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Head over heels.

EMBRACE
Lovesick Wedding Expo

What: Buck tradition with help from dozens of hiptastic wedding vendors at the annual extravaganza, which errs more on the side of fun fest (craft booze, live band) than snooze fest.
Why: Little Baby’s Ice Cream beats Jordan almonds.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. (215-222-1400). Tickets at eventbrite.com ($6.50) or the door ($10).

SUP
Christopher Lee at 1623
What:
Taste the ever-evolving menu of the beloved chef (Philly’s Striped Bass, NYC’s Aureole) at his South Philly pop-up restaurant, while he preps for the launch of his full-fledged concept, Sophia’s (to open in the same space later this year).
Why: Savor the conquering hero.
When: Dinner nightly, except Mon.
Where: 1623 E. Passyunk Ave. Reservations to 215-238-1920.

SHOP
Plage Tahiti Winter Sale
What:
Swoon over affordable price tags (up to 90 percent off) on designer gear from A.L.C., Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, and more.
Why:
Snow boots call for J Brand denim.
When:
Mon., Tues. & Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where:
128 S. 17th St. (215-569-9139).

Red Hot Winter Sale
What: Snag cold-weather kicks for up to 40 percent off.
Why: Brit-born owner Elena Brennan stocks the best bloody boots.
When: Thru Jan. 13. Thurs. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Bus Stop, 727 S. Fourth St. (215-627-2357).

LISTEN
Cage: Beyond Silence Festival Culmination

What: Musicians perform the works of progressive composer John Cage in the three-month festival’s final installment, “At Least We Have Begun.”
Why: Silence is golden.
When: Schedule at cagebeyondsilence.com/schedule.
Where: Check out the list of locations at cagebeyondsilence.com/venues. For more information, call 215-948-2319.

Photo: Courtesy of Lovesick Expo 

Location
Christopher Lee at 1623
1623 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
128 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-9139
3025 Walnut St
@ 30th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-1400
727 S 4th St
@ Pemberton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-627-2357
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