that it’s not you to block the street. Go ahead, I’ll wait.” my mission to stir up trouble and I wasn’t He shouted some more expletives never anlooking for it. I also realize in retrospect where swering my question, but instead pointed to a the pent-up aggression and explosion on this hole in the street covered only by a worker came from – but first, let me metal grate saying that it was unstatell you the story. ble. Not my problem. You drilled the You can’t go a few blocks in my hole in the street. You patch it up neighborhood on a daily basis for drivers. I’d had it with workers without running into some street already at work giving little pause closure or something blocking the for the people in the neighborhood path for where you’re trying to go. their decisions affect.

It’s a derivative of the massive deI drove through with applause velopment boom Philadelphia is from the cars behind me. All the experiencing in this reverse white cars behind me followed suit. It was flight revolution. Developers swoop a small victory that, in retrospect, in, buy up blocks of city streets in I realized I should’ve treated a lot emerging neighborhoods, REALdifferently. I’m a 30-something-yearTORS rebrand neighborhoods to old man and a father, my actions are make it desirable for interested gennot how one should behave. I wasn’t trifiers, and the cycle continues. @SPRTSWTR looking for applause either, though I I don’t have an issue with that – realized the frustrations of the cars well, I suppose I do in some small part – but that’s for another time and a differ- behind me mirrored my own.

But you can only be told to “back it up,” or ent column. What I do have an issue with are in this particular case “back it the fuck up,” the contractors who have very little regard for the neighborhoods they swoop into. Clos- before enough becomes enough. Look, I’ll neving off streets without permits, doing massive er do that again, especially considering about demolition and not using water to keep down 8-10 workers came out to see what all the commotion was about and I suddenly felt boxed the toxic dust from old construction, leaving debris in the streets that pops tires, parking in, but I must say it felt like a small victory to stand up and let these contractors know that giant trucks on sidewalks creating sinkholes.

Philadelphians are putting them on notice.

The list is long and equally annoying, and You don’t live here, we do.

I’m aware it’s the breaks of living in a big city.

Respect the neighborhoods you come into.

Like I mentioned, for months I’ve had to deal with street closures rerouting me all over. Leave it the way you found it. Need to close a A two-block trip becomes five, a five-block trip street? Get a permit like the rest of us. These courtesies go a long way for residents to unbecomes 10. On this day, I was in a rush to get derstand that, while a nuisance, it’s part of the to a meeting and came down a stretch of East Thompson Street in Northern Liberties at deal.

But when you disrespect by not figuring the edge of Fishtown. Without warning, I noout an alternative for drivers, pedestrians and ticed cones blocking my direction. However, cyclists (which was the case here) then you’re there were additional cones blocking the only the asshole, my friend, not the other way streets I could go down forcing two decisions. around.

Stop and have the long row of cars behind I’m not proud of the way I treated this situme back up into oncoming traffic or go the wrong way down a one-way street into oncom- ation, in fact, despite the choice words hurled at me, I’d like to apologize to that laborer for ing traffic. my actions. At the end of the day, I completely The smug construction worker looked at realize it probably wasn’t his fault there was a me and told me to “back it the fuck up.” hole in the ground.

Philly, I’d had it.

He’s just trying to do his job.

I got out of my car grabbed the cones blockBut you know what? So are the rest of us. ing the street and proceeded to throw them Do you have a construction horror to the sidewalk. The worker and a few other story? Tell us via: workers began screaming, calling me every voices@philadelphiaweekly.com. expletive in the book. I didn’t care. This was

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STATE OF OUR CITY

The number of fresh faces within City Council following Tuesday’s election. Most notable was former Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier, who nabbed the 3rd District seat. Other notables, like Isaiah Thomas (not the basketball player) Katherine Gilmore-Richardson and Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks took at-large posts.

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#PhillyVotes: By the Numbers

I mean it’s no surprise that Philadelphia swings blue. So there was little by way of shock and awe to see Democrats in key positions dominate the polls Tuesday. What was a bit surprising was seeing just how progressive we continue to grow as a city with the election of Kendra Brooks, from the Working Families Party, winning an at-large City Council seat. This week, we take a look at some key numbers both in the city and around the region that show just how much change really was made.

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The last time there was a serious Republican candidate for Philly mayor on the ticket. On Tuesday, incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney won by a landslide defeating attorney Billy Ciancaglini (who?) who ran on the Republican ticket. If you never heard of Ciancaglini until hitting the polls Tuesday it’s because, according to the Inquirer, he only was able to receive $10,500 in total campaign contributions.

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The number of voters who affiliate with the Democratic party over the Republican party or any other party for that matter in Philadelphia. In fact, Councilman David Oh is the only Republican of note who won on Tuesday, and that’s most likely because Oh has been instrumental in speaking out for issues that concern a largely black and brown city, but the man survived being stabbed. You gotta rock with a guy that’ll take one and come back swinging even harder.

The number of terms it will now be for City Councilman Bobby Henon, who won Tuesday despite mired in the midst of a federal indictment as an alleged conspirator in union boss John Dougherty’s federal corruption case.

Philadelphians being OK with a little bit of corruption in their politics is like being OK with long hots on our hot roast pork – a little, but not too much.

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The number of years Republican City Councilman Brian O’Neill will represent the 10th District of Philadelphia after fighting off Democrat Judy Moore, who actually gave O’Neill a run for his money. Nevertheless, O’Neill prevailed and all the cops, firefighters and closet bigots in his district breathed a huge sigh of relief.

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Black Violin released its latest album ‘Take the Stairs’ earlier this month and plans to unveil it at the Kimmel Center as the main attraction on Nov. 8. | Image courtesy: Kimmel Center

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hrough its 15 years together, “We’re basically coming, kicking the door Black Violin has been challeng- down and just breaking all those characters ing the stereotypes of what black and those stereotypes, so kids look at that and men can do and encourages oth- it’s like, ‘oh, man, what can I do?’” Baptiste ers to do the same. said.

