Arts & Entertainment

Philly has opened 50 public pools across the city this summer, with another 20 still closed. But neighbors are loving any splash they can get.

July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.

A pioneer in the world of dance has been awarded one of the largest cash prizes for artists in the United States.

The pop artist died on Monday at 93. His giant sculptures of common objects evoke the silly and the serious of Philly.

James A. Michener, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “Tales from the South Pacific,” credited his start to a title published in 1930.

What’s it like to be monumental? You can stand on a pedestal at the sculptural installation “Monument in Waiting” and feel posterity.

The new show is a venture from Shannon Maldonado, owner of acclaimed design shop Yowie.

Allen begins a difficult double this month as he tries to win a medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the world championships and then earn a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.

He’s a future Division 1 recruit, while she owns a team, plays on the field, and runs a global sports foundation.

On Friday, he resumed his global farewell tour in Philadelphia with a shout-out to the hometown crowd on “Philadelphia Freedom.”

The 19th medal, the third bronze of her 10 trips to the championships, extends the record she already held.

Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer about her first album, ‘The Blue Hour,’ social media, and advice for musicians.

Photographer Sheldon Omar-Abba documents informal car clubs in Philly neighborhoods for Imperfect Gallery’s 10th-anniversary show.

This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.

Often considered an “outsider” vernacular artist, through his 60-year career Johnson became a Philadelphia institution and inspiration.