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Philadelphia summer nights are as jam-packed as ever; tonight you can choose from two outdoor concerts, three outdoor movies and two awesome food specials. (Credit: GPTMC)

[Summer in Philadelphia is action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we'll be rounding up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!]

• Twin Lobster Wednesdays at Oyster House: Enjoy a pair of one-pound lobsters flown in fresh from Maine’s Ready Seafood, steamed and served with butter and corn on the cob, all for just $26.

Where: 1516 Sansom Street
When: Wednesdays in August, 5-10 p.m.
Cost: $26

• Philadelphia Weekly 2011 Summer Concert Series: Philadelphia Weekly’s annual summer concert series is back, starting tonight. This year, the free outdoor concert series is taking place at the Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties. Tonight’s show features reggae/jam bands Simple Minded Budz, Mr. Charlie and Jah Works.

Where: Piazza at Schmidts, 2nd Street and Germantown Avenue
When: Wednesday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 24, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free

• PM @ Penn Museum Summer Nights: The alfresco concert series continues tonight at 5 p.m., where you can hear eclectic live music, explore the beautiful Warden Garden, sip drinks and enjoy light fare from the Pepper Mill Café’s garden bar.

When: Wednesdays through August 24
, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 3260 South Street
Cost: $5 (includes admission into the museum)

• Center City Sips: The summer’s happiest happy hour returns, with $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beer and half-price appetizers at more than 80 bars.

When: Wednesdays through August 31, 5–7 p.m.
Where: 83 bars in Center City
Cost: $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beer and half-price appetizers

• South Street Headhouse Summer Indie Film Series: The weekly outdoor movie screening series continues this evening with The Happening. BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair)!

When: Wednesday evenings through August 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Headhouse Square, 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard Streets
Cost: Free

• International House Philadelphia Outdoor Movie Screenings: Watch The Point in the IHP courtyard. Harry Nilsson’s album of the same name is transformed into a fairytale adventure narrated by Ringo Starr. Oblio, the only member of his village with a round head, loses a challenge with the sinister Count and is banished to the Pointless Forrest.

Where: 3701 Chestnut Street
When: August 17 and 31, 8 p.m.
Cost: Free

• Scribe Video Center presents “Street Movies!”: This summer series of outdoor film screenings and live performances across the city continues tonight at Fairhill Square in North Philadelphia/Centro deOro with an ppening performance by Project Capoeira including live music and traditional Brazilian instruments. The performance is followed by several documentary screenings.

Where: N. 4th Street & Lehigh Avenue
When: Wednesday, August 17, 7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free