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2nd Street Festival Y ou know those plans you have to catch up on laundry and chores on Sunday? Scratch them, because things are gonna get a little crazy in NoLibs this weekend. The annual 2nd Street music and arts fest returns to for the eighth year to celebrate neighborhood businesses. The festival shuts down six blocks of North Second Street between Germantown Avenue and Spring Garden Street with local bands, arts & crafts, live performances and a slew of food trucks serving up sweet eats. The fest was initially created to bring people from the neighborhood together and to get people to see all that the ‘hood has to offer. Since 2008, the fest has grown to become one of the city’s largest craft and music festivals, hosting an estimated 40,000 people each year. In conjunction with the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association, last year’s event raised $20,000 toward the creation of a business improvement district in NoLibs. This all-day festival features more than 150 vendors, including restaurants and beer gardens, three music stages and family-friendly fun. Food vendors will be serving up something for everyone, from waffles to barbecue and everything in between. This year’s fest will includes stops
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by Dos Hermanos Tacos, Philly Fry, Nick’s Roast Beef, Nomoo Cookie Co, Old Texas Soda, PBandU, Philly Fry, Sassa Bienne Caribbean, The Cow and The Curd, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream. In addition to great food, three stages will be set up to host a killer lineup of local talent. Catch Dr. Beardface and the Spacemen, Bickel Brothers, TinMouth, and the After Dinner Mints on the Brown Street Stage. Down at The Schmidt’s Common’s Stage, SelfHelpMe, Bohemian Mule, Sweet Eureka, Song Dogs, Nik Greeley & The Operators will be rocking out. And the Germantown Street Stage hosts KillerWhale, Sirweah, Purples, Kuf Knotz, and DJ Royale of Scratch Academy. In addition to music, street performances by Mad Beatz Drum Line, Mervands the Magician, SpinCo, and The Glam Girlz dance troupe will keep the crowd entertained. After dark, make your way to 2nd and Poplar to check out DJ Frosty’s annual dance party, where he’ll be spinning dope beats from his cart across from Standard Tap. —ANASTASIA BARBALIOS
Sun., Aug. 7, noon-10pm. Free. N. Second Street. 2ndstfestival.org
The traveling beer garden makes a trip to Jefferson Square, bringing its local craft beers and summer snacks along with it. Grab a beer from Yards, Yuengling, Slyfox, or one of the several other breweries on draft. On the menu are several different kinds of sliders (including pulled pork, meatball, and more), grab-andgo snacks like pasta salad and soba noodles. The beer garden will also host Kids’ Night (6pm8pm), with sprinklers and special kid-friendly treats. If Kids’ Night isn’t your thing, stop by another day for yoga, live music, or a Major League Bocce tournament. 5-10pm. Free. 4th St. and
Washington Ave. parksontap.com
THuRSDAy, AuguST 4 POETRy
Bedfellows: Summer is for Old Lovers
Local literary magazine Bedfellows invites you to L’Etage for a night of reading from their summer 2016 issues. Among the authors reading will be Boston Gordon, Jenn McCreary, and P.E. Garcia, along with many others. Kimberly Ann Southwick will be making a special appearance.
7:30pm. Free. 624 S 6th St. bedfellowsmagazine.com COMEDy
Chris D’Elia
D’Elia’s stand-up credits include Comedy Central’s “Workaholics” and NBC’s “Undateable.” The first show of D’Elia’s two-night engagement is already sold out, so don’t miss the opportunity to see this rising star when he stops here in Philly. 10pm. $35-$37.
Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com MuSIC
Pairings on the Parkway
Local musician Matt Santry takes the stage at Sister Cities Park for a BYOB outdoor concert with special summer grilling menu at Logan Square Café. 5:30pm.
Free. 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. sistercitiespark.org
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COLLEGE | by ASHLEy CAPPETTA
Campus Happenings
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niversities and colleges in Philly are getting ready for a successful fall semester. Check out some fun events happening below.
niques from Drexel’s newest chef. Learn cooking tips and healthy eating strategies every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm. Dornsife Center
SAinT JOSEPH’S UnivErSiTy
UnivErSiTy OF PEnnSyLvAniA
Hawkfest 2016
Saint Joseph’s is gearing up for a weekend of reunions and fun with a 5K, a “Taste of Philly” picnic, and more all to celebrate the best of SJU. Sept. 23-25, Various times
Piano recital This free event, taking place on November 4, showcases faculty member Emi Kagawa’s talent as a soloist and chamber musician. 7-9pm, Bluett Theatre in Post Hall
TEmPLE UnivErSiTy
Upper Dublin Summer Concert Series Students can catch the final two shows of this free concert series during the fall semester. The Blue Plate Specials will be swingin’ on August 28, followed by the classical sounds of Mojo and the Monkey Helpers on September 4. 6pm, Ambler Campus
Farmer’s market Check out the market at the corner of Broad & Cecil B. Moore Ave every Thursday from 2-6pm., serving up fruits and veggies to Temple students, the faculty, and the community.
