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EDITOR’S NOTE

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quirky, wheel-footed athletes; and “Alexandria Still Burns,” an exhibit and forthcoming documentary film depicting the glorious diversity of America’s librarians. Recently, he’s been busy turning that librarian project—which went seriously viral last year—into a book. But before that book comes along, we’ll be treated to Kyle’s work this June with the release of Geek Knits, a crafting book for which he photographed various and sundry pop-culture personalities in dorky sartorial excellence. He was certainly well suited for that project; at one PW photo shoot not long ago, we both just happened to show up wearing Doctor Who scarves. (Nerd note: Thank the gods that Kyle was rocking the original version, while I was in the season 18 version, so we were spared any prom-night-fauxpas embarrassment.) But here’s the thing about Kyle: He doesn’t need to wear a quirky garment to channel his inner cool. He slips smoothly between subcultures like a mathematician charting parallel universes. Thus it is that, one week, he might be found in a tux delivering a speech at the Philly Geek Awards; another, he might be accompanying NPR’s Peter Sagal as he prepares to run a marathon, or shooting a portrait of legendary filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles for the cover of PW, or crafting a promotional poster for a lesbian Romeo and Juliet that ends up getting him interviewed by the New York Times. I never know what Kyle will do next. Here’s what I can always be certain of: It will be new, and it will be awesome. n

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his week’s photo shoot featuring teen athlete Mo’ne Davis, seen on the cover and on page 22, marks the happy return of West Philly-based photographer Kyle Cassidy to PW’s pages. The first time I saw Kyle, he was in motion, flitting with purpose around a sunny expanse of floor as he set up photographic equipment in the middle of the Montréal convention center, preparing to spend the day making portraits at the 2009 World Science Fiction Convention. Most of the people walking by on their way from one panel discussion to another ambled along with the mellow vibe of the spectator; Kyle, meanwhile, moved with the kinetic energy of the doer, taking light-meter readings and positioning his test subjects just right. Since then, I’ve come to understand how emblematic that impression was. More than anything else, perhaps, Kyle Cassidy’s fundamental state of being is to always be getting the next thing accomplished. Warren Zevon may have sung “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”—but Kyle lives by it as a truism. He keeps moving as a photographer. In the five years since the publication of Who Killed Amanda Palmer?—the art book whose creation launched the collaborative friendship between Kyle, the eponymous singersongwriter and her not-yet-husband Neil Gaiman—he’s pursued documentary-style projects as diverse as his 2012 book War Paint, chronicling the stories of how military veterans acquired their tattoos; “Where I Write,” his effort to capture fantasy and science fiction authors amid the self-crafted environments of their creative spaces; “Roller Derby Portraits,” his series examining the unique human beauty of these

IN THIS ISSUE:

3 EDITOR’S NOTE The hustle behind the eye

4 PHIllY NOW What to do this week

12 SPRING GUIDE A whole season of fun

30 FOOD+DRINK Philly Wine Week returns

32 SCREEN An Honest Liar and The Jinx.

34 MUSIC Top 10 shows around town

34 Q&A Why spring makes us schwing 36 I SAVAGE lOVE 41 I REAl ESTATE

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2015 MAYOR’S RACE

Mayor candidates debate education crisis

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ducation should be a top priority for any citywide candidate. Oh, some argue that the mayor and city council can’t do much to solve the ongoing Philly school crisis without cooperation from Harrisburg, so it’s not worth focusing on too much. But Philadelphians can’t make the polar icecaps stop melting, either—yet we can sure take steps to make sure our own backyards are as environmentally friendly as possible. In other words, there are a lot of things worth changing that might not be in a politician’s power that still deserve public attention. Education isn’t even an issue local municipal politicians have no power over, though: They can do things. They can change things. Philadelphia’s mayor, together with engaged councilpersons, can dramatically affect both the

everyday issues that face children in the city and the way in which Philly fights for its kids. In fact, without a strong mayor and council advocating passionately for schoolchildren in Philadelphia, we don’t have a shot at fulfilling the promise of being one of the best 21st century cities in America. Figuring out which candidate running to be our next mayor will be the right person is exactly what a committed group of community organizations—including NICE, Newbold Neighbors and Friends of Jackson—intend on finding out Tuesday night at a free mayoral candidates’ forum in South Philly at G.W. Childs Elementary School at 6:30pm. All the candidates in May’s Democratic primary will participate. The auditorium has seats for about 500 attendees, and the event will be re-

corded, too. NICE isn’t just a pleasant acronym, either: It stands for Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, and the group focuses on supporting the campus hosting the forum. “Now is a critical time for Philly’s education system,” writes NICE founder Megan Rosenbach for Technical.ly Philly. “We call on candidates to be champions for public education because the mayor holds political power that can be instrumental in ushering in positive changes for Philadelphia schools.” —JOSH KRUGER

Tues., March 24, 6:30pm. Free. G.W. Childs Elementary School, 1599 Wharton St. phillyedforum.org

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of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215.763.8100. philamuseum.org

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This hands-on tutorial and demonstration by Executive Chef Gerald Drummond, along with guest chefs from the Stephen Starr restaurant group, explores the diverse range of flavors in regional Indian food. 6pm. $40-$45. Philadelphia Museum

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The art of the tattoo is not a modern-day phenomenon. Dr. Julian Siggers, Williams Director at the Penn Museum, discusses tattoo and body modification techniques that are hundreds of years old and contrasts them with modern techniques and tattoo artwork. 9:30pm. $15-$20. Penn

Museum, 3260 South St. 215.898.4000 penn.museum

Journalist David DeKok’s reporting on the underground coal mine fire in Centralia, Pa., has resulted in multiple books. His latest work, Murder in the Stacks: Penn State, Betsy Aardsma, and the Killer Who Got Away, investigates an unsolved Penn State murder from 1969. 7pm. Free. Cen-

Poet-tree en Motion

Featuring dance, music, poetry, spoken word, performance and more, Poet-Tree En Motion explores a wide array of artistic expression. This evening’s production, centered on the theme of “Womyn’s Herstory in the Midst,” will feature the work of more than a half-dozen female artists from all artistic disciplines. 7pm. Free. The

Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. therotunda.org

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University of Pennsylvania, 3680 Walnut Street

Live Music from 40 + Bands on 3 stages!

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Jessica Lang

A classic ballet with modern dance flair, this presentation by choreographer and Doylestown native Jessica Lang blends artfully crafted dance with genuine emotion. This performance marks the company’s Philadelphia debut. 7:30pm. $20-$50. Through

March 21. Annenberg Center, Zellerbach Theater, 3680 Walnut St. annenbergcenter.org

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May 3

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Cooking Demonstrations • Arts & Crafts • Food & Drink Free Activities for Kids • Kids Under 12 Free • Free Parking Kansas City Barbeque Society Sanctioned Competition

Tickets $15 • BuY ONLiNe ($10 before April 25) A n n a p o l i s

Sponsored by Parole (Annapolis) Rotary Club Foundation, Inc.

all proceeds benefit local children’s charities

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COnV en tIOn

the small Business expo

Business owners and decision makers are invited to a day of networking, informative workshops and connecting with vendors at the city’s largest businessto-business trade show. New products and services for small businesses will be available, along with numerous networking and sales generating opportunities.

9:30am–5pm. Free. Philadelphia Convention Center, 12th and Arch sts. thesmallbusinessexpo.com/philadelphia

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Karen Bojar: Feminism in Philadelphia

Bojar, a women’s studies professor and longtime feminist activist who served as president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization for Women for eight years, will discuss the history of the feminist movement in Philadelphia and how it evolved into “second wave” feminism. 5:30pm. $5. New Century Trust,

1307 Locust Street. 215.735.7593. newcenturytrust.org

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Metal by Don Rea

Jewelry by Richard Boscarino

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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Featuring handcrafted wares from more than 250 vendors, including items for the wardrobe, home and garden. Artists were hand-picked for the quality of their material and excellence of their craftsmanship. Artisanal food and children’s entertainment round out the event. 10am to 6pm. $8-$10. Greater Phila-

delphia Expo Center, 100 Station Rd., Oaks. 484.754.3976. phillyexpocenter.com COMEDY

Dan Soder

Colorado comedian Dan Soder, now transplanted to New York, has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and Opie & Anthony, among others. Tonight, he brings his best material to the Helium stage. 8pm. $16-$24. Helium

Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215.496.9001. heliumcomedy.com PER FOR MAN CE

Johnny Showcase & The Mystic Ticket with Minka Pottery by Mark Lukas

This local eight-piece absurdist soul group merges funk and rock for a show that teeters back and forth between performance art and pure soul revival. The electrified indie sounds of Minka open the show. 8pm. $12. The Boot & Saddle,

1131 S. Broad St. 267.639.4528. bootandsaddlephilly.com PER FOR MAN CE

Duende

Featuring an all-star lineup of performers, including members of the prestigious BalletX, Chloe Felesina and Edgar Anido, violist Nadia Sirota, violinist EmilieAnne Gendron and cellist Gabriel Cabezas, this performance aims to blur the lines between movement, music, live collaboration and the audience. 8:30pm.

$10-$15. Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine St. performancegarage.org STAGE

Vicious Variety

“Variety” is the key word when it comes to this show, which brings together dance, music, comedy and more. The evening includes metal burlesque from the Necrosexual, standup comedy by Rachel Fogletto, Setoiyo, Jon Lalu and Vickie Fernandez and a talent show hosted by wrestler Tim Donst. 8pm. $10.

PhilaMOCA, 532 N. 12th St. 267.519.9651. philamoca.org B EN EF IT

A little burlesque, a lot of music and plenty of sinful showiness aim to make this a lavish night for burlesque lovers. Burlesque performers from throughout the East Coast will be on hand, including Lil’ Steph, Broadway Brassy, Lily Faye and Hattie Harlow. 9pm. $10-$12.

Y-HEP 20th Anniversary Fundraiser

Lil’ Steph: Rasputin’s Room

Ruba Club, 416 Green St. 215.627.9831. rubaclubstudios.org

The newly renovated Prince Theater celebrates its reopening with The Last Jimmy: A Hip Hop Musical, a provocative, controversial production that transforms the work of hip-hop artist Dice Raw.

A ‘90s dance party in honor of the 20th anniversary of Y-HEP, Philadelphia FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project, a refuge and safe space that has helped thousands of vulnerable Philadelphia youth over the years. The “This Is How We Do It” benefit will honor founding director Jacqui Ambrosini with a special award and also features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing and a very special DJ set by legendary hip-hop artist Spinderella. Proceeds from the event support the expansion of Y-HEP’s therapeutic services. 7pm. $125. Moore College of Art,

8pm. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. princemusictheater.org

1916 Race St. fight.org

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The Taming of the Shrew

Shakespeare’s classic comedy explores the battle of the sexes and the quirky ups and downs of courtship. The Lantern Theater Company production is directed by Charles McMahon. 7pm.

$10-$29. Through May 3. St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow Street. lanterntheater.org P E R FOR MANC E

The Last Jimmy: A Hip Hop Musical

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Spinderella

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 B EN EF IT

Rashomon

up. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St. mannapa.org/dance

Theater, 620 S. Eighth St. lunatheater.org

Dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet choreograph and perform original pieces to benefit MANNA, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering nutritious, medicallyappropriate meals to neighbors battling life-threatening illnesses. 8pm. $25 and

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The Wine Trials

If you think you can taste the difference between cheap wine and expensive wine, this interactive class will put your skills to the test. Inspired by the book of the same name, which made the controversial claim that in blind tastings, wine experts could not tell the difference between top rated wines and lower quality ones.

7:30pm. $40. Wine School of Philadelphia, 127. S. 22nd St. 215.965.1514. vinology.com FOOD

Waffle Day

This celebration of all things waffles is about more than just whipped cream, strawberry jam and coffee—though there will be plenty of that—it’s also about the Swedish recognition of Annunciation Day (Maria Bebådelsedagen). Admission includes waffles, a drink and a look inside this Swedish tradition. 11am–2pm. $10.

