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Play and Share in the Conference Hotel, Wednesday, March 9th
Code4Lib veterans, you're invited too. Join us in welcoming the newcomers!
 
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'''Plans'''
* When: Monday, March 7th
* Time: 6 PM (ish) or whenever you can get your group together
* Mastermind (if you have any questions): [mailto:yoosebecb.yoose@grinnellgmail.edu com Becky Yoose]
''Guidelines:''
*See a restaurant that's not listed? Feel free to add one, '''but please make sure that it is open that Monday evening.'''
 === Reception at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia / Mütter Museum , Tuesday, March 8th === All attendees are invited to join us for a "disturbingly informative" opening reception at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, home of America’s finest museum of medical history. [http://muttermuseum.org/ The Mütter Museum] displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century “cabinet museum” setting. The reception includes an open bar and free access to the museum exhibits from 5:45PM through 7:45PM. We will also provide a selection of vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore friendly appetizers featuring: Pennsylvania flatbreads, a locally-sourced variety of sausages, and a Mediterranean spread that includes three different varieties of hummus and other plates. === LibTechWomen Meetup, Wednesday, March 9th ===  An informal meetup for women and their friends in library technology organized by [http://libtechwomen.org/ #libtechwomen]. No need to RSVP. We'll make sure there''Restaurant list s an announcement ahead of time, and dinner sign ups link some of us will be posted on Google Docs mid in the hotel lobby at 5:15 to late Februarypoint people in the right direction.  When: Wednesday, March 9th - 5:30pm - 7pm Where: [http://www.nationalmechanics.com/ National Mechanics] ([http://nationalmechanics.com/philadelphia-restaurant-menu menu]) at [http://nationalmechanics.com/philadelphia-hours-directions 22 South 3rd St]  Come have a drink (soda is a fine choice!) Eat a snack or a big meal. Stay as long as you want. We just want a good time for the community to connect and chat.  NOTE: There is a small chance we might overcrowd National Mechanics. If we do, there many options within one block. We'll make sure to coordinate such "satellites" if need be. Questions? Contact [mailto:deibel@uw.edu Kate] === Play and Share in the Conference Hotel, Wednesday, March 9th ==='''18:00-21:30''' A large space in the conference hotel will be available for conference attendees to gather and socialize, play games and share goodies. We will be providing tables and chairs for Board Game Night ([https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y9Iz_tLu6j0gUAeq3iVWQTdSAIDOFaJryzswXF41tgs/edit#gid=0 list of games being brought]), and some attendees are planning to organize an acoustic jam session. You are also welcome to bring stuff to share, from craft sodas and beers to baked goods to local treats ([https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23cannoli4lib&src=typd #cannoli4lib]). Beer/drink activities will be in Hamilton. Boardgames are in Bromely/Claypoole (if you want quiet) or in Hamilton with the music/drinks. If you would like to play, sing, or just request a song (Board Game Night folks might want to do this!) put title and lyrics here (if you can get chords, awesome, but optional):[https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9yITJp3NQ-5X25iUUVwN0VxT0U Song Requests Go Here]
== Social Map - Places of Interest==
== Ideas ==
''Want * A trip to see [http://barcadephiladelphia.com/food/ Barcade] for vintage arcade games, craft beer, and tacos. Only a specific event? Add your own ideas hereten minute train ride from the conference hotel.* #jog4lib - currently being planned on the [https://code4lib.slack.com code4lib Slack channel].''
== Local Food ==
! scope="col" | Distance from Hotel (miles)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Cost
! scope="col" | Open Mondays
! scope="col" | Take Reservations
! scope="col" | Veg*n Friendly
