9/19-9/20: Running, Reggae and Rittenhouse

By MARY SCHWIND

Updated 8:40 AM EDT, Sat, Nov 21, 2009

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Adventurous and Single: Most boy's dream growing up was to be a pilot and we all know a girl can’t resist a man in uniform, so bring the two together this Saturday morning as you participate in "Singles Flying Lessons." Meet Market Adventures and Adventurous Singles will allow you to meet other courageous singles and have the chance to fly a plane -- with an instructor, of course. After this safe, fun and exciting day, you will walk away with the experience of flying under your belt and hey, maybe even a date for the night. Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Grant Avenue and Ashton Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19114, $89.99, 9:30 a.m.

Reggae Feeling: Jam all day and night this Saturday at Citizen’s Bank Park. Beginning at 3 p.m., Pearl Promotions presents “That Reggae Feeling Launch Party.” D.J. Cue and reggae rockers, The Danksters, will be at McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon until 10 p.m. Enjoy $2 domestic drafts, $2 island rum paunch, $3 Coronas and $3 well drinks. After the show, head into the ballpark to see the Phillies versus the Braves. McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon, 1 Citizen’s Bank Way, Philadelphia, Pa. 19148, $15, 3 p.m.

Pirate Night: Grab ye lads and head to Rum Bar this Saturday night to celebrate “Talk like a Pirate Day.” Have a few grogs, that’s pirate talk for drinks, at only $2 and $3. Sip on delicious (and cheap) Captain Morgans and Rum Barrel Lagers just for giving your best pirate impression. Boasting over 100 different rums, Rum Bar's selection is sure to have you stickin' around for more than just a few. Rum Bar, 2005 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Free, +21.

One Special Night: Loose the pirate costume and continue to spend your Saturday night in Rittenhouse square. Visit O.N.E. at Rittenhouse for their grand re-opening. Eight different deejays will be spinning rock, top 40 hits and house. Float from floor to floor and party to party as you sip on $1 Michelob Ultras and $4 Belvedere Vodka cocktails. Entry is free before 1 a.m. and we’re sure you’ll be dancing all night. O.N.E. at Rittenhouse, 121 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103, Free, +21.

Distance Run: Work your Saturday night drinks off this Sunday morning at the ING Philadelphia Distance Run. This half-marathon is sure to bring out Philly's best as well as some Olympic greats. The race begins at the Eakin’s Oval by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, heads town the Ben Franklin Parkway, loops around City Hall, up the Parkway again, along the Schuylkill River and finishes at Eakin’s Oval. Single and group rates are available for late registries beginning at $85. Locals bands and tons of cheering fans will be there pushing you along as you keep your endurance through this 13-mile run. 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130, 7:45 a.m.