American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave. 215.389.1776. americanswedish.org FOOD 8 PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY | March 18- 25 , 2015 | Philadelphiaweekly.com

Fairmount Food Crawl

Sample your way through an entire hog as you travel to 14 of Fairmount’s best bars. Each bar will feature cuisine created from a different part of the piggy. Complimentary cocktail samples will be available, along with drink specials at all stops. Noon-5pm. $5-$10. Various loca-

tions, Fairmont. fairmountcdc.org B EN EF IT

Fight For Air Climb

Photo by Andrew Taylor

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Simeone Foundation Demo Days Learn automotive history with an informative, hands-on look at ultra-rare cars from both the Simeone Foundation’s collection and private collections. The event begins with a brief lecture on each car’s importance and is followed by a demonstration of the cars in action. Noon. $12. The Simeone Museum, 6825 Norwitch Drive.

simeonemuseum.org

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Shut Up and Dance

Don’t walk, don’t run, but climb up 1,088 steps (or 50 flights of stairs) to the top of Three Logan Square for the sake of the American Lung Association. After the climb, join participants at Tir Na Nog for a live feed of the race and breakfast buffet. Proceeds benefit the Association, which fights for education, research, and advocacy of lung-related diseases. 7am. Three

Logan Square, 1717 Arch St. 610.941.9595 lung.org

Directed by Gregory Scott Campbell and adapted by Fay and Michael Kanin, this performance of Akira Kurosawa’s classic tale of truth and lies will bring this Japanese tragedy to life and keep the audience guessing until the end. 8pm. $15-$25. Luna

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Dancing for Our Future Stars

A dozen Philadelphia stars—including District Attorney Seth Williams and 6ABC’s Melissa Magee—will be paired with some of Philly’s finest pro dancers for a dance competition that aims to entertain and raise money for education. The black-tie gala will feature a red carpet reception, three-course meal, access to the awards ceremony and dance party. Proceeds benefit Independence Mission Schools, a network of 15 independent schools that provide education for students in underserved communities in the city. 6pm. $175. Crystal Tea Room at The

Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Sq. E., 9th Fl. independencemissionschools.org GAMES

GayBINGO!

Get ready for more drag-queen antics, eccentric musical numbers and opportunities to take home prizes. The Bingo Verifying Divas play host, entertaining the crowd with their wacky humor and outrageous costumes. This month’s theme is “Cinderella.” 6pm. $20-$25. Ger-

shman Y, 401 S. Broad St. 215.731.9255. aidsfundphilly.org EVENT

Modern Native Voices: The Medium of Hip-Hop

Starting with spoken word performances and then transitioning to a panel discussion and Q&A, this event explores the hip-hop experience as seen through the eyes of three Native American artists, Def-I, Tall Paul and Frank Waln. 3-9pm.

Free. Penn Museum, 3260 South St. 215.898.4000. penn.museum BENEFI T

Red & White Ball

This black-tie ball features food, cocktails, live music, dancing and silent and live auctions. Proceeds benefit cancer research and programs funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 6:30pm.

$400. Westin Philadelphia, 99 S. 17th St. redwhiteballphilly.org

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Travel experts from the Caribbean, Africa, South America, Asia and beyond will be on hand to discuss how to go on the perfect trip. Tour companies, representatives from tourist destinations, cultural exhibits and more are at your disposal, too. 10am. $11-

Pieces from museum and private collections, as well as unpublished materials, are put on display for the very first time, highlighting the legendary writer’s career. Many of the items on display will highlight his connection to and influence on Philadelphia and its literary community.

Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show

$25. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. travelshows.com/philadelphia DR IN K

Philly Wine Week

Philadelphia celebrates all things wine during a week-long celebration at an array of locations. The “Opening Cork” party will feature fine wines and food pairings amid the art of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Wine-themed events follow all week throughout the city. 5pm. $75.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 N. Broad St. phillywineweek.org

Everything is Going Brilliantly: Oscar Wilde and Philadelphia

Through April 26. $5-$10. Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008-2010 Delancey Place. rosenbach.org WALK/ RUN

Get Your Rear in Gear 4 Mile Run/2 Mile Walk

Help raise money for colon cancer awareness efforts in the Greater Philadelphia area. Refreshments and shirts, as well as marathon quality medals for winners, are included. 8:30am. Please Touch Museum,

Fairmount Park. getyourrearingear.com

MONDAY, MARCH 23 FOOD

Sugar Rush

Sample food and wine while helping to raise money for Spark Philadelphia, an organization that seeks to combat dropouts among Philly’s underserved youth. Sweet and savory dishes Bistro 7, Barclay Prime, Pastry Prophet and more will be paired with local wine and craft beers. 6:30pm.

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$85. Hotel Monaco, 433 Chestnut St. sparkprogram.org S CR EEN

Birdman & Batman

Last year’s Oscar darling is paired with the film it subtly winks at in this movie double feature. In 1989, Michael Keaton’s Batman was a smash hit that helped kickstart the modern superhero movie trend. Last year’s Birdman, also starring Keaton, explores the life of a washed up action movie star trying to revive his career.

6:30pm. $3. The Balcony at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com MUS EUM

Pay What You Wish Founders Day

In celebration of the founding of the nation’s oldest natural history museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel

University will allow patrons to pay what they wish to enter. Founded in 1812, the museum is today one of the country’s leading natural history museums, home to dinosaur fossils, live animal and insect exhibits and much more. 10am. Pay what

you wish. Academy of Natural Science, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ansp.org TALK

Barney Frank

Widely considered America’s most influential openly gay politician, Barney Frank served in Congress for more than three decades, during which time he spearheaded the Dodd-Frank Act, one of the most significant financial reforms since the Great Depression. Tonight, he discusses his new memoir, Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage. 7:30pm. $32. Central Library,

1901 Vine St. 215.686.5320. freelibrary.org COMEDY

Five Dollar Comedy Week

A week of eclectic, experimental comedy shows, workshops that may not be real, and secret late night shows kicks off. More than 30 new original comedy performances will debut over the course of the week. Wristbands valid for the entire week are available. 7pm. $5 ($25 for wristband).

Plays and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancy St. 215.735.0630. playsandplayers.org

TUesday, march 24

Photo by Matthew Murphy

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dirty dancing The international silver screen hit comes to the stage in a production packed with music, romance and, of course, dancing. All the classic songs, including “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” will highlight this dance-packed show. 7:30pm. $20-$105.50. Through April 5. Academy of Music, 300 S.

Broad St. 215.893.1999. academyofmusic.org TaL K

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Richard Webster, PhD, and professor emeritus at West Chester University, will take participants through the architectural styles popular in and around Philadelphia between the Colonial and Victorian eras. The third in a 10-part series, Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History + Politics, this lecture shines a spotlight on Philadelphia’s unique older buildings. 6pm. $10-

This comparative tasting experience is also a competitive dinner. Two of Pennsylvania’s top drink experts, brewer Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company and renowned wine author and sommelier Marnie Old, will pair drinks with a three-course dinner. Attendees will get to decide which classic beverage comes out on top, beer or wine. 6:30pm. $55. World

Building Philadelphia: romantic Philadelphia

Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. worldcafelive.com

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robert Glinski

Robert Glinski’s first novel, The Friendship of Criminals, is a fast-paced crime thriller set in Philadelphia inspired by the bloody mob war that tore through the city in the summer of 1989. Tonight, the author will discuss his book, its influences and sign copies. 7pm. Free. Barnes & Noble Down-

town, Rittenhouse Square, 1805 Walnut St. barnesandnoble.com sTaGe

hamlet

Shakespeare’s dark tragedy about the desire for power and the price of vengeance is staged by Wilma Artistic Director Blanka

Zizka. Actress Zainab Jah plays the titular role in this bold interpretation of what many consider the greatest play ever written in the English language. 7:30pm.

$10-$25. Through April 26. Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. wilmatheater.org sTaG e

Liberace!

On a stage designed to evoke his classic TV show, Liberace! examines the highs and lows of one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed performers. The rich character study delves into the life of the real person behind the persona. 7:30pm. $30-$45.

Through April 12. Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St. walnutstreettheatre.org

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$20. Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. philadelphiacfa.org

he said Pa Beer, she said Pa wine

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The Life in Color paint party returns April  to the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.

PW’s Spring Guide  SPRING MUSIC P. 16 • SPRING ONSTAGE P. 18 • SPRING SPORTS P.20 • SPRING BOOKS P. 26 • SPRING ART P. 28 • SPRING FOOD & DRINK P. 29

Get out! Fairs, fests & runs in the sun: Here are 30 ways to enjoy the sunshine

Soccer Shots Spring Training Philly’s fastest growing youth soccer program will amass prominent instructors at City Hall for fun-filled soccer sessions. Thurs.,

March 19-Thurs., May 21. 9:30am. $120 for 10 sessions. Dilworth Park, Broad and Market streets. soccershots.org/philadelphia

Soiree in the Cities Gather the girls for a night of fashion, entertainment and drinks, and take home a complimentary swag bag of beauty products and designer-brand goods. Fri., March 20. 5pm. $25.

1050 N. Hancock St. soireeinthecity.com

indulge in specialty gourmet foods or peruse the distinctive creations of over ��� top artisans. Fri., March 20-Sun., March

art classes, cultural performances, tea ceremonies, sushi-making classes and the Cherry Blossom ��K and �K. Fri., March

22. $8-10. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, Pa. sugarloafcrafts.com

27-Thurs., April 16. subarucherryblossom.org

Spring Celebration “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” makes an appearance after kids and families spend the day making kites and seed balls and dancing to music by The Plants. Sat., March 21. 9am. Free-$17.

Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. pleasetouchmuseum.org

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Throw pottery

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Three-

at one of the interactive demonstrations,

week-long celebration includes Japanese

The Love Run Half Marathon Come join like-minded runners for Philly’s newest spring half marathon, ��.� miles of physical fellowship on a route that begins and ends at the Art Museum. Sun., March 29. $989 Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. cgiracing.com

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens Wandering through Idea Garden, Flower Garden Walk and Peirce’s Woods, you’ll see a spring symphony in bloom. Sat., >>>

Spring Break Getaway in Cape May Thaw out from the winter frost with the ultimate Spring Break getaway. Have lunch with real pirates and princesses or tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Even play a life-sized game of Candyland! Getaway includes a special Spring Break welcome basket with fun toys, treats, and crafts, and $20 Dining credit at the Blue Pig Tavern. Plus, kids eat free! Promo code SPRING.

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Follow us on Twitter for daily event reminders: @phillyweekly Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta This two-day

>>>April 4-Sat., May 31. $10-$20. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., in Kennett Square. longwoodgardens.org

Philly tradition on the Schuylkill River is the largest collegiate regatta in the nation, with over 10,000 spectators expected. Fri.,

May 8.- Sat., May 9. 7am. Free. Schuylkill River. dadvail.org

8th Annual Philly Spring Clean-Up Join thousands of fellow debris-hating volunteers in making the city as beautiful as ever. Sat., April 11. 9am. Free. Multiple

Brewerytown Spring Festival Check out artwork and live music from the Fairmount community, and grab delicious eats from Philly’s tastiest food trucks. Sun.,

locations. philadelphiastreets.com

Life in Color Get ready to dance like you

May 10. 12pm. Free. 2600-2800 W. Girard Ave. fairmountcdc.org

mean it at the world’s largest paint party, where Steve Aoki and DJ David Solano will perform live. Sat., April 11. 6pm. $80.50.

Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Festival Spectators can munch on goodies

Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. lifeincolor.com

as they watch homemade float designs race through streets lined with over 200 vendors and artists. Sat., May 16. 12pm.

Stroehmann Walk + Run Against Hunger 5K Take part in this fun-filled day, where

Free. Trenton Ave. & Norris St. kinetickensington.org

people from diverse backgrounds will run together to help feed those in need. Sat.,

Preakness at the Piazza Break out your

April 11. 8am. $30-$35. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. hungercoalition.org

fancy hats and join fellow race-loving revelers in watching the 140th Preakness Stakes while supporting the National MS Society. Sat., May 16. 5pm, $65-150.

Philly Tech Week Tetris on the Cira Centre returns with the fifth annual celebration highlighting technology advancements, gaming, digital marketing and innovation.