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| [http://www.khyberpasspub.com/ Khyber Pass Pub] || Gastropub/Cajun || 56 SW. 2nd Street || 0.1 || $$ || yes || no || yes
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| [http://www.zahavrestaurantcitytavern.com/ ZahavCity Tavern] || Israeli 18th Century American (historical + founding father's beer recipes) || 237 St138 S. James Place 2nd Street || 0.2 1 || $$$ || yes || yes || yesmeh
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| [http://handynastywww.net/oldcity/hourszahavrestaurant.com/ Han DynastyZahav] || Chinese Israeli || 123 Chestnut Street 237 St. James Place || 0.2 || $$$ || yes || meh || vegetarianyes
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| [http://wwwhandynasty.2ndstorybrewing.comnet/oldcity/hours/ 2nd Story Brewing CoHan Dynasty] || Brewpub Chinese || 117 123 Chestnut Street || 0.2 || $$ || yes || yes meh || vegetarian
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| [http://www.franklinfountain2ndstorybrewing.com/ Franklin Fountain2nd Story Brewing Co] || Ice Cream Brewpub || 116 Market 117 Chestnut Street || 0.2 || $$ || yes || no- cash only || yesvegetarian
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| [http://philadelphiawww.amadarestaurantfranklinfountain.com/ AmadaFranklin Fountain] || Tapas Ice Cream || 217 Chestnut 116 Market Street || 0.2 || $$$ || yes 5 pm || yes no- cash only || yes
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| [http://wwwphiladelphia.eulogybaramadarestaurant.com/ Eulogy Belgian TavernAmada] || Belgian Tapas (Jose Garces) || 136 217 Chestnut Street || 0.2 || $$$ || yes 5 pm || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://karmaphiladelphiawww.eulogybar.com Karma Indian Restaurant/ Eulogy Belgian Tavern] || Indian Belgian || 114 136 Chestnut St Street || 0.2 || $$ || yes || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://ploughstarskarmaphiladelphia.com/ The Plough & the StarsKarma Indian Restaurant] || Irish Pub Indian || 123 114 Chestnut Street St || 0.2 || $$ || yes || yes || mehvegetarian
|-
| [http://www.mybierstubeploughstars.com/ BierstubeThe Plough & the Stars] || German Beer Hall Irish Pub || 206 Market 123 Chestnut Street || 0.3 2 || $$ || yes || yes || vegetarianmeh
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| [http://forkrestaurantfarmiciarestaurant.com/ ForkFARMiCiA] || New American Farm to Table || 306 Market 15 S. 3rd Street || 0.3 || $$-$$$ || yes 5:30 pm || yes || yes
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| [http://highstreetonmarketwww.mybierstube.com/ High Street on MarketBierstube] || New American German Beer Hall || 308 206 Market Street || 0.3 || $$ || no- closes at 3:30 pm || yes || yesvegetarian
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| [http://www.buddakanforkrestaurant.com/ BuddakanFork] || Asian Fusion New American || 325 Chestnut 306 Market Street || 0.3 || $$$ || yes 5 pm || yes || yes
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| [http://macstavernhighstreetonmarket.com/ Mac's TavernHigh Street on Market] || Gastropub/New American || 226 308 Market Street || 0.3 || $$ || yes || no || vegetarianyes
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| [http://www.thegaslightphillycapogirogelato.com/ The GaslightCapofitto Pizza and Gelato] || New American Neapolitan pizza || 120 Market 233 Chestnut Street || 0.3 || $$ || yes || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://www.nationalmechanicsbuddakan.com/ National MechanicsBuddakan] || Traditional American Asian Fusion || 22 S. 3rd 325 Chestnut Street || 0.4 3 || $$$ || yes || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://wwwmacstavern.pizzeriastella.netcom/ Pizzeria StellaMac's Tavern] || PizzaGastropub/Italian New American || 215 Lombard 226 Market Street || 0.5 3 || $$ || yes || no || vegetarian
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| [http://www.talulasgardenthegaslightphilly.com/ Talula's GardenThe Gaslight] || New American || 210 W. Washington Sq. 120 Market Street || 0.5 3 || $$$ || yes || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://www.cooperagephillynationalmechanics.com/ CooperageNational Mechanics] || Gastropub/New Traditional American || 123 22 S. 7th 3rd Street || 0.5 4 || $$ || yes || yes || vegetarian
