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Shaker crafted chairs on display
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia’s Institute of Contemporary Art shows the contemporary influence of the Shakers

“A World in the Making: The Shakers” examines the historic religious sect that has all but disappeared.

5 months ago

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Malala Yousafzai gives a talk
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Philadelphia
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Malala Yousafzai to accept WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award

The education activist recently published a memoir about growing into adulthood after being shot by the Taliban as a child.

5 months ago

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Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton

How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?

Air Date: January 29, 2026 12:00 pm

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large sculptures at Calder Gardens
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Calder Garden’s Moon Alignment Series is the Zen experience we all need right now

Philly’s newest art institution is offering a unique restorative practice tied to the lunar cycle.

6 months ago

Noah Davis'
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Gone too soon: A posthumous retrospective of the late Noah Davis at the Philadelphia Art Museum

Davis painted large-scale scenes of Black life in an abstract style. His quick rise in the art world only lasted six years before he died at 32.

6 months ago

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@jacobdoesphilly reviewing Cleo Bagels in West Philly
Studio 2
Food & Drink
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Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: behind the scenes of food influencing

Jacob Fink, better known as @jacobdoesphilly, breaks down what exactly goes into food review content creation.

Air Date: January 23, 2026 1:33 am

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Costumes from the movie Sinners
Movies
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Philadelphia

The costumes from ‘Sinners’ have been nominated for an Oscar. They are at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Ruth E. Carter is the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Award history.

6 months ago

The play Hell Meets Henry Halfway
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre has survived 30 years of critics. We asked its co-founders to respond to some

For 30 years Pig Iron has created original theater that has delighted and disoriented audiences. Critics sometimes didn’t get it.

6 months ago

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A rose being tattooed onto a hand
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Philly’s Tattoo Festival, ‘Clue’ on stage and a Beyoncé dance party for kids in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 22–25: A Pink Floyd tribute in Delaware, a Noah Davis exhibit at PMA and Wailers Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

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Arleen Olshan next to paintings
Gender
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

William Way Center exhibits LGBTQ memorial portraits by Arleen Olshan

A co-founder of the William Way Center, Olshan coordinated its first art exhibition 50 years ago. She now portrays people she has lost.

6 months ago

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Emily Robb using a violin bow to play her guitar during a live performance
Music
Philadelphia

Underground guitarist Emily Robb scores Philly filmmaker’s sci-fi short ‘The Space Between Attack and Decay’

The scorched guitar fuzz and reverb that define Robb's experimental sound anchor Jessica Kourkounis' surreal film.

6 months ago

Raking leaves at the park
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Delaware
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Philadelphia

MLK weekend of service, Restaurant Week in the city and ‘burbs and the world premiere of a Sherlock Holmes revival in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Jan. 15 - Jan. 18: ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ in Del., Center City Restaurant Week in Philly, and a writers' conference in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

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Mandy Mango is shown performing on episode 2 of
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mandy Mango’s Drag Race debut started with a snack aisle epiphany

The Philly nurse and performer turned a pack of dried fruit into a platform for queer joy and Filipino pride.

6 months ago

Two puppies are seen ''competing'' in the Puppy Bowl
Animals
Philadelphia
TV

‘DeVon-tails Smith’ among 11 Philly-area shelter dogs competing in Puppy Bowl 2026

Out: Kevin Patullo apologists, locker-room beefs and drive-killing penalties. In: sloppy kisses, water-bowl scrums and indiscriminate potty breaks.

6 months ago

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Jeffrey Rosen speaks
Business
Philadelphia

Jeffrey Rosen is no longer leader of Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center

Jeffrey Rosen, the leader of the National Constitution Center for the last 12 years, has stepped down.

6 months ago

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