Fun around town, for $10 or less:

What It Is: Cartoonist and author Lynda Barry presents her new book What It Is, exploring channels of creativity, at the Central Branch of the Free Library (1901 Vine), 7PM. Free

Wide Open: Grand Opening of Walking Fish Theater with ribbon cutting and reception at the Theater (2509 Frankford), 5PM. Free

Chill Out: Buddhist meditation classes at Philadelphia Ethical Society (1906 Rittenhouse Sq), 7-8:30PM. Free

Martyrdom: Last Martyr of a Lost Cause, The Prigs, and Schnozola at the Khyber (56 S 2nd), 9PM. $8

Free Music: Skeleton Breath, Grimace Federation, and To Be a High Powered Executive at Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave), 9PM. Free

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