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Boyz II Men members, from left, Wanya Morris, Nathan Vanderpool, Shawn Stockman and Mike McCary pose for a photo
Things To Do
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February 14 - 20, 2019

Lovely, lively Valentine’s Day array features Magic Gardens, nature … and axes

Last-minute choices for Valentine’s Day ﹘ and “Galantine’s Day” ﹘ an African-American film festival in Delaware, and wildlife on display in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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The greenhouse at the Horticulture Society in Fairmount Park. (courtesy of the Horticulture Society)
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February 7 - 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day celebrations, free fun at the Horticulture Center, romantic feats of clay

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re ready to partake of all things romantic.

6 years ago

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Courtesy of Theatre Philadelphia
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January 31 - February 5, 2019

Great theater, the dawn of Black History Month, and winter festivals are this week’s highlights

Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.

6 years ago

Listen 4:57
RZA from the hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan performs on day two of the Governors Ball Music Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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January 24 - 30, 2019

Hot dancing on cold nights, a classic ‘90s hip-hop collective and Delaware goes gastro

The potential bone-chilling temperatures this weekend won’t matter − as long as you bundle up, that is, or get moving at one of the many dance events in the region.

6 years ago

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 17 - 23, 2019

Celebrate MLK’s legacy, sample extraordinary wines, and hear the latest from John Oates

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.

6 years ago

Listen 5:02
Carole King in 1972. (AP Photo)
Things To Do
Community
January 10 - 17, 2019

Take your pick of ‘Beautiful’ music, art, photography and restaurants

Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.

7 years ago

Listen 4:19
Singer Prince is shown in concert in 1985.  (AP Photo)
Things To Do
Community
January 3 - 10, 2019

My Top 5, tributes to beloved musicians get the New Year started

The writer looks back at the highlights of her year, plus some upcoming picks.

7 years ago

Listen 4:52
Fireworks are seen from Penn's Landing with the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in the background.
Things To Do
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December 27 - January 3, 2019

Ring in 2019 with hoops, fireworks, Kwanzaa and Mummers

Ring in 2019 with one of our picks.

7 years ago

Listen 4:32
(Image: J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia)
Things To Do
Community
December 20 - 27, 2018

Eat, drink and be merry to celebrate season of light

Guest author Irene Levy Baker shares her holiday picks with us this week.

7 years ago

Listen 4:22
Image courtesy of Winterthur
Things To Do
Community
December 13 - 20, 2018

Wild lights, punk bargains and getting a Handel on the season

This week's round-up includes plenty of opportunities to meet Santa.

7 years ago

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(Henrik Stubbe Teglbjaerg)
Things To Do
Community
December 6 - 13, 2018

A Dickensian Christmas, a phoenix rises and satisfying soul

This week, we've got plenty of events for those who are feeling festive ... or not.

7 years ago

Listen 3:42
R & B singer John Legend performs a song as he tapes a segment for the Christmas day show of the NBC
Things To Do
Community
November 29 - December 6, 2018

Bright lights, holiday music and quaint décor beckon

Catch John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, or even Michelle Obama during this week of star-studded events.

7 years ago

Listen 4:31
Kevin Hart celebrated his 38th birthday in Philadelphia where a mural of him was dedicated on July 6th.
Things To Do
Community

Parades, presidents and comedy make up a movable feast for Thanksgiving weekend

Some Black Friday alternatives for you and the family.

7 years ago

A performer on a motorbike kicks their feet in the air
Things To Do
Community
November 15 - 22, 2018

Things to do: Hot poetry, cool music and ‘altogether ooky’ family fun

With the Thanksgiving holiday bearing down quickly, try one of our event picks for a break between running errands and planning for the annual family festivities.

7 years ago

Listen 4:28
The 2017 Tweed Ride in Philadelphia Saturday, November 4, 2017. (©2017 Mark Stehle Photography)
Things To Do
Community
November 7 - 14, 2018

Tweeds and bikes, global films and ‘The Color Purple’

If you love film festivals, you're in luck - this week, there's two.

7 years ago

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