Philadelphia - August 20, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The dog days.

SEE
Acid and Evisceration: a Night with Jeff Lieberman
What: Take in the director’s cult horror flicks Blue Sunshine and Just Before Dawn for a campy fright fest.
Why: Scare tactics.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: International House, 3701 Chestnut St. (215-387-5125).

FEET
First
What: J. Karma holds its biannual shoes and booze party offering up to 75 percent off Jeffrey Campbell, Penny Loves Kenny, and Sam Edelman, with music and drinks.
Why: Good things all in one place.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 62 N. Third St. (215-627-9625).

BUY
April 77
What: Get set for fall with these new, high-waisted skinnies at Grasshopper.
Why: It’s in the jeans.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 727 Walnut St. (215-925-3959).

HEAR
BC Camplight
What: The fun Philly singer/songwriter plays his tunes to keep the good times rolling, with other town faves The Capitol Years and The Bye Byes.
Why: You’ll want s’more.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. (215-739-9684).

PAMPER
Yourself
What: Tierra Mia’s Blue Oceana treatment includes discounted manicure and reflexology treatments, with partial proceeds benefiting The Ocean Project.
Why: Beach ready.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 328 S. 17th St. (215-735-7980).