Arts

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Art by the pound: Thousands of abandoned artworks are being salvaged from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts

UArts’ Anderson Hall has been sold to become a mixed-use development. Thunderbird Salvage is trying to rescue everything left behind.

Art by the pound: Thousands of abandoned artworks are being salvaged from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts

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The BlackStar Film Festival, performances from Goo Goo Dolls and The Weeknd and a corn fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

July 31 - Aug. 3: The Descendants in Delaware, First Friday events in Philly and a dragon boat race in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Performance for Shakespeare inspired play
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Shakespeare goes bilingual to spotlight the realities of immigration, family separation, identity and belonging in Delaware

A retelling of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation.

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

Sep 4

Bridging Blocks | Green Spaces

When: September 4, 2025 5:30 pm

Green spaces are essential for our communities. Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series.
Sep 9

Bridging Blocks | Equity in Public Education

When: September 9, 2025 5:30 pm
Where: Parkway Central Library (4th Floor Skyline Room) 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

What opportunities are being missed to improve Philly schools? Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series.
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