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Musicians from the band Gangstagrass
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Community
August 13 - 19, 2020

Philly’s popular folk fest goes on – online, Woodstock revisited and haunted attractions in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

More venues are opening up at reduced capacity and with other COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory mask-wearing.

5 years ago

Listen 5:16
Pennsylvania Parks
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Community
August 6 - 12, 2020

Finding higher ground in Fairmount Park and the sky’s the limit at the virtual Franklin Institute in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

As we embrace the dog days of summer — there’s still plenty of fun, family-friendly activities to discover in our region.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline can be seen from Fairmount Park's Belmont Plateau (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
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July 30 - August 5, 2020

Scavenging Fairmount Park and masking up for the Delaware State Fair in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

In the Philadelphia region, people are finding new ways to enjoy the outdoors and public spaces with coronavirus mitigation efforts in place.

5 years ago

Listen 4:29
Emiulie Krause as Henry V in Delaware Shakespeare's production of 'Henry V.' (Courtesy of Alessandra Nicole)
Things To Do
Community
July 23 - 29, 2020

Del. Shakespeare celebration, tailgate concert series and a big virtual music festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Now in our fourth month of social distancing, venues continue to slowly reopen around the Delaware Valley — with lots of public health protocols in place.

5 years ago

Listen 4:38
Skeletons on display at the museum
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Community
July 16 - 22, 2020

Outdoor concert series, the area’s museums, attractions return, and how to fight racism in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week, more cultural institutions are reopening around the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

Listen 5:14
Things To Do
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July 9 - 15, 2020

Museums reopen, virtual summer camps for kids and spraygrounds galore in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

There is good news this week in the arts and culture community as some of Philadelphia’s most popular museums announced their plans to reopen.

5 years ago

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4th of July fireworks
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July 2 - 8, 2020

A ‘chill’ Fourth, ‘Hamilton’ is here, indoor and outdoor holiday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Welcome America events continue online with its biggest concerts of the week and more outdoor attractions are reopening just in time for the holiday. 

5 years ago

Listen 4:18
The Roots perform during the annual Roots Picnic at the Mann Center
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Community
June 25 - July 1, 2020

The Roots Picnic online, America’s birthday celebration goes virtual, and walking for a cure in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, the Delaware Valley holds its collective breath as businesses start to reopen.

5 years ago

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The Juneteenth Parade in West Philadelphia
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment
June 18 - 24, 2020

A virtual opera extravaganza, Pride online, Juneteenth celebrations and Father’s Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week is a busy one as businesses around the Delaware Valley start to reopen now that all of Pennsylvania’s counties are in the yellow or green phase.

5 years ago

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Picture in low key of glass of rose wine with reflection of old stone traditional provencal house in it. Rose wine in Provence, France. Light alcoholic drink.
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Community
June 11 - 17, 2020

Growing things, a virtual literary parlor and a comedy competition for kids in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, we celebrate both National Rosé Day on Saturday and National Weed Your Garden Day.

5 years ago

Listen 4:36
George Floyd mural in LA
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June 4 - 10, 2020

Celebrating Black music, Latino filmmakers and the life of George Floyd in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

In the wake of the protests against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, publishing the usual version of ‘Things To Do’ didn’t feel right.

5 years ago

Listen 4:15
Sundial Garden at the Winterthur Museum
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Community

Philly celebrates local authors, N.J.’s new drive-in, and iconic Del. public space partially reopens in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

As the Delaware Valley region moves into a slow, phased reopening, places like Delaware's Winterthur Museum will partially reopen to state residents.

5 years ago

Listen 4:44
Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie and DJ Jazzy Jeff
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Community
May 21 - 27, 2020

Philly musicians go live online, virtual summer classes for kids and adults, and festival updates in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

For certain this summer with Philly-area music festivals: Welcome America and the Philadelphia Folk Festival will be held in some virtual capacity.

5 years ago

Listen 3:51
The Philadelphia skyline can be seen from Fairmount Park's Belmont Plateau (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
Community
May 14 - 20, 2020

Opera on the MOVE, virtual art and ‘Love Your Park’ online in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Organizations around the Delaware Valley, in an abundance of caution, are mostly still shuttered, but have moved education, exhibits and even annual events online.

5 years ago

Listen 4:32
(Leonardo Wong/Unsplash)
Things To Do
Community
May 7 - 13, 2020

Celebrating moms virtually in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Whether you’re quarantining with your mother or haven’t seen her at all due to the coronavirus, we have some ideas to help her enjoy her day.

5 years ago

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