Philadelphia - August 27, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It is in the water.

HEAR
Lemonade
What: Don’t be fooled by the sugary name; this West Coast/East Coast mix-up of plingy electro tunes is like a tall drink of the hard stuff.
Why: It’s your beverage of choice.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St. Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

BUY
Records
What: Hidden on Girard Avenue is a treasure trove of new and used vinyl for your listening pleasure. Fresh stock is brought in on Fridays.
Why: You spin me right round, baby.
When: Mon.-Wed., Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Tequila Sunrise Records, 525 W. Girard Ave. (215-965-9616).

Mark’s Stationery
What: The Japan-based paper company just released a load of new goods. Doodle to your heart’s content in the cute journals; send your pals the note cards.
Why: A handwritten word is worth a thousand IMs.
When: Mon., noon-7 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Omoi, 1608 Pine St. (215-545-0963).

GET
A Haircut
What: Pamela Schulley is new to Hush Salon. She hails from Cutler Salon in NYC and gives a badass crop you’ll love. For the month of September, DailyCandy readers score styles at half off.
Why: You need a little off the top.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 45 N. Third St. (215-923-5010).

EAT
On the Cheap
What: Snackbar hosts a new happy hour menu with a variety of drinks (Bellinis, cherry lemonade martinis) and food (margherita flatbread pizza, pierogi with creme fraiche and caviar), all $5-$7.
Why: Recession schmecession.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: 253 S. 20th St. (215-545-5655).