Arts & Entertainment
Beloved Philadelphia drag performer Martha Graham Cracker has died
Born Dito van Reigersberg, the singer, actor and cabaret star was a fixture of the city’s arts and LGBTQ+ communities.
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A return home for one ‘Outsiders’ cast member on stage at Academy of Music
Emma Hearn expects 100 students and former classmates at Germantown Academy to see her perform in “The Outsiders: A New Musical” this week.
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The British army took control of Philadelphia in 1777. They had a whale of a time
The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties, dancing and theater.
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Listen 3:10South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown
Austen’s Shelf is opening a permanent New Jersey bookstore as readers increasingly seek independent bookstores centered on community and connection.
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Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes
Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.
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Listen 1:22The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
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Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground
The five-piece band channels the adventurous spirit of early British folk-rock while forging a distinctly Philadelphia sound.
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Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
Kurt Vile's latest album, an ode to his Philly roots, drops May 29. He joins Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about his signature lo-fi, DIY, rock and roll sound.
Air Date: May 29, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 15:22Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage
Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage.
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A Philadelphia arts festival asks: ‘What Now’? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday
“What Now: 2026” features 34 original premieres in visual and performing arts to “interrogate” America ahead of its semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:50Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story
The filmmakers behind a new PBS documentary share the stories of indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and other diverse communities that helped shape our nation.
Air Date: May 28, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:42Inside the Logan arts scene with Danny Simmons
The acclaimed artist and founder of Rush Arts says Philly Is primed for an artistic renaissance.
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Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:08Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past
The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”
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Listen 2:05El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.
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