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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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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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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.”

7 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)
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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."

7 years ago

Listen 4:33
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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.”

7 years ago

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Day of the Dead Celebration at Fleisher Art Memorial. (Justin Mayer on assignment for Colibri Workshop)
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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

7 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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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.

7 years ago

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2018 Peoplehood Parade (Courtesy of Rachael Warriner)
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October 17 - 23, 2019

Glowing pumpkins, Witches and Warlocks, and Philly Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia and South Jersey host festivals with a witchy bent, musicians Sabrina Claudio and Toto are in town, and pumpkins glow in Fairmount Park.

7 years ago

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(J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
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October 10 - 16, 2019

Philly OutFest, South Jersey Pumpkin Show, Bilal at City Winery in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey host an array of events from The Pumpkin Show to the Philadelphia OutFest to the “Art with Purpose” exhibit.

7 years ago

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Courtesy of Site/Sound Festival
Things To Do
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October 3 - 9, 2019

Festivals devoted to dragons, design, and natural hair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dragons, design, natural hair, and food trucks form the diverse lineup of fall festivals in this week’s “Things To Do.”

7 years ago

Listen 4:32
The Phillie Phanatic gives hugs on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the 2017 Puerto Rican Day Parade.
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September 26 - October 2, 2019

Philly Music Fest, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Mark your calendars for rhapsodies — Bohemian and alternative — plus festivals for music, beer, and arts lovers, and the annual Puerto Rican celebration.

7 years ago

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(Albert Yee/Fairmount Park Conservancy)
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September 19 - 25, 2019

Fashion District opening and festivals of opera, HBCUs, cider in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Carnivores and vegans alike have options in food festivals, opera takes Philadelphia, and HBCUs are highlighted in this week’s “Things To Do.”

7 years ago

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Willie Nelson performs at the Heartbreaker Banquet on Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Spicewood, TX. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
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September 12 - 18, 2019

Outlaws, scarecrows and Center City Restaurant Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The Delaware Valley boasts music from Meek Mill and Willie Nelson, and fall favorites like the Scarecrow Festival this weekend.

7 years ago

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(Honey Festival/Sara Plonksi)
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September 5 - 11, 2019

Honey, mushrooms, and blues: Weekend festivals — and the Eagles! — are back in season in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Weekend festivals — including some dedicated to honey and blues music — and the Eagles are back in season in this week’s “Things To Do.”

7 years ago

Listen 5:15
United States' Megan Rapinoe, center, holds the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final soccer match at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
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August 29 - September 4, 2019

Made In America, Bluegrass Festival and Labor Day Fun On Philly’s Waterfront

Music festivals, a visit from the Women's World Cup team and fireworks round out Labor Day weekend in the Delaware Valley.

7 years ago

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U.S. singer Lenny Kravitz performs on the main stage during the opening day of the Paleo Festiva in Nyon, Switzerland, late Tuesday, July 19, 2005.  (AP Photo/Keystone, Laurent Gillieron)
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August 22 - 28, 2019

Comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, Japanese and Ukrainian culture in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

What’s happening on a late August weekend in Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware? Naked bikers, comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, and more!

7 years ago

Listen 4:54
Image courtesy of Philadelphia Folk Festival
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August 15 - 21, 2019

Alice Cooper, Common, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival are among this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Food, folk, and arts and culture festivals anchor the weekend events calendar in the Delaware Valley.

7 years ago

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