Hey, it's worth a try. Regardless, here are five weekend festivals scheduled to go on rain or shine.
GREEK FESTIVAL, UPPER DARBY
WHEN: Today from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday
from noon to 2 a.m.
WHERE: Saint Demetrios church grounds, Powell Lane and Marshall Road.
WHAT: An extravaganza of Mediterranean food and merriment that looks to do Zorba proud. Spirited bouzouki dancing and serious ouzo quaffing are expected to transpire within mock TAVERNAS built for the occasion, although plate smashing is strictly forbidden. "I gave clear orders not to do that," said Father George Dimopoulos. "This is a church."
Other attractions include ethnic dance performances, kiddie rides and the sale of imported Greek crafts.
WEIRD STUFF: A $100-a-ticket raffle for a Cadillac and some large cash prizes, with the winning numbers to be determined by the televised daily number drawing. You don't need to be at the fair to win. Just buy a ticket beforehand, turn on the tube, and call the rectory if your number comes up.
FOOD: No one goes hungry in the company of Greeks. Among the ambrosial delicacies being prepared - to the horror of heart surgeons everywhere - are souvlaki, mousaka, pastitsio and baklava.
WHAT IF IT RAINS? "I have this week's prayers and a special communication with God for it not to rain," said Father Dimopoulos. Should God not comply, he said, "we have big tents - very, very big tents."
MAYFAIRE, CHESTNUT HILL
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Germantown Avenue and side streets, between the 7700 and 8700 blocks.
WHAT: An old-time street fair in the new American spirit of private-sector initiative, with stores like Kitchen Kapers and J.E. Limeburner opticians generously footing the bill for such civic-minded ventures as espresso machine demonstrations and lessons on how to buy sunglasses.
