Arts & Entertainment
June 20-23: Batman In Concert in Philly, Carlos Santana in N.J. and Wilmington Pride in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:16Philadelphia Eagles home game tickets to go on sale Tuesday
Single-game tickets for 2024 home games go on sale at 10:00 a.m. June 18 through Ticketmaster.
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Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday
After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.
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Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride in the Park and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 13–16: Juneteenth in Philly, North by Shore in N.J. and a Marvin Hamlisch tribute in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30‘Blood Baby’ explores queer parenting with dance, theater and installation
Meg Foley’s multisite, multidisciplinary festival puts queer parenting on par with shifting tectonic plates.
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Listen 1:27After the fall: Philly arts programs search for a way out of the collapse of UArts
UArts was home to a handful of organizations with various levels of independence. After the dramatic closure, who will survive?
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Listen 1:37Photo essay: West Philly Porchfest fills the neighborhood with cool tunes and good vibes
The neighborhood’s annual DIY festival didn’t disappoint, with dozens of performances dotting the neighborhood Saturday.
7 months ago
Listen 1:21Kimmel Center’s historic tribute: Marian Anderson Hall unveiled
Formerly known as Verizon Hall, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra is now named in honor of the late singer, Civil Rights icon and Philadelphia legend.
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Listen 1:03Tierra Whack: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise visit from the Phillie Phanatic.
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Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League
The team will play two games against the New York Mets on Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium for the league’s third visit to the country in the past five years.
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Philly’s Free Library fired Author Event staff before they could quit
In a confusing couple of days, a breakdown inside the Free Library led to opposing postings about the future of the Author Event series.
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Listen 1:09Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly
The Odunde Festival, Art for the Cash Poor and West Philly Porchfest are some of the things happening this weekend.
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Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” anniversary, UArts in Philadelphia closing
The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.
Air Date: June 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:03Celebrating Black joy: The enduring appeal of the Roots Picnic
The Roots hosted the 15th iteration of their iconic Philly music festival with performances from Jill Scott, André 3000 and more.
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Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.
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