Whole Hog Event: This Saturday, join Greensgrow Farms for their third annual Whole Hog feast prepared by Campbell’s Soup executive chef Tom Griffiths. Your ticket will include a mouth-watering buffet with vegan, vegetarian and carnivore options. Plus, there’s an open wine and beer bar, debuting Philadelphia Brewing Company's Harvest from the Hood. Relax as you listen to Bill Moos and Friends jazz trio and enjoy the night. Proceeds benefit Kensington Community Kitchen. Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19124, $75, 5 p.m.
Ani DiFranco: See the funky feminist and Grammy Award-winning singer, Ani DiFranco Saturday night at the Keswick Theatre. With over 20 albums under her belt, DiFranco is not only a singer, but also a songwriter and guitarist. Hear folk, acoustic and soul this weekend with a group of friends or a date--all under $45. Keswick Theatre, 291 North Keswick Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19038, $25-$45, 8 p.m.
Mr. Gay: Philadelphia hosts this years’ U.S. Mr. Gay competition Saturday night. The show is hosted by Frank Decaro and Ms. Brittany Lynn. Celebrity judges include Michael Musto, David Evangelista, Mickey Boardman, Terence Noonan, just to name a few. See the finalists compete in swimsuit, eveningwear and question and answer as you cheer on your favorite hottie. Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, $35, 9 p.m.
Tribute Celebration: This Sunday celebrate award-winning poet and activist Sonia Sanchez with a special tribute at The Baptist Temple. Join host Lorene Cary and special guests Danny Glover, Talib Kweli, Ruby Dee, Rennie Harris, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Evan Solot, Odean Pope and Monnette Sudler as they honor Sanchez through forms of poetry, music and prose. Sunday’s tribute will also be a part of the feature-length documentary, BaddDDD Sonia Sanchez. The Baptist Temple, 1837 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19122, $28-$35, 6 p.m.
Bieber Fever: Sunday night see pop star Justin Bieber at the Wells Fargo Center. He began as a regular YouTube user, now he’s on the top of the Billboard charts with hits “One Time,” “Baby” and “Somebody to Love.” Although tickets are pricey, you have to see what makes all the girls go wild. Plus, $1 each ticket will be donated to Pencils of Promise charity, working to build schools and increase educational opportunities. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19148, $73, 7 p.m.
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