5 Things To Do in Northern Liberties Before Meeting Twilight Star Jackson Rathbone

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse hits theaters on June 30, and we can't think of a better place to be than an ice-cold movie theater.

Except maybe the Piazza at Schmidts for Twilight star Jackson Rathbone on Saturday, June 26. Philadelphia is one of the lucky cities to host Twilight Night right here in Northern Liberties.

Rathbone plays Jasper, one of brooding Edward's adopted brothers in the hit saga that has teens (and adults, too) everywhere fang-obsessed. The actor will also star in M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming The Last Airbender.

Starting at 6 pm, the free event will begin, with a Q&A with Rathbone set for 7:30 pm, and a showing of Twilight: New Moon at 8 pm.  So if you notice a bunch of fans camping out in the Piazza early on Saturday, don't question it.

For those attending and making a day of it, here are some activities to get you in the mood.

• Rathbone has three tattoos, so you could head over to Northern Liberties Tattoo at 823 N. 2nd Street and get the most obsessive Twilighters ink you can think of.

• Nana Petrillo's has opened in the Piazza and after scoping out the Capogiro Gelato flavor list, we can tell you that vampiest picks are the Amarena (a fior di latte base with sour cherries) and the Rabarbaro (rhubarb sorbetto).  Sticky and sweet...

• If your appetite is still not appeased, Brown Betty Dessert Boutique in Liberties Walk has some killer red velvet cupcakes to sink your teeth into.

• Order a pitcher of red sangria at Bar Ferdinand in Liberties Walk. Nobody will think you're a cheesy fan, they'll just think you have good taste.

• Have your makeup done at Tenshi Beauty Bar in the Piazza.  They can nail the pale complexion and look of longing.

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Now Open in the Piazza at Schmidts: Tenshi Beauty Bar