Our Monday heads-up to the things that you’re going to want to read/do/eat/watch/listen and look forward to.

With Lockdown II fast approaching, we ask you: Have you considered what you’ll be pickling next time around? For inspiration, consider these Okra Pickles from Fishtown Ferments; smash that link for pre-order and... more pickles.

Going through your fall/winter wardrobe right about now? Donate your gently used winter clothes to the clothing drive being held this week by City Wide Mutual Aid. (Follow ‘em on IG right now as well, because they’re doing and amplifying good work all over town.) They’re the hosts of the drive, and have several super generous spots around the city who have volunteered to host additional donation drop-off boxes for them:
- Philly Phreedom Network (West)
- Lather Hair Studio (Brewerytown)
- Crust Vegan Bakery (Manayunk)
- Jinxed (Fishtown)
These locations will be collecting donations through Oct 29 during their posted business hours. These are all in addition to their 24/7 drop box in South Philly.

DesignPhiladelphia is about halfway through as of this writing, and while it’s true that all festivals in 2020 are lacking that certain something (people), Design Philadelphia does have the Night of Lights, running along Germantown Avenue throughout the week. Go outside; get thy steps in.

And finally, this week’s to-do list: 

· Plus, check out this week’s episode of the South Fellini Podcast, “Crumb Bum Millionaire,” which details one of the wildest South Philly stories of all time — that of Joey Coyle, temporary rich guy and truly unlucky sonuvabutch. 

· Speaking of, we also really enjoyed this BBC podcast on Marcus Garvey & The Black Star Line. 

· And on Tuesday night, check out this free audio drama production of Sinclair Lewis’s It Can’t Happen here, which is being presented by Berkley Rep in tandem with theatres all over the country, including Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Company and People’s Light.