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Mary J. Blige performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl LVI game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals
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Firefly Music Festival, Mary J. Blige, 022 Fest, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 22- Sept. 25: Firefly Music Festival, Philly Arts & Music Fest, Chris Rock, Puerto Rican Day parade among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

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XPoNential Music Festival, Coatesville Grand Prix, Diamond State Film Fest, Roxy Music, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 15 - Sept.18: Diamond State Film Festival in Delaware, Coatesville Grand Prix, and XPoNential Music Fest in Camden are among the weekend’s best events.

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File photo: Ringo Starr plays as part of a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock in Bethel, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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Fringe Festival, Ringo Starr, Wu-Tang and Nas, Feria del Barrio, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11: The Fringe Fest begins in Philadelphia, Ringo Starr comes to the Met, The Disco Biscuits are in Delaware, and Wu-Tang and Nas hit the stage in New Jersey.

3 years ago

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Crowds fill the Ben Franklin Parkway for Made in America
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Made In America fest, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brazilian Day celebration, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Made in America anchors the holiday weekend along with Brazilian Day, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Delaware’s 114th Arden Fair.

3 years ago

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A rider waves to approving pedestrians who stopped to watch the Philly Naked Bike Ride make its way through Center City. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Philly Naked Bike Ride, Korn, Ukrainian Festival, Welsh Week in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Plus: salsa dancing, the Tony-nominated “Grand Horizons,” The Fishtown Card Show and the Art and Jazz Festival in Delaware.

3 years ago

From left, Verdine White, Ralph Johnson and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire perform at the Race to Erase MS drive-in event at the Rose Bowl, Friday, June 4, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Philly Folk Fest, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire, Clay Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

As the summer days wane, The Philadelphia Folk Festival celebrates 60 years. Plus Ardmore Rock & Ride and cultural festivals at Penn’s Landing.

3 years ago

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Wiz Khalifa performs in concert during ''The Decent Exposure Tour'' at the BB&T Pavilion on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Camden, N.J. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)
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Musikfest, Shakespeare in the ’burbs, Wiz Khalifa, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Plus: Daddy Daughter Dance, Jon Lovitz and Afrodanze! share the same weekend the Eagles make their preseason debut at the Linc.

3 years ago

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Alicia Keys performs during the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Saturday June 4, 2022, on the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Humphrey Nemar/Pool photo via AP)
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2nd Street Fest, Alicia Keys, BlackStar films, and Jerry Garcia tributes in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 4 - Aug. 7: The week’s events include a classical concert in N.J, the 2nd Street Festival in Philly, and a Lyle Lovett show in Delaware.

3 years ago

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The cast of ''The Spongebob Musical.'' (Upper Darby Summer Stage)
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The Black Keys, Shark Day, and SpongeBob in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The weekend’s events in Philly, Del., and N.J. include Monster Trucks Live, Black Keys, and the East Passyunk Car Show and Street Fest.

3 years ago

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Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s ''The Daily Show,'' speaks at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Ledisi, Trevor Noah, One Republic, ‘Queen of Fishtown’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.

3 years ago

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Elton John gestures during a performance
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Elton John, Summer Snow Day, Dave Matthews Band, Maze, Pancakes and Booze art show, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.

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Gladys Knight performs at a special screening of ''Summer of Soul'' at The Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Invision/AP)
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Blobfest returns, Hispanic Fiesta, Tiny Elephant fest, and Gladys Knight in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The weekend’s events include the return of Blobfest, Hispanic Fiesta, the Tinicum Arts Festival, Prince in the park, and Gladys Knight and The Chicks in concert.

3 years ago

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Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

3 years ago

The 200-foot-long, 21-foot-high dragon lantern glows red in the dark.
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Manayunk Arts Fest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Sommerfest, history, music, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.

3 years ago

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Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Lisa Loeb, Kidchella in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Foodtruck Frenzy, Brian McKnight and Movies On The Block are also on tap as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations share the weekend calendar.

3 years ago

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