Today gets five stars.
For sonic exploration: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra team up with a storyteller for a dynamic storytelling and instrument-exploring session. Held at both 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust Streets), today's Sound All Around program features clarinet music.
For a tour: Enjoy a guided view of the Hagley Museum (200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington) at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. today.
For a birthday: Not just a celebration, but a Seuss-abration, with Seuss storytime, crafts and Cat in the Hat snack-making at the Chestnut Hill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia (8711 Germantown Ave.). The party begins at 3:30 p.m.
For dinner: Eat away the Monday blues with fried chicken, sticky buns and Kenzinger at Jerry's Bar (129 W. Laurel St.) for their First Monday Fried Chicken deal. You get it all for $20 starting at 6 p.m.
For a showcase: The first Monday of the month at FringeArts (140 N. Columbus Blvd.) is devoted to local arts groups showing off their latest works. Tonight's Scratch Night features new dance and theater and begins at 7 p.m.
For more Things to Do, check out our calendar for the most up-to-date happenings.