LA SALLE
big 5 invitational Watch the Big 5—including La Salle, Saint Joseph’s, uPenn, Temple and Villanova— duke it out on September 17 in one of the biggest sporting events of the year. 8am10pm, Hayman Center Tom Gola Arena, La Salle Campus
DrExEL UnivErSiTy
Open Kitchen Hours with Chef Lofink On September 6, students can get tech-
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Poetry reading
Writers Without Borders is heading to UPenn to feature poet, critic, and essayist Alexandr Skidan. He will be sharing his newest work with both students and the community alike. 6pm, Arts Cafe
Creative Writing Program reading Nicole Dennis-Benn will be reading from her highly-anticipated debut novel, “Here Comes the Sun.” The reading is free and open to the public. 6pm, Arts Cafe
UArTS
visiting Writers Series Sponsored by the Creative Writing Program, this series brings big names to campus and introduces students to different genres of writing. On October 20, Philadelphia’s own Gregory Pardlo will speak to the public and share his Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry. 6:30pm, Connelly Auditorium
mOOrE COLLEGE Our Common Ground
Philadelphia muralist Meg Saligman will install her election-related exhibition in The Galleries at Moore around the same time she receives the 2016 Visionary Woman Award on Thursday, October 13th. The Galleries at Moore
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irish Dance Festival Now in its fourth year, this competition is a celebration of Irish culture. Villanova will host teams from several visiting universities all day long, culminating in a Grand Irish Show at 6pm. 11am-8pm, Oct. 1, Jake Nevin Hall
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Friday, august 5 sCrEEN
Blackstar Film Festival
Often referred to as the “Black Sundance,” the BlackStar Film Festival kicks off this week with screenings of 14 featurelength films and 50 shorts. We asked founder Maori Karmael Holmes about what we should expect at this year’s fest: “This year’s festival is focused on the theme of migration,” she says. “We have films from five continents exploring the diversity of black and brown lives across the globe. We are also launching for the first time a filmmaker symposium before the festival begins featuring filmmaker-focused sessions and presentations.” Films are selected by a program committee based on a number of factors, including artistic achievement and political intent. There will also be a number of panels, artist talks and Q&A sessions with directors following the screenings. “I hope that people find new filmmakers to ‘adopt’ and ‘follow’ at the festival—that they will keep up with and support throughout the artist’s career,” Holmes says. “I also hope that the festival helps to broaden people’s understanding of what the landscape is for what independent filmmakers of color are producing around the globe and also help to shift us away from—to borrow from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie—the mythology of ‘single stories’.” —a.B. Aug. 4-7. Various locations. blackstarfest.org
BENEFit
allen iverson Celebrity Basketball game
Take a trip down memory lane to celebrate the Sixers’ most notorious player. In addition to playing, Iverson will be showing off his coaching skills and interacting with fans. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and the iChooseLife Foundation. 7:30pm. $15-$100.
Liacouras Center, Temple University, 1776 N Broad St. liacourascenter.com sCrEEN
Movies under the stars
Take a tour of the Betsy Ross House, then get ready for a film under the
stars in the courtyard. Bring your own drinks and chairs or blankets, and get ready to see what happens when aliens take over in the 1956 sci-fi film “It Conquered the World.” 5pm. $5. Betsy Ross
House, 239 Arch St. oldcitydistrict.org P E r FO r M a N C E
Kun-yang Lin/dancers’ inHale Performance series
Supporting creative environments and the constant exchange of ideas, KunYang Lin/Dancers’ 29th InHale performance presents a series of dance acts by Annielille Gavino-Kollman, Dana Powers-Klooster, Gracianna Coscia and Jim Bunting Dance Company. 7:30pm.
$10. 1316 S. 9th St. kyld.org
saturday, august 6 stag E
“tommy and Me”
Presented by Theatre Exile, this autobiographical play by award-winning sports writer Ray Didinger tells the story of how Didinger helps his hero (and former Eagles wide receiver) Tommy McDonald get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Directed by Joe Canuso and starring Tom Teti, Matt Pfeiffer, Ned Pryce and Simon Kiley. Through Aug. 14. $35. FringeArts,
140 N. Columbus Blvd. theatreexile.org driNK
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from Philly and Sweden, and discover your new favorite! Paired with savory Swedish meatballs, cheeses, and more, this event will help you discover a culture and expand your palate. 5-9pm.
$10-$30. American Swedish, 1900 Pattison Ave. americanswedish.org C O M E dy
Marlon Wayans
American actor, comedian, screenwriter and film producer Marlon Wayans brings his “Fifty Shades of Black” tour to Philly. Based on his upcoming film of the same title, Wayans’ show is sure to be hilarious. 7:30pm. $32.50. Punch Line
Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 MUSIC
Sights & Sounds
Philadelphia’s Museum of Art showcases the Liberian Women’s Chorus for Change, a group focusing on how art can bring change to social justice issues. Pay what you wish.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org FESTIVAL
ACANAFest16
The African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) is hosting a festival celebrating African culture, including everything from dance, food, arts and crafts, and musical performances. Among the performers will be Pape Diouf, Sharon Katz and the Peace Train South Africa, the Chilton James Reggae Band, and more. 2-8pm. Great Plaza at Penn’s
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Side-Splitting Comedy Sketches
Created for kids who love comedy, this four-session workshop will teach children how to write their own sketches, which will be performed by actors at the end of the program. In addition, children will learn about writing skills, play improv games, and meet fellow budding comedians. 2pm. Free. Mighty Writers, 1501 Christian St. mightywriters.org
LEGENDS IN CONCERT
MUSIC
Summer Concert Series: The Daniel Bennett Group
#1 TRIBUTE SHOW
The Free Library of Philadelphia presents the Daniel Bennett Group, a jazz ensemble, as part of their second annual summer concert series. Winners of the “Best New Jazz Group” award from New York City Hot House Magazine, the band’s performance is sure to be memorable. 6:30pm. Free. Philadelphia City Institute, 1905 Locust St.
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Even though it’s been more than 40 years since the kidnapping of Patty Hearst, Americans are still fascinated with the case. Jeffrey Toobin, CNN’s senior legal analyst, will be discussing his latest release, American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes, and Trial of Patty Hearst, which delves into Hearst’s journey from heiress to Stockholm Syndrome victim. 7:30pm. $7-$15. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. freelibrary.org
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Following the release of their latest album “Accidental Gentlemen,” indie rock band Piebald are back for another night of jams. With the band’s “You’re Part Of It” reunion tour, the band proves that even though sometimes friends fight, they’re always better off together.
