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What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

Ah, love. Though we may not have an overflow of the brotherly variety, Philly is offering plenty of options for those happy couples looking to sanctify said happiness with boxes of chocolates and a night on the town. We’ll tackle the latter here; we've given you some chocolate-related goodness already.

This was the one show of the year I went to strictly on a friend's recommendation, having never heard of the band. It was worth it. Bradford Cox's creepy demeanor only adds to the show. The droning guitars and heavy drums created a melancholy, fugue-like state that I'd gladly return to next time Deerhunter is in town. There's nothing like going to a concert and leaving feeling like you've just been mindfucked.

Let’s get this out of the way early: The Eagles season is still, for all intents and purposes, OVER. To have a chance at the playoffs, they would have to win every game but one. And that is good because the game against the Patriots can already be put in the books. The team from New England is going to stomp the Eagles like Editor Jill running into a disgusting, yet otherwise harmless, cockroach. When you factor in games like the visit to clearly superior Dallas, the trip to struggling yet dangerous New Orleans, and a likely chokejob against a stiff like Miami or Buffalo, the Eagles really have no chance in hell of making the playoffs. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself and laugh your ass off when the Birds eke out a game that they had no business winning against the self-sabotaging Washington Redskins. If that team should happen to have a nickname that is abhorrent to a whole race of people, so be it! So sit back, relax and soak in the glory of this meaningless, mid-November victory against a hopeless also-ran! It’s diary-time!

What's new and/or interesting in theaters this weekend.

Moore's latest album, III, features organist Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars, The Head Hunters) and guitarist Will Bernard (T.J. Kirk, Doctor Lonnie Smith). From the funked up "Poison Pushy" to the triumphant "I Shall Not Be Moved," Moore's music grabs your consciousness and penetrates it.

We at the Gothamist network would like to express our heartfelt wishes to the people of Minnesota in the days after their tragic bridge collapse. We're not trying to discount the severity of the accident by making note of it in opposition to our usual -Ist lightheartedness – we just wanted to take a moment and recognize those affected last week.

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For you jazz heads out there, don't forget about the free shows this week, just 40 minutes away in Wilmington, Del. The 19th Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival kicked off last night with an homage to Duke Ellington. We're looking forward to tonight's line-up, featuring the Mahavishnu Project, Skerik's Maelstrom Trio, and The Blue Method.

At the Galactic show on Thursday night, the attitude was "What smoking ban?" New friends became old friends who passed the bowl without thinking about TLA security guards trying to blend in with the crowd in their maroon t-shirts. The room, about three-quarters full, moved intently, sometimes languidly for those with grey beards and wedding rings; more jerkily for those with bare chests and new curly cues.

Philadelphia is one of the key stops on Galactic’s East Coast Run tour. The New Orleanian instrumental quintet--composed of Robert Mercurio on bass, Stanton Moore on drums, Jeff Raines on guitar, Rich Vogel on Hammond B3 organ and keyboards, and Ben Ellman on saxophone--will bring in its jazz/funk-infused music to the TLA on Thursday night. The band is one of the key acts from the recently announced New Orleans Jazz Fest line-up. So consider Thursday night a preview.

...Beautiful Couples: What's that thing on his chin? (Via .)

There are several questions that will rattle around in our heads for a while, tormenting us while seeing highlights of the remainder of the playoffs, particularly while at whatever dispirited Super Bowl party we attend, telling ourselves it's about being with friends instead of "the game." The 2.5 million dollar commercials will be funny at times, there’ll be lots of beer, some disgusting nacho dip that defies ocular sense by tasting good, and maybe it’ll actually be a good game, though we think a rematch of Super Bowl XX would only see a boring landslide victory in favor of the Pats. Yes, Brady versus Manning - with the Colts revamped D - will be the real Super Bowl.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

Less than twenty-four hours after Tony Romo committed one of the most embarrassing, costly blunders in football history, not much else will be talked about after the Eagles defended Lincoln Financial Field in a 23-20 Wild Card Weekend triumph. The final 137 yards of Tiki Barber’s career—now overshadowed. Brian Westbrook’s leadership, not to mention his forty-nine-yard touchdown dash despite stomach cramps—no longer headline making. Jeff Garcia continuing to lead the Eagles to an improbable six-game winning streak—already an old story.

