philadelphia museum of art, (215) 763-8100. the pma's ­friday-night jazz series is not only smokin' but sensible. a measly $12 gets you into the museum to check out the masterpieces, into the cabaret to hear the jumpin' jams, and $2 off your first cocktail at the outdoor martini bar.

sports
army/navy game, lincoln financial field, (877) 849-2769, (800) 872-6289. these two college football powerhouses always put on a show, and philly will be their battleground in 2005, 2006, and 2008.

bob and barbara's lounge, (215) 545-4511. you could probably argue whether ping-pong is a true sport or not, but the table tennis enthusiasts who converge on this south street bar every tuesday night can be quite competitive. anyone can play, there are no table fees, and the drinks are cheap. so go ahead, pack your paddle.

inside the actor's studio
did you enjoy guest-starring on george lopez? i always thought i was an actor. it was just finally time for me to make a move, i guess. [laughs] you watch these actors on tv, and it is definitely a task for us athletes who are interested in moving into this forum. i have no problem being in front of the camera; i seem to be in front of it all the time during the football season. and then there's the super bowl, where there are hundreds of cameras and media people.

i got my degree in speech communications from syracuse university, so talking in front of the camera or doing sports [commentary] or whatever it may be wouldn't be a problem for me. acting might not be what people expect pro athletes to get into, but it's something i would maybe like to pursue after my [playing] career.