8pm. $25-$30. Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com COMEDY
The Newlymet Game
Get your friends together and play against the rest of the audience in this brand-new live comedy game show. Volunteers from the audience will be paired up with quick-witted comedians, and each pair will face hilarious challenges that include improv, joke writing and trivia. 8pm. $12. Helium, 2031 Sansom St. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com
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See the cult classic murder mystery Clue on the big screen! Inspired by the board game, the film tells the story of a mysterious dinner party, a murder, and the desperate scramble to find out who did it. Food and drinks are available from La Peg. 8:30pm. Free. La Peg at
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s Democrats from all over the country gathered at the Wells Fargo Center for the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein was making her own presence felt in Philadelphia. “You are the revolution! We are the revolution!” Stein said, beginning a speech to more than a thousand supporters during the Power to the People Rally at FDR Park on Monday evening. “This is what democracy looks like!” Many in the crowd had just participated in the March for Our Lives, a trek of about four miles from City Hall in the nearly 100 degree heat. The march was organized by the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign to protest city government spending thousands and thousands of dollars to host the DNC instead of using funds to address problems like unemployment and homelessness. Stein—a Massachusetts physicianturned-presidential nominee—called for economic and racial justice, as well as a dire need to act on climate change. She spoke of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and fighting to “make sure that every black life matters.” She implored members of the audience to vote with their consciences come November. “Forget the lesser evil, fight for the greater good like our lives depend on it, because they do!” Stein said to the cheering crowd as the march commenced. As hundreds of protesters made their way south on Broad Street, many held signs with sayings like “Never Hillary” and “Abolish Student Debt.” Chants like “We are unstoppable! Another world is possible!” and “Jill Not Hill!” filled the air. At one point, a man with a gray beard walking at the front of a large wave of protesters and wearing a shirt that said “Claim Your Democracy” turned to face those marching behind him. “I will submit to you,” he shouted with the fervor of a drill sergeant. “What I see here is a bunch of 21st Century patriots!” When the protesters arrived at the convention, many made their way to FDR Park for Stein’s rally. Though exhausted and overheated (at least one person needed medical attention due to the heat), the crowd was still boisterous and electrified. Speakers included Margaret Flowers, a former pediatrician running for U.S. Senate on the Green ticket in Maryland. “Let’s get Jill in the debates so that people can hear her so that she can win!” she said as the crowd erupted with applause. Rules set by The Commission on Presidential Debates require a third-party candidate to poll at a daunting 15% in five national surveys before being eligible to participate in a televised presidential debate with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In the national presidential polls that included Stein
and Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson during the week of July 25, Stein polled between 1% and 5%. Stein does not have a super PAC, nor does her campaign accept any corporate donations. As storm clouds gathered, Stein took the stage. She called for a welcoming path to citizenship for immigrants and a foreign policy “based on international law and human rights.” She spoke of the importance of continuing the political revolution that Bernie Sanders ignited, calling the joining of Sanders supporters with those of the Green Party “a marriage made in heaven.” “We are not going away, we are only getting stronger,” she said. “A revolutionary campaign deserves a revolutionary party!” A performance from rapper Immortal Technique was abruptly canceled when a massive thunderstorm forced the crowd to evacuate. As many protesters made their way to the Broad Street Line in the pouring rain, a crowd could be heard singing “This Land Is Your Land” under the I-95 overpass, where Stein would later address supporters. On Friday, after returning home to Massachusetts from the DNC, Stein said in a phone interview that she believes a huge component to her winning the election in November lies in her plan to cancel all existing student loan debt. “There are 42 million Americans, mostly millennials, who are trapped in predatory student loan debt, and that number alone is enough to win a three-way presidential race,” Stein says. “The Democrats and Republicans did that for the crooks on Wall Street who crashed the economy,” she adds. “We could do something comparable for young people right now.” During her acceptance speech at the DNC, Clinton spoke of the need to create environmentally mindful jobs that address climate change. However, Stein does not believe that Clinton will do enough to save the planet, should Clinton get elected. “As the science becomes more rigorous, it creates an emergency kind of picture that says if we don’t have a dramatic change in course, starting now, that we will have a civilization-ending hit as soon as 2050,” Stein says. The day before the start of the DNC, Stein visited Kensington, a neighborhood struggling with poverty and unemployment. There, she met with activists and residents, including those who are homeless and disabled. “This is the kind of economy we have right now—that extracts wealth, that extracts jobs, that extracts resources, and these are communities hung to dry after having incredible benefits and resources taken from them,” Stein says. “They’ve been abandoned, so this is the real Philadelphia that most convention visitors did not get to see, but it’s actually the reality of America—what we see on the streets of Kensington.” n
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24 Hours of the DNC T
he city didn’t sleep while the DNC was in town...and neither did we (well maybe a tiny bit!) But we took it as our mission to immerse ourselves in Philly while the convention was in town to take in as many protests, parties and random DNC moments as we could, all in 24 hours. Ride that donkey!
Wednesday, July 27, 4:30pm: We kick off our 24-hour journey on the hot concrete outside the Municipal Services Building where a crowd of about 200 protesters gathers holding up signs proclaiming everything from “Judgement is Coming,” to “DNC OMG WTF” and “Black Lives Matter.” Green party candidate Jill Stein is on the mic alongside ‘Black Men for Bernie’ supporters. Three stilt wearing street performers sally up to the crowd snapping pics. A group of uniformed police stand guard at the back of the crowd while a lone woman holds up a sign in front of them stating, “Fuck These Guys.”
5pm: We maneuver around the “Black Men for Bernie” buses fencing in the crowd to head across the street to City Hall. A man hands out ice-cold bottles of water to police officers from the back of his F-150 truck bed. A special DNC-inspired Center City Sips is already in full swing at Dilworth Park, complete with a 10-foot Mylar “Bud Light” balloon sign. The crowd is lined up to get inside for an extended happy hour and all-American drink specials. 5:30pm: Piled into the back of an Uber Pool during DNCcomplicated rush hour, we head to Annenberg Center for a taping of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Press seating gets us in after the crowd has waited in the sweltering heat for hours. The audience doesn’t seem to mind, anxiously awaiting the arrival of Noah and a chance to be part of the laugh track of their beloved nightly news show.
6:05pm: A staff member takes the stage to give us the lowdown. No pictures or video during the taping. Make sure to pee now, because you won’t be allowed back in if you have to go later. Noah will be out before the taping for a Q&A with the audience.
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posed to jump to our feet and scream. The audience happily complies.
