Chinatown North, as we know it, is a no-man's-land of old factory buildings, sparse strips of row houses and streets overwhelmed by tall weeds and trash. But thanks to the Asian Arts Initiative's 2009 "Chinatown In/flux: Future Landscapes" project, revitalization may not be out of reach.

Through April 30, Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 215-545-4302, philartalliance.org

CP: Your sleepwalking episodes are funny from the audience's point of view, but are you afraid that you might really hurt yourself?

MB: I try not to dwell on it, but I take it seriously. I go to a doctor now. When I tour, I have to make sure I stay in a hotel room on the first floor.

Robert Shabazz spends time each weekday morning sweeping and picking up litter. His business is art and music, but his devotion to neighborhood improvement and preserving Latino culture in Philadelphia are evident throughout the community.

This Saturday, the American Swedish Historical Museum celebrates more than 370 years of Swedish heritage in the new world with Viking Day.

Sat., Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m., free, Belmont Mansion, 2000 Belmont Mansion Drive, 215-878-8844, belmontmansion.org

The audience-friendly nature of Evans' cookery separates Bob's from greasy spoons that place all the real action behind the safety of a swinging door.

1 Shrimp Puff | 2 Duck Rolls | 3 Fried Stuffed Bean Curd | 4 Tiger Roll | 5 Crispy Spring Rolls

1 Society Hill Pizza | 2 One Pound Cheesesteaks | 3 Rustica Pizza | 4 Super Deli | 5 Marco Polo Pizza & Grill

Sat., Dec. 29, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $10, Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave., 215- 387-1911, cecarts.org In order to continue its mission to bring low-cost cultural activities to West Philly, the Community Education Center is throwing Show Some Love, a dance party fundraiser.