Fun around town, for $10 or less: The Mogul: Author Rich Westcott signs copies of his book The Mogul, chronicling the life and work of Eddie Gottlieb of Philadelphia Warriors fame at the Central Branch of the Free Library (1901 Vine), 7PM. Free Warm Up: Center City Residents' Association present their Chili Challenge, part community potluck and part chili cook-off, featuring beer from the Philadelphia Brewing Company, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Sq),......

We all know one or two. We don't agree with them, but they're our friends anyway, even if Anthony Bourdain likens them to terrorists, some courts have called them murderers, and Roger Clemens doesn't know what they are. They're vegans—or at least really serious vegetarians—and their numbers are growing. Are they obnoxious about it? Well yes, sometimes, like when Hugs for Puppies is out blocking the sidewalk and ruining people's meals. And while veganism......

Fun around town, for $10 or less: Friday: Better Late Than Never: Anne Lamott reads from her latest book Grace (Eventually) at the Free Library of Philadelphia Central Branch (1901 Vine), 7PM. Free Don’t Shoot First: Space 1026 (1026 Arch) converts their space into the Mos Eisley Cantina for their food show and potluck tonight from 7-10PM. $5 (Free with a dish to share—they request special brownies) Feeling Like Some Lebanese: "Improvisation and Emotion in......