If you like shopping, festivals, or artsy creations, you’re in for a treat! This Saturday Philadelphia plays host to the “GO WEST!” Craft Fest. From 11 am to 5 pm, there will be dozens of artists selling unique crafts. Musical performances will happen from 12-3, and the festival will also feature a circus act! While you’re there, be sure to explore The Woodlands, the 54-acre estate where the festivities will take place. To get to The Woodlands, take the R-100 to 69th Street, and then the Market Frankford line to 40th Street. After getting to 40th Street, The Woodlands are a 15-minute walk away. For more details, visit http://www.uwishunu.com/2012/09/the-go-west-craft-fest-hits-the-woodlands-in-west-philly-this-saturday-september-29/

Wild for the spoken word? Then come to The Rotunda this Friday night! At 8 PM, the Five Minute Follies will perform their show “Telling Stories”, and tickets are just $10 if you buy in advance. To get to The Rotunda, take the R-100 train to 69th Street, and then the Market-Frankford Line to 40th Street. From 40th Street Station, the theatre is a five-minute walk away. For more info, visit http://www.therotunda.org/events/five-minute-follies-presents-telling-stories-an-evening-of-spoken-word.

The Bryn Mawr Film Institute will be starting to show film “Backwards” starring James Van Der Beek and Sarah Megan Thomas. Sarah Megan Thomas and movie director Ben Hickernell will perform Q&As at the BMFI.

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Center City District Restaurant Week is September 30th-October 5th [and then October 7th-October 12th]. Start making reservations today!

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If you like avant-garde theater, feminist culture, or both, you have one night left to see  the “UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW”! Tomorrow night at 9 P.M., the Suzanne Roberts Theatre hosts this fresh, artful piece of work. As visitphilly.com describes the show, ” six charismatic stars of the downtown theater, dance, cabaret, and burlesque worlds come together to invite the audience on an exhilaratingly irreverent, nearly-wordless celebration of a fluid and limitless sense of identity.” Student tickets are just $18. To get to the theatre, take the R-5 train to Suburban Station, walk 5 minutes to get to 15th St. and Market St., and take the 27 Bus to Broad St. and Carpenter St. From there, the theater is less than a 10-minute walk.  Visit http://livearts-fringe.ticketleap.com/untitled-feminist-show/#view=list for details.

Do you love the beautiful buildings in Philly? Wander through the Philadelphia Center for Architecture’s postcard exhibit. It is available until October 15th and is very easy to get to. Take Regional Rail and get off Market East Station. Walk North on 11th Street and turn West on Arch Street. Check out this link from Flying Kite Media to learn more.

Are you a fan of fireworks? Then come to the Race Street Pier this Friday night! The fireworks display is completely free, and goes from 9-10 pm. To get to the pier, take the R-100 train (near the Bryn Mawr Hospital and Wawa)  to 69th Street, then take the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street. From there, you can walk to the Race Street Pier in about 10 minutes. For more information, visit http://www.delawareriverwaterfrontcorp.com/index.php?module=events_popup&id=1567.

For coffee-lovers: uwishunu.com provides a great list of coffee shops and houses that also provide a variety of food options in the Philadelphia area. They also suggest a tea shop, Ray’s Cafe and Tea House, for tea-enthusiasts! Learn more on this link.

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will celebrate the U.S Constitution’s 225th anniversary with a week full of activities and programs. Some programs include a Constitution Day Celebration on Monday September 17th (the official Constitution Day) and a  family fair.All events are FREE. Find out more about this event here