Arts & Entertainment
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The sculpture will be displayed at the pier through June. Visit Philadelphia is seeking public input on its permanent location.
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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.
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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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‘Caregiving’ documentary showcasing ‘the full gamut’ airs on WHYY-TV later this month
The documentary produced by Bradley Cooper will premiere on PBS on June 24 and will be available for streaming for free on the PBS app.
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Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.
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Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
The band was set to kick off their tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show.
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