Cin‚ma Fantastique
Masterpieces of World Cinema - Early Rivette
International House
3701 Chestnut St.
Thu-Fri, 7 p.m.; Sat, 2 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; $5-7
(215) 387-5125
www.ihousephilly.org
Ah, the French New Wave. Anyone who's taken a film class at Penn remembers it fondly. Truffaut, Godard - these individuals had a profound effect on cinematic realism as it is known with their visionary films and their celebrated film journal, Cahiers du Cin‚ma. Now's your chance to get a close look at one of the New Wave's lesser known members, Jacques Rivette. Stop by the International House to see five of Rivette's earlier works along with one of his more recent enterprises. If fear, scheming, and the connection between reality and cinematic expression do it for you, then forget whatever you've got planned and check out this series. But be warned: most of the films are in black and white, meaning that if you're one of those "I only like movies that are done in color" people, you're probably better off just wasting ten bucks at the Bridge. -GL
Marry Me, Dammmit
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Innovation Studio, Kimmel Center
260 S. Broad St.
Until Feb. 18, Fri-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 3 p.m.; $89
(215) 893-1999
www.kimmelcenter.org
Most theater is all about the fourth wall. I, the humble audience member who paid way too much for tickets and whose legs ache from the complete lack of personal space, am here. And you, the extremely talented and overworked performer, are there, and nothing will come between us. Not so at Tony n' Tina's Wedding. A show unlike anything you've seen before (unless, of course, you've seen Tony and Tina tie the knot in Atlantic City, Chicago, Las Vegas or one of their various other touring locations), Tony n' Tina's Wedding invites audience members to play the roles of Tony and Tina's family and friends. The show has played in over 100 cities since opening in New York in February 1988, and like any wedding worth attending, it's a night of eating, drinking, dancing and debauchery. So, be sure to RSVP "yes" to Tony n' Tina's Wedding. - GL
Come Sail Away
Strictly Sail Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Thu., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $12-15
(800) 817-SAIL
www.strictlysail.com
Seasonal affective disorder (read: winter blues) got you down? We know how it is, and we've got the perfect remedy: slap on those Top-siders and head down to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the most fabulous indoor boat show this side of the Mississippi, where you'll have the opportunity to rub elbows with the yacht club set and admire the latest in seaworthy vessels. A storied bunch of foolhardy sitcom characters have improved their lives by purchasing boats - who could forget Joey and Mr. Beaumont from Friends, or G.O.B. and The C-Word from Arrested Development? You too could join their ranks! But if you can't afford a boat, fear not. For you there are seminars, lessons, sailing accessories shopping and even an indoor pond for regatta race purposes.
-Heather Schwedel
Fun with Danny Tanner
Bob Saget
Tower Theatre
69th and Ludlow Sts.
Fri., 8 p.m., $35-37.50
(215)568-3222
www.livenation.com
There's no denying that Robert Lane Saget is a cultural touchstone for our generation. Though he is best known as Full House's Danny Tanner, lover of cleaning supplies, giver of copious hugs, and father to Donna Jo, Stephanie and Michelle, in recent years Saget has received attention for his less-than-family-friendly stand-up persona. Anyone who's seen The Aristocrats or his self-parodying stint on Entourage can vouch for the fact that Saget is probably one of the raunchiest comics in the game today. Shocking, but true. As the Full House theme song lyrics opined all those years ago, "whatever happened to predictability?" (Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Joey (Dave Coulier) has removed "Cut! It! Out!" and the accompanying hand motions from his repertoire). If you need further proof of Saget's cult status, just check out bobsagetisgod.com. -HS
Everybody dance now
Emily Sachs Dance Benefit
Iron Gate Theatre
37th and Chestnut St.
Fri-Sat, 8 p.m.-10 p.m., $8
www.arts.upenn.edu
Each year the dance community at Penn comes together to remember Emily Sachs, a former Penn student and accomplished dancer, who passed away in 1995 at the age of nineteen due to complications from a severe asthma attack. If past years are any indication, expect to see dancing of every variety showcased - from the beautiful choreography of an Arts House Dance Company ballet (the company in which Emily was a member), to the stylized moves of Strictly Funk, to Onda Latina's salsa steps. Whether you prefer ethnic dancing or classical technique, one of the Dance Art Council's many groups is certain to tickle your fancy. And don't worry, this isn't a "we'll suck you for all your worth" type of performance. Proceeds from the event benefit asthma research, so sit back, relax and enjoy. -Gillian Levinson