This classical music Black Violin’s message is importduo – consisting of viant in remembering that who you are

BY ALEX olist Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev isn’t necessarily defined by where you NAGY Marcus – has never taken the easy come from. way out. That attitude is evident in “Don’t try to fit into a box,” Baptheir brand new album, “Take the tiste advised. “The world doesn’t need Stairs,” which was released Nov. 1. another Jay-Z or Beyonce – the world “We’ve always felt like we’ve taken the needs you.” stairs when we had opportunities to take the Spreading this message means spending elevator, but we opted out because we wanted lots of waking hours on the road. However, that experience – we wanted to control that the guys are committed to taking their music destiny,” Baptiste said. around the world, even if it means some time No matter what listeners may be going away from their own families. through, Baptiste said it is crucial to remem“It’s all about balance and understanding ber that falling and getting back up is all a each other, and making that time when I come part of the game. home,” Baptiste said.

“I think the process of this one was a bit Baptiste and Marcus met while students at more purposeful,” he continued. “We kind of Dillard High School for Performing Arts in messed around with different objectives and Fort Lauderdale. They were in the same music words that we wanted to project in this album, class, which is where they gained their pasand the word that kept resonating was ‘hope.’” sion for their instruments.

The band plays about 200 shows each year Black Violin has enjoyed an illustrious cato spread the positive messages in its music. reer. Aside from their work giving back to They’ll be stopping by the Kimmel Center communities, Baptiste and Marcus are proon their Impossible Tour Nov. 8. Aside from ducers who have worked with Kanye West, nationwide venue tours, Black Violin often Lupe Fiasco, Aerosmith and more. They have performs at schools, detention centers and also performed alongside Alicia Keys at the low-income communities to uplift youth. ToBillboard Awards in 2004, and at President gether, Baptiste and Marcus own the Black Obama’s Kids Inaugural Concert in 2013.

Violin Foundation, a nonprofit that provides However, as Baptiste reminisced on all the access to music education. major events of his career, he said he feels Most recently, they performed at a fundBlack Violin hasn’t reached its peak yet. raiser for their organization Oct. 27 at the Bro“With all those incredible things we’ve ward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort done, the best is yet to come,” he said.

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The only thing they’ll steal from you is your heart. This band’s known for being deep and connecting with fans through vulnerable lyrics. Their music feels like a shroomsenhanced carriage ride through a wheat field to find yourself – or something like that. | Nov. 9. 8:30 pm. $23. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

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This band is one of the most deserving of a big break. We think they’ve finally achieved it after being together since 2005. They’ve opened up for huge names – like Train and Fitz and The Tantrums – and even gained the attention of Sia when they were starting out.

Now on their own tour, they certainly have gained the attention of millions of fans. | Nov. 14. 7:30 pm. $35.50-$115. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

Pigface

This band’s known specifically for their crazy-ass shows. Think Nine Inch Nails-level heavy shit. Pigface hasn’t toured in about 14 years, so chances are they’ll let rip all they’ve had bottled up. | Nov. 18. 7:30pm. $30.50. Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. tlaphilly.com

Mega Ran

We bet you’ve never heard of a video game-inspired rap artist. If you have, then you’ve already been a fan of Ran’s music for a while. He infuses education and gaming with oldfashioned hip-hop to create a sound everyone can jam to. CAPCOM made Ran the first musician to ever be licensed by a video game producer. Come see why he can’t help but turn his audience members into superfans by the end of his sets. | 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

Cher

We’re not sure how Cher released 26 fucking studio albums in her career and has yet to show her age. She’s literally the G.O.A.T. of wigs and faces and one who is so damn popular that she had to add a second stop in Philly by popular demand. You know what they say – when the world bursts into flames, all that will be left is Cher and cockroaches. At least, someone out there must say that. Maybe. | Dec. 6. 8 pm. $48.

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Strand of Oaks

Timothy Showalter – the indie musician behind the moniker – first played his “Winter Classic” shows at this same venue five years ago. Now, this three-day performance has become an ideal way to close out the year. Showalter aims for this performance to be a space for all to gather and reflect on the days that have passed. We’re ready for this to be a long-running Philly tradition. | Dec. 12-14. 8:30 pm. $23. Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. bootandsaddlephilly.com

The Starting Line

We weren’t sure if we’d ever see these guys again. These Philly-based pop-punks are back on the road, courtesy of their “Est. 1999” tour. They haven’t released anything since 2012, so you’ll probably get treated to a slew of new material … assuming there’s new music coming down the road. Just hang in there; your patience will get you past the finish line. | Dec. 21. 8:30 pm. $32.50. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St.

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Philadelphia hip hop entrepreneur James Lindsay has been instrumental in the creation of Rap Snacks, a potato chip brand wildly popular within pockets of inner-city Philadelphia. | Image: David Cabrera

his piece had all the makings of a 4,200 Walmart stores across the country. straightforward feature.

It’s a good time to be Lindsay as Rap Snacks, Gifted really in the sense that it which started in 1994, has emerged with a rewas the classic tale of an entreprebrand and bold new flavors like Migos Sour neur with a great idea who, Cream and Ranch and Fetty Wap with timing, residing in perHoney Jalapeno. Lindsay capitalfect circles and the undeniized on great timing, and the success

BY KERITH GABRIEL able fact that he hustled his of rappers in the industry, to push ass off, turned his small idea into an emmore chips throughout the region. pire that is set to expand even more in the According to a spokesperson for coming months.

Lindsay, there are more than 5,000 small stores That entrepreneur is James Lindsay, who, un- that actively carry Rap Snacks – in addition to less you are deeply embedded in hip hop circles, the aforementioned chain of Walmart stores. you may never hear of. For those of you who love In Philly, specifically, just about every corrap, then you’ve probably bought a bag of Rap ner store has them – I know because I checked.

Snacks at your corner poppy store or bodega. I popped my head into 12 different stores mostly Lindsay, who grew up here in Philly, has taken within sections of North and West Philadelphia the Rap Snacks brand to new heights, recently (and a little bit of Southwest Philadelphia too), signing a deal alongside No Limit rapper-producover a month-long period and only two stores I er Master P., to have Rap Snacks embedded in entered didn’t carry Rap Snacks.

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Rap Snacks, which uses the likeness of popular hip hop artists and pairs them with unique flavors, just signed a deal this year to be featured in all 4,200 Walmart stores across the country. | Image: Kerith Gabriel In Philly, specifically, just about every corner store has them – I know because I checked.

