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The Juneteenth Singers performing
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Juneteenth celebrations, Doylestown Pride Fest, Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks, and Yacht Rock Revue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 15 -19: Juneteenth celebrations, “I Hate Hamlet” in N.J., and Keb’ ‘Mo in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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People walk on a street during a street festival.
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Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Scene from Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay on Sunday, June 10, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Pride Month, Roots Picnic, Joan Osborne, Ed Sheeran, Philly Beer Week, ‘Beetlejuice’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 24 - 28: Roots Picnic in Pa., “Stop Kiss” in N.J., and Carly Pearce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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People watch veterans march past them in a Memorial Day parade.
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Memorial Day celebrations, Philly Tango Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 24 - 28: Guac Off, Philly Tango Fest in Pa., and May Fair in N.J. are among the Memorial Day weekend’s event highlights.

2 years ago

Climbers struggle as their teammates climb on their shoulders during the greased pole competition in Montrose Piazza on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
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Food and art festivals, New Hope Pridefest, Behind the Magic Gardens, and The Franklin Institute celebrates AAPI Month in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 19-21: Bellefonte Arts Fest in Delaware, New Hope Pridefest in Pa., and “Water by the Spoonful” in N.J. are among this weekend’s event highlights.

2 years ago

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Taylor Swift performing onstage, singing into a microphone.
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Taylor Swift tailgate, Mother’s Day celebrations, Kensington Derby, ‘School of Rock’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Mom’s Dance Extravaganza in Delaware, Kensington Derby in Philly, and “School of Rock” in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

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David Hause poses in a theater
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Chestnut Hill Home + Garden, Sing Us Home, Down and Derby Wine Fest, and ‘Ariodante’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 4 - May 7: First Friday Art in Delaware, street fests in Philly, and the Down and Derby Festival in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

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A view of runners running around a track.
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Penn Relays, The Philadelphia Show, Philly Black Pride, and Short Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 27 - April 30: KRS One celebrates hip hop in Delaware, Penn Relays in Philly, and a Short Film Fest in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

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A closeup of seedlings
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Earth Day, StrEAT Festival, Center City Jazz Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 20 - April 23: James Beard dinner in Del., Jazz Fest in Philly, and “Beauty and the Beast, Jr." in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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Cherry blossoms at Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive. (Ella Lathan/WHYY News)
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Cherry Blossom Festival, Slow Art Day, Festival of Colors in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

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People dressed as Easter bunnies pose for a photo.
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Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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The Franklin Institute. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Wine Walk Philly, OperaDelaware gala, party at the Franklin Institute, Marvin Gaye birthday concert, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 30-April 2: “La Traviata” opening gala in Del., Wine Walk in Philly, and Brian Culbertson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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A person sits at an easel, tufting.
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TuftCon, Philly Theatre Week, ‘Bring It On’ musical, Play-a-Palooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 23-26: Dru Hill and "Bring It On" in Del., Theatre Week in Philly, and Frankie Negrón in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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Matt Bellamy and Chris Wolster play guitar onstage.
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, King of Prussia Restaurant Week, Muse, Lizz Wright in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 16-19: "Boeing Boeing" in Del., St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Philly, and “Macbeth" in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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A close-up of children performing, wearing all green for St. Patrick's Day.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Patti LaBelle, Oscars Night Party, World Cafe Live Beer Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 9-12: “The Simon and Garfunkel Show” in Del., World Cafe Live Beer Fest in Philly, and Patti Labelle in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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