Arts

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Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Del., Blobfest in the Philly burbs, and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Birds on a wire highlight Wilmington's unconventional mural for America's 250th birthday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
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‘Common threads we share’: Wilmington mural for America’s 250th features birds on a wire and subtle tribute to Bob Marley

Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”

Portrait of Betsy Wyeth
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Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry

“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.

2026 Youth Media Awards

2026 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

Bridging Blocks Thumbnaill
Jul 14

Bridging Blocks

When: July 9, 14, 28, 30

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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Aug 5

WHYY’s Pathways to Media Careers Showcase

When: August 5, 2026 4:00 pm
Where: WHYY, 150 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join WHYY to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our WHYY Youth Employment Program interns at our WHYY Pathways to Media Careers Showcase!

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