I popped my head into 12 different stores mostly within sections of North and West Philadelphia (and a little bit of Southwest Philadelphia too), over a month-long period and only two stores I entered didn’t carry Rap Snacks.

“We want to become a lot more viral with the brand, and with Migos doing the ‘Dat Way’ song it definitely helped,” said Lindsay during a recent call with PW. Also on a count, during our just under eight-minute phone call from his offices in New York City, Lindsay used the word “brand” 32 times. “We were fortunate to get inside of Walmart, which positions us very well to have people recognize the brand a lot more.”

But what I noticed is that Rap Snacks and unique oddities of snacks like it tend to reside in the pockets of the inner-city. Lindsay noted, and I agree, that it’s mainly because that’s where the hip hop culture is most prevalent and the best place for his – you guessed it – brand to take off. But what perhaps goes unnoticed by the growth of Rap Snacks is that it’s housed primarily in food deserts where poppy shops offer the only opportunities to get some semblance of a meal.

Do you need penny candy, 35 cents potato chips and toilet paper? The poppy shop’s got you. A meal fortified in vitamins and minerals? Not so much. When asked about this, Lindsay went a big picture with his response.

“I’m looking to have the [Rap Snacks] brand become a worldwide brand,” he said. “Most of the time when people see the brand they think of it as an urban brand, which it started that way, but rap sells mostly within the inner city.

Ideally, I want this to be a universal brand that everyone can buy and enjoy every day. I want to get to the point where anyone can be able to buy it, regardless of where they live, globally.”

Lindsay isn’t the only brand targeting inner-city corner stores with less-than-perfect food.

In doing this story, I also had a chance to take inventory of other snack brands capitalizing on making what I’d call “urban snack foods.” You know, the snacks that are prevalent in the inner city you’d never find in Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. Some brands I’d never heard of, and some, like Herr’s, are easily recognizable. But with Herr’s, in supermarkets like Acme and Wegmans, you can get the usual varieties: Ripples, Sour Cream & Onion, Salt & Vinegar, Barbecue.

You know, the classics.

But go to the poppy shop and, in addition to those, there’s Ketchup chips, Red Hot chips, Hot Cheese Popcorn, BBQ Pork Rinds. All loaded with well over 500 milligrams of sodi-

um between them and high levels of saturated fats. Then there’s Cheetos with its Flamin’ Hot variety, Doritos with its Tapatio hot sauce-inspired of chips and also an attempt to claim the Latino population with its Flamin’ Hot variety, Doritos “Flamas” and Doritos “Dinamita.”

I mean it almost feels like targeting.

And in a major city like Philadelphia for these brands to be so prevalent in Black and Brown communities feels almost by design – in a city that boasts some of the highest childhood obesity rates and levels of heart disease and high blood pressure in the country. According to a 2017 resolution to curb childhood obesity from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 10 percent of children aged 2-5 are obese, and those children who are obese as kids are five times more likely to be obese as adults.

If this feels like I’m picking on Rap Snacks, please know this isn’t an attack. James Lindsay is a hustler having worked with many artists, including Philly artist and activist Meek Mill for the latter part of eight years developing his business strategy and overall … brand.

I actually admire the hustle of this longtime behind-the-scenes businessman of hip hop.

“If you look at any positive food brands that [portray Blacks] you’ll see that we have very little,” Lindsay said. “You have Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben’s – that’s who the mainstream is seeing as a representation of African Americans on the packaging. I wanted to create something that was out-of-the-box or to be disruptive of that flow. We worked with a lot of artists in the industry and I would tell guys ‘your brand is a lot stronger than you think it is.’ A lot of times these different deals [artists] get themselves into there [are] no equity rights, they’re not being marketed effectively, so I wanted to show that your brand has a lot more equity in it than you think.”

Another line that left me realizing that Lindsay’s goals aren’t sinister but hoping to fire up more entrepreneurship and inspire artists to chase the almighty dollar.

But to which, I ask? Why on the backs of the struggling neighborhoods they emerged from?

At the end of the day, I understand that these are all choice foods. As consumers, we don’t need to buy them. It’s a treat provided by

expendable cash at an affordable rate. Except when it’s not a treat. When it becomes breakfast for students on their way to school. If you live in the city, think how many times you’ve seen a middle or high school-aged kid with a bag of chips on their way into class in the early hours of the morning? Sadly, it’s ingrained, and I think, in small part, these “brands” know it.

Especially Lindsay, who noted that his brand is growing. The Rap Snacks team will soon release a line of ramen noodles and is set to unveil, Wifey, a rose wine slated to drop in early 2020.

“We’ve been limited in some categories that I would like to hit going into 2020,” said Lindsay. “We also need to start looking at branching out in terms of different products under the Rap Snacks umbrella. I have another brand [of chips] coming out and it’s going to be all about the legends of the rap industry.

We’re looking into the creation of ramen noodles too and if you look at the history of hip hop, it and ramen noodles go together.”

Just like sodium and hypertension.

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E-Z Park owners settle with city, fix sidewalk after land grab whistleblow

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arking czars Bob and Harvey Spear were none too happy last month when Philly Weekly shared the tale of how their E-Z Park lot near 12th and Vine streets usurped a portion of the public sidewalk without city permission.

Once the story hit print, they said they were inundated with calls, including attention from elected officials who wanted to know how nobody noticed how the parking lot between 12th and 13th along Winter Street cut the width of the sidewalk in half.

The brothers now run the family owned business which has “owned, leased and managed more than 100 locations in the Philadelphia area, and we continue to seek expansion opportunities.�

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Since October’s story in Philadelphia Weekly, E-Z Park at 12th and Vine has since moved back to its designated spots and left a section of the sidewalk part asphalt and part sidewalk. | Image: Brian Hickey A call received from the Spears brothers – on speakerphone from their office – said they’d never gotten word of phone messages or emails seeking comment on the matter, and questioned the necessity of including records of donations made to the district city councilman’s campaign.

They also noted that they didn’t know about the issue – made public by a tipster – until city Department of Licenses and Inspections inspectors issued 27 code-violation notices for cars blocking the public walkway.

