Slaskifest Labor Day can be so much work. You know how it is—making plans, designating drivers, buying burgers and buns

Wed., Sept. 6, and Wed., Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $12-$15 per lecture, Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the General

Bliss 220 S. Broad St., 215-731-1100 Great balls of spicy tempura tiger shrimp-esque fire! This chichi Broad Street restaubar had

Runs Sept. 1-30, reception Fri., Sept. 15, 5:30-8 p.m., free, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St., 215-592-1310, www.cranearts.com As

Mon., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., $40, White Dog Cafe, 3420 Sansom St., 215-386-9224 When White Dog Cafe owner Judy Wicks

Sunday City Skate Sun., Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th St. and the Parkway, www.landskaters.org Love

Philly poets: For inspiration, look to the source of all life. For the past three years, area verse-crafters have frequented

Mugshots 110 Cotton St., Manayunk, 215-482-3964 Fairmount's favorite cup-o'-joe stop extended into the hills a little over three weeks ago.