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Top Things To Do In Philadelphia Today, Oct. 8

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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(Workers put finishing touches on a section of Dilworth Plaza, now renamed Dilworth Park, in the shadow of Philadelphia City Hall.)

Live @ Lunch


12 – 2 p.m., FREE

Take lunch to the sounds of live music from No Good Sister. The two-hour concert is free to the public and includes a half-time StorySlam from FirstPersonArts.

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(The Philadelphia Museum of Art, top, and the Fairmount Water Works, in 2009 file photo by KYW's John Ostapkovich)

Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays


5:30 – 8:45 p.m., pay what you want

It's pay-what-you-wish to get into Philly's acclaimed Art Museum every Wednesday. Pony up a couple bucks and spend your evening amongst more than 225,000 pieces of art, from prints and paintings to artifacts and jewelry.

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(credit: Bryce Gibson)

PopUp Place: Kick-off Cocktails + Party


6 – 8 p.m., $125-$450

Unique cocktails, a silent auction and entertainment complete this awesome design-centric party to usher in this year's DesignPhiladelphia festival. Check out our guide for more info on the 10 day event.

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