At a face-to-face meeting in the lot a week or so later, they reiterated those concerns, and noted that parking lot owners like themselves are under financial siege from a city’s 22.5 percent tax rate on gross receipts. They hoped this story wouldn’t quell efforts to get that levy reduced, as they’d hoped City Council would work toward.

“We’re honest people. We don’t do things improper or illegal,” Bob Spear told Philly Weekly. “If anything looks improper or illegal, we rectify it as soon as we find out.”

To that end, the Spears hired a crew to come over on Sunday, Oct. 20 and move the car curbs that mark each spot back a few feet from the sidewalk onto the lot.

The end result of the project – which Bob Spears estimated as having cost $1,500 – was a sidewalk wide enough for people with strollers or using wheelchairs to navigate easily.

“To see something like (that story), it was horrible because we don’t do things like that on purpose. We meant no harm. We’re not like that. All of our locations are in beautiful shape,” he said. “We don’t want to break the law on purpose.

“We got some reaction from people in City Hall, which we don’t like to get. I just hope they see this follow-up story.”

The parking-lot reconfiguration didn’t bring about the loss of any spots, though the area between two rows of parking to back in and out has gotten narrower.

The Spears brothers noted that they paid off the 27 code-violation notices – $100 for each

ticket – upon receipt, and instantly called the city to find out what they can do to be in compliance, which led to moving the car curbs.

According to Bob Spear, the city inspector told him on Friday that L&I “was going to close the case” as a result of the corrective actions taken.

Though the situation seems to have been addressed, not everybody was sympathetic toward their plight.

L&I spokeswoman Karen Guss confirmed that the tickets have been paid and that inspectors “confirmed that parking spots and curb barriers have been brought within the boundaries of the lot.”

“E-Z Park’s public land grab was wrong, and L&I is pleased that the Department’s enforcement action got it to stop,” she added.

“We just wish that there had been 311 reports about the EZ Park property. L&I would have known about the problem earlier and could have taken action sooner. The City strongly encourages residents who see this kind of thing to report it to 311.”

As for the tipster who went public with the story – the owners mistakenly chalked it up to a disgruntled former employee – he or she doesn’t think they’ve done enough.

“It looks like the parking lot only wants to give back a couple feet, not what they originally stole,” the tipster said. “Also, the sidewalk is dangerous for walking because the asphalt is still covering a couple feet. It’s all uneven, making for a sort of an obstacle course.”

The tipster estimated that it would cost EZ Park about $15,000 to mill asphalt off sidewalks or expose the original surface, which is “pennies” compared to what he thinks the lot made by expanding the lot, an assertion that the owners dismissed as inaccurate.

“He’s still trying to skate. They stole city land, made millions and now give it back,” the tipster said. “They shouldn’t be allowed to just move on. As you can see, I’m determined to see them return it exactly to its original size.”

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aking the Trojan War Philadelphia Weekly caught modern while portray- up with Tuomanen and Wright to ing the allure of valor, chat through all of this during realong with its hearsal. carnage, is what’s behind BY A.D. Since you’re worked toAMOROSI actor Mary Tuomanen and gether as Applied Mechandirector Rebecca Wright’s ics on 19 shows within 10 deconstruction of An Iliad. years, when did the relaTaking place inside the Bob & tionship click, become what you Selma Horan Studio of the Ar- knew collaboration with another den Theatre, which opens Nov. artist should be?

14-Dec. 8, the duo’s present-day Tuomanen: I moved to Philamash-up telling of Homer’s mix delphia chasing a bad love affair, of horror and heroism – trans- one that ended pretty quickly lated by Robert Fagles, written by when here. I didn’t know I was Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare going to stay. After I did that first – is exquisite fodder for Tuoma- project with Becky, then anothnen and Wright, whose Applied er – “Portmanteau,” the second Mechanics company has, for 10 Applied Mechanics show – was years and 19 productions, placed when I decided to make these raw text and rawer reality into a people lifelong collaborators. I blender and based its motiva- will live in this city now, I thought. tions and movement on that.

This is it. Touring “Portmanteau” At the urging of Terry Nolen, across the country cemented producing artistic director of having my mind blown by Becky the Arden, Wright attended an as to how we made that show. intense reading of the screed to The prompts she created to love and war, and was floored. write that as a group were ten“It makes your guts squirm that der, complicated and beautiful. there would ever be another war,” I never wanted to make it work she said. any other way.

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Wright: As a director of text-based work in my freelance life, I’m very aware of starting with the puzzles. It can be the greatest play in the world, and I’m like “What is this unstageable crap?” The puzzles in AN ILIAD are more front-and-center, which is thrilling because you don’t have to have the conversation about how to fix it. It’s high invention from the start that we approach with a lot of our devising tools.

In terms of currency, how does your ILIAD connect to modern warfare, literal, figurative, digital?

Tuomanen: As it stands, the piece has all these great warriors out on the field, emphasizing how gorgeous their bodies are, how capable and strong they are, before you see them getting hacked to bits in a graphic manner for, effectively, nothing. They’re fighting for some treasure, property and a broken marriage, which seems absurd to lose hundreds and thousands of people over. But, also because the war persists because the gods want it to.

There’s definitely a strong link made, in our case, between the 1 percent, corporations and special interests for whom capitalism must be fed by conflict – who never are risking themselves or their loved ones, who will always live in comfort – and those who are on the front lines being hacked limb-from-limb, losing resources and being separated from loved ones.

That is an eternal story – those who fight and those who benefit from that fight.

What are you hoping audiences will walk away from AN ILIAD thinking?

Tuomanen: I hope people will be really mad, and feel activated and empowered to stand up and stop the atrocities that larger governments are perpetrating on smaller nations, vulnerable minorities and are complicit in the tribalism that supports genocide and sends people to foreign countries they have no business being in to die for causes they have no business dying for.

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Every time you think jazz is dead, there’s an event like the All That Jazz Art Festival – this year on Nov. 16 at the Philly Art Collective – that serves as a great reminder that the sound is stronger than ever.