The Piazza, Northern Liberties. preaknessatthepiazza.com

Fri., April 17-Sat., April 25. Multiple locations. 2015.phillytechweek.com

New Hope Pride Parade The final festiv-

Namas Day Yoga Festival Center your-

Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby

self through a day full of yoga workshops, meditation sessions and live sitar by Thomas Wave. Sat., April 18. 8am. $75-

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$125. WHYY building on Independence Mall. namasdayphilly.com

For Pete’s Sake 5K Walk Support those battling cancer during this family-friendly annual walk around Citizens Bank Park. Kids will love the yummy snacks and the special mascot visitors. Sun., April 19. $1055, Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. takebreakfromcancer.org

Penn Relays Carnival Witness the oldest

International Orchid Show and Sale Enjoy colorful orchids from all across the globe while browsing the market and attending lectures and tours led by experts from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society. Fri., April 24-Sun., April 26.

10am. $14-16. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. ansp.org

Philadelphia Science Festival Discover

and largest track and field competition in the United States. Over 15,000 participants from all over the world will take part. Thurs.,

the wonders of science through its Astronomy Night, educational games, lectures, debates and fascinating exhibitions that aim to inspire all ages. Fri.,

April 23-Sat., April 25. $18-$60. Franklin Field, 235 S. 33rd St. thepennrelays.com

April 24-Sat., May 2. Various locations. philasciencefestival.org

2015 ACC Men’s Lacrosse Championship All five ACC teams—including Duke,

Go West Craft Fest Come check out

North Carolina, Notre Dame, Syracuse and Virginia—compete for the top prize. Fri.,

handmade art crafts, live music, acrobatic performances and, of course, food from your favorite local vendors. Sat., April 25.

April 24-Sun., April 26. $25-85. PPL Park, One Stadium Drive, in Chester. theacc.com

11am. Free. The Woodlands, 40th St. and Woodland Ave. gowestcraftfest.blogspot.com

South Street Spring Festival Dance down South Street to the music of over 40 bands while checking out unique crafts, family activities and food from over 30 different neighborhood restaurants. Sat., May 2. 11am. Free. South St. between Front and 8th streets. southstreet.com

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival Celebrate the arrival of spring in Center City with fresh foods and drinks, sweet sounds and shopping at one of Philly’s most anticipated annual fests. Sat., May 2. Noon. Free. 18th and Walnut streets. rittenhouserow.org

36th Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run What’s more exciting than running

ity in the weeklong LGBT pride celebration brings color to the town’s streets with a procession of floats, bands and community groups. Sun., May 17. 11:30am. Free.

Starts in Lambertville and ends on Waterloo St. in New Hope. newhopecelebrates.com

Walk Against Hate The one-of-a-kind annual 5K stroll is coming back to Philly to unite like-minded people working together against injustice and bigotry. Sun., May 17. 11am. $5-10. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, adjacent to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. walkagainsthate.org

Yoga On the Steps One of Philly’s most unique fundraising events features yoga class and live music, with an emphasis on breast cancer awareness. Sun., May

17. 9:30am. Free-$20. Rear steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. yogaonthesteps.org

Muckfest MS 5K Get down and dirty at

10 miles for a cause? Getting your family and friends to join you. Sun., May 3. 8am.

this mud-rich obstacle 5K! Join thousands of good sports who are not only walking for fun, but also for charity. Sat., May 30-

Starts at Central High School Athletic Field, Broad St. and Somerville Ave. broadstreetrun.com

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April 8-14

Record: Calexico, Edge of the Sun Concert: Herbie Hancock and Chick

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h, it’s never been sweeter to hear those three, heartfelt little words: So long, winter! Days are longer, temperatures are rising, and we no longer have to wear our sleeping bag winter jacks. Before you know it, we’ll be in shorts and tank tops. ‘Til then, opportunities for merry-making skyrocket in March alone, but it’s in April that things really take off. Need a weekly analysis of spring’s records and concerts-of-the-week in anticipation of the season’s approaching arrival? Look no further. Get those Google calendars out—and get planning.

March 18-24

Record: Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly

Concert: Johnny Showcase & the Mystic Ticket with Minka at Boot & Saddle. (Fri., March 20, 9pm, $12. bootandsaddlephilly.com) The only releases that come close to rivaling the buzz around Lamar are releases from my girl Laura Marling and The Go! Team. But homeboy’s got us wrapped

around his finger, especially after the might of “i” and the stirring “The Darker the Berry.” In shows, this pair of up-andcomers whose aesthetic might be based on one sole purpose–good ‘n sexy funtimes— have got you covered.

March 25-31

Record: The Prodigy, The Day Is My Enemy

Concert: Galactic at the Electric Factory. (Thurs., March 26, 8:30pm, $25-$30. electricfactory.info) You know you love “Smack My Bitch Up” and “Breathe,” even if you’re loathe to admit it. With the release of a killer video for “Nasty,” you can tell The Prodigy trio from Essex haven’t lost their edge. Galactic is an old favorite from my vestiges of jam band fandom and festival fun. They just really bring it when it comes to energy, fun, bluesy chaos and funk grooves, with a healthy dose of N’awlins heat.

April 1-7

Record: Waxahatchee, Ivy Tripp Concert: Shift Showcase with Ali Wads-

Corea at the Academy of Music. (Sat., April 11, 8pm, $55,$129. kimmelcenter.org) A weak week for records, to be honest, but we’ll take a new one from the dusty Tex-Mex Americana rockers from Tucson, AZ. Absolutely! And of course, Hancock and Corea on the same stage sounds like the most sophisticated show of the season.

April 15-21

Record: Low Cut Connie, Hi Honey Concert: Earl Sweatshirt at the Theatre for Living Arts. (Mon., April 20, 8pm, $27. tlaphilly.com) LCC’s not only releasing their folksy, fun and localized new LP—they’re celebrating it with a release show at Underground Arts, too (Fri., April 24, 8pm, $12). As for Sweatshirt, well, I just think 2013’s Doris is the shit, and so is he. As far as I’m concerned, he’s one of the most interesting players in hip-hop.

April 22-28

Record: Raekwon, Fly International Luxurious Art (F.I.L.A.) Concert: Marian Hill at Boot & Saddle. (Fri., April 24, 8:30pm, $12. bootandsaddlephilly.com) Whenever Wu-Tang OGs speak up, you listen. And Raekwon has got to be one of the most legit of the bunch, still spitting pure fire and getting inventive and creative in the studio. And if you don’t know Marian Hill by now, you better ask somebody—and get your ticket before this gig sells out.

April 29-May 5

Record: Nosaj Thing, Fated Concert: Toro Y Moi at Union Transfer. (Thurs., April 30, 8:30pm, $20. utphilly.com) Jason Chung, a.k.a. Nosaj, is a guaranteed gotta-get. Now that we’ve heard a teaser from the new one with Chance

the Rapper? Yep, sign us up. Toro’s just a for-sure blast, blending lo-fi breezy beauty with technically-tight electronic and disco-tinged long listens ideal for dance bugouts.

May 6-12

Record: Snoop Dogg, BUSH Concert: San Fermin with Natalie Prass at Union Transfer. (Thurs., May 7, 8pm, $15. utphilly.com) Uhhh, a new Snoop album, and it’s called BUSH? Sure, why not. As for San Fermin, well, Yale grad Ellis LudwigLeone’s got great connections–namely Nico Muhly and Lucius. And though the baroque pop records he’s spearheaded are great, this night’s all about Ms. Prass. Her self-titled debut is the record I have been most obsessed with over the last couple months.

May 13-19

Record: Hot Chip, Why Make Sense? Concert: Tennis at MilkBoy. (Fri., May 15, 8:30pm, $15-$18. milkboyphilly.com) Hot Chip’s one of my favorite summer bands, back just in time to fuel backyard barbecues and living room nights, too. There are some big shows in Philly this week, like The Who at Wells Fargo and The Tallest Man on Earth at the Tower, but Tennis has been a favorite yacht pop band since 2011’s Cape Dory, which is just perfect summery fun.

May 20-June 2

Record: Florence + the Machine, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Concert(s): The Roots Picnic at Festi-

val Pier at Penn’s Landing. (Sat., May 30, 11am, $65. rootspicnic.com; Ed Sheeran at the Mann Center. Tues., May 26, 7:30pm, $39.50-$89.50. manncenter.org) There aren’t a ton of exciting records expected to hit streets this week, but there are a solid few, namely from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Sun Kil Moon and the supposedly-still-untitled third LP from babe belter Florence Welch and her outstanding band, who recently dropped its first single, rumored to be album’s moniker. Guess we’ll see. These two shows, though, are undoubtedly worth getting excited about: Erykah Badu and The Weeknd headline the former, so we will be there. And after last summer’s Welcome America Fourth of July jam on the Parkway, a lot of Philadelphians have seen that Sheeran can blow. Here’s hoping that by the time he arrives at Fairmount Park, it’ll be picnicblanket weather. —BILL CHENEVERT

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10 performances to thrill & delight

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Slusar playing the head games. Thurs., April 16-Sun., May

nless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve probably noticed that Philly’s stage opportunities are ripe and bountiful. From Broadway Philadelphia bringing major-name productions to Broad Street and the Dance Celebration Series at the Annenberg to the marquee theaters pumping out three shows simultaneously and the newbs producing inspiring world-premieres and clever adaptations of classics, we’ve got a lot of choices this spring. Start with these 10 of the many productions at your fingertips we heartily recommend you take in.

17, $10-$35. Play and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place. theatreexile.org

Having our say..... After witnessing Risky Business, PHILADANCO’s last moment at the Perelman, count me among the devotees of Joan Myers Brown’s kaleidoscopic vision. She has culled an enormously talented company of powerful, athletic and graceful dancers, and she always insists on breathtaking, awe-inspiring choreography. PHILADANCO is too-often slept on, for some reason. Nonetheless, they keep up quite nicely with BalletX and Koresh Dance Company in the creative juncture between contemporary choreography and ballet’s formalism. And they’ve been at it for 45 years. Fri., April 17-Sun., April 19, $29-$46. Kimmel Center,

Rashomon. In keeping with its “Season of Seduction,” Luna Theater takes on one of the biggest, best films ever: the 1950 Kurosawa classic that put Japanese film on the international map and inspired a generation of film artistry. With a innovative plot delivery, splitting the film into two parts that address setting and then characters, the bandit, the wife, the samurai and the woodcutter all converge to tell a story from dissimilar perspectives, something that we’ve come to know as the Rashomon effect: when events are interpreted differently from person to person. Sat.,

March 21-Sat., April 11. $15-$25. Luna Theater, 620 S. 8th St. lunatheater.org

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Dirty Dancing. Without the blockbuster film on which this musical spectacle was based, would we ever have heard the deliciously defiant “Nobody puts baby in a corner?” Would we have been witness to Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s dramatic and climactic lift, one of the most memorable dance moves to grace the silver screen? And, after revisiting that ‘60s summer at Kellerman’s, will we ever hear “Hungry Eyes” or “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” the same way again? No, no, and no. This is probably the second-best Broadway Philadelphia production of the season. Tues., March 24-Sun., April 5. $20-$100.50. The Acad-

emy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

Hamlet. Elevated by the visionary direction of Blanka Zizka and a magnetic Zainab Jah playing the titular character, the Wilma Theater will reimagine the fight for the throne of Denmark to thrilling results. There will be fencing. There will be viciousness and political throat-cutting. There will be blood and guts. It’s everything you’d expect in a production of Hamlet, only recontextualized for 2015. Want to treat really yourself? Plan ahead to follow this up by seeing the Stoppard comedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, also directed by Zizka—which makes wise use of the Hamlet players primarily—in late May through mid-June.

