Do you know robotics? Do you want to share your knowledge with other artists, makers, and hackers?

You're in luck. The Hacktory is looking for people just like you to teach robotics courses.

Email contact@thehacktory.org for more information.

The Philadelphia Record Fair is two weeks away. Join the folks from Vox Populi at The Rotunda(at 4014 Walnut St) to buy some records, watch people, hang out, and support cutting edge arts in Philadelphia.

Admission is free after Noon. But if you want the good stuff, you can show up at early at 10:00, and pay $10 admission to get the first look (and the first chance to buy) everything in the place.

The Vox Populi website has
all the information you could possibly need on the event.

Bubblyfish, Bit Shifter, Nullsleep, Glomag, Animal Style, Cheap Dinosaurs, and noteNdo ... blip blip blip [yeah yeah yeah]

Friday, March 21, 2008 8PM FREE
The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

Click here for some more information.

Here are the top ten reasons to volunteer at NTR's Bring a Computer Ask a Question program this Saturday:

10. You get to show off your computer skills to a captive and appreciative audience.
9. You help people in Philadelphia cross to the other side of the digital divide. Our side!
8. You will learn a trick of two from Stan and his crew of seasoned troubleshooters.
7. You will likely get a hug once you fix someone's problem.
6. "Ghosting" hard drives is cool.
5. You will get more adrenaline than playing by yourself on your PS3.
4. That disquieting feeling that you did something wrong when the computer you have been working on won't start up any more.
3. Realizing that you just put the cover on the wrong way. Nothing serious.
2. You will get a tour of NTR, and maybe even Stan's secret stash.

And the top reason to volunteer at NTR this Saturday:
1. Come by on Saturday and you'll find out.

Time: 1:30-5PM at NTR, 1524 Brandywine Street. Sign up below so we know you are coming.

And, here is the full description of the program:

The "Bring A Computer, Ask a Question" (BACAAQ) program offers computer trouble-shooting workshops to the mostly low-income community served by NTR in the Philadelphia area. Participants bring their own personal computer systems and accessories to obtain assistance with questions relating to both hardware and software on Windows and Macintosh systems.

Any show that mentions "muscles mimicked with air pneumatics, and a brain swapped for a simple computer chip" is mandatory viewing for any hacker.

Our friend, Tim Belknap, has curated another excellent show at FluxSpace. The opening is on Thursday, March 13th. So make your plans today.

Click here for more information and the directions.

The West Philly Tool Library has been "unofficially" open every Saturday morning from 9-12 since last September. But now that Spring is around the bend, they're having a Grand Opening. So come say hello and enjoy food and fun at their open house on Saturday, March 15, from 12 noon to 5:00pm. You might be able to play with some power tools as well; such as the spanking new table saw they just got.

The West Philly Tool Library, located at 4620 Woodland Avenue , is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition. Members can join for $20 per year and can borrow as many tools as they need to fix up their houses, tend their yards and gardens, maintain their blocks, or build new projects. There are no other fees or costs to members.

They currently lend over 350 tools, including circular saws, cordless drills, hoes, rakes, shovels, extension ladders, pruners, painting supplies and much more.