Things To Do Archive
What to do this Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia
Recommendations for or all of you sticking around the city, coming in from the ‘burbs, or hosting out-of-towners this holiday weekend.
8 years ago
Listen 3:49Revel in the crowning of Philly’s next (drag) king – May 19, 2018
If 90 minutes a week of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' is just not cutting it for you, head to the Gayborhood this weekend to see a homegrown Philly drag competition crown its new king.
8 years ago
Local history: Learn about Philadelphia’s seedy, beloved Tenderloin – May 17 & June 3, 2018
Back in the 1800s, 'tenderloin' was a common moniker for a city's vice districts and skid rows. Where was Philly's Tenderloin, and what was it like?
8 years ago
3 perfectly Philly street festivals kick the season into high gear – May 17-20, 2018
Spring is quickly edging into summer, and you know what that means: festivals, street fairs, and block parties. Here are three we think you'll love.
8 years ago
Take in an Afrofuturist sermon at ‘Stellar Masses’ – May 16, 2018
Discover the interstellar potential of spoken word.
8 years ago
Philly artists recreate gigantic 1973 ‘Rube Goldberg’ orchestra
Now on display at the Pearlstein Gallery in Drexel University’s URBN Annex, “Zwei Mann Orchester” is a musical Rube Goldberg machine that delights with its symphonic absurdity
8 years ago
Listen 4:043 must-see new art exhibits this month: Our picks from ‘First Friday’ – Through May, 2018
First Friday doesn't necessarily mean "last chance." Here's our guide to new exhibitions you can catch all month long.
8 years ago
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