Things To Do Archive
At this dinner series, the dining table is a global crossroads
A Philadelphia couple with an interest in food history explore different cultures through traditional recipes.
6 years ago
Listen 4:29Peek behind the curtain at 6 new plays in progress
For the theater-loving public, PlayPenn’s annual conference, where new plays are workshopped, offers a peek behind the curtain.
6 years ago
Two influential experimental rock bands headline festival — sort of
The two-night event headlined by influential rock bands This Heat and Faust. Or at least sort of.
6 years ago
All the world’s a stage: Five places to see Shakespeare in the open air
This summer, catch an al fresco production of a Shakespeare play.
6 years ago
Star Wars’ operatic score gets full orchestral treatment
"Star Wars" will be screened with its dialogue and sound effects intact, but with its score stripped out, replaced by a live version performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
6 years ago
Teen rocker Snail Mail takes the stage at Union Transfer — July 14, 2018
Lindsay Jordan is a songwriter who is wise beyond her years.
6 years ago
Your Weekly Roundup for July 12-19, 2018
If you won’t be watching the World Cup final, or down in the waves, check out one of these events.
6 years ago
Listen 4:14The R & B legend is scheduled to perform the album in its entirety and will be accompanied by some big-name guests.
6 years ago
TGIF: Forgotten ‘90s TV shows resurrected for Friday the 13th — July 13, 2018
Remember "Baby Talk"? What about "Odd Man Out"? No? Revisit these and other not-quite-classics at PhilaMOCA on Friday.
6 years ago
Hypermasculine, totally queer: Celebrating the leather jacket in cinema — July and August 2018
The Fabric Workshop and Museum has partnered with Lightbox Film Center to present a film series celebrating the iconic jacket.
6 years ago
Classic whodunit game Clue comes to life with bona fide forensics — July 24, 2018
The Franklin Institute will become the scene of a (fictional) murder for this Science After Hours event.
6 years ago
Your Weekly Roundup: July 5 – 12, 2018
If the heat’s gotten the best of you this week, fear not. I’ve rounded up some places where you can escape the city and cool down.
6 years ago
Listen 3:22A musical you’ll want to see more than once — because it’s different every night
After almost a year of twice-monthly performances, the cast members of 'Thank You, Places' have gotten pretty good at making it up as they go.
6 years ago
First Time’s the Charm: Diversifying the DIY music scene — July 6-7, 2018
This two-day festival showcases first-time musicians, as well as those who have long been left out of the spotlight.
6 years ago
This week in concerts: Marisa Anderson, Paula Johns — July 5 and 7, 2018
Two solo artists with very different musical styles are our picks for concerts this week.
6 years ago
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