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Hard to believe it, but the iconic 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to a close. But before you start sounding the “Oh No!” alarm, there is still a golden opportunity to enjoy the show as the “Out of This World” tour is coming to the Wells Fargo Center Feb. 16–20, with multiple performances a day. But, why now?

Parent company Feld Entertainment Inc. said the decision to end the circus tours is a result of high costs, coupled with a decline in ticket sales, making it an unsustainable business.

“We are grateful for the hundreds of millions of fans who have experienced Ringling Bros. over the years. Between now and May, we will give them one last chance to experience the joy and wonder of Ringling Bros.,” Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, said.

Tickets are $15-$118. …

While one act is coming to a close, a country music superstar is returning to Philly for the first time in 19 years. That’s right, the Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood is coming to the Wells Fargo Center 7 p.m. March 25. Brooks was recently named the Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards for a fifth time, a first for any artist. But there is little time to ponder that to-go-or-not-to-go decision as tickets ($74.98) go on sale 10 a.m. tomorrow (Feb. 10). Visit wellsfargocenterphilly.com/Garth. …

In this week’s birthday news, P’unk Burger, 1823 E. Passyunk Ave., is turning 2, and owners Marlo and Jason Dilks are blending together one sweet deal for customers tomorrow — a free limited edition Yard’s chocolate love stout milkshake featuring cupcakes from Sweet Box with Yard’s stout baked inside. The avenue eatery known for its organic burgers, fries and shake BYO, will also have an alcohol-free birthday cake shake option (buttercream, candy pieces and cake batter ice cream) that is “perfect for the mini-moos.” The free shake deal is being offered from 5–7 p.m. tomorrow, dine-in only. During the celebration, all organic build-your-own beef burgers will be $5 each and fries will be discounted to $1. The shakes will also be on sale through Feb. 14 …

Speaking of meal deals, East Passyunk Avenue is hosting its fifth Restaurant Week between Feb. 27 and March 10 in which patrons will be able to feast on a three-course prix fixe lunch and/or dinner at 24 award-winning restaurants for either $15, $25 or $35. The chefs are busy putting together special menus. Keep an eye on the eastpassyunkrestaurantweek.com website. …

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report, but the Phillies are busy lining up the entertainment for the 2017 season. The organization has booked two Grammy award-nominated artists to headline the Postgame Concert Series at Citizens Bank Park. The Avett Brothers will take the stage following the June 3 game against the San Francisco Giants (4:05 p.m) while Hunter Hayes will follow the Phillies-Braves game on July 29 (7:05 p.m.), the latter being part of the fourth annual Country Music Night. Call it a two-for-one deal, as the baseball ticket is also good for the concert. …

Super Bowl LI offered plenty of Monday morning office talk, but in these parts, the focus is now being placed on the next stage of the process (yes, the phrase works for the other Philly sports teams, too). The 2017 NFL Draft, the NFL’s marquee spring event in which passionate football fans try to play GM, is coming to the City of Brotherly Love, more specifically the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, April 27–29. The Birds will be picking at №15 (part of the Sam Bradford trade). Let the guessing game begin.

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