Wed., March 25-Sun., April 26, $10-$45. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. wilmatheater.org

Aftershock. This Koresh Dance Company world premiere reflects artistic director Roni Koresh’s emigration from

300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

An Evening Without the Catskills: A Brief History of Jewish Humor. 1812 Productions is Philly’s premier comThe Lion King (Photo by Joan Marcus) Israel in the ‘80s and the development of a creative identity in a new and foreign place. His homeland’s influence has been one of his troupe’s defining factors for decades now, examining perspectives and passions, traditions and tensions. Aftershock’s three-night run will culminate in a unique silent action and gala they’re calling Koresh Kouture. Fans of both dance and fashion, here’s your spring be-there cultural affair. Thurs., March 26-Sat., March 28,

$35-$125. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. koreshdance.org

Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical. Lookin’ like a hybrid of Chris Tucker in The Fifth Element, legendary house mother Pepper LaBeija and Japanese drag superstar Jonté, Anthony Wayne stars in this extremely theatrical exploration of the disco diva who succumbed to HIV/AIDS in 1988. Oh, you will get what you’re craving—”Do You Wanna Funk,” “Dance (Disco Heat)” and “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)”—all with Wayne whirling and twirling, belting out hits amid dramatic costume changes and fanning himself with a geisha fan in between sweat-inducing fabulousness. Fri., April 3-Sun., April 5. $69.50-$79.50. Painted Bride

Art Center, 230 Vine St. paintedbride.org

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? An Edward Albee staple, this play still gets read in English classrooms across the country for a reason. Sure, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton made Mike Nichols’ 1966 film version an unforgettable, Oscar-worthy experience, but it leveled audiences and critics alike three years prior, winning a Tony and scandalizing the Pulitzer board. Fresh off the success of their production of The Whale, Theatre Exile will surely give it the due it deserves, this time with Pearce Bunting and Catharine

edy theater company, and so you know they’ll be bringing their A-game to this two-night love letter, a repeat from 1812’s 2014 “An Evening Without” series entry. It’s been updated to mirror the times, but the hilarity won’t veer into over-the-edge territory: Can’t embarrass bubbe or zayde, and they’ll be scrutinizing every joke. Mon., May 4 and Mon.,

May 11, $25. Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 N. American St. 1812productions.org

A Tribute to Jerome Robbins. So what if he’s a contro-

versial hero in the dance world (mostly because of his testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee, where he named names), Robbins’ work stands on its own. Look at West Side Story, Gypsy, Fiddler on the Roof or New York Export: Opus Jazz, all credits of his for Broadway choreography that’s been proven influential and iconic. Fancy Free and The Concert are the two works anchoring PA Ballet’s celebration of the late, great dance master, also featuring the aquatic-themed company debut of In G Major, performed to Ravel’s piano concerto. Thurs., May 7-Sun.,

May 10, $30-$125. The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. paballet.org

The Lion King. Was there ever a better Disney film for sick days and sleepovers when you were a kid? Didn’t think so. Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer really did knock it out of the park: Over 20 years later, and its songs and score still sound as fresh as morning mist. The African parable that melds biblical mythology and Shakespearean elements had one helluva run on Broadway—earning director Julie Taymor and choreographer Garth Fagan welldeserved Tony Awards—before it toured the world over. This is, at least for me, the biggest of the Broadway Philadelphia gets. Nice work, team. Wed., May 20-Sun., June 14, $28.50-$150.50. The Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org —BILL CHENEVERT

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More spring sports: Baseball

Want to watch some good baseball this year? Then avoid the Phillies. If you’re like me and just like watching baseball because, well, baseball, then by all means. But: Last year’s National League East’s worst team is on track to make it a two-peat in the 2015 season, with FanGraph projections showing the Phillies are likely to end their season in October a 70-92 team—the worst in the majors. 2008 World Series champs Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz and Chase Utley are returning to the field again, but don’t expect too much.

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ate Hallinan says the day of the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field regularly feels like the longest of her life. “We worked the hot dog stand, and I can’t even tell you how many hot dogs we made,” she says. “Those cadets can eat so many hot dogs.” The president of the Philadelphia Women’s Rugby Football Club, a Division I club under the auspices of USA Rugby, Hallinan and her teammates are engaged in the business of running a nonprofit every bit as much as they’re competing in a tough-asnails, full-contact sport that just happens to make spectators a little bit afraid of them. That’s why Hallinan, an interior designer off the field and a fullback on it, moonlights selling hot dogs and cheesesteaks at Lincoln Financial Field and PPL Park during Eagles and Union games with her teammates. Philadelphia Women’s Rugby takes part in Aramark’s nonprofit program, wherein registered 501(c)3s contract with the food service company, work behind the counter at events, and keep a share of the profits. It’s an alternative to traditional fundraising, which is especially helpful when your organization is a team in a sport that hasn’t been able to gain much mainstream traction in the U.S. since it was banned from the Olympics in 1924. (Good news, though: It will return next year.)

Philadelphia Women’s Rugby assembles a motley crew

On a recent Thursday, Hallinan, 29, is hanging out at Tattooed Mom on South Street with teammates Brigid McCreary, 30, and Rebecca Fagan, 28. They’re talking about their upcoming spring season, practices for which have already begun. All three players, after several seasons of rugby and the injury stories to prove it, are eager to speak to the sport’s small, community feel. What many people don’t realize, they say, is that lots of athletes who continue playing past the collegiate level find it a much-needed outlet for life’s frustrations. “You can come to practice in the worst mood,” says McCreary, a licensed dietician, “and by the time you start [playing], you just forget everything.” That’s not to say the club doesn’t face challenges beyond the opposing teams. Philadelphia Women’s Rugby competes for time on local practice and playing fields with high school sports teams, other local club sports and Philadelphia Sport and Social. Luckily, the women tell me, everyone has a role in making the operation a success. In addition to donating their time selling meat to rowdy football fans on Sundays—and, as noted on their website, being available for “manual labor and odd jobs”— members of the team, whose careers range from scientists to accountants, all donate their specialties to the team to help keep it propped up and thriving. “The beautiful thing about having so

many professionals with so many skill sets,” Hallinan says, “is you find everything you need to make a nonprofit function. Like, I’m good at being a gigantic pain in the ass,” she laughs, “which is why I’m the president.” McCreary, the team’s vice president, has been in the sport since high school. She recently had to give up actually playing after an unrelated back injury sidelined her for good—“but they can’t get rid of me,” she says, and intends to continue her recruiting and fundraising efforts. Meanwhile, another team member who works as an accountant during the day helps manage the $10,000-$15,000 annual budget, which covers such expenses as jerseys, field time, insurance and travel. She also helps assemble the team’s charity work with Philabundance and youth rugby. The team’s first away games of the season will take place this weekend in Nashville. You probably can’t make that, so mark your calendar now for the first home game: On Sat., April 18, the team will play Northern Virginia at Edgely Field in Fairmount Park, near Parkside Avenue in Strawberry Mansion. This will also be the PWRFC’s Friends and Family Day—and something of a homecoming for the team against their Virginia rivals. —RANDY LOBASSO

Philadelphia Women’s Rugby Football Club home games: April 18, April 25, May 2. More info: PWRFC.org

The Philadelphia Union’s season has already begun, and experts believe the team needs something of a change if they want to make the playoffs in the fall. The biggest change necessary may have to do with money. The Union’s payroll is ninth (of 19) in the MLS, at $3,634,922; they’re dwarfed by the teams in Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Van City, Montreal and Dallas—even though Union fans are about as dedicated as any in professional sports.

Hockey

The Flyers are having their worst “goals per game” season since the Vietnam War, and all signs show the team missing the NHL’s long-as-hell playoffs this spring. Too bad for our Molson-sipping friends still heading to the Wells Fargo Center to cheer them on, but there’s a bright side: Play poorly now (against other poor teams, that is; they actually regularly do well against the NHL’s elite squads), and they’re likely to get a high draft pick and a shot at picking up the super-coveted Connor McDavid. The draft lottery will happen in April, and the draft is in November.

Football

While the spring is looking pretty uneventful for the city’s baseball, hockey and soccer teams, at least as it pertains to post-season play, Eagles coach Chip Kelly has brought out all emotions to those Philadelphians who “bleed green.” From the head-scratching move to dump Nick Foles on the Rams, to the shake-a-fist-at-the-TV unloading of Shady McCoy and Jeremy Maclin, to the I-want-to-kiss-you-on-thehead obtaining of DeMarco Murray, the Eagles are likely to keep all of us entertained this spring without even taking the field. —R.L.

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Mo’ne on school mornings: The school bus stops right in front of my house at 6:20, so I have to be ready when it gets here. By the time I get up, Squirt has already left for work. My mom, she works from four to midnight, so after she wakes me up, she goes back to sleep until she gets up with Qu’ran, Maurice, and Mahogany. Mahogany, she shares my bedroom. Thank god she sleeps hard, so when I get dressed she doesn’t wake up. If I didn’t eat really late the night before, I go downstairs and make oatmeal or waffles. Waffles, they are my favorite breakfast— Eggo Homestyle Waffles with Aunt Jemima Butter Rich Syrup. If there’s one thing about my neighborhood, it’s that it’s really, really quiet, except on holidays like the Fourth of July, when people are cooking out and playing music. In the mornings I can hear the bus coming down the street. So I throw my bright pink knapsack with my books in it over one shoulder, my other pink knapsack with my baseball cleats and Monarchs uniform over the other shoulder, and carry my blue knapsack with my soccer cleats and practice clothes in my hands. My mom, she calls me the bag lady. I climb onto the yellow school bus and say hi to our driver, Miss Denise. Then I throw my bags onto one seat, and flop onto another. I put on my headphones and try to go back to sleep.

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Mo’ and Mo’: vis and her Da ’ne Mo brother Maurice.

Mo’ne on pitching: You can do a lot with a basic fastball. One way you make the batter swing is to change where you throw the ball—down low by their knees, up high by their chest, close to their body, or far away. Another way to make the batter miss is to change how you throw the ball. A fastball can go straight, sink, or give the optical illusion that it’s rising or moving slow. When you throw a good hard fastball, we say you’re throwing a “heater” or “bringing the heat.” I also learned how to throw a curveball—but not until I was twelve, because it’s harder to do. To throw a curveball, you hold your pointer and middle fingers close together on top of or parallel to a seam with your thumb across the opposite seam. That gives the ball a lot of topspin, which makes it curve downward as it gets close to the plate. Because you throw a curveball a lot slower than a fastball, you can really throw a batter off if he’s expecting a fastball but you throw him a curve. Mo’ne on “practice makes perfect”: When I’m

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ow do you solve a problem like Mo’ne? Answer number one: Point Breeze dynamo Mo’ne Davis, the curveball-pitching heroine of last year’s Little League World Series, is only a problem to dimwitted Neanderthals who still believe “throw like a girl” is an insult. Two: If you have the means, you clone her—so there’d be scores of equally super-smart, confident misses with athletic prowess comparable to, if not better than, guys twice her 13 years. Or three: You find a way to keep her inspirational journey alive after the cheering crowds are gone—to celebrate her diverse community and extol

the rewards of hard work, so that her pre-teen peers can learn and grow from its lessons. Well, number three— Davis’ jersey number, coincidentally—is what she now gives us in Mo’Ne Davis, Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game Changer, her brand new book with Philly-based author Hilary Beard. Check out our exclusive excerpt at right—then make sure it tops the spring reading list of a child you love. —SHEENA LESTER

Davis will sign copies of Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name on Sat., March 21, at 2pm at Barnes & Noble, 1805 Walnut St.

done practicing sports, usually I go home, take my shower, and get ready for the next day. “Mo’ne does her homework in the kitchen between ten o’clock and one in the morning,” says Qu’ran. “She’s drinking Canada Dry Ginger Ale and on her computer listening to ‘Fancy’ by Iggy Azalea, and she listens to Fifth Harmony.” The next day I do it all over again. That’s the other thing about hard work—you have to really like what you’re doing because you’re going to do it A LOT. But even if you don’t always enjoy what you’re doing, if you do it with friends they can help make it fun. Studying and perfecting my craft—Jackie Robinson did it. And Marian Anderson, she did it also. Even though her family was poor and her church came together to help her pay for voice lessons, she became great. In 1939, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial before seventy-five thousand people. In 1955, she became the first black woman allowed to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. And John F. Kennedy invited her to sing the national anthem when he became president. Maybe when Marian Anderson was a girl she had big dreams like me. n Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name: Copyright ©2015 by Mo’ne Davis. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

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PW’s Spring Guide 2015

GET LIT: Kate Mulgrew, Toni Morrison & 44 other authors who’ll read to you 13th Annual One Book, One Philadelphia Grand Finale with author Christina Baker

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Michael Lewis, Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt Fri., March 27, 8:30am. $35. Free

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Gary Kleppel, The Emergent Agriculture: Farming, Sustainability and the Return of the Local Economy Thurs., March 19, 7pm.

