The Perplex City Tourist Guide

There's more to Perplex City than Ascendancy Point! That's why the Sentinel is pleased to present our brand-new tour guide, 24 Hours in Perplex City. We've put together this fast-paced schedule to help you budget your time most effectively and hit all of the must-see spots.

With this short guide, you'll know where to eat, where to party, and where to expand your horizons -- just like a local. Even if you live in Perplex City, the guide may show you how to better enjoy your home town.

If you're in the city for a more leisurely visit, this guide is an excellent launch pad for helping you decide where to spend more time. Also check our City Calendar, below, for seasonal events.

Calendar of Events

This calendar lists some of the upcoming events in Perplex City.

July 29 - Aug. 6

Craft Fair. Works from artists of all styles and in all media are on display at this juried craft festival. Admittance is free. Runs from noon to 9pm every day.

Aug. 5 - 8

Alchymical Celebration. This evening event in the Old Town showcases all of the old-fashioned flash and glamour from the birth of chemistry. Fireworks, refreshments. Admittance is free. Runs from dusk until midnight.

Aug. 27 - September 26

Apple Festival. Venture out to the farm country for apple-picking, sugared doughnuts, and traditional rural entertainment. Horse-drawn wagons, corn mazes, hot cider. Call the week before for specific hours and pricing.

Sept. 1 - 4.

Annual Pyramid Tournament. Come and test your skill against all comers in the city-wide annual pyramid tournament! Starts at 10am at Euler's Disc. Register to play 24 hours in advance. PCL18 to enter, free to watch.

Sept. 10

Field Day. Test your muscles against your fellow citizens in this rivalry of sheer animal prowess. Foot races, jumping, hurling. Begins at 8am. Free to enter, admission PCL30.

Sept. 9 - 19

Midnight on the Strip. This romantic midnight music festival is sure to generate memories you'll treasure for years to come. Enjoy the music and catch midnight sales on the Strip, or rent a gondola and enjoy the city skyline from a quiet distance. Midnight to 6am.

Oct. 8

Dance Auditions. Open auditions for the Perplex City Dance Company. Auditions open for public viewing, though seating is limited on a first-come basis. Would-be dancers sign up with the company in advance. Runs from 1pm until all dancers have auditioned.

Oct. 24 - 28

Science Festival. See what the brightest amateur minds in science have discovered in this year's festival. Hours from 10am to 4pm every day.

Nov. 5

Community Chorus. Join other singers for the annual community performance of Fei's Discovery, Parts 1-3. No prior experience in singing is required, just bring your sense of majesty! Be sure to arrive at the Hausam Auditorium by 7pm. Seating is limited.

Nov. 12

Puzzle Designers Summit. Puzzle architects of all levels of skill and experience are invited to this PCAG-supported summit on the state of puzzle design. Meet the superstars behind this year's PCAG matches. 9am to 4pm.

The Perplex City Tourist Guide is produced in conjunction with the Perplex City Tourist Information Centre and designed by the Open Design Agency. Please visit the Tourist Information Centre at 181 Villier Court (near Meadow Road subway station) for more guides and maps.