Be sure to check out all the great events going on in Philadelphia in February!

One Book, One Philadelphia kicks off tonight with an event featuring music, dance, and poetry with the Kuumba Drum and Dance troupe celebrating traditions of Haiti and the Caribbean. Visit the Free Library's website for a full calendar of events running from now through March 17 celebrating this year's book, Create Dangerously, by Edwidge Danticat.

Center City Restaurant Week is just around the corner. Or to be more accurate, Center City Restaurant 10 Days. From January 22-27 & 29-Feb. 3, 2012 you can enjoy a three-course lunch for $20 or dinner for $35 at participating restaurants. This is a great way to try out all those places that are too expensive on a regular day. Enjoy your meal, and be sure to check out the other special events taking place in Philadelphia during the month of January.

In honor of the new year, here is a list of some of the many areas where Philadelphia ranks first throughout its illustrious history. After all, our city is more than 300 years old, and Philly is the birthplace of much more than just liberty and cheese steaks.