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It's the final day of August, and it's a gorgeous one: toast to the summer and the weather with an outdoor bite or drink this evening. (Photo credits: top by B. Krist for GPTMC, bottom right by G. Widman for GPTMC, bottom left courtesy Square 1682)

[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!]

It’s absolutely gorgeous outside, a fitting setting for this evening, a night of many summer lasts. It’s your last chance to try Oyster House’s Twin Lobster Wednesday special, enjoy awesome happy hour deals through Center City for Center City Sips, catch an outdoor movie in Headhouse Square and more.

All our top picks for how to spend this glorious evening, the last in August 2011, below:

• Twin Lobster Wednesdays at Oyster House: Last One!: 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

• Center City Sips: Last One!: 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: Last One!: The weekly outdoor movie screening series concludes this evening with the fashion month-appropriate The September Issue. 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

• Korean Fried Chicken at Meritage: It’s the last week to chow down on this mouth-watering special, including $3 Sly Fox cans. Enjoy it tonight and tomorrow.

When: Wednesday and Thursday, August 31-September 1
Where: 500 S. 20th Street
Cost: $18, plus 3 Sly Fox cans

• International House Philadelphia Outdoor Movie Screenings: Watch The Secret of NIMH in the IHP courtyard. This adaptation of Robert C. O’Brien’s Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a cult classic. Shy mouse Mrs. Brisby enlists the help of a group of rats in saving her family.

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

• “Summer In Provence” Wine Dinner at Barbuzzo: This is going to be something special. Much-buzzed-about Barbuzzo is hosting a five-course “Summer In Provence” wine dinner tonight, with each course, heavy on the fresh and locally sourced ingredients, paired with a delicious wine.

Where: 110 S. 13th Street
When: August 31
Cost: $55

• Happy Hour at Frankford Hall Beer Garden: Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall has just introduced a brand new weekday happy hour with some awesome specials. We’re talking about $8 for a beer and sausage combo: 1/2 liter of any draft beer plus your choice of any sausage. That means you can enjoy a delicious Stoudt’s Karnival Kolcsh along with a Hot Bauernwurst for a steal of a price of just $8.

Where: 1210 Frankford Avenue
When: Tuesday–Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Cost: Pay as you go