Looking for something to do this week? From harvest festival to a comedy show, here are some solid options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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The N Crowd
From the event description:
Every Friday night in Philadelphia since 2005, The N Crowd has taken your suggestions and played improv games with a rotating cast of hilarious performers. The N Crowd was called “Philadelphia’s premiere improv troupe” by Philadelphia Style Magazine. After more than 10 years and 600 shows, The N Crowd is still going strong with sold-out shows every week.
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom St.
Admission: $12-$15
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Green Sun Screening: A Road Not Taken by Hemauer and Keller
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The Green Sun curators, Kristen Neville Taylor and Ricky Yanas, invite you to a screening of Swiss artists Christina Hemauer and Roman Keller's film "A Road Not Taken." A discussion on the problems and possibilities of a "green economy" will follow the screening. About the film: In "A Road not Taken", Swiss artists Christina Hemauer and Roman Keller travel back in time and, following the route the solar panels took, interview those involved in the decisions regarding these panels as well as those involved in the oil crisis of the time. They also look closely at the way this initial installation presaged our own era.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Atelier FAS Gallery, 1301 N. 31st St.
Admission: Free
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Life at Sea: A Rare Book Voyage
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Join us for an afternoon voyage into the Free Library of Philadelphia’s rare book collections. We’ll page through books about pirates printed in the 1600s and 1700s, look at children’s books about whales and sea monsters and even study a Bible printed in Germantown in 1743 that was captured by pirates on the Atlantic Ocean before finding its way back to Philadelphia. In addition to studying all of these treasures, participants will receive a free Voyage Pass to visit the new exhibition American Voyager: Herman Melville at 200 at The Rosenbach, a museum and library just a short distance from Parkway Central. Pack your sea chest and prepare to embark on an epic journey into history!
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-3 p.m.
Where: 1901 Vine Street, Rare Book Department, Floor 3
Admission: Free
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Help us Feed the Homeless
From the event description:
D.O.P.E is Feeding the Homeless and we'd appreciate your support! Come out and serve with us! If you're interested in donating some suggestions are: Iced tea, lemonade, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta, salad, pizza, turkey, sandwiches (no pork, no peanut butter), water, Crystal Light packages or snacks. Season appropriate/gently used clothing are also excepted. If you have donations, please message us first.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Thomas Paine Plaza TV, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Fall Harvest Festival
From the event description:
This family-friendly afternoon will include a farmers market, white elephant, vendors, food, face painting, basket raffles and tours our historic home. Our gift shop will be open all afternoon. St. Christopher School will be decorating scarecrows for our event and the highlight of the day will be a scarecrow contest.
When: Sunday, Oct. 13, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Cranaleith Spiritual Center, 13475 Proctor Road
Admission: Free
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