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aren’t the stay-at-home and binge Netflix ver the next few months or so, types, so we scoured the list and came up with there’s about 25-30 festivals to choose from going down here in these four to consider before it gets too damn cold to do anything.

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These aren’t your drink it up Unless you have

BY ALEX NAGY and party events because we no kids, a job that AND KERITH GABRIEL figure a little culture is good for isn’t stressful, a the soul, but they are fun and wide open social calendar and a vehicle that gets phenomenal gas mile- should leave you feeling a bit more in-tune with what’s going on around you and perhaps age, there’s no way you’ll be able to hit all of more importantly, with your hard-earned dolthose up. We know no one in this newsroom lars left in your pocket. falls under all of these categories but we also

Philly Zine Fest

This festival has been bringing together small print artists since 2002. Whether you’re one of them or not, come appreciate the creativity of those who print their work in these alternative zines. A diverse community of non-binary, trans/gender-queer and minority artists are encouraged to come and make their underrepresented work known to all. | Nov. 16-17. Noon. Free. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. phillyzinefest.tumblr.com

All That Jazz Art Festival

Local jazz musicians’ own visual art will be put on display at this exclusive festival. They’re here to show they can do even more than play some awesome music – they can create paintings, collages and drawings of top tier. Invite everyone you know to come out and support local creators and organizations that continue to enrich our city with art. | Nov. 16. 4 pm. Free. Philly Art Collective, 253 N. 3rd St. eventbrite.com

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Diverse talent will be all over the big screen during this annual film festival. Run by a volunteer, nonprofit organization, the PAAFF seeks to expose all Philadelphians to the incredible talents of our neighbors. The program of films has been released, so familiarize yourself with some of these groundbreaking filmmakers before it starts. | Nov. 7-17. 7 pm. Prices vary.

Locations vary. phillyasianfilmfest.org

Feminist Flea Market and Craft Fair

Give your support directly to a good cause as you shop from more than 100 vendors who are all women/trans/ gender non-conforming. Proceeds will be donated to WOAR/ Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.

This is a cause that anybody could – and should – lend their support to. | Dec. 7. 10 am. $5. Bok, 1901 S. 9th St. housecatpresents.ticketleap.com

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Robert L. Howie: Remember the name

It’s Election Day! If you are able to vote today, please do. If not for yourself, do it for every voter of color who was purged from the rolls, currently or formerly incarcerated person, and immigrant who can’t participate in shaping the community they live in.

Editor’s note: This letter was edited for brevity and tone.

Veterans Day events will convene citywide and in suburbia on Monday, Nov. 11. This shall also be the day for an initial opening of the Robert L. Howie Veterans Home at 2027 N. 62nd St. Robert L. Howie shall now and forever be acknowledged as a personal care operator, agency social service provider, resource guidepost, community involved treatment center and a project-based learning and training facility.

[This facility] will continue to serve as an emergent civic engagement center [focused on career opportunities] and encouraging wellness. [This was Howie’s] prophecy, now fulfilled. Sgt. Howie was a distinguished and decorated retired military veteran but his true call to action was for restorative justice settlement.

He was a humanitarian [who wanted to] “leave this earth better than how he found it” and a deceased decree of a road less traveled.

Sgt. Howie was a lifetime member of the NAACP, a successful businessman, community activist, social entrepreneur, prolific author/writer, cultural and oral historian. During the last decade of his life there was a discern and trailblazer assessment which now surfaces as a roadmap for the activation of this home settlement. His daughter Quanda Howie Burth remembers how [her father] went back to the underground and grassroots segment of Urban America to deliver inkind giving and donated products, goods and services.

Through trials and tribulations, informed trauma and loss, Quanda still found ways to repurpose both the life [of her father and her own] as a must endeavor. [She used wealth] from her ownership of Que Home Remodeling, amongst other public and private business venture succession, as seed capital investment which now serves as the backbone of the Robert L. Howie Veterans Home.

Accept this letter as support for this pilot initiative. I invite other veterans and to email her a word of thanks at quety1129@gmail.com – Maurice Henderson | West Philadelphia

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Beware of racism at the polls To the Editor, I have lived a particular section of Northeast Philadelphia for much of my life, so I understand the deep-seated underbelly of racism that exists. I won’t say my section, but I am a former worker at one of the polling places in my district. But, not this year.

From the registration table all the way to the polls, the conversations that workers were having about people coming in just based on their appearance were just too sick to bear. It was like a game. The end of it all for me was when this Latina woman came in to vote in May and they gave her a hard time about her address, if she owned or rented her home – because why the hell would that matter – and her ID. She eventually did get to vote, but the ha-

rassment was definitely what I learned now to be voter suppression. They wanted her to get upset and storm out of there, not casting her vote as a citizen of this country. I then heard one of the workers say, “And that’s all that’s wrong with this system is that people like that get to have a say.” People like that?

People like this woman who probably has a job, probably pays taxes and has to deal with the same nonsense all of us do in daily life but she’s what’s wrong with the system? I could out who the lowlifes are but I still live in and love my community. Just let this serve as a warning that, when you go to the polls this week, depending on where and what you look like, you might be judged even before you walk in the door.

– Darlene S. | Philadelphia

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Here’s a handy translation guide to figure out what politicians mean when they say they need to do more outreach before making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists: “Stakeholders” = “Drivers” “Residents” = “Drivers” “The community” = “Drivers” – Doug Gordon|

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Imagine being of a generation that spent 30 years writing dour hot takes about how disappointed you all were by Gen X/Millennials/Zoomer, then getting your panties in a bunch that young people might dare generalize a bit about your age cohort.

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To the Editor, Nancy Pelosi has a plan to lower drug prices. The Speaker of the House just released a new bill that would impose a slew of new taxes and allow the government to meddle with private businesses. We’ve come to expect this type of extremism from Pelosi and House Democrats.

Unfortunately, Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have put forward a strikingly similar plan.

Like Pelosi’s bill, the Senate package would impose new taxes on innovators. While this plan would save the government money in the short-term, it wouldn’t do anything to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket costs.

And over time, it would make it harder for researchers to develop new cures.

The Senate Finance Committee’s package would restructure Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug benefit. Right now, 45 million Americans rely on Part D for drug coverage.