7:15pm: “Ladies and gentlemen, Trevor Noah!” The crowd is on their feet jumping and screaming for the man of the hour. Soft-spoken and calm, Noah answers questions from the crowd. His personal hero? “As opposed to my public hero?” he quips. His mother, who defied convention and inspired him to be the man he is today. Cue ovaries exploding. 6:30pm, annenberg center
cally deserted, ‘cept for the audience now leaving The Daily Show (best laid plans...) We can’t wait any longer, screw it, where’s a taxi?
8:40pm: Driving back into Center City we spot a lot of people converging on Market Street. Dispensing with the old destination, we ask the cab driver to let us off right there and dive into the DNC watch party going down at One Commerce. The jumbotron is playing the convention, but this looks way more like a Saturday night bar scene in the courtyard than a political gathering. We’re in a sea of twentysomethings with drinks in their hands, there’s dancing on tables and it’s impossible to hear any of the speeches over the rumble of pickup lines and bro-chat. Time to go. 9pm: We haven’t eaten yet today and we’re hungry and thirsty. Heading to Misconduct Tavern on JFK, it still feels like a weekend with crowds of nicely dressed people going from one outdoor party to the next. Center City Sips meets DNC makes for a busy night. Misconduct has the convention on, sandwiched between baseball games on their TVs and there’s a crowd around the bar.
7:28pm: Noah runs through the opening monologue with nary a mistake or stutter. He volleys to special correspondent Desi Lydic standing off to the side of the stage in front of a green screen. Monitors across the auditorium show her front and center at the DNC. The show runs like a well-oiled machine. After the break, special guest Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will take the stage. 8pm: As much as we’re enjoying watching The Daily Show (albeit I am kinda bummed that the audience laughter drowns out the start of a lot of Noah’s jokes, not to mention I’m more of an internal laugher so the pressure to laugh loudly was starting to wear on me, that’s a bit sad to type) we can’t use any more prime convention time in the auditorium, so in classic Philly fashion we leave early “to beat the crowd.” 8:30pm: It’s freakin’ been a half hour waiting on the #21 to get here at 36th and Walnut. Just like the Seinfeld “The Chinese Restaurant” episode, I know that just when we give in to taking a cab, that bus will arrive. University City is practi-
9:45pm: Charge phones and change into some non-stinky clothes for the Voto Latino party.
10:15pm: Voto Latino’s Purple Carpet Brave Party is just kicking off at the TLA. The organization’s signature event will bring together celebrities, elected officials, community leaders, and hundreds of DNC attendees to celebrate the growing power of the Latino vote in this election. We chat with Maria Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto about the dance party, which also seeks to honor those who marched for immigration reform. Celebrity guest Tracy Perez (East Los High) hopes the organization can help unify youth and inspire change. President Obama can be seen speaking on stage at the DNC throughout the venue.
10:45pm: We jump in a cab and ask the driver to get us as close to the convention as possible. We busy ourselves in the back gathering our notes and plugging our cell phones into portable chargers. Ten minutes later, we pull up in front of the PA Convention Center confused. “Um, we meant the DNC convention!”
11:05pm: We hop out at City Hall and go underground to the Broad Street Line. A group of 10 to 12 bicycle cops head toward us, forming a protective line in front of our bench awaiting the arrival of the train. Seems like we will have a police escort to the stadium.
11:30pm: The train halts at Oregon Avenue, confusing many riders. “Last stop!” is shouted by the conductor. Secret Service has halted trains from taking the complete trip to AT&T Station at the Wells Fargo Center during the DNC. We, and the approximately 30 riders on the train, make our way off the car as the cops carry their bicycles up the steps to the platform.
11:47pm: Dressed in our Purple Carpet Bash dresses, we slowly make the trek to the convention. The streets—shut down to DNC traffic—are empty save a few protesters walking in the opposite direction and cops congregated on every corner. A bicycle-powered taxi schleps a group of protesters toward the city, but ignores our pleas for a ride. Asshole.
Thursday, July 28, Midnight: Smoke fills the hazy and humid air as we approach the stadiums. “We are in this together. It’s up to us!” is sung on a constant loop by the more than 500 protesters huddled outside holding signs saying “Be Kind” and “Free Hugs.” Rainbow flags wave throughout the crowd and peace signs are out in full force.
12:36am: It’s painful to walk anymore in these dresses. We limp back to the office but Anastasia needs to stop at the PW honor box when she sees copies of Al Dia in it. Problem solved.
1am: There’s little debate that we need a catnap. Done. 1:30am: We rationalize getting an Uber to travel the three blocks to Art Bar at the Sonesta. We’ve heard whispers around town that some high level political peeps are staying here. We’re greeted by Philly cops who seem to be in every hotel lobby in town tonight. Art Bar alas isn’t one of the bars that was granted extended hours this week for the DNC, so it’s already last call. 2:30am: We walk to the Logan Hotel and are met with what looks like a TSA installation in the front driveway. Secret Service is checking everyone entering and we wonder if we’ll even get into the hotel lobby. After a search of our bags and a metal detection booth pass, we’re in. 3am: We pass the groups of delegates seated around the Logan bar/lounge and find two seats at the bar at Urban Farmer down the hall. We order two of their signature drinks and take in the scene at the packed restaurant. Seated next to us is an older couple visiting Philly from New York. “Someone big must be here with all this Secret Service,” we question. “Oh, yes. There were dogs sniffing around our room earlier today,” the gentleman tells us. Hillary? Hillary? You here?
3:55am: Wawa at 17th and Arch street is hopping. Police officers and Secret Service roam the aisles looking for latenight snacks, just like us. “They don’t sell Tastykakes where I’m from. We got a few crappy cheesesteak places, but they aren’t like here.” A woman at the register wants to buy all of them coffee. The cashier rounds the counter to let the officers know about the offer, they politely decline.
4:30am: We head back to PW offices at 16th and JFK. Time to recharge our phones and our bodies. We sleep three fitful hours on a semi-deflated air mattress in an empty office on the 10th floor of the Suburban Station building. 8am: Phone alarms ring at 8am and within 15 mins we’re back heading down to the subway going against the crowds of commuters coming into the city for work.
