Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn
Billy Penn’s series of Q&As with Philly’s independent publishers continues. This time: Daniel Akst of Tivoli Books.
2 weeks ago
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Books Through Bars promotes education — and better futures — with free books for incarcerated people
The nonprofit organization takes requests for books from incarcerated people in the Mid-Atlantic.
3 weeks ago
Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag
The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.
3 weeks ago
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For Philly’s Low Cut Connie, protest songs and American dissent are ‘patriotic’
Singer-songwriter Adam Weiner talks protest songs, fear, and American identity ahead of nationwide “No Kings” protests.
3 weeks ago
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‘TERRA’ weaves women’s bodies into the forest of Northwest Philly’s Schuylkill Center
Tucked into Philly’s largest tract of wild forest, “TERRA” explores ecofeminism and the disruptive forces of gravity.
3 weeks ago
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World Cafe Live workers fired after walking off the job in protest of new leadership
Picketers say new leadership caused chaos in the workplace. All who joined the walkout were fired, and WCL says its considering legal action.
3 weeks ago
Chester County Balloon Festival, Ringo Starr and Father’s Day fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 12 - June 15: David Foster and Chris Botti in Del., Culture Fest in Philly and Downtown Camden Art Crawl in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 weeks ago
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InLiquid’s Art for the Cash Poor fair celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday
The annual event on North American Street proves that you don’t need to be a millionaire to invest in and collect impactful artwork.
3 weeks ago
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
Wilson was one of rock’s great romantics, a tormented man who in his peak years embarked on an ever-steeper path to aural perfection, the one true sound.
3 weeks ago
Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
From rousing early songs “I Want To Take You Higher” and “Stand!” to the more somber “Family Affair” and “Runnin’ Away,” Sly and the Family Stone spoke for a generation.
4 weeks ago
Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival connects culture and history across 15 blocks of the city
The Odunde Festival celebrated 50 years in Philadelphia on Sunday with live music and traditional cuisine.
4 weeks ago
Portrait of former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter wins national award
The Portrait Society of America awarded the painting of Nutter first place in its 2025 international portrait competition.
4 weeks ago
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The sculpture will be displayed at the pier through June. Visit Philadelphia is seeking public input on its permanent location.
4 weeks ago
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Philadelphia Orchestra’s Pride Concert carries on despite NEA funding cut
After a reduction in federal support from the Trump administration, Philly’s queer community showed up in full force for the orchestra’s fourth annual event.
4 weeks ago
Philly’s Odunde fest, the Spring Family fest and ‘The Wiz’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 5 - June 8: ShakesBeer in the Park in Del., the Baltimore Avenue dollar stroll in West Philly and Halsey in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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