|-
| [http://www.tamarindsouthstreetpizzeriastella.comnet/new/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=28 TamarindPizzeria Stella] || Thai Pizza/Italian || 117 South St. 215 Lombard Street || 0.5 || $$ || yes || yes no || vegetarian
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| [http://hikaruphillywww.talulasgarden.com/ HikaruTalula's Garden] || Japanese New American || 607 S 2nd St 210 W. Washington Sq. || 0.5 || $$ || yes $ || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://www.bridgetfoyscooperagephilly.com/ Bridget Foy'sCooperage] || Traditional Gastropub/New American || 200 South 123 S. 7th Street || 0.6 5 || $$ || yes || yes || yesvegetarian
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| [http://www.famous4thstreetdelicatessentamarindsouthstreet.com/index_flashnew/index.html Famous 4th Street Delicatessenphp?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=28 Tamarind] || Sandwiches/Breakfast Thai || 700 S117 South St. 4th Street || 0.6 5 || $$ || yes || no || vegetarian
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| [http://www.morimotorestauranthikaruphilly.com/ MorimotoHikaru] || Japanese || 723 Chestnut Street 607 S 2nd St || 0.6 5 || $$$$ || yes || yes || mehvegetarian
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| [http://wedgeandfigwww.bridgetfoys.com/ Wedge + FigBridget Foy's] || New Traditional American/Cheese Bistro || 160 N. 3rd 200 South Street || 0.6 || $$$ || no || yes || yes
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| [http://www.blackbirdpizzeriafamous4thstreetdelicatessen.com/ Blackbirdindex_flash.html Famous 4th Street Delicatessen] || PizzaSandwiches/Vegan Breakfast || 507 700 S. 6th 4th Street || 0.7 6 || $ || yes $ || no || yesvegetarian
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| [http://www.serpicoonsouthmorimotorestaurant.com/ SerpicoMorimoto] || New American Japanese (YES Morimoto works the sushi bar some nights) || 604 South 723 Chestnut Street || 0.7 6 || $$$ || no $ || yes || meh
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| [http://tattooedmomphillywedgeandfig.com/menu Tattooed MomWedge + Fig] || Pub Grub New American/Cheese Bistro || 530 South 160 N. 3rd Street || 0.7 6 || $$$ || yes || no || yes
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| [http://bistrotlaminettewww.jones-restaurant.com/ Bistrot La MinetteJones] || French American comfort food (Stephen Starr) || 623 S700 Chestnut St. 6th Street || 0.8 6 || $$$ || yes 5:30 pm || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://www.brauhausschmitzblackbirdpizzeria.com/ Brauhaus SchmitzBlackbird] || German Pizza/Vegan || 718 South 507 S. 6th Street || 0.9 7 || $$ || yes no || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://catahoulaphillywww.serpicoonsouth.com/ CatahoulaSerpico] || Cajun/Creole New American || 775 S. Front 604 South Street || 0.9 7 || $$$ || yes 4 pm || no || no
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| [http://littlefishbyobtattooedmomphilly.com/ Little Fishmenu Tattooed Mom] || Seafood Pub Grub || 746 S. 6th 530 South Street || 0.9 7 || $$$ || yes no || yes || no
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| [http://wwwbistrotlaminette.readingterminalmarket.orgcom/ Reading Terminal MarketBistrot La Minette] || Market/Grocery French || 12th and Arch 623 S. 6th Street || 0.9 8 || $$$ || No closes at 6 || yes || vegetarian
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| [http://www.percystreetbrauhausschmitz.com/ Percy Street BarbecueBrauhaus Schmitz] || Barbecue German || 900 718 South Street || 1 0.9 || $$ || yes || yes || novegetarian
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| [http://www.742vegantreecatahoulaphilly.com/ Vegan TreeCatahoula] || Vegan Cajun/Creole || 742 South St775 S. Front Street || 1 0.9 || $ || yes $ || no || yesno
