Arts & Entertainment
The Mummers get another week in the spotlight in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’
The Philadelphia Historic District’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday next highlights the nation’s first folk parade.
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Innovative pass offers one Pulitizer Prize-winning playwright, 3 productions across town
A citywide subscription gets purchaser three James Ijames plays, at three different theaters.
2 days ago
Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation
“The Henriot Family” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is the “apogee of impressionism” but is often overlooked.
2 days ago
Listen 1:15A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.
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Listen 1:13Mummers Parade 2026: Frigid winds delay string band competition, but the show must go on
America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
6 days ago
Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.
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A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.
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Listen 1:16The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge
Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.
Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:11Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?
Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...
Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11What to know ahead of the Mummers parade on New Year’s Day
The folk parade is celebrating its 125th year. Here are the details about the road closures, when and where things happen — and how best to appreciate it.
1 week ago
After 47 years, ‘Fresh Air’ executive producer Danny Miller retires
Miller joined “Fresh Air” as an intern in 1978 when the show was finding its feet. He has led the show through many periods of evolution.
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Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway
The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.
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‘Stranger Things’ and Philly’s Arden Theatre share an affinity for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
The hit Netflix show channels the classic 1962 young adult novel, just as the Arden Theatre puts it on stage.
2 weeks ago
Your Philly New Year’s Eve guide: 38 ways to ring in 2026
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to the milestone year any way you want, from ice skating and dancing to concerts and fireworks.
2 weeks ago
Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.
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