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Top Things To Do In Philadelphia Today, June 16

Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!

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(Rosenbach Museum executive director Derick Dreher. Credit: Lynne Adkins)

Bloomsday

Various locations
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.rosenbach.org
All day

Celebrate "Bloomsday," or June 16th, with all-day readings of James Joyce's Ulysses at various locations throughout the city, including the Free Library's Central Branch and the Rosenbach Museum. All events are free; for a schedule of the readings, click here.

Cannoli Day
(credit: James Narog/Bonfire Media)

Cannoli Day

Little Nonna's
1234 Locust St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.littlenonnas.com
Starting at 10 a.m., $3 each

June 16th is also National Cannoli Day, and Little Nonna's is offering a special treat in honor of the holiday. Starting at 10 a.m., the restaurant will be offering four special cannoli flavors – Funfetti, Tiramisu, Peanut Butter and Jelly and Hazelnut-Bourbon – until they sell out, which is sure to be fast. Want to skip the line? Order an eight-pack ahead of time and pick 'em up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

BONUS: Potito's Bakery is giving away free cannolis in honor of the holiday! Doors open at 7 a.m. and visitors can try new flavors like pistachio and raspberry, too.

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(Collins Park, in the 1700 block of Chestnut Street. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Music in the Park

John F. Collins Park
1707 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.ccdparks.org
Noon – 1:30 p.m., FREE

Take lunch in this Center City oasis and listen to the sweet sounds of pianist Lavell Ferguson. Every Tuesday means "Music in the Park," a surefire way to improve your day.

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