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

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The Eagles played a good game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, but not good enough this time. The teams were evenly matched, and ended up tied 24-24 in the fourth quarter. The Eagles had a chance to stop a strong Saints offensive drive near the end of the game, and even seemed to have done so by sacking the quarterback for a loss on a crucial third down. But they made a stupid mistake - putting 12 men on the field - and the penalty gave the Saints the chance they needed to keep going. Poor time management had left the Eagles with no time outs, and in a slow and agonizing finish, the Saints just ran the clock down to three seconds left and then kicked a field goal to take the win.

Let's look back at a week in which no site in the -ist network adopted anyone from Africa...

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

I'd walked past Bootsie's several times before its opening, each time with mounting curiosity. The name sounded to me like a mecca for New Orleans-style comfort food, Louis Armstrong's version of "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" playing over the sound system.

And a hello back to you, news desk. The sports department, not currently being possessed of any other employment, was sleeping in today. In fact, we were just doing the same thing we thought Todd Pinkston might be doing, given that he and Koy Detmer are no longer employed by the Eagles.

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Friday BC Camplight: BC Camplight and Josh Olmstead play The Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd Street) at 10:30 PM. $8 Improv from the N Crowd: Local improv troupe The N Crowd play The Actors Center (257 North Third Street) at 8PM. $10 In the Grape Room: Local musician (and blogger) Your Secret Identity plays the Grape Room at Grape Street Pub (4100 Main Street, Mannayunk) with Almost Awake. $5, 21+, 7:15 PM 2nd Friday: Did you miss First Friday? Center and University Cities are jumping on the Old City tradition by offering outdoor and artistic offerings the 2nd Friday of each month. More info here. Saturday International Dance: Anne-Marie Mulgrew and Dancers Co., Tribal Spirit, Leah "Keturah" Caesar, Lesley Mitchell & Monique Legare International Dance Company perform at 40th Street Field (40th Street between Walnut and Locust Streets) between 12 and 3PM as part of the 40th Street Summer Series. More info here. 722: 722 brings their "well-balanced rock" to the World Cafe (3025 Walnut Street) for a free show Upstairs. 7PM The Demon Barber of Fleet Street On the Cheap: A pay-what-you-like "read-through, sing-through" of Sweeney Todd at 7PM at Plays and Players (1714 Delancey). Bar at 6:30, nibbles after. Sunday Big Easy Sunday: The first in a series of shows celebrating the spirit of New Orleans and raising money to aid in the restoration of the Big Easy. Featured performers will be John Conahan, The Anthony Lattanze Band and UCC Royal Brass Band. The show is free, but "donations are welcome." 6PM at The World Cafe (3025 Walnut Street). (See our interview with Philly to New Orleans organizer, Robin Parry, here) Sunday Music Matinée at Penn's Landing: The City Rhythm Orchestra will perform for free at The Great Plaza from 2-4 PM. Khyber Open Bar Sundays: DJ Eric Tomorrow and all you can drink for $10. Beginning at 9PM at The Khyber (56 S. 2nd Street). (21+) Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth!

Robin Parry from Philly to New Orleans

Fun around town, for $10 or less:

Fun around town, for $10 or less:

The Roots brought down the house at the Kimmel Center on Friday night, bringing a rather stagnant crowd to its feet for a two-and-a-half hour set that spanned the entire Roots discography.

To get the sauce to cheese ratio harmoniously balanced, the spiciness of the sauce flawless, the dough consistency just so , never mind any type of toppings it’s a wonder the industry makes 32 billion a year. Two Red Boots, a knock off of the East Village-based pizzeria combining New Orleans and Italian type fare, happens to be a great slice. There are sauce options (mild, house, calabria or marinara)to please every palate, a whimsical array of toppings (andouille, tasso, barbecue shrimp and Creole chicken in addition to all the staples) and the delicious cornmeal crust lends itself to a chewy, crunchy and satisfying texture . Located on 21st and Chestnut, they are open seven days a week 11:00 AM until 10 PM – until midnight on Friday and Saturday -- and they deliver (in more ways than one).