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| [http://www.blindpigphillylittlefishbyob.com/The_Blind_Pig_Philadelphia-_Northern_Liberties_Restaurant_and_Bar_-_Home.html Blind PigLittle Fish] || Pub food Seafood || 702 N 2nd 746 S. 6th Street || 10.1 9 || $$$ || yes || no || meh
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| [http://charliewasasinnerstrangelovesbeerbar.com/ Charlie was a sinnerStrangelove's] || Vegan bar New American / Craft Beer || 131 216 S. 13th St. 11th Street || 10.1 8 || $$ || yes || yes || yesveg*n friendly
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| [http://www.silkcityphillyreadingterminalmarket.comorg/ Silk City DinerReading Terminal Market] || New American Market/Grocery || 435 Spring Garden St 12th and Arch Street || 10.2 9 || $$ || yes || no || meh
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| [http://news.standardtap.com.s86406.gridserverstrangelovesbeerbar.com/ The Standard TapStrangelove's] || Pub Grub Gastropub || 901 North 2nd Street 216 S. 11th St || 0.9 - 1.3 || $$ || yes || no || yes(veg*ns & carnivores welcome)
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| [http://kennettrestaurantwww.multiscreensitetriacafe.com/ KennettTria Cafe] || Gastropub/New American Wine & Cheese || 848 S1137 Spruce St. 2nd Street || 1.4 0 || $$-$$$ || yes 4 pm || yes no || yes
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| [http://www.monkscafefooderybeer.com/ Monk's CafeThe Foodery] || Belgian Bottleshop/Sandwiches || 264 S 16th St 10th and Pine Streets || 1.8 || $-$$$ || yes || no || yes
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| [http://philadelphiawww.villagewhiskeycapogirogelato.com Village Whiskey/ Capogiro Gelato] || Whiskey pub Gelato || 118 119 S 20th St . 13th Street || 2 1 || $$ || yes || no || vegetarianyes
|-
| [http://www.mamasvegetarianpercystreet.com/ Mama's VegetarianPercy Street Barbecue] || Kosher Barbecue || 18 S 20TH STREET 900 South Street || 2.1 || $$ || yes || no- cash only || yes
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| [http://www.742vegantree.com/ Vegan Tree] || Vegan || 742 South St. || 1 || $ || no || yes|-| [http://www.blindpigphilly.com/The_Blind_Pig_Philadelphia-_Northern_Liberties_Restaurant_and_Bar_-_Home.html Blind Pig] || Pub food || 702 N 2nd Street || 1.1 || $$ || no || meh|-| [http://charliewasasinner.com/ Charlie was a sinner] || Vegan bar || 131 S. 13th St. || 1.1 || $$ || yes || yes|-| [http://www.silkcityphilly.com/ Silk City Diner] || New American || 435 Spring Garden St || 1.2 || $$ || no || meh|-| [http://www.suxinghouse.com/index.html Su Xing House] || Chinese || 1509 Sansom Street || 1.3 || $ || || vegetarian|-| [http://news.standardtap.com.s86406.gridserver.com/ The Standard Tap] || Pub Grub || 901 North 2nd Street || 1.3 || $$ || no || yes|-| [http://www.fooderybeer.com/ The Foodery] || Bottleshop/Sandwiches || 2nd and Poplar Streets || 1.3 || $-$$$ || || |-| [http://www.coeurphilly.com/ Coeur] || Gastropub || 8th St. at Christian St. || 1.3 || $$-$$$ || yes || yes|-| [http://kennettrestaurant.multiscreensite.com/ Kennett] || Gastropub/New American || 848 S. 2nd Street || 1.4 || $$ || yes || yes|-| [http://honeyssitneat.com/ Honey's Sit 'n Eat] || Diner/Homestyle || 800 N. 4th St. || 1.4 || $ || no - CASH ONLY || yes|-| [http://www.jasminericebyob.com/ Jasmine Rice] || Thai || 306 S. 16th St. || 1.5 || $$ || yes || yes|-| [http://www.triacafe.com/ Tria Cafe] || Wine & Cheese || 123 S. 18th St. || 1.5 || $$-$$$ || no || yes|-| [http://www.monkscafe.com/ Monk's Cafe] || Belgian || 264 S 16th St || 1.8 || $$ || no || yes|-| [http://philadelphia.villagewhiskey.com Village Whiskey] || Whiskey pub (Jose Garces) || 118 S 20th St || 2 || $$ || no || vegetarian|-| [http://www.mamasvegetarian.com/ Mama's Vegetarian] || Kosher || 18 S 20TH STREET || 2.1 || $ || no- cash only || yes|-| [http://www.thebelgiancafe.com/ The Belgian Cafe] || Belgian/Pub (Great beer list) || 601 North 21st Street || 3.3 || $$ || no || yes |-| no [http://garcesgroup.com/restaurants#pennsylvania Jose Garces Restaurants] || various || various || $$-$$$$ || yes || yes|-| [http://www.starr-restaurant.com/ Stephen Starr Restaurants] || various || various || various || $$-$$$$ || yes || yes
|}
=== Desserts ===
 
