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Women wearing American flag-themed dresses dance during the Philadelphia Fourth of July parade.
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Philadelphia 2026: Everything you need to know about the 250th birthday celebrations, All-Star Game, FIFA World Cup and more

The U.S. semiquincentennial and the MLB’s Midsummer Classic are just the tip of the iceberg. Also in the mix? TED Talks, March Madness and the PGA Championship.

1 month ago

Frankie Beverly singing
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A salute to Frankie Beverly, a drone light show and Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 29–31: Andy Grammer in Delaware, a camping-themed event at Philly’s Cherry Street Pier and a car show in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 month ago

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Students listen to a speaker in the museum
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Philadelphia Art Museum brings back free busing program as it plans big educational center renovation

The PMA’s learning and engagement center aims to build lifelong learners who return to the museum and own the space.

1 month ago

closeup photo of an engagement ring
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Taylor Swift’s engagement ring is pretty extravagant, but it pales compared to this Philadelphia icon’s

While experts are guesstimating the price of the singer’s ring, Princess Grace Kelly’s famous rock still reigns supreme.

1 month ago

actors onstage at the Wilma Theater
Dance
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Report: Less than half of Philadelphia theaters have had audience numbers return to prepandemic levels

On the eve of Philly Fringe Fest, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance surveys the behaviors of theatergoers.

1 month ago

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Jane Golden poses in front of her first murals
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Jane Golden to step down from Mural Arts Philadelphia

Golden will stay on through 2026 to see 15 major projects to completion in time for the nation’s semiquincentennial.

1 month ago

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Musical artist Jessie Murph performs on stage
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Philly Naked Bike Ride, Jessie Murph, Vegandale Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 21-24: Art & Jazz Festival in Del., a free music festival in FDR Park and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 months ago

Listen 5:52
Drone show in the sky
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Artistic drones are headed to Philly on Aug. 29-30 … and they dance to Vivaldi

Fever, the company behind the Immersive Van Gogh and Banksy experiences, is putting on a drone light show, packed with thousands of candles and a string quartet.

2 months ago

Nicolo Gentile touches up his ''Bar None'' installation at Maja Park
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Police barricades are transformed into protest art on the Parkway, highlighting Philadelphia’s history of activism

The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.

2 months ago

Listen 1:16
“Weathering” features 10 dancers moving
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Looking … to build relationships’: This year’s Fringe blurs lines between artists, audience

With more than 300 productions, there’s a Fringe Festival event for you. Here’s how to find it.

2 months ago

Singer Billy Idol performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Billy Idol, Art Under the Stars, the Philadelphia Folk Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 14–17: Comedian Jim Gaffigan in Delaware, Jazz on the Ave. in North Philly and Collingswood Arts Fest in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 months ago

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‘A feast for your ears’: Century-old Lansdowne Theater set to return as concert hall

The historic theater in Delaware County is set to open its doors Aug. 22 for the first time in nearly 40 years.

2 months ago

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Sylvester Stallone wears a suit
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Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show

President Donald Trump is now chair of the Kennedy Center and revealed the names during a Wednesday press conference at the Washington cultural institution.

2 months ago

Terry Gross smiling
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50 years and over 15,000 interviews: The history and legacy of WHYY’s ‘Fresh Air’

Terry Gross has helmed one of the longest-running interview programs in America, which has been embraced by generations of listeners.

2 months ago

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A colorful replica of the Philadelphia's World Cup host city poster using preserved and spray-painted flower material
Billy Penn
National
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

FIFA is looking for 2026 World Cup volunteers, with first chance for tickets coming in September

Philly plans to have at least 3,000 volunteers helping around key venues like the Linc, Lemon Hill and Philadelphia International Airport.

2 months ago

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