4:20 Smoke In
8:30am: We wait anxiously at Oregon Station hoping it will begin moving again and we won’t have to make the forced march down Broad Street to AT&T. It remains still for one minute, two, now five. It’s not looking good. We’re either going to have our credentials checked and get the boot or the subway will whisk our weary bodies to our destination: the protestors camp and what is on the schedule as “Morning Meditation” at FDR Park. Movement! The subway flies out of Oregon and we avoid walking Broad. 9am: We reach Broad Street and find a sleepy somewhat deserted Broad Street, a way different scene from the night before. All that are left are a few bottles and chalk on the sidewalk and squashed rose pellets on asphalt. The tent city is, like one social media observer noted of our live stream, more like a neighborhood, with only a couple of dozen tents and all of two people doing yoga. There are many others though cooking breakfast, showering in the city-provided rinse off stalls and doing other non-protest stuff.
10am: Entering Reading Terminal Market, we’re soon at the Welcome Desk and meet Carolyn Wyman, the host of the Philly Food Tours at the Market. She’s holding special politically-flavored (excuse the pun) tours for delegates and visitors during the convention. We’re joined by some out-of-towners who pose for pictures with their food samples and soak in the history, but we’re pressed for time as many forums are happening today. Grabbing an Amish soft pretzel and some pound cake from Met Bakery, we’re off to City Hall.
11am: We get to City Hall only to be told State Senator Vincent Hughes’ Forum for a New Deal for a New Urban America has been relocated to the Arch Street United Methodist Church. Outside Veterans for Peace are demonstrating against the use of drones in warfare. Paper mache masks, like those we made in elementary school art class are displayed. They show the faces of people killed by drone strikes and in police involved shootings. Inside, Judge Greg Mathis (better known as the courtroom judge on TV) is speaking inside the church about strategies for reintegrating those with criminal records back into the job market and ways some neighborhoods are fighting back against the damaging effects of gentrification on lower income families. “You’ve put the time in when the neighborhood wasn’t great, shouldn’t you be able to stay and enjoy the benefits of gentrification too?”
1pm: The fountains at Dilworth Plaza provide a little relief from the thick humid heat. Philly Jesus leans against the wall, immersed in his iPhone until someone approaches for photos with him. Along 15th Street, Official Street Preachers are attracting a lot of attention with their megaphone speeches on why they are going to be saved from eternal damnation and others are not. One onlooker confronts them, “Why are you spreading such hateful speech.” The reply? “Why are you in such a bad mood?” The group of five white thirtysomething guys are flanked by over a dozen mostly African-American police on bicycles, not letting the growing crowd get too close. Inside City Hall’s courtyard,
it’s starting to look like a school craft fair with folding tables set up full of campaign gear, including the notable “Clinton Crunch” and “Trump Flakes” cereal.
1:55pm: The LGBT Caucus is going into overtime at the Convention Center. One of the speakers tells the crowd that Sen. Cory Booker is on the way and not to leave. Booker arrives to much fanfare taking the stage for a rousing speech about civil rights. “We should have a shame hanging over our country that we are denying equal rights to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. That we literally have a nation where you can be discriminated against at the bank, at the store, in housing, on juries. This is outrageous and unacceptable.” 2:35pm: We duck into Revolution Taco just as the raindrops start to fall. We’re here to try the DNCinspired Donkey Kick ice cream sandwich— a collaboration with Weckerly’s Ice Cream. (But not before we dig into some delicious tacos and empana3pm, Revolution Taco das.) The Donkey Kick has homemade salted fudge brownie in the center surrounded by Weckerly’s ice cream flavored with cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne to give it some “kick.”
3:30pm: We hit a very crowded Subway on our way back down to FDR for the 4:20 Smoke In set to be a finale to all of the pro-Cannabis demonstrations that happened this week. It’s Thursday and Hillary will be speaking tonight. Those going to the convention seemed especially excited, “I’m going to tell my grandkids about this moment. First the first black president and now the first woman.”
3:50pm: It’s a rainy scene on Broad and Pattison as a few hundred people gather in the drizzle to light up. We follow our noses to the scene of the demonstration and meet Nikki Allen Poe, one of Philly’s most ardent cannabis advocates who doesn’t seemed phased by the weather. He and others discuss emerging therapeutic benefits of cannabis before sending us on our way, “Everyone will share, there’s plenty of smoke here, have fun.”
4:30pm: Weary, we head to our final stop, The DNC and the Flow, a networking party and DJ competition that’s scheduled to be held on the rooftop of TGIFridays on the Parkway. Because of the rain, it’s moved inside and Gov. Tom Wolf, who was touted as being a guest DJ (that’s worth staying up 24 hours for, amiright?) cancels at the last minute. We wrap things up by hugging a donkey at the Logan and wave to the room we imagine Hillary is staying in. n
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With the beginning of the semester just weeks away, we’ve compiled this list of cheap food and drinks from around the city so you can eat good on a student budget. With this guide, you’ll be the go-to person when your friends can’t figure out where to eat or drink. No more going to Chipotle on every day that ends in “y”; instead, get out and explore Philly and all the great deals it has to offer. Foolish Waffles
Manayunk’s Stroll the Street
Create your own liege “sugar waffles” at Foolish Waffles’ food truck. For just five bucks indulge in sweet, chewy waffles glazed with chunks of caramelized sugar. Forget about calories and add whipped cream for just an extra 50 cents! foolishwaffles.com
Head into Main Street Manayunk on Thursday nights for half-priced appetizers and drinks, food trucks, and live musical performances. Strollin’ the street just became a lot more fun! Main St., manayunk.com/news-and-events/
Foolish Waffles
events/stroll-the-street
Rosa’s Fresh Pizza
Bayou Bar and Grill
Want to munch down on killer pizza while giving back? Rosa’s unique $1-a-slice pizzeria is known for its “pay it forward” program that feeds the homeless. Donate a slice and help Rosa’s in their mission to end hunger. 25 S. 11th
This Manayunk spot has a different special every night of the week, but the best is probably Dollar Drink Night. Every Wednesday from 10pm-12am, Bayou offers $1 you-call-it drink specials. While you enjoy your favorite drinks, make sure to grab a table and play Quizzo! 4245
St. rosasfeshpizza.com
Main St., Manayunk. bayoubar.com
Distrito Restaurant
Snap Kitchen
With daily specials, Distrito is definitely hooking you up with the best deals in Philly. For just $5, indulge in margaritas, sangria, chips, guacamole, and veggie nachos. Let the good times roll. 3945 Chestnut St., philadelphia.