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Betsy Teutsch, 100 Under $100 Thurs., March 19, 7pm. Free. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane. bigbluemarblebooks.com

Kazuo Ishiguro, The Buried Giant Fri.,

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Lauren Silver, System Kids: Adolescent Mothers and the Politics of Regulation Fri., March 20, 7pm. Free. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane. bigbluemarblebooks.com

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Camille DeAngelis, Bones & All Sun., March 22, 6pm. Free. Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane. bigbluemarblebooks.com

Barney Frank, Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage Mon., March 23, 7:30pm. Sold out. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Marisa de Los Santos, The Precious One and Tania James, The Tusk That Did the Damage Tues., March 24 at 7:30pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Sue Eisenfeld, Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal Wed., March

25, 5:30pm. Free-$10. RSVP required. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S. 6th St. philaathenaeum.org

Robert Glinski, The Friendship of Criminals Wed., March 25, 7pm. Free. Barnes and

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Victoria Brownworth, Ordinary Mayhem: A Novel of Horror Sat., March 28, 6pm.

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Paul Offit, Bad Faith: When Religious Belief Undermines Modern Medicine

Mon., March 30, 7:30pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, Breaking Ground: My Life in Medicine Tues., March 31, 7:30pm. $7-$15. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Joan DeJean, How Paris Became Paris: The Invention of the Modern City Wed., April 1, 5:30pm. Free-$10. RSVP required. The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S. 6th St. philaathenaeum.org

Julien Musolino, The Soul Fallacy Wed.,

April 1, 7pm. Free. Barnes and Noble, 1805 Walnut St. barnesandnoble.com

Frank Bruni, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania Wed., April 1, 7:30pm. Free.

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A Poetry Reading by Kevin Young Thurs., April 2. The Kelly Writers House, Arts Cafe, 3805 Locust Walk. writing.upenn.edu T.C. Boyle, The Harder They Come

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Marc Vetri, Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto Thurs., March 26, 7:30pm.

Hiromi Ito and Lucas De Lima Mon., April 6, 6pm. The Kelly Writers House, Arts Cafe, 3805 Locust Walk. writing.upenn.edu >>>

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Mon., April 6, 12pm. $7-$15. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Philip Glass, Words Without Music Tues.,

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Candice Bergen, A Fine Romance Thurs., April 9, 7:30pm. Sold out. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

Freeman Dyson, Dreams of Earth and Sky Tues., April 21, 7:30pm. $7-$15. Free

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Mary Bergstein, In Looking Back One Learns to See: Marcel Proust and Photography Wed., April 22, 5:30pm. Free-$10.

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Michelangelo Signorile, It’s Not Over: Getting Beyond Tolerance, Defeating Homophobia, and Winning True Equality

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Cokie Roberts, Colonial Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, 1848-1868 Mon., April 27, 7:30pm. $7-$15.

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A Reading by Jami Attenberg Mon., April 13, 6pm. The Kelly Writers House, Arts Cafe, 3805 Locust Walk. writing.upenn.edu

Kate Mulgrew, Born with Teeth Tues.,

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Alexander McCall Smith, Emma: A Modern Retelling Tues., April 14, 7:30pm.

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Judith Miller, The Story: A Reporter’s Memoir Wed., April 15, 7:30pm. Free. Free

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Chris Hadfield, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything Sat., April 19, 4pm. Free. Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org

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Eye & brain candy

20 art happenings to stimulate the senses Abbot Adam: Evensong Explore the universe’s deepest questions and human’s most primal desires through painting and performance. Wed., March 18. Fringe-

Arts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd. fringearts.com

Art in the Open 2015 The University City Arts League presents its second of a three-part exhibit featuring works by 2014 AiO artists Noemi Armstrong, Aaron Asis, Lewis Colburn and others. Through Fri., March 20.

University City Arts League Gallery, 4226 Spruce St. artintheopenphila.org

As We See It: Selected Works from the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art Combining works of masters with pieces by local youth, all to help inspire the next generation of artists. Through Sat., March

21. African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St. aampmuseum.org

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Jinming Huang: Paintings A gallery from an up-and-coming international artist with works that fuse Asian and American cultures. Through Sat., March 28. Philadelphia International Institute, 242 Race St. piigallery.com.

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Art Unleashed Public Exhibition The sixth annual exhibit featuring pieces from all genres, created by students and established artists alike. Fri., April 10Tues., April 14, times varied. University of the Arts, Hamilton Hall, 320 S. Broad St. artunleashed.uarts.edu

MGA Partners: People Process Place Dive deeply into the design and creation of Morgan Hall, Temple University’s high-rise student residence and addition to the North Philly skyline.

Sun., April 12-Sun., April 26. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St. philartalliance.org

Fairmount Arts Crawl Bring the kids and the kids-at-heart down Fairmount Avenue for its indoor and outdoor festival for art junkies. Experience local artists and live performers as they pepper the avenue with temporary galleries.

Sun., April 12. 23rd Street and Fairmount Avenue. fairmountcdc.org

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New Black Cinematography: Films of Bradford Young Middle of Nowhere made

Philly, explore contemporary works by Lao American artists. Featuring a festive First Friday reception on April 3 and closing-night performances. Through Fri.,

Ava DuVernay the first black woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival, exploring themes of guilt and desire. Young served as cinematographer for the 2012 drama, as well as for her 2013 short film, The Door, which also screens. Wed., March 18,

May 1. Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St. asianartsinitiative.org

7pm. Free, but RSVP required. International House, 3701 Chestnut St. ihousephilly.org

The Clay Studio’s Annual Pottery Sale

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Proceeds from the sale of hand-crafted pieces by local artists and students will help fund necessary new equipment. Fri.,

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History Month, female artists from Philly and the surrounding area will display their various talents, like singing-songwriting, belly dancing and performing spoken word.

Wed., March 18, 7pm. Free. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. therotunda.org

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Art Star Craft Bazaar For the 12th time, Art Star Gallery and Boutique brings together local and national artists and vendors along the Delaware. Pets, kids and quirky interests welcome, rain or shine.

Dancing for Our Future Stars Gala Based off the hit show, a group of Philadelphia notables— including 6ABC’s Melissa Magee and District Attorney Seth Williams—get paired with the region’s finest professional dancers for competition, with proceeds going to Independence Mission Schools.

Sat., May 9-Sun., May 10. Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. between Walnut and Chestnut streets. artstarcraftbazaar.com

Genghis Khan Explore why the unconventional ways of this Mongolian conqueror and leader of the greatest world empire has left the world-history classroom and been given a bigger stage.

Enjoy a chat with author Karen Bojar about the history of feminism in Philadelphia and the direction of the “second wave” feminist movement. Thurs., March 19, 5:30pm.

Sat., March 21, 6pm. $45-$175. Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building, 100 E. Penn Square. dancingforourfuturestars.com

4th Annual Beard and Mustache Championship Presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon and

artists share space to engage, enthrall and send spirits soaring. Come meet them at an April 12 reception. Wed., April

doning the pretense that creativity is selective, Taller Puertorriqueno hosts an exhibit where every submission is accepted. Fri., April 17. Taller Puerorriqueno-

Sat., May 9-Sun., Jan. 3, 2016. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu

LUSH, watch contestants battle it out for various facial hair titles. Enjoy barbecued food, tattooing stations and much more.

1-Sun., April 26. 3rd Street Gallery, 45 N. 2nd St. 3rdstreetgallery.com

Lorenzo Homar Gallery, 2721 N. Fifth St. tallerpr.org

Ink and Gold: Art of the Kano Celebrat-

Sat., March 28, 7pm. $19. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St. tlaphilly.com

Silent Conversations: The Paintings of Frances Galante A graduate of Temple

Horace Pippin: The Way I See It This

ing over 500 years of paintings in one of Japan’s oldest schools of art, this is the first-ever exhibit outside of Japan to explore the Kano painters’ legacy. (Pic-

University’s Tyler School of Art, Galante’s impressionist, romantic and realist work is featured at her former teaching grounds. Sat., April 4-Sun., June 7. Wood-

major exhibit is breaking a 20-year Pippin drought, highlighting over 60 works collected from all over the country that display African American life in the early 20th century. Sat., April 25-Sun., July 19.

Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 215.763.8100. philamuseum.org

mere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. woodmereartmuseum.org

Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd. brandywinemuseum.org

Tomoo Hamada and Simon Leach Both

Cézanne Uncovered: Two Sketches Revealed Through Conservation A pair

Everything is Going On Brilliantly: Oscar Wilde and Philadelphia Reading

of incomplete sketches by Paul Cézanne discovered on the backs of two of his watercolors will be on display after hav-

groups will focus on Wilde and his ties to the city. For the first time, his unpublished works and public works will un-

tured). Through Sun., May 10. Philadelphia

of these notable practitioners of ceramic art have storied histories, proud family legacies and lots to offer pottery students attending this workshop. Tues., May

12. Tyler School of Art, 2001 N. 13th St. theclaystudio.com n

Little Smiles’ 7th Annual Monte Carlo Night The fundraising event features 20 Monte Carlo tables, a Philly-style buffet dinner, an open wine and beer bar, live DJ—and all for a good cause. Sat., March

28, 7pm. $125. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way. littlesmiles.org

Women’s History Spotlights Celebrate Women’s History Month with acclaimed ladies from our city’s past. From socialites to chocolate makers, meet the women who helped shape Colonial Philadelphia. Sundays through Sun., March 29, 11am-4pm. Free >>>

>>> with admission. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. historicphiladelphia.org

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FOOD & DRINK incorporating the three B’s of spring: BBQ, bourbon and blues. Sat., April 25, 1pm.

The Poetry Deal: a film with Diane DiPrima The influential Beat Genera-

$20-60. Manayunk Brewing Company, 4120 Main St. manayunkbrewery.com

tion poet and writer who was named San Francisco’s official poet laureate six years ago has her say in this gripping 27-minute documentary portrait, a glimpse of her life and legendary work. Thurs., April 9,

The Institute’s 6th Annual Fruit Beer and Cider Festival The return of warmer weather means the return of a great freshfruit season, so The Institute is providing the cup for you to fill with some fruitfreshened beer and wine enjoyment.

7pm. Free. Wooden Shoe Books and Records, 704 South St. woodenshoebooks.com Manayunk StrEAT Festival (JPG Photography)

Bead Fest Spring The largest jewelry-making event on the East coast will host step-by-step workshops with top instructors and hundreds of booths to shop for beads, tools and finished finery. Thurs., April 9-Sun.,

April 12, 8:30am. Prices Vary. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, in Oaks. beadfest.com

Philly Brick Fest LEGO fans, come showcase your extraordinary constructions and create new friendships at a variety of seminars and building activities. Thu., April 23Sun., April 26. $75. Philadelphia Expo Center, 1000 Station Avenue, in Oaks. phillybrickfest.com

Celebration of Black Writing One of the most prominent African-American literary events in the nation returns for its 31st celebration. The fest showcases black literary, visual and performing arts in various venues throughout May. Fri., May 1- Fri., May

Social calendar for the tongue & tummy Fairmount Food Crawl Taste your way through 14 of Fairmount’s best bars, restaurants and one whole pig. Sat., March 21,

12pm. $5-10. Fairmount Neighborhood, 23rd St. and Fairmount Ave. fairmountcdc.org

Philly Wine Week Almost 40 participating bars and restaurants want you to get drunk off their wine this season. Make a reservation in advance, and leave your cheese at home. Sun., March 22 - Sun.,

March 29. phillywineweek.org

3rd Annual Bourbon Battle Love alcohol and animals? Buy a ticket to consume some of the best tasting bourbon cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres to raise funds for PAWS, Philly’s largest no-kill shelter. Wed., March 25. 6pm. $30. The

Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th St. phillypaws.org

Philadelphia Comic Con 2015 Fans of all things geek culture-related turn out annually for Wizard World Comic Con to fete the best in nerd and pop culture. This one’s reuniting Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper. Thurs., May 7-Sun., May 10,

event times vary. $35-$89. Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. wizardworld.com

14th Annual East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention The first bona fide Black comic book confab in Philadelphia unites artists, writers, retailers and fans participating in an array of panels, workshops and film screenings. Sat., May 16, 11am. Free-

$10. The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St. ecbacc.com n

The Philly Showcase of Wine & Cheese Sample a selection of hundreds of gourmet wines and cheeses to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. The Convention Center will pair both with live music, a silent auction and an included wine glass. Fri., April 10, 6pm. $50-$55.

