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· Philadelphia: This weekend is all about relishing the final months of South Philly's Spectrum Arena, due to be razed in September to make way for a shopping mall. Tonight at 8pm, the Philadelphia 76ers host the Orlando Magic in Game Three of the NBA's Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Then on Saturday, the Flyers face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the NHL's Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Saturday, April 25. If you're not too pooped to party by Saturday night, then hit up the stadium again for a concert from Kings of Leon at 8pm. Ticketmaster is your best friend for these events, and we recommend asking for last-minute specials.

· Sydney: It's a long weekend for you down under people; celebrate Anzac Day like it's going out of style! As a military holiday honoring the World War I fighters from the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps, expect lots of drum lines and wreath-laying around the city. Frankly, we recommend milking the long weekend by throwing some shrimps on the barbie and kicking back with picnics. Or you can go out; view the Sydney Anzac Day schedule here.

· Los Angeles: For the west coast-dwelling literati out there, the LA Times will be hosting their free Festival of Books this weekend on the UCLA campus. Do exactly the same stuff as at the Buenos Aires Book Fair, just in English! Show up for talks and signings with David Baldacci, Mary Higgins Clark, Giada DeLaurentiis, and more "authors" like Bob Barker, Alonzo Mourning, Brooke Shields, and Tori Spelling. Get all the details at their event website.

Related Stories:
· 35th Annual Buenos Aires Book Fair (in Spanish) [Official Site]
· LA Times Festival of Books [Official Site]
· World Events Coverage [Jaunted]

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