'Philadelphia' screening next Monday at City Hall

On May 16th at 5:30 p.m., Jonathan Demme's 1993 film Philadelphia will be screened at City Hall. The film, starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, is about a lawyer (Hanks) who contracts AIDS and faces discrimination. The screening is taking place to promote the Philadelphia Film Society, as well to "enliven City Hall," a city spokesman says.

See Bridesmaids tonight!

For a chance to see an advanced screening of the new movie "Bridesmaids" tonight at 7:30, e-mail buzzbophilly@gmail.com with the subject line "BRIDESMAIDS". If you show up in a bridesmaids dress, you get priority seating!

Funnyman Bill Cosby comes to Philly tomorrow!

Temple's biggest cheerleader, Bill Cosby, who's also expected at commencement, hosts Comedy for a Cause to benefit the Community Partnership School tomorrow night at Temple's Mitten Hall (1913 N. Broad). The Community Partnership School is a collaboration between Germantown Academy and Project HOME. Comedians Gary Gulman and Ralph Harris perform after the reception, which honors scholar/author Charles L. Blockson for his devotion to African-American history. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100-$250 at CPSPhilly.org.

Meet Shania Twain this Saturday!

Singing sensation Shania Twain will be signing copies of her memoirs From This Moment On this Saturday, May 7th at 6:00 P.M. at the Chester County Book Company (975 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA), for the cost of $27.99 (the cost of the book).

Jennifer Weiner comes to Philly!

Join Philadelphia-based author Jennifer Weiner at the Gershman Y this Thursday, May 5, 7-9 p.m. in celebrating the release of her newest book Fly Away Home.

Weiner will be reading an excerpt from her book, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Weiner gained her footing as a writer right here in Philadelphia as a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter, and has since skyrocketed to national bestsellers list fame. Her books never fail to include overt references to Philadelphia landmarks (Reading Terminal, Green Eggs Cafe, Pennsylvania Hospital, the Penn campus), much to the appreciation of her local readers.

Don’t miss the opportunity to welcome Weiner back home. Best part: the event is free and open to the public.

Jennifer Weiner at the Gershman Y
When: Thursday, May 5, 7–9 p.m.
Where: 401 S. Broad Street
Cost: FREE
More info: www.gershmany.org

Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll!

Not that you need an excuse to shop, or to go outside and enjoy a beautiful Philadelphia spring day, but we’ve got one anyway: the fourth annual Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll, Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15, from noon to 5 p.m.

More than 50 businesses, including boutiques, spas, restaurants and galleries, will take their wares to the sidewalks of Old City. There will be complimentary beverages, cocktails and snacks, demonstrations, door prizes and trunk shows.

In addition, the Wild Bohemians, Philadelphia’s very own Mardi Gras band, will also be strolling (and performing) throughout the neighborhood.

So, check out your favorite Old City boutique for bargains and this year’s spring/summer must-haves or discover a new favorite store while you meander the streets where our forefathers walked. Also stop by one of the galleries in the area that will be showcasing pieces from current and future exhibitions and artists.
A full list of participating vendors, and their locations, is available online.

On a related note, Design and Fashion Night Out in Old City is next Wednesday, May 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m., with more than 20 furniture shops, lighting showrooms, fashion boutiques and art galleries hosting special events for the night. A great warm-up for the May 14-15 event!

Old City Sidewalk Sale & Stroll
Where: Old City District
When: Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, noon-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
More information: www.discoveroldcity.org

"Bad Girls Club" casting this Saturday in Philly!

Oxygen must think Philly is where the crazy girls are! The Bad Girls Club is casting, again, in the City of Brotherly Love from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday at Fado (1500 Locust). Producers are also casting men for the show Love Games. You must be 21 and bring photo ID and a picture of yourself that won't be returned. If you can't make it, you can download an application here for Bad Girls Club or here for Love Games.