Rather than administering the benefit itself, the federal government subsidizes private insurers who sell Part D plans to patients. These insurers compete for beneficiaries’ business by offering quality plans at affordable prices.

As a result of this competition, average monthly Part D premiums are around $32 – half of original Congressional Budget Office projection. And nine in 10 seniors are satisfied with their Part D coverage.

Unfortunately, the Senate Finance Committee is willing to compromise this successful program to generate some short-term savings.

For instance, the bill would penalize drug companies who raise their prices in Medicare

faster than the rate of inflation. This policy is supposed to prevent drug companies from raising prices. But in reality, it would encourage manufacturers to launch medicines at higher list prices, raising costs for beneficiaries.

The bill would also impose a 20 percent manufacturer tax on drugs sold in Medicare’s “catastrophic phase.” Currently, once Part D beneficiaries spend $5,100 out of pocket, the government and their insurer pay for 95 percent of each drug they take. The Senate bill would shift a majority of that burden onto manufacturers.

This would cost biotech firms $55 billion over the next decade.

Just like the “inflation penalty,” this new tax won’t help patients. If the 20 percent manufacturer liability takes effect, 98 percent of beneficiaries won’t see their out-of-pocket costs drop. Some could even see their pharmacy bills go up. These policies would also siphon money away from the search for new treatments.

It takes more than $2.6 billion, on average, for scientists to bring one new drug to market. Research firms rely on revenue from successful drugs to fund future endeavors. The Senate bill’s new taxes would cut into drug makers’ ability to recoup research costs and earn a return. That means more than 4,000 drugs currently being developed for Alzheimer’s, cancer and other diseases could die in the lab.

There’s no doubt that the Senate Finance Committee’s plan would deliver short-term savings to the government. But it would do so at the expense of medical progress, without helping patients at the pharmacy counter.

– Andrew Langer | Washington, D.C.

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Aquarius Your world is in flux and you are the architect.

As things are changed and realigned, take an active role in describing the world to itself.

Taurus Try to recognize the ways in which you work against yourself this week. Be brutal in self criticism and listen to your own advice.

Leo Be attentive to the nuances of your friends and coworkers this week. Everyone is different and it’s a shame to compartmentalize folks.

Scorpio Take a small vacation from your worries this week.

You often don’t allow time for relaxation and risk wearing yourself out.

Pisces Be satisfied with what you have this week and congratulate yourself on being amazing. Don’t try to impress others; this isn’t necessary.

Gemini Older and more experienced people may come to you for advice this week, valuing your fresh outlook and knack for seeing the big picture.

Virgo Restlessness and a mounting need for fresh air will inspire you to make a far-reaching to-do list this week. Be realistic and stick to it.

Sagittarius You may find yourself in a group project with team members who bring a bit less than they could to the table. Step up to fill the void.

Aries Be satisfied with what you have this week and congratulate yourself on being amazing.

Don’t try to impress others; this isn’t necessary.

Cancer The personal is political this week. Play your cards with a veiled hand and try not to overstate your ambitions with close friends.

Libra You’ve been deferring a task that will not go away until you confront it head on and complete it. This is not a week for procrastinating.

Capricorn People look to you for a small dose of magic in their lives. You’ll be greatly rewarded for your allegiance to the fae this week.

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THE SCENE A WEEK'S WORTH OF ADVENTURES A C R O S S P H I L LY N E I G H B O R H O O D S

This discussion is based around art that challenges divisions between genders, cultures and languages.

Works of queer, trans, black and asian artists will be the focus in this creative, representative discourse. | 5 pm. Free. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

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College Behind Bars Screening

This Ken Burns documentary explores the stories of incarcerated people who are working hard to get college degrees. Formerly incarcerated college students will also be in attendance. | 7 pm. $5.

WHYY, 150 N. 6th St. eventbrite.com

Upholstery

This collective can’t really be nailed down to a single genre.

In all the music they create for themselves and for stage productions and films, they create their own inimitable sounds. | 9 pm. $12. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.

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Song-Poems: Karl Blau

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This series features legendary black stand-up comedians and musicians.

It’s now also a Comedy Central series. We wouldn’t want to miss this. | 8 pm. $20. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.

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Philly Beer Week collaboration beer brew So this is less a formal event and instead just one really great chance of a lifetime – assuming you’re a world traveler or die-hard beer lover.

For the 10th year in a row, the folks at Philly Loves Beer are looking to send one local beer lover, along with a brewer, off to create the signature beer for the next year’s Philly Beer Week event. How? Purchase a raffle ticket (or five for just $20) and choose among a list of more than 30 Philly-area breweries that, if you won, would accompany you on a trip to the Russian River Brewery in California to help make the collaboration beer.

There’s also a grand prize trip to Belgium, a Beer for a Year prize package of 13 gift certificates from 13 different Philly Loves Beer-sponsored breweries and an overnight stay in Philly with hotel, food and beer on PLB. The winners will be picked on Nov. 14 during a live raffle at City Tap House in Logan Square. Don’t win and take solace in the fact that you did your part to grow Philadelphia’s ever-emerging beer scene. Win and thank us for telling you about it by dropping off a six-pack of the collab brew at our Center City offices. Deal? Good luck.

WHAT: Philly Beer Week Collaboration Beer Brew WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-10 p.m.

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This indie artist is the definition of do-it-yourself.

He’s self-released about 40 records over 20 years, and has done his fair share in making music history. | 6 pm. Free. Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Black Lung

The name couldn’t be any more metal. Get real heavy with this band from Baltimore that’s crushing the scene by being themselves. | 7 pm. $10. Century, 1350 S. 29th St. facebook.com

COMEDY

Jay and Silent Fire an Festiva Bob Openin Reboot We know the Roadshow almost here The Jersey stoner duo is back to show us their new movie. They’re traveling the country to screen it in cities everywhere, and we’re so blessed to have them stopping here. | Thursday, 7:30 pm. $50. Philadelphia Film Center, 1412 Chestnut St.

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MUSIC

The Spectrum Series

The day we lost The Spectrum was one of the saddest days in Philadelphia.

