Fab Rat Festival

New York may be riddled with them but Philly has the most fabulous rats. For the fourth year in a row, PetSmart will be hosting Philadelphia's Rat Art Show and Beauty Pageant. Shedding the rats' "dirty" image, participants can dress up their pet rats to compete for the A-Rat-emy Award. Live music and food are included, not just cheese. All proceeds from art sales, raffles and donations will go toward Rat Chick Rat Rescue and Advocacy Group, Fri, June 2, 6-8pm, FREE, Pet Smart, 2300 Oregon Ave., 215-462-2080.

...its absolutely rat-ulous darrrling...