network: Launch into Fashion
Fri., Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m.
Galleries at Moore (20th St. and the Parkway, Philadelphia)
Free admission
This new networking series launches to feature designers in fashion, grahpic design, urban planning and more. Meant to complement such initiatives like DesignPhiladelphia, the inaugural session will feature Elissa Bloom, executive director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, and Jay McCarroll, the Philadelphia-based designer and Season One winner of Project Runway. Also enjoy cocktails and DJ Sammy Slice.

inciteXchange
Fri., Feb. 17, 9 a.m.
Temple University, Alter Hall (1801 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia)
Free admission (register here)
It's an all-star lineup of innovative minds for the annual gathering of big-idea sharing and infectious passion for positive change. This year's theme is "Fabric: seams, threads and bits." Locals like Drew Becher, Youngmoo Kim and Gary Steuer will be on hand, in addition to some heavy-hitting national names like Jonathan Jarvis, the guy behind the brilliant short film "The Crisis of Credit Visualized."

Marvels & Monsters | Family Style Open Mic featuring Larry Hama
Fri., Feb. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine St., Philadelphia)
$5-$10 (sliding scale)
As part of the Marvels & Monsters exhibit that unmasks Asian images in U.S. comics from 1942-1986,, veteran comic artist Larry Hama talks about his career, including X-Men/Wolverine.