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This is the part where we [try to] say something funny. But this is one hell of a Wednesday, so think of something funny in your head. Today, it's all about short and sweet.

GRADUATE STUDENT MIXER WITH IRISH RED ALE SAMPLES
Graduate students are cool because they're like, totally graduated, but, like, totally still in school. If you are one, go meet more. Drink. Rinse. Repeat.
WHO: 21+
WHERE: Sláinte, 30th and Market Streets (map)
WHEN: From 6pm to 8pm
HOW MUCH: Cheap drinks. Get the skinny here.

STRIKE ANYWHERE AT FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH
Strike Anywhere rock. Go see them or shut up.
WHO: Anyone!
WHERE: The basement of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 22nd and Chestnut Streets (map)
WHEN: 7:30pm
HOW MUCH: $12. Get 'em at Relapse Records, 608 South 4th Street (map).

LECTURE: JOSEPH GLANTZ ON PHILADELPHIA ORIGINALS
Author and editor Joseph Glantz discusses what makes a Philadelphian a Philadelphian. Enlarge your brain.
WHO: Anyone!
WHERE: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 13th and Locust Streets (map)
WHEN: 6pm
HOW MUCH: Free, but RSVP at 215-732-6200 ext. 412 or events@hsp.org

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