Do you want to eat healthy, but feel like you’re too busy? Snap Kitchen is the perfect solution. With preprepared meals including gluten free, vegan, and paleo choices (among others), these meals are a cost-effective way to stay healthy while on the go. Various locations.
distritorestaurant.com
Federal Donuts Made fresh every day, Federal Donuts is delivering the sweetest donuts to Philly. Try the Vanilla Spice, Strawberry Lavender or Cinnamon Brown Sugar for just $1.50 a piece, or grab a half-dozen for $6. 1632 Sansom St. fed-
eraldonuts.com
Little Baby’s
snapkitchen.com Snap Kitchen
Salad ($6), Steamed Shrimp Dumplings ($7), and tons of tropical drinks that are sure to get you feeling the summer vibes. 102 S. 13th St. tikiphilly.com
For handmade, premium ice cream with insane flavors, Little Baby’s is your go-to spot. From pizza and ranch flavored ice-creams to everything bagel and earl grey sriracha, the unique flavors are sure to please your palate for just $4. 2311 Frankford Ave. littlebabysicecream.com
Mad River Bar & Grille
Snap Custom Pizza
St., Manayunk. madrivermanayunk.com
While $7.49 may seem a bit pricey for pizza, everything at Snap is made to order with fresh ingredients of your choice. Go on a Wednesday for a complimentary glass of wine after 5pm. Various locations. snapcustompizza.com
Pamcakes Cupcakery Located in Rittenhouse, Pamcakes is a great place to get your sugar fix. With gourmet cupcakes for $3, an alwayschanging menu of flavors, and tons of other treats to choose from, don’t miss this delicious spot. This summer’s seasonal flavors include Fresh Orange Creamsicle, Coconut Lime, Key Lime Pie, and Fresh Strawberries and Cream. 404 S. 20th St. pamcakes.net
Tiki Philly Feeling tropical? Tiki Philly is the new perfect place. With food and cocktails inspired by the Pacific Islands, this spot is a great way to spend a few hours on a hot summer day. Included on the menu are Green Papaya
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Known for its crowded Thursday nights, Mad River is the place to be. However, every Tuesday is College $2’s Days, where every drink from opening till 12am is $2. Whether you want a mix drink, Corona, Coors Light, or Redd’s, you’ll be able to drink for cheap all night long. 4100 Main
Lorenzo’s and Sons Pizza If you’re just looking for a quick slice, look no further. The slice portion you’ll receive here—for just $3.50—will leave you feeling more than satisfied. 305 South St.
lorenzoandsons.com
Taproom on 19th
Landmark Americana Bring your brains and your bucks to Trivia Night at Landmark. On Tuesday nights, starting at 9:30pm, treat yourself to $2 Blue Moons and 50 cent wings and test your trivia knowledge. 2481 N. 54th St., landmarkamericana.
com
Brighten up your Monday with Taproom’s half-priced burgers. For just $4, you’ll be set for a killin’ dinner. Keep your taste buds happy on Tuesday with Taproom’s newest deal: $1 Tacos! 2400 S. 19th St. taproomon19th.com
Mad Mex
Termini Brothers Bakery
Rd., MadMex.com
This Sicilian bakery is famous for cannoli, but their other treats are also delicious. If you have a sweet tooth and can’t quite figure out how to cure it, grab a box of the Termini Brothers’ cookies. With seven cookies for $4, this deal can’t be beat. 1523 S. 8th St. termini.com
Hit up Mad Mex this Thursday to ring in National IPA Day. For just $4 sip on tons of IPA Drafts and dunk your chips into Mad Mex’s special IPA Cheese Dip. There’s no better way to celebrate such a holiday. 50 E. Wynnewood
Pitchers Pub Celebrate Philly beers at Pitchers with $4 local drafts every Wednesday from 10pm-12am. 4326 Main St.,
Manayunk. pitchersmanayunk.com
Chestnut Street Philly Bagels
Manayunk. jdmcgillicuddysmanayunk.com
Breakfast and lunch in Rittenhouse just got a lot tastier. Snag a bagel with cream cheese for $3, or grab a fullyloaded snack like a $4 pizza bagel or a $5 bagel dog. 1705
Waffles & Wedges
Chestnut St. chestnutbagels.com
Scratch Biscuits Looking for a taste from the South? Serving up biscuits, tots, bread pudding and fried chicken biscuits, Scratch Biscuits will only set your budget back by five bucks. Head over on Friday and Saturday from 11pm-1am to snag the great deal. 1306 Chestnut St. scratchbiscuits.
This jawn delivers the best duo: Belgian waffles and wedge cut fries. All starting at $4, top your waffles and fries with sweet and savory toppings and dive into the caloric heaven. 1511 Pine St. wafflesandwedges.com
South Philly Barbacoa Serving up the city’s favorite tacos, South Philly Barbacoa is coming through with a perfect grab-and-go bite: Fresh corn tortillas for $4 a piece. 1703 S. 11th St.
com
facebook.com/southphillybarbacoa
Kildare’s Pub
Meme’s Fried Chicken
Cheap drink specials abound at Kildare’s, Manayunk’s favorite Irish pub. With $3 Coors Lite, Yuengling, and Miller Lite drafts and $4 Blue Moon drafts every day, this pub is sure to become your new favorite. 4417 Main St.,
Manayunk. kildarespub.com/manayunk
Revolution Taco Craving Mexican food? Look no further than Revolution Taco. Each week they have a new empanada special, for only $3. If the special isn’t your thing, then try their spinach and fontina vegetarian empanada, always available, for the same price. 2015 Walnut St. therevolutiontaco.
