Philly Random Happenings

FROM ALEX:
I'm not involved with this event and know nothing about flowers, but it seemed random and cool! Even if RSVP here, make sure you RSVP at the link below.
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Adventure with us in the south section of the Park! We will explore the lower trails of the Wissahickon near Hermit’s Cave for early spring wildflowers. Time for photography and a visit to the Cave. Wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring water and a snack. RSVP required. Meet outside Deke’s Bar B Que at 4901 Ridge Ave.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/588357431917.

LET'S HANG OUT AND PLAY!
Have fun and socialize, with a joyous beverage, a tasty bite or decadent dessert!

Family-friendly!

Featuring card games of all types! From the classics to modern games. Bring games if you wish, plus we'll have plenty on hand to try! Strategy games, party games, old-skool and new-skool games!

Play, socialise, and enjoy great food and beverages. Cake & Joe has AMAZING food and is also known for INCREDIBLE desserts! Not too mention unique drinks! Arrive hungry and thirsty!

A relaxing and fun environment!

This month we discuss a classic from the 60s!

SECONDS (1966)

As always, please watch the movie before the event so you can talk about it!

WHERE TO WATCH:
Easy to find, though it might be a rental.

ABOUT THE CLUB:
We're based in the Philadelphia area and function exactly like a book club, but only for Sci-Fi Movies and TV series!
Each month we meet and discuss a specific movie or TV show!
Discussions are partially led, but also very freeform!
Our emphasis is on not-too-mainstream science fiction films. In other words, no big Hollywood blockbusters that EVERYONE has seen.
Older films, foreign films, films that may be off the beaten path.

ABOUT THE VENUE:
Higher Grounds has great food and beverages!!! The best coffee! Arrive early and partake!
Easy and free parking on Sundays

CALLING ALL WORDSMITHS, GAME-PLAYERS AND FUN-SEEKERS.
We'll have a wild variety of board games and card games about words. Come and play with us!

NOT YOUR GRANDPA'S SCRABBLE..
There are so many creative word games out there.....you'll be surprised!!!

ABOUT THE VENUE:
Higher Grounds has great food and beverages!!! The best coffee, sandwiches and decadent desserts! Arrive early and partake!
Easy and free parking on Sundays

NOTES FROM ALEX:
This is actually a 3-day convention, Fri through Sun!
I'll be there hosting the board game element of the con.
There will be video gaming, art, and probably everything else Otaku-related! (check their FB event link for updates)
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Get Excited Peeps!
Philly Otaku is having a Con.
Admission is FREE!

- almost 70 vendors in our Artist Alley and Dealers row!
- Arcade w/ free play and tournaments set up by Origin of Play!
- Table Top gaming with CyberGecko Games
- Galactica City Pokemon Center and Gym!
- The Blerd Bar will bring their podcast, games, and more!
- Food and Beverages? we got you covered. The Beer Garden as well as Food Trucks will be available!
Philly Otaku, we're not just a con; We're a community

FB event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1511898182565173

Vinyl Revival celebrates Record Store Day, the international day to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store, on April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Vinyl Revival will stock titles that are Record Store Day Exclusives, RSD First titles, and Small Run/Regional Titles.

Shoppers can enjoy an in-store performance by Anestis “Andy” Hionides of Three Fourteen from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Receive free Record Store Day promotional merch with a $50 purchase while supplies last.

Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and drinks.

Additionally, everyone who makes a purchase will receive a coupon for 20% off a future purchase (some restrictions apply).

Here’s how the line works:
There is usually a line so we will let in the first customer in line for 10 minutes of shopping then let in the next person in line, and so on. Doors will open to the general public/walk ups once all of the people in line have had a chance to shop.

RSD quantities are limited so there is a limit of one copy per title per customer.

If you’re looking for a specific title, please give us a call at[masked] or email us at [masked] on the Thursday or Friday before RSD and we can let you know if we expect to have what you’re looking to get.

Check out the list at recordstoreday.com.
There are so many great releases to choose from, we hope to have your favorites!

FB LINK (please go there for tix):
https://www.facebook.com/events/737917127974803

Join us for a 20th Anniversary screening of cult filmmaker Takeshi Kitano's take on the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi!

Kitano (SONATINE, OUTRAGE) writes, directs, and stars in this installment of the wandering swordsman series, the most successful film of his career. With a traditional plot involving Zatoichi protecting innocent townspeople from warring gangs, Kitano injects his presence, humor, and a bit of his style into this bloody, mainstream crowd-pleaser.

Japanese with English subtitles / 116 min