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Sundial Garden at the Winterthur Museum
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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

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Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie and DJ Jazzy Jeff
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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

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The Philadelphia skyline can be seen from Fairmount Park's Belmont Plateau (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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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

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(Leonardo Wong/Unsplash)
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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

Listen 3:48
Philadanco
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April 30 - May 6, 2020

Museum music, Morris Arboretum at home and dance for all in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The Delaware Valley’s cultural institutions offer new online content including music and dance.

5 years ago

Listen 4:12
Longwood Gardens
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April 23 - 29, 2020

Baseball’s greatest games, virtual circus, ballet online, and Longwood at home in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

As we enter another week of self-isolation and social distancing, here's our latest Things To Do in the Philadelphia region, online edition.

5 years ago

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Baking Bread
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April 16 - 22, 2020

Cooking for comfort, must-see TV, National Library Week and Beethoven at home in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The coronavirus has changed everything. But arts and cultural institutions have gamely continued to provide innovative ways to keep their audiences entertained.

5 years ago

Easter Eggs
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April 9 - 15, 2020

More programming from The Roots, Philly Theater online and how to celebrate Easter in the virtual realm

Easter moves online, the Roots have more programming, and Philadelphia's theater community moves onto the web.

5 years ago

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This Nov. 19, 2019 photo shows Questlove posing for a portrait in New York to promote his cookbook “Mixtape Potluck.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
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April 2 - 8, 2020

Streaming Montreux, Passover online, virtual Disney and Questlove at home in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Streaming Montreux, Passover online, virtual Disney and Questlove at home in this week’s “Things to Do”

5 years ago

(Courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo)
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March 26 - April 1, 2020

A museum’s March Madness, the Boss in concert and the Met online

Unlike the residents of the Philadelphia area in 1918, who suffered through the devastating Spanish flu pandemic, we can turn to online entertainment.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline can be seen from Fairmount Park's Belmont Plateau (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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March 19 - 25, 2020

Art, music, movies and resources online for parents and kids in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week’s edition is obviously altered as we band together to come to terms with the impact of the COVID-19 virus.

5 years ago

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Members of Philly Roller Derby practice a dance routine at the start of Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival in 2017. (Branden Eastwood for WHYY)
Things To Do
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March 12 - March 18, 2020

Teen artists showcase, remembering the Beatles, and Philly Roller Derby in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Despite the uptick in coronavirus cases and event cancellations in the Philly region, there’s still plenty of music, art and comedy in the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

(AngelinaBambina/BigStock)
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March 5 - 11, 2020

Women’s History Month celebrations, Frank Sinatra’s musical twin and restaurant week in A.C. in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: “Sinatra” in Wilmington, Int’l Women’s’ Day celebrations, dinosaur domination and dining for less in A.C.

5 years ago

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Tulips on display at the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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February 27 - March 4, 2020

Celebrate Leap Day with food, flowers and music in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: Philly Flower Show, Kennett Square’s Winterfest, Shine A Light concert in Wilmington and St. Paddy’s Day kicks off in N.J.

6 years ago

Listen 4:15
Outside Mullingar (courtesy Delaware Theater Company/Matt Urban, NUPOINT Marketing)
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February 20 - 26, 2019

African American artistry revealed, French composers at the forefront and a Philly-born hip-hop trio reunited in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

What’s happening in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: African American film pioneer homored, French composers night out and Tony nominated play at DTC

6 years ago

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