Frugal Fun Alert: Wednesday

Fun around town, for $10 or less:

Dan Malloy: Elkins Park musician and "depressing art movie waiting to happen," Dan Malloy plays at Upstairs, Live! (3025 Walnut Street) at noon as part of their Free @ Upstairs Live! series.

Starving Artists Monologue Slam!: How much do we love the idea of competitive acting? (We'll give you a hint...it's a whole heck of a lot.) Register to compete for the $25 or the $100 grand prize (pre-registrants only), or just come to enjoy the show while local actors and actresses throw down, monologue style. This event will happen at 7PM at Fergie's Pub (1214 Sansom Street), and a free drink is included in the $10 registration fee. For more info, visit the Hatg Theater Company website.

Somebody's Baby with Doug Wallen: Monthly New Wave, '80s, Britpop dance party. This week's guests are U.S. Funk Team & DJ Art Andrews. $3 at The M Room (15 W. Girard).

Philly Unplugged: Every Wednesday at the Reef Caribbean Lounge (3rd and South) local artists are highlighted by Philly Unplugged. Doors open at 9PM, show starts at 10PM, and admission is $10.

Coffee and Karaoke: Weekly karaoke night at the Coffee Connection (6441 Frankford Avenue). 8PM. Free!

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