For a little local color.
EXPLORE
Mural Arts Month
What: Go on a tour, attend various workshops, or roll up your sleeves to help paint a mural.
Why: Glowing orbs bob in the Schuylkill River in Meejin Yoon’s interactive installation “Light Drift.”
When: Thru Oct. 30.
Where: Schedule and locations online at muralarts.org. Prices vary.
OBSERVE
Some Like It Hot Fashion Show
What: Sip martinis and watch models saunter down an outdoor runway in outfits (from Three Sirens Boutique, South Moon Under, and more) that look like they’ve been plucked straight from the Mad Men set.
Why: The first 100 DailyCandy readers to R.S.V.P. score a goodie bag.
When: Tues., 10 p.m.
Where: Valanni, 1229 Spruce St. (215-790-9494). R.S.V.P. to valannifashionshow@gmail.com. Admission is free.
EAT
Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant Opens
What: Chow down on provolone-laced scrapple cheesesteak, eggplant fries, and plenty of other irresistible diner dishes at the sleek spot.
Why: The fried mac ’n’ cheese — hands down.
When: Mon.-Fri., 3 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 120 Market St. (215-925-7691).
SHOP
Two Paperdolls Yard Sale
What: The ladies behind the lovely letterpress line put furniture, accessories, and art supplies up for grabs ($5-$300).
Why: Get 50 percent off Louella Press stationery, too.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 55 West Ave., Wayne (610-293-4933).
Art: Meejin Yoon, “Light Drift,” 2010. Photo: Courtesy of the artist and the Mural Arts Program
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