Things To Do Archive
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.
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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.
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Tactile Trip Around the World — July 7, 2018
Visitors to the Penn Museum with visual impairments will be able to touch actual artifacts, including a 13-ton Egyptian sphinx.
6 years ago
What to do for Fourth of July weekend
The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year, which means stretching celebrations out for a whole week. Expect parades and, of course, fireworks all around the region.
6 years ago
Listen 3:53The past is bright: Explore neon histories of Philadelphia, Wildwood
This summer, you can learn more about the histories of Philadelphia and Wildwood, New Jersey, through tours of their unique neon signs.
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SoLow Fest, Solstice, and Hot Air Balloons – Your Week June 21- 27, 2018
With summer in full swing, here are our picks for the last full week of June.
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Double-decker buses aren’t just for tourists — they’re for concerts, too
By night, one of Philly's tourist magnets becomes a traveling venue for an array of indie musicians.
6 years ago
Add a little weird to your workout this summer
When you get tired of the treadmill, check out one of these unique ways to get your exercise in.
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Eat Philly in a day: A guide to 24 hours of the city’s most iconic eats
It's impossible to experience everything Philadelphia has to offer in a single day — or even a year.
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More fringe than Fringe, the SoLow theater festival opens this weekend
After 9 years, SoLow has established itself as the anti-establishment theater festival. This year it presents a confessional comedy about suicidal depression.
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Where to watch the World Cup — June 14 – July 15, 2018
Grab a pint and catch the biggest sporting event in the world at one of these local establishments.
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From Atticus Finch to Rodney Dangerfield, 18 Films for Father’s Day
Film critic Piers Marchant shares his eclectic recommendations for dad-centric movies.
6 years ago
Father’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Philly hip-hop — Your Week June 14 – 21, 2018
This weekend, we’re talking about the origins of Philly hip-hop, affordable art, and ways to celebrate Father’s Day.
6 years ago
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