Weekend Preview: 3/27/15

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Where the hell is Spring?

Of course there are NCAA hoops all weekend again, but far less game so here are a few select things to do this weekend. Some great opportunities to see live music, for sure.

FRIDAY

Our Friends over at PhilaMOCA are presenting an encore presentation of HAYAO MIYAZAKI BURLESQUE presented by Miss Rose’s Sexploitation Follies. Heard nothing but great things about the first performance. Definitely worth checking out.

Philly’s own The War on Drugs is at the Tower Friday night.

The Wilma Theater has HAMLET running through April. Blanka Zizka directs the production and she always does great work.

SATURDAY

Who doesn’t like the film Point Break? Underground Arts is bringing the Point Break Live production to Philly this Saturday. This claims to be an absurdist take on the cult hit and they even cast a Johnny Utah from the audience moments before the show begins.

Back to PhilaMOCA where they are showing the documentary 1971. The film covers a group of activitists froom Media, PA who broke into a local FBI office, stole every document available and leaked them to the press, leading to the first Congressional investigation of U.S. intelligence agencies in the country’s history.

Franky Bradley’s is one of the best new spots in town. This weekend they host a solid local band called Northern Arms. This ten-piece outs on a great show. Here’s an opportunity check out a good spot and band in one shot.

SUNDAY

5th Annual Fishtown Chili Cookoff takes place Sunday from 1-4 PM at the Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 York Street. Beer generously provided by Philadelphia Brewing Company (Kenzinger and Pennsylvania Pale Ale), St Benjamin’s Brewing (India Cream Ale and Little Peat Stout) and Port Richmond’s Do Good Brewing(United Ale and the recently released Milk Street Stout). Metropolitan Bakery will again donate bread to sop up the chili and beer. Participating restaurants include, Loco Pez (2012 Champion), Lloyd (2014 Critic’s Choice, Whiskey Pig Chili), Sancho Pistola’s, Good Spoon Soupery, Fette Sau, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen (2014 People’s Choice), Belgrade Deli, Dottie’s Dinette and more. Fifteen residents have also submitted chili for judging. Advanced entry of $15 includes two beers and unlimited chili. A $10 ‘chili­only’ admission will be available at the door.

Fitler Square is hosting its 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at 3PM (sharp!). Come to Fitler Square for our famous Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own Basket (BYOB) and line up in our cordoned-off, age-designated areas of the part and count down for fun. Whoever finds the golden egg gets a special prize!