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. bgcphila.org

featuring discounted three-course meals at some of the area’s hottest eateries. Mon,

April 13-Fri., April 24. manayunk.com

Philly Farm & Food Fest For the fourth year, Fair Food Philly and PASA showcase all that local farmers and food producers and have to offer the city’s eager eaters. Sun., Apr. 12, 11am. $10-$25. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St. phillyfarmfest.org

SpringFest Live! Want a taste of spring and early summer? The Philadelphia Spring Craft Beer & Music Festival is providing unlimited samples of over 150 seasonal draft brews, live music and contests.

Sat., April 18, 2pm. $20-60. Xfinity Live, 110 Pattison Ave. xfinitylive.com

Flight Market Night Market, a roving flea market of food trucks and vendors, was missing that Philadelphia Eagles flavor. This Food Trust-sponsored event is where you can get your mobile eats and the Eagles cheerleaders. Sun., April 19, 11am. $12-$15. Lincoln Financial Field, 1 Lincoln Financial Way. philadelphiaeagles.com

Dining Out for Life Don’t feel guilty about

west neighborhood’s Main Street will spotlight its best restaurants and vendors and the city’s food trucks, rain or shine. Sun.,

buying dessert for once. Celebrating the organization’s 25th anniversary, ActionAIDS and Delaware Valley-participating restaurants are giving a third of the night’s proceeds to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

April 12, 11am. Free. manayunk.com

Thurs., April 30. diningoutforlife.com

Manayunk Restaurant Week Thought the StrEAT Fest was the living end? Actually, it’s just the beginning—of 12 straight days

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makes this four-hour this beer festival better than the other 16? This year, they’re

Flavors of the Avenue This festival will bring 28 East Passyunk restaurants, including Laurel, Noord, Cantina Los Caballitos, under one tent. The outdoor craft show by the fountain is free, but entrance into the tent will cost ya. Sun., April 26, 12pm. $40-$45. E. Passyunk and Dickinson Street. visiteastpassyunk.com

St. Dominic Craft Beer Festival St. Dominic’s Parish is culling a collection of local and out-of-state craft beers in the parish’s hall. Proceeds will help fund restorations made to St. Dominic’s church. Sun., April 26. Noon. $30. St. Dominic Marian Hall, 8504 Frankford Ave.

Night Market Old City Since 2010, the Food Trust has invited over 300 of the city’s food trucks to Old City for a night every spring and fall. The tradition continues. Fri., May 15. 3rd and Arch streets.

thefoodtrust.org

9th Street Italian Market Festival American’s oldest outdoor market celebrates its centennial anniversary this year, where everyone’s a part of South Philly’s massive Italian family. Sat., May 16-Sun., May 17, 11am. Italian Market, along S. 9th St. between Fitzwater and Federal streets. italianmarketfestival.com

Philly Beer Week The 10 days Philadelphians anticipate all year long to prove this is America’s best brew-drinking city include everything from contests, beer tastings, bar crawls—and guaranteed classic moments of drunkenness. Fri., May 29-Sun., June 7. Various locations. phillybeerweek.org

International Great Beer Expo Cheers to the Great Beer Expo making a stop in Philadelphia for the seventh year in a row! Who knew there was good beer anywhere else in the first place? Sat., May 30, 1:30pm.

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Allagash White. Twenty years ago no one would have

dreamed of saying this, but these days the United States just about seems to be the center of the beer world when it comes to quality, innovation and invention. That said: Many of our best brews were inspired by styles pioneered elsewhere. For instance: The ubiquitous Allagash White has its origins in the small but beer-rich country of Belgium, where the witbier style was created and brought to modern popularity by Pierre Celis. Swimming with flavors and aromas of banana, bread yeast, pound cake and a touch of clove, Allagash White is among the best American interpretations of the witbier—and lucky for you, there are few places where it’s not on draft.

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Flying Fish Belgian Style dubbel. European

abbeys have long been a place where great beer has been brewed. The dubbel is a rich, chewy style that originated in the Westmalle abbey in 1856, and which has since become a staple for American craft brewers like New Jersey’s Flying Fish. That (underrated) brewery’s abbey dubbel is a sweet, deep brown beverage that brings to mind black breads, toffee, brown sugar and plums. They may not make it in a literal house of God, but by God, you’ll swear they might have. Raise a glass this week at Grey Lodge, 320 Market Cafe or Standard Tap.

Tröegs Sunshine Pils. Perhaps no country has more

significantly influenced the beer world than Germany, home of brewers so innovative they managed to invent dozens of styles while working under tight rules that once limited them to just a few key ingredients. Their biggest export, however, was a simple one: the pilsner. Sure, most of those workaday American beers from the big industrial brewers are pilsners, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s a boring style. Sunshine Pils by Tröegs is proof that it can be the opposite: Light, crisp and refreshing, with lightly fragrant, lemon-tinged hops and a delicately balanced body of crackery malts, this is a beer that goes down easy but also rewards attentive drinkers who pay attention to the craft that went into it. It’s widely available; look for Sunshine Pils wherever Tröegs is tapped.

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Ballast Point habanera Sculpin. Habanera

chili peppers were first cultivated in the Amazon basin and are now most commonly found in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula region. And they’re in this beer—which takes Ballast Point’s delightfully bitter Sculpin IPA as its base, and which is unafraid to deliver some real heat. Every sip is laced with it; you’ll have to fight the impulse to dip your nachos in your pint glass. That’s not a bad thing, though, especially when the chili heat is tempered with juicy citrus and IPA bitterness. Habanera Sculpin is hard to find on draft, but you can find regular Sculpin at places like Side Bar, Garrett Hill Ale House and Hawthorne’s Beer Cafe.

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dogfish head Red and White. Belgium is known for brewers who don’t believe in rules. And ignoring the rules is what Delaware’s Dogfish Head Brewery has founded its reputation on, so it comes as no surprise that when brewing something fairly traditional—in this case, a Belgian-style witbier—Dogfish Head’s end result bears no resemblance to what the style is “supposed” to be. In this case, this witbier is partially aged in Pinot Noir barrels and on oak staves, imparting fairly bold, wine-like flavors of grape, oak and dry sweetness, not to mention an imposing 10 percent ABV. This beer is one of a kind; appropriately enough, you can try it at the Belgian Cafe. | ERIC SAN JUAN

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hiladelphia may be most famous as a world-class beer town, but our wine culture is jumping, too. And with the second annual Philly Wine Week coming up, all its vibrancy and excitement will be on delicious display. From March 22–29, events throughout the city will highlight seemingly every aspect of what makes being a wine lover in Philadelphia such a rewarding experience. Steve Wildy, the Vetri Family’s beverage director, serves as events co-chair for the Philly Wine Week board. He’s psyched about the series’ second go-around: “Last year we lustily dipped our toes in the water,” he says, “and this year is sure to be even bigger: double the participants, double the events, more exciting out-of-town guests, more exposure, an opening gala at PAFA...” (See event details, page 10.) Wildy characterizes last year’s inaugural Wine Week as like unto a restaurant week in its relatively mellow thematic approach—but this year, he says, “it’s a little more ‘Beer Week’: so many choices on any given night, running the gamut from low key and goofy to upscale and elegant. There’s something for everyone, and we’re seeing a lot more people planning their nights to cover as much ground as possible: an importer happy hour here, a paired dinner there, wrapping up with a late night bash... There’s already enough scheduled that you could base a Philly vacation around the week—and we’re hopeful that’s how this will be received in future years.” As always, of course, it comes down to the people. Throughout the week, some of Philadelphia’s brightest wine stars will be participating in a range of events designed to educate and entertain. One such happening is going out of its way to bring in the beer crowd: On Wed., March 25 at 6:30pm, Brendan Hartranft, owner of Memphis Taproom, will throw down his beverage’s charms against those of Chalkboard Wine & Spirits owner Jason Malumed in a grapes-versus-grain “cage match” at Alla Spina. Other highlighted events during the week include Seth Biederman of Palm Bay Imports showcasing flights of Tuscan Sangiovese at Osteria; Palateur Imports’ Mark Monaco pouring the outstanding Cocchi Vermouth at Alla Spina; a series of “Sister Cities Happy Hours” at Jet Wine Bar; a glass-painting event at Bistro St. Tropez; Tim Kweeder of Petruce et al discussing sherry at Bardot, and more. Wine Week is so wide-ranging this year, in fact,

there’s even a chance to experience Philadelphia’s impact on the world of New Zealand wine. Philly native Daniel Brennan is the founder and winemaker of Decibel, a fantastic producer in Hawke’s Bay, N.Z. His wines will be featured at a dinner at Garces Trading Company on Wed., March 25, where his brother Jamie Brennan will be on hand to discuss them. That’s because it’s harvest time in the Southern Hemisphere right now, so Daniel himself is elbow-deep in grapes as you read this—but still thrilled to be participating. “Philly is home,” he says. “It all started here for me and my wine, from my Grandpop making wine in his South Philly basement—like many South Philly folks still do—to growing up and working at McCrossen’s Tavern, my family’s restaurant. It feels great to have them taste Decibel wines and realize what I’m doing down here in New Zealand.” It promises to feel great here, too; Philly Wine Week is looking like a fantastic eight days for experts and wine rookies alike. n

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(Directors: Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom) If there’s one thing An Honest Liar wants you to be sure of at the beginning, it’s magician and skeptic James Randi’s unofficial motto: “No matter how smart or well educated you are, you can be deceived.” It’s so important a refrain that it bookends this absorbing documentary, which meanders between biography and a casual study of what it means to debunk deceivers when so many seem so willing to be deceived. Randi’s ceaseless-patter-magicianpersona, seen in some sublimely cheesy archival footage, is largely contrasted against his much more serious work as a skeptic, in which he quietly and brutally pulls back the curtain on charlatans like Uri Geller and Peter Popoff as a who’s-who parade of magicians and pop-culture scientists provide commentary alongside the takedowns. But directors Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom find richer ground than simple “gotcha”s when they examine what Penn Jillette calls Randi “trying to be bigger than himself.” In particular, it’s fascinating to watch Randi’s skeptic work unfold as he sends two young sleight-of-hand artists into a university study to debunk the entire program. Their occasional qualms about deceiving well-meaning, if gullible, university staff are an interesting glimpse about the humanity behind even necessary deceptions. The documentary struggles a bit when the action moves offstage; Randi’s homosexuality is tacitly positioned as an ongoing, if, casual deception, and his partner (an artist who provided one of Randi’s early hoaxes) as both dupe and low-level con man. It feels at best disingenuous, and the documentary staggers a little in its last act, at times awkwardly structured like one last gotcha, which cheapens the more human struggle at its center. But overall, An Honest Liar is an infectiously engaging time capsule that gets a couple of great digs in before that curtain falls. —G.v.

Killed them all, of course: Robert Durst in The Jinx.