* [http://www.franklinfountain.com/ Franklin Fountain] - Old City
* [http://shanecandies.com/blog/ Shane Confectionery] - Old City
* [http://www.capogirogelato.com/ Capogiro Gelato] - Center City; South Philly; West Philly
* [http://bassettsicecream.com/ Bassett's Ice Cream] - in Reading Terminal Market
* [http://www.flyingmonkeyphilly.com/ Flying Monkey] - in Reading Terminal Market
* [http://maxbrenner.com/ Max Brenner Chocolate Bar] - Rittenhouse
* [http://www.bestcannoli.com/ Isgro Pasticceria] - South Philly -- CANNOLI
* [http://www.iluvmagpie.com/ Magpie Artisan Pie Bakery & Boutique] - South Philly
* [http://johnswaterice.com/ John's Water Ice] - South Philly -- pronounced "wooder ice"
* [http://www.termini.com/ Termini Brothers] - Italian Market -- CANNOLI
* [http://www.varallobrothersbakery.com/store/ Varallo Bros. Bakery] - Italian Market -- CANNOLI
* [http://brownbettydesserts.com/ Brown Betty Dessert Boutique] - NoLibs (Northern Liberties)
* [http://www.lilpopshop.com/ Lil' Pop Shop] -- West Philly
* [http://www.littlebabysicecream.com/ Little Baby's Ice Cream] -- East Kensington and West Philly
* [http://www.ritasice.com/ Rita's Water Ice] - various -- pronounced "wooder ice"
=== Coffee ===
* [http://bodhicoffeephila.com/menu-2/ Bodhi Coffee]
* [http://greenlinecafe.com/ Green Line Cafe]
* [https://www.greenstreetcoffee.com/ Greenstreet Coffee Co.]
* [https://oldcitycoffee.com/ Old City Coffee]
* [http://www.menageriecoffee.com/ Menagerie Coffee]
* [http://www.saxbyscoffee.com/index.html Saxby's]
* [http://www.hubbubcoffee.com/ HubBub Coffee]
* [http://www.elixrcoffee.com/ Elixr]
* [http://www.rivalbros.com/ Rival Bros.]
* [http://cakeandthebeanstalk.com/ Cake and the Beanstalk]
* [http://www.shottowercoffee.com/ Shot Tower Coffee]
== Local Drinks ==
=== Bars ===
 
