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Day tripping: Places to explore this Memorial Day weekend

Here are some day trips that will satisfy foodies, families, and the outdoorsy alike.

8 years ago

A couple takes a selfie in a hammock during opening weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)
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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

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Winner of Mr. Philly Drag King 2017, Molasses Jones. Jones will be one judge at this year's competition. 
 (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Dyke March.)
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Revel 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

The corner of 8th and Race streets in Philadelphia, 1915. (Courtesy of PhillyHistory.org)
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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

Night Market Philadelphia,
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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

Musician Moor Mother (Camae Ayewa)
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Take in an Afrofuturist sermon at ‘Stellar Masses’ – May 16, 2018

Discover the interstellar potential of spoken word.

8 years ago

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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

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Maria Dumlao's print
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3 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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