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Shadows behind a sheet show a person creeping foward, a tiny figure of a person, and a tiny figure of a tree
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‘Black Nativity,’ Disney on Ice, ‘Elf’ in concert, and ‘One-Man Nutcracker’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 21 - 24 : Samara Joy in Philly, Motown Holiday tribute in N.J., and WinterQueen concert in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Green lights and members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing onstage
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joy-A-Thon, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, Twisted Christmas, Punk Rock Flea Market, and TubaChristmas in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 14 - 17: Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Philly, “The Nutcracker” in N.J., and 90s Rock Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A large menorah is seen in the foreground. In the background is Independence Mall
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Patti LaBelle, Philadelphia Rare Book Fair, dual Nutcrackers, and Hanukkah celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 7 - 10: Rare Book Fair in Philly, “Who’s Holiday” in N.J., and Winterthur seasonal events in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A crowd gathered for the tree lighting
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Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross, The Big 5 Classic, and ‘Fat Ham’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Lauryn Hill performs onstage
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Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, and Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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File photo: Runners weave their way through historic Philadelphia at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, The National Dog Show, Chicago & Friends, and holiday light shows in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A performer on a motorbike kicks their feet in the air
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Philadelphia Street Food Fest, Universoul Circus at Fairmount Park, and the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast tour in this week’s Things to Do’

Nov. 9 - 12: Philly Street Food Festival, Exit Zero Jazz Fest in N.J., and ¡Música Bravo! in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Abdul Matin Malikzadah throws bowls on his potters wheel at the Contemporary Craft Show
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‘Macbeth’ remixed, Oysterfest, ‘Wicked,’ and Tailsgate at the Linc in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 2 - 5: Anthony Hamilton & Friends at the Met Philadelphia, “Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime’’ in N.J., and “The Moth” in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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The Día de los Muertos procession in 2019. (Photo by Justin Mayer/Fleisher Art Memorial)
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Halloween fun, The Kims of Comedy, Día de los Muertos, Beer at the Pier, and Head of the Schuylkill in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 26 - 29: Halloween celebrations in Philly and N.J., The Kims of Comedy, and “Rigoletto” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
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Philadelphia Film Festival, BalletX, Day of the Dead, Jerry Blavat tribute concert, and The Sixties Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Paul Barrere, left, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat perform onstage
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Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat, and Latin American Book Fair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 11 - 15: Philly Bike Ride, Little Feat in N.J., and Freaky Friday at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Hezekiah Walker sings with a group onstage
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OURFest, DesignPhiladelphia, fall festivals, John Mayer, Jerry Seinfeld, Gospel Celebration, and Revolutionary Germantown in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 5 - 8: OURfest in Philly, Collingswood Book Festival in N.J., and Malcolm Jenkins book-signing in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A close-up of a chrysanthemum bloom.
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Chrysanthemum Festival, ‘Toni! Tony! Toné!,’ Delco Arts Week, and a Bowie tribute in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1: Philadelphia Orchestra opener in Philly, Made in New Jersey Festival, and Chillin with Charlie in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Models stand for a group photo backstage at Philadelphia Fashion Week, held at Dilworth Park. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
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Philly Fashion Week, XPoNential Music Fest, Opera Philadelphia O23, and Montco Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 21 - 24: Philly Fashion Week in Philly, XPoNential Music Fest in N.J., and Bill Bellamy in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A view of a car at the Coatesville Grand Prix
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Coatesville Grand Prix, Peter Gabriel, Ne-Yo, Ann Lowe, and Hispanic and Native American cultural celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sep. 14 - Sept. 17: Coatesville Grand Prix near Philly, Boyz II Men in N.J., and Ann Lowe exhibit at the Winterthur in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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