Relive the glory days with this concert featuring Dean & Company and Jah People, Grateful Dead and Bob Marley cover bands. | 8 pm. $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. facebook.com

FITNESS

Dance Your Pounds Off

We’re getting Richard Simmonds vibes. This dance fitness program is easy for anybody to get behind. Don’t worry about what you look like -just dance, damnit! | 7 pm. $20. Bodies in Motion, 1000 Diamond St. eventbrite.com

OUTDOO

COMEDY

Nikki Glaser

Glaser is one of the most in-demand comics of today.

She’s witty, pretty and always cracking sexual innuendos.

How could you not love her? | 7:30 pm. $28. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com

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Fire and Ice Festival Grand Opening

We know the holidays are almost here when ice rinks start to open back up. Fire up the start of the cold season with a few laps around the rink outside City Hall. | 5:30 pm. Free. Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.

MUSIC

The New Pornographers

What was so wrong with the old ones? All we know is that these guys didn’t come to play. It’s worth spending your money to come see this supergroup of pop-rockers. | 8:30 pm. $35. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

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Paint the Dancefloor: Stranger Things Edition

DJ Ian Galloway will be spinning some favorite 80s tracks from the TV show. All you have to do is dance your ass off and appreciate the art around you. | 7 pm. Free.

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Black Violin

This duo has set out to defy stereotypes of what classically-trained musicians look like. They infuse hip-hop and popular music into their violin strings to create exciting music to get everyone moving. They play about 200 shows a year, most of which include free performances for children in low-income communities. | 8 pm. $35-$75. Academy of Music at The Kimmel Center, 240 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter. org

MUSIC

Mayday Parade

We may or may not have cried to this band’s music as a teenager. It was just way too relatable whenever our crushes would turn us down. Come show your respect for this emo band that’s been going hard for years. | Friday, 8 pm. $40. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

ART

First Friday Art Show Opening Reception

Witness some killer art made by local artists. First Fridays are always the time to expose yourself to something more creative. Artists Devon Storm, Justin Spinozzi, Theodore Quann and Austin Lotz will be featured. | Friday, 5 pm. Free.

Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. bootandsaddlephilly.com

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MUSIC

Big Thief

The only thing they’ll steal from you is your heart. This band’s known for being deep and connecting with fans through vulnerable lyrics. Their music feels like a shrooms-enhanced carriage ride through a wheat field to find yourself — or something like that. | 8:30 pm. $23.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com INTERESTS

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Loud Luxury

This duo is making a splash in the dance music scene. Their upbeat songs will get any crowd moving - especially if you’ve already had some shots of tequila in you. These guys just sound like someone you could party with. | Saturday, 8:30 pm. $20. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St. bowerypresents.com

Decorate your home perfectly with all the little things you could find at this artisan market. Bring a little creativity - and a lot of items you may not necessarily need - into your life. | 11 am.

Free. Venice Island, 7 Lock St.

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Drag Diva Brunch

Had a rough Friday night?

Refresh yourself with some fulfilling brunch and uplifting spirits. There’s no better cure for a hangover than good food and drag queens. | 12 pm. $35. Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com FITNESS

Rocky Run

We’re sure we’ve all ran up and down the art museum steps before. Channel that inner Rocky at this run. It may be difficult to get up this early and give it your all, but once you cross that finish line, you’ll feel like a real Italian stallion. | 7 am. $55$75. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. rockyrun.com

INTERESTS

Second Saturday Hot Spots Tour

Honestly, group tours in the city tend to be lame and sort of touristy. That’s not the case here - this tour is designated to take you through some of the most exciting spots in Philly.

Although populated with dead people, this cemetery is definitely one of them. | 10 am. $12. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. thelaurelhillcemetery.org INTERESTS

Liberty Flea

Stock up on ugly sweaters and more for the incoming winter. This flea market is sure to have some of the best vintage items you could find. | 10 am. $5. Bok, 1901 S. 9th St. facebook.com

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Holiday Showcase Good food for the holidays can be hard to get your hands on. Over 50 merchants will be displaying their options for a crowd of people looking to plan ahead for their warm dinners and events coming up this season. | Saturday, 8 am.

Free. Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St. facebook.com

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Annual Chili Cook-off

Free chili - enough said. You get to taste all you want from the competitors in this cook-off. On the other hand, if you’re a chef, now is the chance to show off your famous chili recipes. | Sunday, 4 pm. Free. The Cambridge, 1508 South St. facebook.com

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ART

Studio-less Sundays

Get in touch with nature. Step outside the art studio for a day and create something with your feet in the grass and your head towards the sky. | 2 pm. Free. Clark Park, 4300 Baltimore Ave. eventbrite.com ART

Bird Anatomy for Artists

If you’ve ever wanted to illustrate birds, you have to make sure they’re anatomically correct first.

Sit in on this class that will teach you the ins and outs of tiny little bird bodies. | 1 pm. $18. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.

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Playfest 2019

You don’t have to worry about keeping your kids busy this Sunday. Leave it to the professionals here, who will have plenty of activities ranging from music and crafts and to science, prepared just for kids. | 11 am. Free. Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com MUSIC

Friendship

We all need some friends in our lives. Most importantly, we need a band like this. You’ll be impressed by their new record “Dreamin’,” which they’ll be playing at this record release show. | 8 pm. $10. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com

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Philly Education Stories Our educators have taught us some valuable lessons, and were there for us when we struggled. Let’s be there for them as they share their stories and thoughts on Philadelphia’s education system. | 4 pm. Free. Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th St. facebook.com MUSIC

Chad Price

Price is the frontman of ALL, the punk band consisting of every member of the Descendents except for Milo.

He also lends his voice to some other bands, and now we’re lucky enough to hear it live. | 6 pm. $12. Creep Records, 1050 N. Hancock St. facebook.com

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Danny Brown

Brown started rapping about what he knew - drugs. It was enough to catch the attention of a major record label, though, and promote his name to stardom.

Catch him dropping some amazing rhymes. | Monday, 8 pm. $25. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

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COMEDY

Comedy Bang!

Bang!

