Weekend Planner: July 15-17

Writing Workshop with Thaddeus Rutkowski
- Where/When: Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane, on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Rutkowski is a graduate of Cornell University and The Johns Hopkins University, and the author of the novels Haywire, Tetched and Roughhouse. Both Tetched and Roughhouse were finalists for a Members' Choice Asian American Literary Award. In this workshop, participants will write short pieces according to several different prompts and then offer feedback on one another’s work.
- Pricing: $35

Summer Movie Series at the Trolley Car Diner
- Where/When: , 7619 Germantown Ave., on Saturday at 8 pm.
- Why Go: See Enchanted in a summer outdoor setting.
- Pricing: Free

Used Book Sale
- Where/When: , 8130 Germantown Avenue, Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
- Why Go:  Find some summer reading while helping the theater; proceeds benefit Stagecrafters.
- Pricing: Varies

Falsetto Dinner Theatre at Bourbon Blue
- Where/When: Bourbon Blue, 2 Rector Street, on Thursday at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
- Why Go: Enjoy a three-course meal and murder mystery show dedicated to solving the case of Tony Falsetto’s murder. As a member of the convention, you could be selected to introduce Tony. Or you might just find yourself as a member of the family as Uncle Junior.
- Pricing: $45 in advance; $50 at the door. Call Melissa Gregory at 215-508-3360 for tickets.

Merion Concert Band in Pretzel Park
- Where/When: Pretzel Park, Manayunk, one block from Main St, bordered by Cotton, Rector, Silverwood, and Cresson Streets; Thursday from 7-8:30pm
- Why Go: Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening with the Merion Concert Band. They will be performing a rousing selection of popular marches and patriotic music, including “A Hymn of Peace” by Robert Spittal, and “The Light Cavalry Overture” by Franz Von Suppe.
- Pricing: Free

Moonlight Movies at Lovett Library
- Where/When: Lovett Library, 6945 Germantown Ave (in the garden), on Friday from 8:30-11pm.
- Why Go: See Back to the Future in a summer outdoor setting.
- Pricing: Free