com
JD McGillicuddy’s This three-floor bar has specials every night of the week, but one of the best happens on Wednesdays. With the purchase of a pitcher for $10, you get free wings! If pitchers aren’t your thing, then go on a Thursday for 25 cent wings with the purchase of any drink. 111 Cotton St.,
Here’s a trio like none other: fried chicken, biscuit, and beer. The hook-up is just $11 on Thursdays during lunch time. 2201 Spruce St., memerestaurant.com
Center City Sips Every Wednesday through Sept. 28, the Center City District hosts Sips. At a variety of bars and restaurants around Philly, from 5pm-7pm, there are $3 beers, $4 wine, and $5 cocktails. If you’re getting hungry, make sure to grab some of the half-priced appetizers that are also available. Various locations. centercityphila.org
Knead Bagels Grab a killer egg sandwich for six bucks or a bagel with spread for $3.50. Knead is great if you’re looking to branch out of your typical bagel hangouts, with daily specials and great combos that change on the daily. 725
Walnut St., kneadbagels.com
-Ashley Cappetta and Angela Christaldi
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The Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival: Round 2
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Kesha’s A.C. Weekend Show to Benefit Orlando Victims
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ith news that Kesha has dropped her California lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke to focus on the New York suit also filed against him, the pop singer is once again making headlines nationally for everything but her Billboard charting songs. But the 29-year-old singer hasn’t stopped performing, with a Las Vegas summer residency a la Britney and a stop later this month in Philly at Diplo’s Mad Decent Block Party. There’s also been the charity benefit appearances, of which this weekend’s Harrah’s Resort show in A.C. can be included. A portion of ticket sales to this Jersey shore show will benefit a cause near and dear to Kesha’s LGBT advocating heart, with the donation going to the Pulse Tragedy Community Fund set up by GLBT Center of Central Florida, which aims to help victims of the June 12 tragedy in Orlando. Executive Director of the Center, Terry DeCarlo says there is still significant need for those affected by the shooting. “On the survivor side, we are seeing the need for financial assistance and counseling. Many of the survivors are still unable to work and are going through intense rehabilitation. Because they are unable to work the funds to pay things such as their rent, or even their utilities has become a problem. The funding from the OneOrlando will not be distributed for a couple of months, so the immediate influx of financial support, especially in the form of Visa and MasterCard gift cards is an immense need. On the counseling side, many of the survivors and victims’ families are going through a great deal of grief, survivors remorse, and PTSD which will last for years. We have brought counselors on full time, and no appointment is needed, they can just drop in at any time to see a counselor.” So far to date, The Center has given out more than $85,000 in gift cards to the victims and families, and with the help of American Airlines and Jetblue, have been able to fly families in from around the world and fly the bodies of the deceased to their home countries for burial. “We were able to secure over 200 two and three bedroom condos to house families while they were in town, and through do-
nations of food and other items, were able to stock the condos so the families would not have to worry about anything while they were here.” “We are proud to host an artist like Kesha who shares our same passion and support for the LGBT community,” says Rick Mazer, President of Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. “It’s important that we join forces in times of tragedy to offer help to those in need.” In addition to lending support to the Pulse Tragedy Community Fund, Kesha recently visited Orlando to perform at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Gay Days Celebration and performed at San Diego Pride. “We have come a long way with the equal rights movement,” says Kesha through her publicist. “But we have so much more work to do. I’ll never stop fighting for people who just want to be able to express themselves freely for who they are.” The concert is a momentous one for the A.C. casino, as it also marks the opening of the new concert venue, The Waterfront at Harrah’s. And it’s big for Kesha, as well, who says that this will be a different show from the boozy frat-girl P-Diddy and Pitbull infused sound of old. “The day has come that I, now, present to you, Kesha and The Creepies. This project and upcoming tour comes from my deep eternal love of dirty rock and roll and country music. I thrive from making and performing music, and much like a flower with no sun, my soul slowly dies when I don’t get to create and perform. So, for a short ride and in mostly small intimate venues, I will be performing a new creepy creation. It’s been too long.” This show looks to be a unique experiment, an example of an artist in limbo, bound by her contractual obligations to Dr. Luke and Sony, “Until I can release my own music I will be reinventing some of my old songs and some of my favorite songs from my musical idols. I’ve hand picked songs from artists that have helped shape who I am and the music I make today. I have missed you, all of you, so if you would like to boogie, come join us.” n
Saturday, August 6., 9pm. $40-$70. 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Atlantic City, N.J. ticketmaster.com
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hen artistic director Polly Edelstein started the Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival (PWTF) in 2015, she did so from a pure place. “Nationally, there is a big gap in the amount of women playwrights being produced and women working in directorial positions as opposed to men—period,” she says. “We wanted to, for our part, fix that problem.” Rather than go the way of an all-female theater company, which at one point was a possibility, Edelstein decided upon a festival. “It’s more inclusive of a greater number of artists and showcases. Plus there’s something fun and celebratory about a festival. We’re here to celebrate women.” Yeah, yeah. “Last year, it was really an idea—creating opportunities for women onstage, offstage and in positions of leadership,” says Lauren Fanslau, the PWTF Director of Education, as well as an actor in the fest’s new ReCalculating (pictured). “This year, it feels slightly more grass-roots this time around.” With that, PWTF 2—August 3 to 7 at Caplan Studio Theater at the University of the Arts Ira Brind School of Theater Arts— is more, more, more and with a twist (an overall theme of risk) to go with a series of educational/professional development events meant to embolden its female participants, and create a communal setting beyond art and entertainment. “All workshops and panel discussions are all linked to a performance of some kind, whether that’s a new 10-minute play or a showing of a work-in-progress or a solo performance,” says Fanslau. “At these performances, audiences can directly engage with some of Philadelphia’s best playwrights, actors, teaching artists and collaborators. We focused a lot more on developing smaller projects that included opportunities for audience/artist engagement this year as opposed to multiple performances of larger productions.” There are also a series of staged readings and a group of stand-up comedy events that’s new to this year’s festival. Going back to what Edelstein states is PWTF2016’s theme, the artistic director found through-lines running as part of the over 150 submissions to this year’s fest. “Women taking risks daily—be it just walking out their front door, or the risk that theater people take to realize their passion,” she says. “Risk was big this year. Risk connects us all.” Pittsburgh playwright Tammy Ryan penned Molly’s Hammer about Pittsburgh peace and social justice activist and Plowshares 8 member Molly Rush. Rush, in 1980 —with Daniel and Philip Berrigan— went into a GE Plant in King of Prussia and took a hammer to a nosecone of a nuclear warhead in protest of our buildup
