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Danielle Leneé portrays Harriet Tubman in Lorene Cary's debut play, 'My General Tubman.' (Wide Eyed Studios)
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January 30 - February 5

Black History Month begins with celebration, Chestnut Hill on ice and a sleepover with sharks in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Things to do and celebrate in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: Black history, Lunar New Year and the upcoming Oscars.

6 years ago

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A woman blows a kiss to one of the lions dancing on Race Street during the Chinese New Year celbration. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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January 23 - 29, 2020

Lunar New Year, Beethoven’s 250th birthday, and avant-garde Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrations abound this week with the kickoff to Chinese New Year, Beethoven’s 250th birthday, and accessible opera performances in this iteration of “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 16 - 22, 2020

Celebrating a King, Ben Franklin’s birthday party, and body art on display in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, Snoop Dogg lights up the stage, MLK and Ben Franklin will be celebrated and Philly hosts its annual body ink extravaganza.

6 years ago

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Lobster roll at Oyster House. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Things To Do
Community
January 9 - 15, 2020

Comedy, hip-hop, Broadway in Philly and home improvement in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

With 2020 in full swing, the city and the Delaware Valley is back in action after a post-holiday recovery.

6 years ago

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David Bowie is shown performing Wembley Stadium in London in 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

What’s to do in a new decade: David Bowie, wedding expos, dinos and ‘Shrek’

All things bridal, a week-long celebration of a late music legend, and dinosaurs come alive in this week’s Things To Do.

6 years ago

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RiverRink on the Delaware River waterfront. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment
December 26, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Countdown to 2020: 10 fun Philly things to do before the ball drops in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Whether you are visiting with friends and family or kicking it cozy solo, the week between Christmas and Jan. 1 offers plenty of fun.

6 years ago

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Image courtesy of Bucks County Playhouse
Things To Do
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December 19 - 24, 2019

Holiday music, seasonal celebrations and an NFL showdown in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include seasonal music, new takes on classic musicals, and the Eagles vs. the Cowboys.

6 years ago

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Tuba Christmas (Youtube/Kimmel Center)
Things To Do
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December 12 - 19, 2019

Celebrate the holidays on land and sea, music for jazz-lovers and a specialty train exhibit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include festivals on land and sea, holiday jazz and an annual gala for seniors.

6 years ago

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Madonna performs a tribute to Prince at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Community
December 5 - 11, 2019

Cher and Madonna, Anita Baker’s final shows, and holiday home tours in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Homes decked out for the holidays, Cher, Madonna, and Anita Baker’s last tour are part of this week’s event highlights in the Delaware Valley.

6 years ago

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Christmas Village (Courtesy of Aversa PR)
Things To Do
Community
November 28 - December 4, 2019

An annual holiday parade, a star-studded concert, an African dance performance and decor on display in this week’s ‘Things To Do.’

Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include the holiday on display, a star-studded concert and African dance.

6 years ago

Sarah Kiptoo takes first place for the Women's division with a time of 2:38:14 at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017.
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Community
November 21 - 27, 2019

High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, and Santa on the rails are in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, classic R&B, hip-hop and Santa on the rails are the highlights of this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Handlers listen intently during the herding group competition at the National Dog Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 17, 2018. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Things To Do
Community
November 14 - 20, 2019

National Dog Show, holiday lights, and weather-proof date nights in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

You’ll find ideas for weather-proof dates, details on final fall fests, the National Dog Show, the Penn Museum’s reopening celebration, and more in this week’s "Things To Do."

6 years ago

Listen 4:33
Things To Do
Community
November 7 - 13, 2019

Philly Men Are Cookin’, two film fests and Veterans Day activities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Day of the Dead Celebration at Fleisher Art Memorial. (Justin Mayer on assignment for Colibri Workshop)
Things To Do
Community
October 31 - November 6, 2019

Last minute Halloween, feel-good fall festivals and a special Harriet Tubman event in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host feel good festivals, Halloween 2019 and Day of the Dead celebrations

6 years ago

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Three angel statues seen at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa. (Image courtesy of Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery)
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Community
October 24 - 31, 2019

Things To Do: Scary-good times for Halloween, and some soulful musical options

Scary good times and soulful music are among the weekend’s options in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.

6 years ago

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