Join host Scott Auckerman as he welcomes special guests for a show that will be completely improvised. | 8 pm. $35-$70. Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org DISCUSSION

E3 Series: #BlackGirlSpeak

This discussion series is a chance for black women to speak up and share their thoughts on reproductive rights. | 6:30 pm. Free. New Voices Philadelphia, 3853 Lancaster Ave. facebook.com

ART

Forbidden Art

This emotional exhibit will feature the illegal creations made by prisoners at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Come out to the public opening and show respect for these brave souls this Veteran’s Day. | 11 am.

Prices vary. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St. libertymuseum.org MUSIC

ScHoolboy Q

He’s been on the rise since 2008, and surprised us all recently with the release of a new album, “CrasH Talk.” This guy is definitely cooler than anyone we went to school with. | 8 pm. $35-$59.50.

The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

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Who’s Where Now?

Gone, but never forgotten.

There are certain celebrities who fall off the map that we wonder what they’re up to.

All your questions will be answered at this comedy show hosted by Greer Cohen and John Riggi. | 9:30 pm. $5. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com INTERESTS

Mack Hollins

He apparently got into reading while homebound by an injury, and since then has implemented “MackBookMondays” on his social media, where he recommends a different title each week. | 5:30 pm. Free.

Shakespeare & Co., 1632 Walnut St. facebook.com

MUSIC

Sinead Harnett

Harnett is one of the Whitney Houston-like vocal powerhouses of our time. She’s featured on quite a few tracks including one with Disclosure - but she’s most recently come out with her own album, “Lessons in Love.” | Sunday, 8 pm. $20. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

INTERESTS

Boards and Beers

Do you love board games? How about beer? Well, you’re in luck. Kick back and relax with some friends after a long Monday and battle it out with some exciting games and delicious brews. | Monday, 7 pm.

Free. Love City Brewing Co., 1023 Hamilton St. facebook.com

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Sasha Velour

Velour is most known for slaying the competition and taking home the crown on Rupaul’s Drag Race. See her perform a baker’s dozen of lip-sync performances all choreographed and directed by herself. | 8 pm. $25-$150.

Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org MUSIC

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The Devil Wears Prada

It’s not the movie - it’s the hardcore band. They’re one of those bands changing people’s perception of the genre. They’ve been on the road since high school trying to get more followers, and it’s paid off. | Tuesday, 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

Dapperton’s dreamy music speaks to the souls of those weird art kids out there. He expresses himself through his bright hair, fashion and music that is unique to him.

It’s hard to think of any other performers his age who are keeping it this fresh. | 8:30 pm. $20. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

INTERESTS

Night Skies in the Observatory

Sit in on a discussion about live science and participate in fun activities probably tailored towards children. You can’t see anything from home with all the light pollution, so it’ll be nice to know there are actually stars above us in Philly. | Tuesday, 7 pm. $10. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu

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Jordan Rakei

Rakei has been lucky enough to share his musical gifts all around the world. He’s sold out tours in the U.S. and Australia before going on a short hiatus. He’s back again with a new album, “Origin,” which surely captured the attention of his ever-adoring fans. | 8 pm. $20. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

MUSIC

CureSong

Larry McKenna, Terell Stafford and more will be performing at this concert to benefit Alzheimer’s research.

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is a non-profit focused on educating others on the disease in hopes to find a cure. | 7 pm. $25.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com

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Experimental Video Art Festival

This fascinating festival will feature the contemporary works in film of Asian artists.

Some unconventional themes, like queerness and abstract art, will be featured in the works selected to be displayed. | 6 pm. Free.

Twelve Gates Arts, 106 N. 2nd St. phillyasianfilmfest.org

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Hiker Trash: Author Talk

This story by Sarah Kaizar is about her journey backpacking through the Appalachian Trail. Her six-month long, 2,200 mile journey gave her plenty of time to reflect on the experience. This is a type of experience you probably never get to hear much about. | 6 pm. Free. United by Blue, 205 Race St. eventbrite.com

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Taking Back Sunday These emo greats are celebrating 20 years together. They’ll be playing two nights where they’ll be performing their most well-known albums in their entirety. A coin toss will decide which album they play. | Wednesday, 8 pm. $35. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St. bowerypresents. com

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Get ready for a crazy night.

Drag performers moon baby, Ron Binary and more will breathe life into this party where anything goes. This is the place to be on Wednesday night. | 8 pm. $11. Vox Populi, 319 N. 11th St. facebook.com MUSIC

Turquoise Jeep

This name is a vibe. It’s a record label founded by rappers Flynt Flossy and Whatchyamacallit. They make some of the most ridiculous music you’ll ever hear. You just have to be there to witness it. | 7:30 pm. $15. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

Tokusatsu Tuesday

This weekly event showcasing Japanese TV shows has been moved from PhilaMOCA while they’re temporarily closed.

Watch some sci-fi and fantasy shows from the 60s-70s and appreciate the art behind it all. | 8 pm. $5. The Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th St. facebook.com INTERESTS

Diversity & Inclusion Awards Gala

This ceremony hosted by the Philadelphia Inquirer recognizes local businesses taking the initiative to bring inclusive and diverse programs into the workplace.

Judges have selected winning businesses based on nominations from Philadelphians. | 5:30 pm. $150. The Wanamaker Building, 100 E. Penn Sq. inquirer.com

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Northeast LGBTQ Night Out

This isn’t limited to just one day of the week - inclusivity is celebrated every day at this friendly neighborhood bar. Witness art come alive on stage with a performance

by Mx D. Underwood. Feel free to come back every Wednesday if you want. | 4 pm.

Free. SawTown Tavern, 4717 Princeton Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Wow Jazz Night

Sometimes, you need a little jazz to enrich your soul.

Get your dose at this show featuring Philly’s finest players.

You’re also welcome to join the party if you’re a musician. | 8 pm. $5. Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St. facebook.com

Celebrate!

Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary

The oldest continually-performing African Dance & Drum Ensemble in the nation

World Premiere Multi-media Production Ogun & the People “An ancient story with lessons for today’s world!”

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This gritty rock will make you feel like you’re in a hot rod driving 100 down the freeway. That’s at least the vibe these guys went for with their newest album, “Destroyer,” named after the 1985 Dodge Destroyer. | 9 pm. $18. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. eventbrite.com

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