Arts & Entertainment
Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy
The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.
6 months ago
Double dose of Irish brogue on Philly stages ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
Productions this month at Irish Heritage Theatre Company and Inis Nua Theatre Co. bring a taste of the Emerald Isle to Philly.
6 months ago
March 12–15: Ministry of Awe grand opening in Old City, John Oats in Jersey and Mt. Airy Restaurant Week are among this week’s highlights.
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Listen 4:51Philly arson inspires this one-woman comedy show as a love letter to community
Comedian Jennifer Blaine plays dozens of characters – including Bernie Sanders – as she transforms an arson attack into an ode to her neighbors and the power of resilience.
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Late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert to be memorialized in Rittenhouse Square
A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.
6 months ago
Listen 0:55Studio 2 Extra: Author Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with author and Harvard professor Namwali Serpell to discuss her new book, "On Morrison."
Air Date: March 6, 2026 1:51 pm
Listen 19:48Former UArts glass studio shines as home for nonprofit stained glass organization
The Stained Glass Project is the first organization to move into the former UArts Hamilton Hall post-closure. The organization hosts afterschool and community programming.
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ArtPhilly to launch a major citywide art festival in May
“What Now: 2026” will feature over 100 art events, including 35 commissioned works, examining the nation’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:12We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.
Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39Philly’s invention of the American flower show kicks off March 52 Weeks of Firsts
A festival this Saturday will celebrate the show and the city’s role in U.S. history.
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March 5–8: “The White Chip” in Delaware, Women’s History Month festivities and Robert Glasper in Philly are among this week’s highlights.
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Philadelphians can visit the city’s museums for reduced rates this year after $7.6 million in grants
The William Penn Foundation will provide $7.6 million to help Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities visit several organizations.
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Listen 0:53For 25 years, Philly’s Fire Museum Presents has made a home for ‘all music for everybody’
The DIY concert series, founded by Steven Tobin, pairs global folk traditions with underground local artists — and keeps shows accessible to everyone.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art to experiment with pay-what-you-wish tickets on Friday nights
An earlier trial run proved to the museum that paying what you wish can actually generate more ticket revenue than standard pricing.
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Listen 1:08From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.
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