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Blobfest, Christopher Cross, Tinicum Arts Festival, Shady Grove Music Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 11 - 14: Blobfest in the Philly burbs, Christopher Cross in N.J., and the Shady Grove Music Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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History
Philadelphia

A scrap of cloth found at Goodwill turns out to be part of American history

A Virginia man bought a tattered piece of cloth claiming to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It’s now in a Philadelphia museum.

1 year ago

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An artist is using sprinklers to paint the walls of a massive Spring Garden apartment complex

Doug Hoekzema, also known as HOXXOH, shoots color using off-the-shelf lawn care equipment.

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History
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Pennsylvania
Visual Arts

Make room for cartoons among America’s founding documents

Did political cartoons contribute to American nation-building? This exhibition at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how.

1 year ago

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Fourth of July Party on the Parkway, UB40, Pat Benatar, ‘Visions’ at the Barnes, Frankie Beverly and Maze in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 4–7: Party on the Parkway in Philly, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in N.J. and UB40 in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

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Maria Thackston and Scott Stephenson with the musket
History
Philadelphia

Stolen antique gun is returned to Museum of the American Revolution in Philly

A 1770s combat musket was stolen from Valley Forge in 1968. It has come home to the Museum of the American Revolution.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper stumbles after grounding out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports

Bryce Harper hurts hamstring on final play of Phillies’ 7-4 loss to Marlins

Earlier in the day, the slugger was elected by fans to start at first base for the National League in the July 16 All-Star Game at Texas.

1 year ago

Bill Kurtis and Peter Sagal at a taping of 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!'
Things To Do
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Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Fourth of July concerts, Bucks-Mont Pride Fest, ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Music
Philadelphia

In an industry of conformity, Philly native Questlove remains a hip-hop iconoclast

In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.

1 year ago

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Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philly Declaration House exhibit offers ‘a window into understanding’ the struggles for freedom in the United States

Through Sept. 8, the exhibit at the Declaration House asks visitors what the Declaration of Independence means to them today.

1 year ago

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Gender
History
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Here’s mud in your eye: Whiskey decanters warp historic masculinity at Philly’s Museum of the American Revolution

John Wind’s kitschy send-up of Revolutionary War heroes pokes holes in the masculine image at the Museum of the American Revolution.

1 year ago

More than 918 dragons line the Palace Lantern Corridor at the entrance to the Chinese Lantern Festival. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community Events
Philadelphia

Photo essay: Chinese Lantern Festival takes center stage at Franklin Square with 90-foot dragon

The new attraction at this year’s festival is the Palace of Heaven, featuring multiple 40-foot-high lanterns.

1 year ago

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Movies
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

The last picture show: After a century of exhibitions, the Philadelphia Art Alliance hosts what might be its final art show

The former mansion will close with the rest of the University of the Arts.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
TV
6abc

Netflix bringing immersive fan experience to King of Prussia

There will be dancing like on "Bridgerton," the glass bridge challenge based on "Squid Game," and food inspired by some of their other shows.

1 year ago

Soccer fans celebrate in Love Park
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

2026 World Cup official fan festival planned for East Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill

The site will offer a free admission to a big screen, food and entertainment for those who can’t score tickets to the six games at the Linc.

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