Everywhere.
=== Breweries ===
* [http://yardsbrewing.com/ Yards] -- NoLibs (Northern Liberties)* [http://philadelphiabrewing.com/ Philadelphia Brewing] -- Fishtown* [https://www.2ndstorybrewingmanayunkbrewery.com/ 2nd StoryManayunk Brewery]-- Manayunk (of course)* [http://yardsbrewingwww.2ndstorybrewing.com/ Yards2nd Story]-- Center City East (Old City/Society Hill)* [http://stbenjaminbrewing.com/ Saint Benjamin]-- North Philly* [http://www.dockstreetbeer.com/ Dock Street]-- West Philly; also has great pizza! Take the 34 Trolley ("Green Line") out to Baltimore and 50th St.* [http://crimeandpunishmentbrewingco.com/ Crime & Punishment]-- Brewerytown* [http://earthbreadbrewery.com/ Earth Bread + Brewery] -- Mt. Airy* [http://www.ironhillbrewery.com/chestnuthill/ Iron Hill Brewery] -- Chestnut Hill/Germantown* [http://www.victorybeer.com/ Victory] -- Downingtown* '''''Honorable mention''''': [http://www.tiredhands.com/cafe/ Tired Hands] -- Ardmore; a little bit of a hike but well worth it!* '''''Regional''''': [http://www.slyfoxbeer.com/ Sly Fox]* '''''Regional BUT America's Oldest Brewery!''''' [http://www.yuengling.com/ Yuengling]* [http://www.ripsneakers.com/nodding/ Nodding Head Brewing] -- status unknown
=== Bottle Shops and Taprooms ===
* [http://www.fooderybeer.com/ The Foodery] || 10th and Pine Streets || 1 mile
* [https://www.facebook.com/BeerHeavenPhiladelphia/ Beer Heaven] || 1100 S. Columbus Blvd. || 1.1 miles
* [http://fooderyrittenhouse.com/ The Foodery Rittenhouse] || 1710 Sansom St. || 1.4 miles
* [http://www.hawthornecafe.com/about/ Hawthorne] || 738 S. 11th St. || 1.3 miles
* [http://bottleshopbeer.com/ Bottle Shop] || 1616 East Passyunk || 1.8 miles
* [http://mondemarket.blogspot.com/ Monde Market] || 100 S. 21st St. || 1.8 miles
* [http://bottlebareast.com/ Bottle Bar East] || 1308 Frankford Ave. || 2 miles
* [http://brewphiladelphia.com/ Brew, a beer boutique] || 1900 S. 15th St. || 2.3 miles -- shares space with [http://www.ultimocoffee.com/ Ultimo Coffee]
* [http://local44beerbar.com/bottleshop.htm Local 44 Bottle Shop] || 44th and Spruce Sts., West Philly || 3.6 miles -- SEPTA 42 bus stops right in front!
== Philadelphia Events ==
=== Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6 ===
Sunday
[http://www.barnesfoundation.org/visit/philadelphia/free-first-sundays First Free Sunday at the Barnes Foundation!]
 
