Bliss

Sat., Dec. 5, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $60, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St., 215-528-5220, bliss.caribbeanbeatz.com.

by Lauren Seibert

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Head to the staycation islands this weekend at this Caribbean-themed party, featuring a performance by Trinidadian comedian Susan Kennedy, foods like jerk chicken and escoveitch fish, and DJs playing reggae and soca. Kennedy's act explores pertinent Caribbean issues, including generational differences, relationships and inter-island conflict. "Even though we're all from the Caribbean, we still see ourselves as different," she says. "We still have those issues — which island is better than which. Ridiculous!"

Sat., Dec. 5, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $60, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St., 215-528-5220, bliss.caribbeanbeatz.com.