Things To Do Archive
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
From Atticus Finch to Rodney Dangerfield, 18 Films for Father’s Day
Film critic Piers Marchant shares his eclectic recommendations for dad-centric movies.
7 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.
7 years ago
Listen 4:16‘Collective Conscious’ at African American Museum in Philadelphia
A new exhibit at The African American Museum in Philadelphia draws on themes of social change and ancestral memory.
7 years ago
Start your (affordable) art collection — June 16, 2018
Because the walls of your apartment aren't going to decorate themselves.
7 years ago
From Lady B to Meek Mill, tracing the roots of Philly hip-hop — June 15, 2018
Dig into the history of hip-hop in Philadelphia with two short documentaries at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Odunde, anyone? Philadelphia’s leading cultural festival returns — June 10, 2018
The Odunde Festival, now in its 43rd year, celebrates the Yoruba tradition with music, food, and artwork.
7 years ago
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