of our nuclear arsenal at the time in keeping with the directive from Isiah to, in his words, “beat swords into plowshares.” If that isn’t risk what is? “The play looks at Molly’s decision to act, at great risk to herself and sacrifice to take a stand, to break out of what she called ‘psychic numbing’ and take action to protect her children and grandchildren,” says Ryan. “The play is very timely now, because each and every one of us needs to decide, based on our consciences, whether to act or remain silent, whether to stand up for moral justice or do nothing.” Sometimes to make better world, you have to risk everything you have for everything you believe in. While another political piece, BuzzFeed, Donald Trump, and Dead Black Kids by Haygen Brice Walker, comically looks at millennials stuck behind their laptops musing coolly at the rhetoric of an election year, other theater events such as She Moved Through the Fair are gentler and bittersweet; especially this show freely adapted from the works of Edna O’Brien. Then there are self-referential show-biz focused events such as the divalicious Sure as a Star by Courtney Boches (which looks at an older actress dolling up for yet another revival of Gypsy) and shows such as Together Off-Broadway by Sarah Gafgen and Meredith Beck celebrate the friendship of Ethel Merman and Mary Martin, who later in the professional life, risked it all to stay current, at a time when women were being put out to pasture. “Our acronym itself is a risk, exclaims Fanslau. “We are REALLY asking, “WTFUCK?” “Why the fuck are male playwrights produced more frequently than female playwrights? Why is the narrative of the female experience so limited? What the fuck are we waiting for?” n
For days, times and locations, visit phillywomenstheatrefest.org
SAVAGE LOVE
by Dan Savage | Twitter: @FakeDanSavage
Pokémon No
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can’t believe this is why I’m finally writing you. My husband is using Pokémon GO as an excuse to stay out until 5 a.m. with another woman. She is beautiful and about a decade younger than him, and he won’t hear me out on why this is bothersome. Our work schedules don’t match up, and he always wants me to meet him in the wee hours of the morning after I’ve worked a full day shift and done all the work looking after our pets. I can give him the benefit of the doubt and be totally fine with him wanting to stay out after work for a few drinks with friends, but Pokémon GO until 5 a.m. alone with a twentysomething for four straight weeks?! I told him how I feel, and he says it’s my fault for “never wanting to do anything.” I told him I feel like he doesn’t even like me anymore, and he didn’t even acknowledge my feelings with a response. With the craze this has become, we can’t be the only couple with this problem. I don’t think me enabling his actions by joining the game is the answer, but I’d be absolutely gutted if this game was the straw that broke up our 10-year relationship. —Pokémon GO Means No Second Life, SimCity, Quake, CounterStrike, World of Warcraft, Minecraft—it’s always something. By which I mean to say, Pokémon GO isn’t destroying your marriage now, just as SimCity wasn’t destroying marriages 15 years ago. Your husband is destroying your marriage. He’s being selfish and inconsiderate and cruel. He doesn’t care enough about you to prioritize your feelings—or even acknowledge them, it seems. When a partner’s actions are clearly saying, “I’m choosing this thing—this video game, this bowling league, this whatever— over you,” they’re almost always saying this: “I don’t want to be with you anymore, but I don’t have the courage or the decency to leave so I’m going to neglect you until you get fed up and leave me.” Let him have his ridiculous obsessions— with this game, with this girl—and when he comes to his senses and abandons Pokémon GO, just like people came to their senses and walked away from Second Life a decade ago, you’ll be in a better position to decide whether you want to leave him. I am currently separated. A few months after I moved out, my estranged wife found out that I cheated on her before we got married. I was a CPOS. I feel horribly guilty and would like to think I’ll never do it again. The question is: When and what should I disclose to future partners? —No Clever Acronym There’s no need to disclose this to future partners. Everyone makes mistakes—and the mistake you made, while a deeply pain-
ful betrayal of your then-girlfriend and presumably a violation of a premarital monogamous commitment, is a thoroughly common one. Human beings aren’t used cars—we aren’t obligated to disclose every ditch we drove ourselves into before we resell ourselves. You didn’t fuck around on your ex habitually, you’re not a serial cheater, and you never violated your marriage vows. So there’s that. Resolve not to make this mistake again—make only new ones—and stuff that incident down Ye Olde Memory Hole. I hooked up with this hot married couple. We’d done it before, and my expectations were shaped by previous (fun) experiences with them. But the sex wasn’t good this time. That would be fine—but for the specific reason it wasn’t good: The husband came on my face after I specifically told him not to do that. I used my words. He still blew a load in my face and then sheepishly kinda apologized afterward. He said he didn’t mean to do it and that he was aiming at my boobs. I do not believe it for a second. It was an “ask for forgiveness, not for permission” kind of thing—I could see that on his face. He looooves facials. So that sealed my decision to not sleep with them again, which I told them about. I consider a load in my face against my will to be a big violation of my trust/friendship. The couple thinks I’m overreacting and that a load in your face should be a forgivable offense. I’m not going to change my mind, but I am curious what you think about sneaky facials. —Unwanted Semen Angers! Unicorn Seeking Advice! Sneaky facials are sneaky, and I don’t approve of sneakiness in the sack. People should be straightforward and direct; they should communicate their wants, needs, and limits clearly; and we should all err on the side of solicitousness, i.e., drawing new sex partners out about their wants, needs, and limits, because some folks have a hard time using their words where sex is concerned. You used your words, USA!USA!, and this dude violated your clearly communicated wants, needs, and limits. I’m glad you let them know you were upset and why you weren’t going to see them again. Single women who want to hook up with married couples are hard to come by and in—that’s why you’re called unicorns—and his selfish disregard for your limits, his clear violation of your trust, cost them a unicorn. n
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