Robots

ASIMO North American Tour The Franklin Institute 222 N. 20th Street Through Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., $12.75 (215) 448-1200 http://www.sln.fi.edu I am the shover robot, pushing will protect you.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Clubbin'

Elev8ed Thursdaysbr> Eighth Floor 800 Delray Street Thu, 8 p.m., $12 (215) 922-1000 http://www.8thfloor.com What could be more enjoyable than getting all gussied up to try to hook up with high schoolers using their fake IDs to get in da club?

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Art

Unconventional 3-D Art Exhibit Slought Foundation 4017 Walnut Street Through Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Free (215) 746-4239 http://www.slought.org A wise man once asked the question, "What is art?" I responded, "Hell if I know.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Sports

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS. CINCINNATI REDS Veterans Stadium 3501 S. Broad St. Fri & Sat, 7:05 p.m. Sun, 1:05 p.m. $10-$28 (215) 336-2000 For the first time in about 50 years, the Phillies are in the playoff hunt.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Film

Man Follows Birds International House 3701 Chestnut Street Sat, 8 p.m., $5 with PennCard http://www.ihousephilly.org Since I'm sure this film at some point depicts a man following birds, there's no attempt here to fool you.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Dancin'

UPtown Swing Dance The Arch Auditorium 3601 Locust Walk Sat, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Free Remember when Swing hit the mainstream?

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003

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Trips

IKEA Shopping Trip Sansom Place East Lobby Sun, 11 a.m., $2, (Bought Items Must Fit on Lap or Under Seat) A famous fictional character once wondered, "What kind of dining set defines me as a person?" If you are Jack's need to coordinate your dorm furniture, grab a ride to IKEA.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Blood

Blood Drive for the American Red Cross The Palestra 224 S. 32nd Street Thu, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Your Blood http://penn.givesblood.org Everyone loves a good blood drive.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Films

SALMA HAYEK FILMS AT THE GSC Graduate Student Center 3615 Locust Walk Thu, 7 p.m., Free http://www.upenn.edu/gsc/programs/film.htm Hot Latina vixen, or perverts who like watching her in groups, seeks audience for mutual fun.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Music

Queens of the Stone Age Tweeter Center at the Waterfront 1 Harbour Blvd. Camden, N.J. Fri, 8 p.m., $35-45 (856) 365-1300 http://www.tweetercenter.com/ You've seen their videos on MTV.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Eat With Your Hands

Saunter down good ol' Locust Walk just a little further west than normal and you'll come upon a rather nondescript palace of taste bud heaven. Abysinnia is authentic Ethiopian cuisine -- and you'll know from the extensive collection of crafts, artwork, and furniture that encompasses the abode.

By Kevin Lo · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Sports

Open Hockey Class of 1923 Ice Rink 3130 Walnut Street All week, 8:15-9:45 p.m., Free with PennCard (215) 898-1923 Lose a few teeth and look like a screwed up Canuck.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Arts

Have a Bite: 20th Century Flatware Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Through Oct.

By 34th Street · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

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Guides

Bon Jovi Veterans Stadium 3551 S. Broad St. Sat., July 26 7 p.m., $55-75 (215) 685-1500 Now, I'm not in particular what you would call a Bon Jovi fan.

By 34th Street · Thursday, July 24, 2003

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Guides

Divine Union: The Transformation of Desire in Himalayan Art Philadelphia Museum of Art 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Ongoing, $10, $7 for students 215-763-8100 I went to Amsterdam over spring break, and as part of the seediness in that generally beautiful city, there's an actual museum dedicated to just, well, SEX.

By 34th Street · Thursday, July 10, 2003

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Guides Listings

Philadelphia Charge vs. San Diego Spirit Villanova Stadium 800 Lancaster Ave. Villanova, Pa. Sat, June 14, 8 p.m. $10-30 (215) 467-GOAL www.philadelphiacharge.com The Philadelphia Charge were on my flight out to California in April, and I sat behind Lorrie Fair and next to Jenny Benson.

By 34th Street · Thursday, June 12, 2003

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Cityscape: Eastern State Pleasantry

Do not visit Eastern State Penitentiary if you, like me, have to count your irrational fears on both hands: clowns, rodents, the elderly -- need I go on?

By Clare OConnor · Thursday, April 24, 2003

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Listings: Arts/Culture

Lecture: Catherine Edelman Gallery of Contemporary Photography CBS Auditorium 320 South Broad Street Thu, April 24, 1 p.m. Free Contemporary art in general often misses the mark.

By 34th Street · Thursday, April 24, 2003

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Listings: Penn Events

Virgins or Erotomaniacs: Blossoming Sexuality in Late 19th Century Jaffe Building 201 3405 Woodland Walk Free Ha!

By 34th Street · Thursday, April 24, 2003