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Get Out: Jerry Garcia and Hamlet

Watch world-class athletes speed down the Schuylkill, a classic play, a few hilarious comics, art shows, fashion shows and more!

Posted Thu, May 12, 2011 at 1:16 am ET|Updated Fri, May 13, 2011 at 12:21 pm ET

Spring is in full swing–and so is the South Jersey area! Get out this weekend and enjoy yourself at one of our five featured events.

HEEL: A Fashion Show and Dance

Where/When: E Lounge–807 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
What’s Going On: Enjoy a fashion show, open bar and dancing–and do it all for charity! Help support the NJ Aid for Animals’ Emergency Relief Fund and get your groove on. The fashion show begins at 8 p.m. and cocktails and finger food provided by Barry Catering will be served before the event.
Pricing: $60 a ticket. Check the website for more details.

Jerry Garcia Art Show

Where/When: Woodstock Trading Company–1880 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
What’s Going On: Witness rare artwork from Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan and other artists at this truly groovy event. The local five piece band Steal Your Face will be laying down some psychedelic grooves on the lawn including songs by the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and more. The art show will also be on display this Sunday, May 15.
Pricing: Free entrance.

Hamlet

Where/When: Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre–2111 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA. 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
What’s Going On: What better place to see Shakespeare’s most beloved play than the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre! Hamlet is the most viewed and reproduced work of literature in the entire world. Don’t miss it!
Pricing: $20-$35

The Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta

Where/When: Kelly Drive and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
What’s Going On: The 73^rd year of this all-out rowing competition features more than 100 participants from the United States and Canada. Student athletes from schools like St. Joe’s, Purdue and Drexel will tear down the Schuylkill with only one thought in mind–victory!
Pricing: Free

The Five Dollar Comedy Show

Where/When: Harper’s Pub–1 Gibbsboro Rd., Clementon, NJ. 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
What’s Going On: Check out some of the best comics this area has to offer at one of South Jersey’s festive Irish pubs. There will be great drink specials and more than your fair share of laughs.
Pricing: $5 for tickets or $10 for admission plus two drinks.