The Jinx and Other Honest Liars Fact, fiction, truth, deception: In the hands of documentarians—and their tricky subjects—it’s all relative. By Genevieve Valentine @GLValentine

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here are several larger-than-life, often unabashedly campy displays in An Honest Liar: Uri Geller’s earnest explanations of his psychic powers, Peter Popoff using hidden-headset intel to pretend to pass God’s healing directly into attendees. The one that most firmly sets the tone, however, is the absolutely surreal opening clip, in which a young James Randi escapes from a straightjacket in fuzzy black and white, while a nearby chanteuse warbles her way through “The Magic Touch.” It’s a perfect introduction for a documentary concerned with the entertainment of deception. And while Popoff, Geller and others get definitively shown up by Randi’s investigations, the documentary gets unexpectedly hamstrung by reality. Directors Justin Weinstein and Tyler Measom ran into a snag when Randi’s partner, José Alvarez, was “discovered” to be illegal immigrant Deyvi Peña. And while it might have been hard to resist the irony of Peña appearing on To Tell the Truth, framing a political refugee as a domestic deceiver feels, at best, tone-deaf, and, at worse, like the filmmakers were too constrained by their own story to do otherwise. The balance between truth and storytelling is at the heart of every documentary. For An Honest Liar, the question will always be whether this last arc was added to bring human weight to Randi, who otherwise seemed unflappable at others’ expense, or because in a narrative inherently about exposing deception, every new fact was always going to play like a reveal. Sunday night was the finale of six-part documentary The Jinx, about the murders that surround Robert Durst—either because he’s incredibly unlucky or because he committed them. It became the focus of intense interest when Durst was arrested the day before the finale, suggesting a dramatic and conclusive reveal. Sure enough, the finale concludes with a magnetic standoff over damning evidence that catches Durst so off-guard, he’s overcome with the sort of burps that herald vomit. And in another off-guard moment, Durst delivers a bathroom soliloquy that’ll go down in history: “There it is, you’re caught. You’re right, of course. But you can’t imagine. Arrest him. I don’t know what’s in the house. Oh, I want this. What a disaster. He was right. I was wrong. And the burping. I’m having difficulty with the question. What the hell did

I do? Killed them all, of course.” Whether the monologue seals his guilt to viewers is an ongoing debate, though it’s awfully hard to imagine otherwise, given that even key supporters were convinced of his guilt by the series’ end. Whether his monologue’s admissible in court is another question, and a thornier one; even the letter’s admissibility is up in the air, and directors Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling spend much of the sixth episode airing concerns about presenting the evidence to Durst. It’s not unexpected—developing the sort of relationship where people who believe Durst’s innocence still comb through documents after they’ve spoken with you suggests an engaging personal involvement. But though the general timeline was arranged with as much emphasis on theme as on chronology, particular discrepancies in Episode Six threaten to overshadow the evidence. Why it should is a complicated question. Several true things are in conflict here and are hard to reconcile. Documentarians are crafting a narrative; they’re not bound by legal constraints. The Jinx’s murder-trial footage reminds us lawyers construct their own narratives. The series itself is big on reenactments; editor Zachary Stuart-Pontier replays them with relish, in nearly as much lurid detail as in Jarecki’s barely-fictionalized film about the same crimes, All Good Things. (The film’s so conclusive about his guilt that the series’ biggest surprise might be Jarecki admitting he was on the verge of giving Durst the benefit of the doubt.) For now, Jarecki and Smerling have canceled interviews and appearances, though they spoke to the New York Times Monday morning, sounding a bit confused as to the exact timeline surrounding the infamous second interview. Jarecki, perhaps being conservative, answered a question about the arrest with measured relief: “We heard through a friend of his that he was in a kind of dejected state and he was angry.” Smerling’s answer: “I think we can go a little further. We heard that he was sort of preparing to go on the run.” It’s illuminating, both as to the possible reasons for their silence and to the ease with which a narrative gets constructed. Such is The Jinx—such is anything, from confessions to great escapes, once the camera’s on.

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Pissed Jeans, Amanda X, the Abandos + Cheerbleeders March 19 at Underground Arts. This month’s installation of the Red Bull Sound Select series, curated wonderfully by the fine ears at Jump Philly, promises tons o’ righteous noise. undergroundarts.org Afrojack March 19 at Theatre of Living Arts. No parking on the dance floor: With what’s in his metaphorical crates, the Dutch DJ-producer-remix master’s sure to make ‘em move. tlaphilly.com

Syleena Johnson March 19 at World Cafe Live. So glad to see this R&B diva off the reality show merry-go-round and back to what gives her real resonance. philly.worldcafelive.com

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg with the Philadelphia Orchestra March 20-22 at the Kimmel Center. The former child prodigy and concert favorite’s returning to the orchestra in which she made her debut at the tender age of 10. philorch.org Johnny Showcase & The Mystic Ticket + Minka March 20 at Boot and Saddle. Showcase and his band’s bumpin’ bizzaro funk matched up with the carnallycharged sonics of Minka? We’re so there. bootandsaddlephilly.com

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Joshua Radin, Rachael Yamagata + Cary Brothers March 20 at The Trocadero. Radin’s sixth LP, Onward and Sideways, kicked off ‘15 something lovely; meanwhile, Yamagata’s fans patiently await a new one. thetroc.com

Meek Mill, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Jadakiss + Yo Gotti March 21 at Wells Fargo Center. Hiphop mayhem for old and new school heads. Though, with Meek (pictured) the hometown headliner and Jada as the ol’ head, this jawn’s more new than true. wellsfargocenterphilly.com

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The Steve Lehman Octet March 21 at The Painted Bride. Expect nothing ordinary when the globally revered jazz saxophonist-composer and his diverse gang of fellow geniuses get cookin’. paintedbride.org

Taking Back Sunday + The Menzingers March 22 at Electric Factory. Happiness is when the band gets back together, right? Relive your angsty teenage madness while the getting’s good. electricfactory.info

Swans March 23 at Union Transfer. Front if you like, but Michael Gira’s greatness hasn’t waned over time. To Be Kind is still on repeat ‘round these parts. utphilly.com

Try a Little Kindness Adam Bainbridge’s soul grooves are sure to satisfy at Making Time this weekend. bY bILL cHENEvERT

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azor-sharp young British soulmonger Adam Bainbridge is bringing his distinct take on grooves to a Making Time jam this weekend, and we couldn’t be more excited. His musical outlet is Kindness, his chosen vessel for expressing the funk that pulses through his elegant veins. PW recently Skyped with the fashionable and in-fashion musician before a NY Fashion Week party at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. His long, flowing brown hair is often covered in a hat, and his lightly androgynous beauty makes him an emerging style star. So, what the hell: we asked him his opinion on Kanye West’s new Adidas clothing line. “It looked fun. I mean, to me, it looks fun,” he said. “In many ways, I can’t go as far as he would into the deadpan seriousness. I just can’t afford to be quite that intense. He can afford to be that intense, and I really admire his 100-percent commitment to everything. It should be admired.” Bainbridge has got two LPs, and they both rule: Kindness’ dazzling 2012 debut, World, You Need a Change of Mind, and the equally-hypnotic sophomore, last year’s Otherness. (Put those titles together, and you might think Bainbridge is as serious about affecting the world with his music as West is about sheer, nude leggings and torn-up $400 sweatshirts.) But they have noticeably unique vibes: World’s a little more electronic and upbeat, while Otherness has a bit more sluggish sensuality to it, with an amazing midtempo single featuring a darling guest spot courtesy of Robyn on “Who Do You Love?” “To me, the Kindness project, on the surface, seems somewhat anti-political, and the lyrics don’t really bring up those kinds of topics of the world and society too much. I never figured out a way to make that work comfortably in lyrics,” said Bainbridge. “It

was so much of the problems of life in 2014, and 2015 now, which seem to have clustered around the fear of the other, problems with things that [many people] can’t identify as being within their own culture. Mainstream cultures steal from gay culture, from black culture. Race, gender, sexuality: I wanted to put otherness into a dialogue where—and it’s such an academic term—but it was staring at you right in the face.” Kindness’ Friday-night set is the culmination of a relatively brief tour outing, but he’s been to Philly before—and more than once. In 2007, he embarked on a month-long residency at the mysterious Philadelphia Institute for Advanced Study, and this actually marks his return to Making Time, where he plans to bring the goods. “I remember Making Time crowds being really receptive and totally good-natured about everything,” Bainbridge said. “We’ll try to make it as fun as possible, we try to make it as involved and lively as possible.” He brings a band of five, and he doesn’t like to multitask—just dance. As for that celebrated Kindness track with Robyn? He says she’s “such a powerful personality and such a powerful unique voice. ‘Who Do You Love?’ as an instrumental is difficult. It moves in a funny way, and it doesn’t make sense right away. It took a strong personality to give it the glue and intensity to put it all together. But she has such an innate power to communicate and this little melancholic sweetness in her voice that just holds stuff together.” It’s not all her, of course, despite the man’s humility. Bainbridge’s kindness goes beyond his moniker and speaks to what’s firmly lodged in his heart. n Fri., March 20. $10. Voyeur, 1121 St. James St. 215.735.5772. makingtimeisrad.com

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Feeling the spring thaw within

Josh & Timaree try to figure out why warmer temps outside mean hotter thoughts inside.

Can you please tell me why the warm weather makes me so horny? Well, I’d like to start by congratulating you on the increased horniness. It’s fantastic to feel that quite literal lust for life, and despite how magical it is, probably your friends and family are not going to throw you a party to celebrate it.

There are a number of reasons that springtime makes us randy, not the least of which are the natural cycles that all species experience in relation to the changing seasons. Nearly every holiday we celebrate, even those we know today in the guise of religious occasions, originally began as a recognition of some point in the continuous circle of emergent growth, death and starting over. Right now, we’re heading towards Easter, which, as you hopefully know, is pagan in origin, with eggs and rabbits being not-too-subtle references to procreation.

I thought there was some genetic or evolutionary reason. Many things we do today are remnants of things that worked for our ancestors thousands of years ago, even if the environment is wildly different. Those men and women whose drives and choices led to birthing babies (that could survive) are still influencing us today. So while the highest peaks for testosterone (and sperm counts) are actually around October, there’s another big spike in late February, with a major dip in the summer and when temperatures are highest. One can infer that, therefore, it makes sense to get pregnant/get someone pregnant in late fall or early spring.

There must have been greater likelihood through human history of those pregnancies resulting in viable offspring, who, in turn, would go on to repeat the same cycle. So even if your sexual activity isn’t directed towards procreation— which very little sex actually is, orientation regardless—the drives remain the same because the genes are the same. On top of that, we’re in the northeast United States, having endured months of darkness, bitter cold and stressful weather patterns that drove us indoors, depressed about all of our life choices (including the choice to live in the northeast United States). When the sun starts to peek out and it becomes bearable to spend time outside, there’s a huge elevation in mood resulting from both light exposure and the increased ease of doing things that make us happy. Feeling the icy grasp of seasonal depression loosen its grasp is a huge relief, and feeling good leads to wanting to feel even better. Plus, you might be seeing more people. Like literally going outside and being like, “Oh, I can see your face now that you’re not covered by a big scarf and I don’t have to just look down at the ground to avoid slipping and dying on the ice. and your face is cuuuuuute!” We love looking at >>>

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fter the last snowstorm Philadelphia saw began melting away beneath the sun’s cheery radiation, we dared to believe it was, in fact, the last one. We ventured out, dancing between the puddling snow and ice. Within a matter of days, temperatures above 60 turned the city back into its familiar concrete self. That heat-up wasn’t just literal, either. As I walked around Philly, I started noticing men. Like, a lot. You might even call it a fevered state. It happens every year, but this year, it happened so abruptly I was taken aback. Why do our loins so directly mirror the thermometer? I realized I knew someone who could actually answer the question: PW’s body columnist, Timaree Schmit. So we sat down together to get to the bottom of whatever it is that’s been stirring our bottoms. —J.K.

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>>> people—it makes our brains very happy. Looking at an attractive person causes the same reaction in the brain as doing a line of cocaine.

Well, I’ve tried the chemical-induced route, and that landed my ass on the street. You’re saying that, now that I’ve put the drugs away, I’m seeking the same rushes? And, because my greatgreat-great-great-great grandparents had sex a certain way, I’m in tune to copulate at certain times? Yep—there are a ton of things we do, and drives we have, that made sense in a different environment for our ancestors. A perfect example is the compulsion to demolish an entire container of Oreos in one sitting. No such food existed a thousand years ago; back then, people had to labor all day to scrape together enough food to meet their basic survival needs. So your body tastes this sugar and fat and starts rejoicing, because all these calories means, in olden-day terms, you’re gonna totally survive through the winter! Problem is, in 2015, the real threat to most Americans’ health isn’t starvation, it’s overeating. Instincts take a long time to be extinguished.

I’m worried that all those looks I’m giving people might be unwelcome. I don’t want to be a creeper leering at everyone! But it’s very hard to stop. It’s like—unnnfff. And I find myself making goofy conversation. I told a Walgreen’s manager that I noticed how well his outfit matched, in the hopes that he’d ask me to marry him. He didn’t ask me for my number, even. So I’m afraid I’m overogling and it could be problematic. As for hitting 36 PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY | March 18- 25 , 2015 | Philadelphiaweekly.com

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on dudes: I’m not seeing the problem. Whenever people come to me with concerns about expressing lust—masturbating frequently, having lots of sex and feeling anxiety about it—my reaction is: “So?” Is it causing conflict in your life? Are you unable to meet your work/life responsibilities? Is it occupying your thoughts in an uncontrollable way? Are you making decisions that put you in physical danger? Is it leading you to do things that are counter to your ethical framework or damaging to your relationships? Are you harassing others and making them feel uncomfortable? If so, let’s see what we can do to harness that energy and direct it more productively. But sexuality is actually not only a perfectly normal thing, it’s awesome and amazing. Feeling desire and expressing it is, for most of us, a part of being alive, and it can bring us great joy. Not everyone has the same degree of interest, of course. And in a world where sexuality is so broadly vilified— that’s a form of social control, by the way—there’s a tendency to view the higher end of the bell curve as pathological, not just human diversity. So I say: enjoy those doses of brain chemicals

you get as you drool over the boys of Instagram. Give them a dose too, via the affirmation of likes and positive comments. As long as you’re respectful, able to see them as whole humans and able to back up if asked, it’s all good.

