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Enjoy dinner or drinks outdoors this evening — Rouge is always a solid pick — to capitalize on the unseasonably warm weather.
(Photo by K. Ciappa for GPTMC)

[Evenings in Philadelphia are always 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 round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!]

In honor of the glorious (read: strangely) spring-like weather this evening, we encourage you to get out and about in the city, whether you’re dining outdoors or simply walking to catch a show or check out an exhibition.

Some top picks for events happening tonight:

• Where To Extend The Outdoor Dining Season In Philadelphia — Restaurants With Heat Lamps And/Or Fire Pits

• Our top picks for weeknight indoor fun in Philadelphia

• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Present DRAGONS: Join Ringling Bros.® Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson as he presides over Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents DRAGONS, the 142nd edition of Ringling. This fantastical celebratory tournament of circus champions will bring the lore of the mystic dragon together with authentic circus performances to the Wells Fargo Center.

Where: 3601 S. Broad Street
When: Thursday, February 23, 7 p.m.; show runs through February 27
Cost: Tickets start at $10

• Ristorante Panorama Three Course Seafood Menu for Lent: Now through April 7 the restaurant will be serving the following chef’s menu for $35 per person: Pan Seared Diver Scallop over truffled celery root puree and crispy fried red onions; Maine Lobster Tail with fresh tomato sauce over homemade spaghetti; and Hazelnut-encrusted Atlantic Cod over zucchini in limoncello sauce with fresh basil.

Where: Front & Market Streets
When: Now through April 7
Cost: $35

• Puglia Wine Dinner at Le Castagne: For one night only, visiting chef Laura Giordano from Gelso Bianco will join resident chef Michael DeLone in the kitchen at Le Castagne to create a four-course dinner featuring the hearty and rustic cucina povera of the region. Reservations can be made by calling (484) 416-0473 or email pugliadinner@metisseevents.com.

Where: 1920 Chestnut Street
When: Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $70 per person, includes wine

• “Reimagining Urban Highways” Forum at the Academy of Natural Sciences: Next American City, in collaboration with the Center for Environmental Policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences, will present the forum “Reimagining Urban Highways.” The conversation brings together panelists from around the country with experience in urban highway removal projects. Among the highways to be discussed is I-95, particularly the 3-mile stretch which separates the city from the Delaware River waterfront. Register online or call the Academy at (215) 299-1000. You can also stream the event online.

Where: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
When: Thursday, February 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: Free