Arts

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Scary movie screenings around Philly to get you into the spooky spirit

From “Gremlins” to “Night of the Living Dead,” Philadelphia cinemas are hosting a smattering of vintage classics and indie horrors that are sure to keep you up at night.

Scary movie screenings around Philly to get you into the spooky spirit

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David Byrne, Philadelphia Film Festival and an ‘Evening of Horror’ at the Academy of Music in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct.16–19: Art Battle Wilmington, Philly Bike Ride and Asbury Shorts in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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Moki Cherry, matriarch of a musical family, gets the spotlight at Philadelphia’s Fabric Museum

Neneh Cherry visited the posthumous solo exhibition of her mother, Moki, at the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

2024 Youth Media Awards

2024 Youth Media Awards Winners

WHYY wants to celebrate the best youth filmmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with two great opportunities: Young Creators Studio, a TV show featuring the works of young producers, and the WHYY Youth Media Awards, a film festival and awards show.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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WHYY Events

Oct 21

Bridging Blocks

When: October 21st and November 18th

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
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Oct 21

WHYY’s The Pulse Presents: Reimagining Menopause

When: October 21, 2025 5:30 pm
Where: WHYY Studios 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia PA 19106

WHYY's The Pulse host Maiken Scott and a panel of the region’s leading menopause experts reimagine how we approach menopause.
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Oct 25

WHYY Be My Neighbor Day

When: October 25, 2025 10:00 am
Where: Franklin Square 200 N 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Come and celebrate being a good neighbor with WHYY and Franklin Square! Ride the carousel, meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, and much more!
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