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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.
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.
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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.
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Start your (affordable) art collection — June 16, 2018
Because the walls of your apartment aren't going to decorate themselves.
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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.
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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.
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Find more to appreciate in art with ‘Extra Credit’ Sunday school – Sundays, June 10 – July 29, 2018
Ever look at a painting and think, "I could do that"? Learn to grasp the nuances of contemporary art with one of these classes.
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Celebrate Pride Month by returning to its roots – June 2018
The first Pride was a protest, not a party. After the parade, check out some of these events, which honor the political roots of the festival.
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Pride, Odunde Festival, and more — your guide to the week June 8 – 14
This weekend, Pride Month begins, and one of the country’s largest and longest-running African-American festivals returns. Those and other picks for the week.
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Listen 4:31Cookbooks, comics, and capitalism: Book clubs for every reader
Choose your own adventure with these book club offerings in Philadelphia and beyond.
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Vegan food festival celebrates meat-free living — June 9, 2018
Chow down with a clear conscience at Vegfest, where you can find everything from vegan cheese to something called "burger dough."
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Who shepherds whom? ‘Doggie Hamlet’ in Fairmount Park
A dance performance staged in an open field in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park will feature 40 sheep, three border collies, and four humans. Who shepherds whom?
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Your guide to the week in arts and culture, June 1 – 7, 2018
We've got plenty of events for you to get excited about, whether you're an avant-garde theater buff, a beer nerd, or an avid birder.
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