Part of the way that I flirt online is by liking pictures on Facebook. Some call that thirsty, others call it pathetic; I call it the only way I can express interest without turning to a dating or hookup app. I gave up those over a year ago, so now I’m sort of adrift and relying on Facebook peeping to try to signal: “Hi! You’re hot! HMU!” That’s an interesting word to use: pathetic. It implies that there’s something pitiable about being desirous. I suppose it would be sad if someone were craving something that’s clearly unobtainable. Sometimes people talk about “thirst” as a desire that can not be quenched, like Tantalus of Greek myth, forever resigned to seeing water and food dangle just out of his reach. In such a case, we lament the hopelessness of the situation—or perhaps that someone is deluded about their relative market value as a sexual partner. But just calling someone’s high sex drive pathetic—well, that’s just slut-shaming, isn’t it?

What about this word, thirsty? To me, it signifies so much more than just needing to be quenched— it’s needing to be quenched in all things, mind, body and spirit. To be consumed and enthralled with someone’s gaze and presence, to be penetrated literally and figuratively. What do you think thirsty means? I hear thirst used differently by different people. The first time someone said it around me was in the context of men at the gym gawking at beautiful women as they exercise. I don’t think these guys were wracked with depressed anxiety, I think they were horny and obvious about it. But as long as they’re not harassing the women, interrupting their workout, ogling them and making them feel awkward, it’s perfectly fine to find pleasure in looking and fantasizing. It’s an entirely separate issue to talk about catcalling or contributing to a sexist climate by publicly objectifying someone, talking about them like a piece of meat. But if someone’s posting butt selfies on Facebook and you’re virtually hooting and hollering, you’re kind of just playing your part in the social media ego-affirmation game. So if you’re pathetic for being a part of it, everyone else must be equally sad. It sounds like, in your circles, thirst means a general sense of longing and want, an emotional dissatisfaction that folks think will be resolved externally. The German word sehnsucht approaches this concept: a deep, consuming yearning on an existential scale. In which case, the kids these days are getting really philosophical. n

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’m a straight guy in my 30s dating a woman in her mid-20s. We’ve been together for a year, and I’m crazy about her. In love, even. She’s gorgeous, sweet, kind, loving, and very sexual. She’s perfect. In her late teens and early 20s, she had a wild sex life. She attended sex parties, had loads of NSA hookups, sexted with random guys she met online, etc. She revealed this to me slowly and carefully out of fear that I’d look down on her, but what she didn’t know is that I have an intense cuckold interest. I’ve asked her, ad nauseam, for every detail she can recall about these encounters. The ones centering on “alpha jocks” with extremely large endowments are the ones I enjoy most. I’m a nerdy guy, definitely not muscular or athletic. I have intense fantasies of some alpha male taking her away from me, or catching her with a hot young soccer player or a good-looking musician—any guy at the top of the social pile. The idea of watching her have sex with one of them is exhilarating. But it’s also gut-wrenching. I haven’t told her how much I would like her to go through with an actual hookup. However, I’m certain this would not be well-received on her part; she’s made it clear that she’s not proud of her wild past. To complicate this, my interest in cuckolding does not come from a healthy place. I experienced a series of rejections in my late teens and early 20s, all of which involved being outclassed by better guys. The first girl I was ever in love with, who kept stringing me along, had sex with another guy while talking to me on the phone. She went into detail about how huge he was, how good it felt, and so forth, while I shook with envy, misery and excitement. It was a terrible, traumatizing experience, but now it rules my sexual fantasies. Is it okay to indulge an interest that likely stems from a traumatic experience? (Assuming she’s willing.) —Harrowingly Upsetting Reckless Tendencies Mostly Excite First things first, HURTME: Your girlfriend can’t put this period of her life behind her—all those hung alpha jocks, all those NSA hookups—while she’s with a man who demands to have every last detail recounted ad nauseam. So you might wanna check in with your gorgeous, sweet, kind, etc. girlfriend before she decides to put you behind her, too. It’s possible she enjoys sharing her stories with you because your enjoyment makes her feel better about those experiences in retrospect; all those meaningless sexual encounters now mean something because they enhance the relationship she’s in. Checking in with her about how she’s feeling will give you a better idea of how receptive she would be to cuckolding you. If sharing stories about her past makes her feel sexy (because the encounters were hot) and it feels meaningful (because the stories enhance your sexual connection), then your girlfriend might be open to the idea of coming home with a brand-new story to tell you. Or she might not. Like I said, you need to check in with her. As for you, HURTME, your erotic imagination seized on that experience— that cruel girl on the phone—and through a mysterious process that sex researchers don’t quite understand, your mildly-to-wildly-traumatizing early sexual experience emerged in adulthood as a full-blown kink. There may be other boys out there who had the exact same experience—that girl could have had other victims—who don’t have any interest in being cuckolded. The alchemy of kinks isn’t fully understood. There’s only one way to find out if you would enjoy being cuckolded, HURTME, and that’s to do it. But there are three questions (at least) that you need to ask yourself before you act: Have you built a firewall between your sense of your own sexual desirability and your kink, a kink that’s about your eroticized fear of sexual inadequacy and not your actual sexual inadequacy? (You landed a gorgeous, sweet, kind, loving, and very sexual girlfriend—you’re clearly more than adequate!) Are you sure you won’t wind up in the fetal position on the floor after your girlfriend carries out your fantasy? And if you do react badly, if being cuckolded in reality is painful, not sexy, can you process your feelings without lashing out at or slut-shaming your girlfriend? A few sessions with a kink-positive shrink might help you answer those questions. You can find one through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (aasect.org). n

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Tues-Fri 9-6pm SatBala 12-3pm 1830 Addison St.homesqft Rittenhouse Sq. Colonial Bed/3 Bath; 2795 $589,900 810 S. 3rd5 St5BD/3BA; –Beautiful large 3 BRRenovated + Den with Cape hardwood floors t/o, yard + parking. $2500 3 Bd/2 Ba;Art RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1519 Swain Street, Museum Area 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 625 Lindy Lane, Bala CynwydPark 1119 E. Palmer St –N/C 3 BR + Media Rm, 3 BA, H/W t/o, Fp, Lg Garden + 3 car parking. $2500 1919 Addison Walnut Street, Square 1830 St.Rittenhouse Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/2BA; Colonial in college 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse $525,000 400 Garden-N.C Commercial Space Road, Available-800 to 1600 Sq Ft. CallSq. for Details 903 Remington Wynnewood 1830 Addison St.sqRittenhouse Sq. 3Spring Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 3/4 Acres; Walk to Train $724K $525,000 3Bed/ 5 Bath, 3,777 ft townhome in Hillgate 7,000 sqft Office Building For Rent $16,500/month 3BD/2.1BA 1,552 Sq. Ft Townhouse Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bed/2.1 2080 sqft Colonial $549,000 $525,000 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 31,598 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Sq.Ft; 1-Car$665,000 Attached Garage $349K Sq.  3 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq.   1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse 1489 Russell 1412 South Street, Washington $525,000 Meeting Lane, Merion Station Renovated, Air; FinishedSquare LL $399K 3 Central Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, $525,000 Ba; RenovatedTownhome,   Road,  Paoli   $525,000 3 Bd/2 3273 Bd/2 Ba; House RenovatedTownhome, 1245 Hollow Rd., Penn Valley 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 4 Bed/3.1 Bath; 4431 sqft Colonial $925,000 1830 Addison Sq. 5 Bed/4.2 Bath; 5,442St. sqftRittenhouse French Colonial $1,170,000 Commercial Space Rent for $5,000/month or $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 190 Presidential #301 - The Corinthian w w w . c o n w a y t e a m . c o m 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq.l TRenovatedTownhome, h e St. A wContemporary aRittenhouse r d Road, W i n nVillanova i n g K a t hSq. y , P a t r i c k 1830 a3n431 dBd/2 t h eMontgomery C o n w a y T e a m 2005 Line 215.440 .8190 4BD/4.1Ba 1727 Fitzwater St., #A Graduate Hospita 3 Bd/2 Ba;County 1830 Addison Avenue, Merion Station Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. For Sale $825,000 5 Bed/3.2 Baths; 2,576$1,500,000 sqft Colonial $659,500 6Bd/2 Bed/ 4.2 5500 Colonial 1,025,000 Society Hill3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, Office 3BD/3.1BA, 2700sqft Sq.Ft w/ Balcony 215.627.6005 5,620 Sq.Ft. 2BD/1.1BA Townhouse $350K 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Ba;Bath; RenovatedTownhome, 1750 Oakwood Terrace 5E, Penn Valley 1025 Barr Lane, Gladwyne 2531 Lombard Street 1N, Fitler Square $525,000 $525,0002 Bed/2 Bath; 1299 sqft Unit $525,000 Updated;2625 For Rent $4,700/month or $749K 4bd/3.1Ba Sq. Ft; Renovated Cape $465,000 1830 Addison Rittenhouse Sq. 3508 Hamilton Street -$225,000 Powelton Village 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 1 Bed/1 Bath; St. Condo Visit o u r web site fo r o u r co mp le te in ve ntory, weekly open houses, additional pictures and mo re p a rticula 418rs.Barbadoes Street, Norristown For Rent $1,850/month 3 Bd/2Addison Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 St.Ft. Rittenhouse Sq. 4BD/3.1BA; 3,300 Sq. REDUCED $635k 31348 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 1830 Addison St. Rittenhouse Sq. Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley Rehabbed, Multi-Unit Townhome $260,000. Open Sunday 2-4pm 2636 Chestnut Street, Ardmore 3727Ba; Baring Street, Powelton Village 3$525,000 Bd/2 RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3$525,000 Bd/2 Ba;Montgomery RenovatedTownhome, 264 W. Ave. #101, Haverford 20 W Turnbull Avenue, Havertown 5BD/4.1BA, 5588 Contemporary 1333 South Street Washington Square West 3BD/1.1BA Twin w/ Attached Garage Historical Church Rent for $4,500/month or $525,000 1 Bed/1 Bath; 827 sq ft Condo at the Mansard House $199,000. $525,000 $525,000 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2564 sq ft rehabbed colonial 1830 St. Rittenhouse Sq. Duplex Addison w/ Parking; Utilities $499K 1,280 $199,900 1830 St..89Rittenhouse For SaleSeparate $895,000 2-3 Addison Car Garage; Acres $879K Sq. 18301546 Addison St.FtRittenhouse MallardSq. Lane, Chester SpringsSq. $600,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, acres lot w/stream $125,000 3 Bd/2 Ba; RenovatedTownhome, 3 Bd/25.10 Ba;OAK RenovatedTownhome, 3600 Avenue #1914, River Park -HILL PENN VALLEY -43 Trent Road, Wynnewood 1501Conshohocken S. 12th Street - Passyunk Square 20 W Dartmouth Road, Bala Cynwyd $525,000 $525,000 $525,000 3 Bed/2.1 1628Havertown sqft Colonial. 1 Bed/1 Bath; 940 sq ft Condo $149,900 336 DavidBath; Drive, 4 Bed/2.1 Bath; 2,761 sq ft Split-level $549,000. Artisan II 1431 Bainbridge (8 Homes)

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Stunning 2-bed/2 bath unit in newer mid-rise building! Floor-to-ceiling windows give way to terrific light and views. Amenities include stylish kitchen with gas cooking, marble bathrooms, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, central air conditioning, cable and internet access, and washer/dryer in unit!

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Perfectly proportioned 2-story home in Graduate Hospital! The open first floor layout includes living/dining area, brand new kitchen with dining bar, powder room, laundry room, and access to a private rear patio. The second floor is home to 2 spacious bedrooms and a 3 piece bath. This charming property has been freshly painted and has original random width wood floors.

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