Daily News picks for what to see and do the weekend of 2/10-2/12

ART

BID IT UP

Support InLiquid, an Internet hub showcasing the region's galleries and artists, by attending its 12th annual fundraiser and silent auction. As always, art of all media - paintings, photos, clayware and more - will be displayed. The silent auction includes work from over 150 artists, including photographer Judy Gelles' "Boss" (a woman sneering into the camera wearing a feminine pink head scarf) and Darla Jackson's sculpture "It Started at a Young Age" (a bunny-crow hybrid). Refreshments come courtesy of Fork, the Philadelphia Brewing Company and more.

The Ice Box Project Space, Crane Arts Building, 1400 N. American St., 6-10 tonight, $50, 215-235-3405, inliquid.org

SAY CHEESE

Local photography gallery Project Basho mounts Onward Compe '12, its fifth annual juried exhibit of emerging photographers, featuring 57 images from 50 photographers from around the world (Alyssa Robb, Stefania Chiorean, Chelsea Hamilton and Amanda Tinker all rep Philly). The first Onward Summit takes place simultaneously and expands the exhibit's focus by explaining the stories behind the photos. Zoe Strauss, Philly photog extraordinaire, and curators Hiroh Kikai and Todd Hido will talk about their experiences as well.

Onward Compé '12, Project Basho, 1305 Germantown Ave., through March 29, opening reception: 2-4 p.m. tomorrow, free; 215-238-0928, projectbasho.org

Onward Summit, Crane Old School, the White Space, 1417 N. 2nd St., 5 p.m. tomorrow, $65, summit.onwardphoto.org

BUY BUY

SHOP 'N' (TRUCK) STOP

Manayunk-based online home store Three Potato Four has a major following among young design types. Today and tomorrow, the company opens its typically locked-down warehouse for a bona fide shopping party, offering not just its own vintage finds but also made-in-Philly wares and amazing grub from a bevy of lunch trucks, including Say Cheese (grilled cheeses), Sweetbox Cupcakes and, to keep your strength up, Rival Bros. Coffee.

Three Potato Four, 376 Shurs Lane, 6-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow. 267-335-3633, www.threepotatofourshop.com.

MUSIC

FAMILY AFFAIR

The indie artist's best pal (and locally based) DiskMakers has been pressing and packaging discs for musicians and labels since the golden age of vinyl. And many of DiskMakers' own employees are music makers too, as the 12th annual DM Palooza attests. Its 15 spotlighted acts, including the likes of Brenda Barry, Kojak, The Musical Chairs and The Indefinite Dyad, all include at least one employee of the organization, though the party's open to all.

Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 tonight, $5, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com

PAYTON'S PLACE

Before earning his national rep as one of the best "new traditionalist" jazz trumpeters, Nicholas Payton was a big fan of contemporary R&B, too. Now he's come full circle. On his "Bitches" album released by the German label inandout-records.com, Payton lends voice as well as horn to an intriguing hybrid of soul 'n jazz. And all in service of a frank, original song cycle sparked by the ups and downturn of his marriage. Will Payton vent both personalities here?

Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 and 10 p.m. tomorrow, $30-$25, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

FEEL THE WARM

Ah, the joys of a first love. That's what the sweeping pop rock of The Summer Set is all about, celebrating the girl, feeling the glow and the potential. "If we jumped, we could fall - in love." Get ready for the season, plus featured attraction The Cab and early bird specials He Is We, Days Difference and Paradise Fears.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, $15 (all ages), 215-232-2100, www.utphilly.com.

HIGH LIFE

Eminent cabaret singer (and former "Dancin' on Air" host) Eddie Bruce stars in a Valentine's dinner-dance 50 floors up in Three Logan Square. Catering hall Top of the Tower has planned a buffet of steak, lobster and chocolate strawberries, along with an affordable cash bar. For his part, Bruce will croon from the Tony Bennett songbook. Love.

Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch St., 50th and 51st floors, tomorrow, doors open 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m., dancing from 9:15 p.m, $90 per person (cash bar), 215-567-8787, www.topofthetower.com.

HOT JAMS

One of our favorite jam bands, the most progressive Umphrey's McGee, serves up its latest inspirations for the hippy, trippy tribes. Both Deadheads and Zappa-tistas will find lots to like!

Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-627-1332, www.electricfactory.info.

GATHER NO MOSS

Saxophone-wielding funkmaster Karl Denson (once of the acid jazzed Grey Boy Allstars and Lenny Kravitz band) serves up a post-modern take on the Rolling Stones' "Sticky Fingers" album. The worthy Swedish spawned (now Louisiana based) blues man Anders Osborne opens with his trio and joins in the Stones' throws.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-232-2100, www.utphilly.com.

DO GOOD

VALENTINE PIZZA PARTY

Two hours of pizza-making with master chef Marc Vetri, live music, cupcake decorating and play time are all part of a kiddie "TweetHeart" benefit for the kids of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, hosted by Center City's way upscale version of Gymboree, Nest.

1301 Locust St., 3-5 p.m. tomorrow, $15 child members, $20 non-members (register in advance). 215-545-6378, www.nestphilly.com.

CASINOS

FAUX BRUCE

Can't wait for the March 6 release of Bruce Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" album, or his two Wells Fargo Center shows at the end of next month? Then get your Bruce juices flowing tomorrow at Tropicana Atlantic City. That's where The B Street Band, the region's pre-eminent Springsteen tribute act, will be offering more-than-reasonable facsimiles of The Boss' greatest hits and then some.

Tropicana, Boardwalk at Brighton Avenue, 9 p.m. $15, 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.

THEATER

ALL ABOUT EVE

In 1996, when Eve Ensler first delivered "The Vagina Monologues" Off-Broadway, the V-word could still shock the populace. But that was before it became the go-to word for a cheap laugh on network sitcoms. (See CBS' "Two Broke Girls.") Yet all these years later, the play still packs an emotional punch.Since 1998 it's been used to raise funds for social justice under the umbrella of V-Day. This weekend's V-Day performances at the University of Pennsylvania will raise money for Women Organized Against Rape, the city's only rape-crisis center. They'll be adding to the $75,000 they've raised for the organization over the past three years.

Irvine Auditorium, 8 tonight and tomorrow (doors open at 7:15 p.m.), $10, 917-660-6640.

FAMILY

THE BIG CHILL

This weekend's frigid forecast must be a dream come true for the poobahs in Manayunk, because tonight kicks off the neighborhood's three-day Manayunk on Ice festival. Beginning with a bonfire at sunset tonight, visitors can get ready for dozens of world class ice sculptures to be carved tomorrow, while sampling the best eats, drinks and chic retail that Main Street has to offer. Carvers will compete for cash prizes (top prize is $2,000) in this National Ice Carvers Association-sanctioned event. And there's a People Choice Award too, presented on Sunday.

Manayunk on Ice, Main Street, 6-8 tonight, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. tomorrow, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Free. www.manayunk.com