[http://www.songkick.com/concerts/25150589-leon-bridges-at-fillmore-philadelphia Leon Bringes and Son Little] - Killer night of R&B/ Soul including Philly's own [http://sonlittlemusic.net/#sonlittle Son Little]
 
[http://www.songkick.com/concerts/25331894-blanck-mass-at-johnny-brendas Blanck Mass at Johnny Brendas] - Electronic /Drone show at a great Philadelphia venue
=== Monday, March 7 ===
=== Tuesday, March 8 ===
 
[https://www.fi.edu/event/2016-03-08/science-after-hours Party Like a Rock Star at the Science Museum Started by Ben Franklin] - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
 
Tune those axes and crank up the volume as Science After Hours travels into a world of lost inhibitions—we’ll take you from Woodstock to Punk Rock celebrating all things rock and roll!
Learn how instruments are designed to produce different sounds and the science of how those sounds reach your brain. Rock out to the science of pyrotechnics, ... an evening better than a trip to Bonnaroo (or, at least, more scientific). $15 (Purchase Tickets in advance)
 
[http://www.12stepsdown.com/ SUPER! Karaoke starting @9pm w/ @singyourlifekaraoke] @ 12 Steps Down - 9pm+
 
A bar + mic + liberal amounts of bathroom graffiti = Tuesdays at 12 Steps Down. Gritty and by all accounts glorious though be warned: A smoking venue.
=== Wednesday, March 9 ===
[http://www.songkick.com/concerts/25664299-french-horn-rebellion-at-milkboy-philly French Horn Rebellion, Mystery Skulls] - No French Horns were harmed in the making of these beats
 
[http://www.hive76.org/ South Philadelphia Hackerspace Open House 7-9 PM ] If interested, add name to list [https://oasis.sandstorm.io/shared/Lo-9k04s0C5En4qBtLKIGVFIbESEkilaD0_yBH5V_c8 Open house @ Hive 76 Ride Share list]
 
[http://meyerweb.com/eric/thoughts/2016/02/29/design-for-real-life/ "Design for Real Life" Book Release Party] - 6:00PM - 8:00PM, Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia
 
Sara [Wachter-Boettcher] and [Eric Meyer] will be hosting, with incredibly generous support from A Book Apart and [http://phillychi.acm.org/ PhillyCHI], [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-for-real-life-book-release-party-sponsored-by-a-book-apart-tickets-22295452298 a launch party at Frankford Hall] in Philadelphia.  We’ll be providing some munchies, some tasty adult beverages, and there will be giveaways of both paper and digital copies of the [https://abookapart.com/products/design-for-real-life book].  We’d love to see you there!  If you can make it, please do RSVP at that link, so we know how much food to order.
=== Thursday, March 10 ===
[https://www.fi.edu/event/2016-03-09/night-skies-observatory Sisters of the Stars: Women of Astronomy and Space Science ] 6:00pm to 9:00pm
 
Though not always in the limelight, throughout history women have shined as groundbreaking scientists and intrepid team members pursuing amazing discoveries and the daring exploration of space. Join us as we highlight the women behind some of the most extraordinary adventures in the universe. $5
 
[http://phillydevnight.com Philly Dev Night] - 7pm every Thursday, Philly Dev Night opens the [http://phillygameforge.com/ Philly Game Forge] (right down the street, 239 Chestnut St.) to anyone who wants to make, play, write, draw, or smell games. "It doesn't matter if you're an aspiring game developer, artist, writer, or even just a gamer; Dev Night will have something to offer. We talk games, play games, make games, compete, collaborate, and share. Dev Night is a creative time for creative people in a creative space."
=== All days ===
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/philadelphia-international-flower-show/ The 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show], March 5 - 13, Pennsylvania Convention Center
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/picasso-the-great-war-experimentation-and-change-at-the-barnes/ Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change], Barnes Foundation - this museum uses timed tickets; strongly advised to book in advance
==Getting Around==[http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/the-golden-age-of-king-midas-at-the-penn-museum/ The Golden Age of King Midas], Penn Museum
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/international-pop-at-the-philadelphia-museum-of-art/ International Pop], Philadelphia Museum of Art
 
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/headed-to-the-white-house-at-the-national-constitution-center/ Headed to the White House], National Constitution Center
 
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/drapetomania-at-the-african-american-museum-in-philadelphia/ Drapetomania], African American Museum
 
[http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/down-the-rabbit-hole-celebrating-alice-in-wonderland-at-the-rosenbach/ Down the Rabbit Hole: Celebrating 150 Years of Alice in Wonderland], The Rosenbach
 
==Getting Around==
All info on getting to the hotel is on the conference website: http://2016.code4lib.org/venue.html
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