Arts & Entertainment
Philly preps for first-time New Year’s Eve concert, extra fireworks and Mummers parade
Philadelphia’s supercharged New Year’s Eve festivities next week will set the stage for a banner year of special events in 2026.
2 months ago
The War On Drugs celebrates ‘A Drugcember To Remember’ with guest stars to aid Philly public schools
The Grammy Award-winning rock band packed Fishtown’s Johnny Brenda’s for a three-night benefit concert featuring performances by Joe Walsh and Kurt Vile.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08The tush push lives on: The past, present and uncertain future of the NFL’s most controversial play
Before the season, team owners lost an attempt to ban the Eagles' brute-force offensive play by just two votes. How safe is the brotherly shove from a new prohibition attempt?
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We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:56Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:46Philly’s Roberta Fallon, TheArtBlog co-founder and WHYY community news partner, has died
Fallon was a tireless champion of Philly arts and artists. She succumbed to injuries after being struck by a driver.
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Listen 1:16Best music of the 21st century
Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?
Air Date: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Fans wrap around the block for the last days of Philly’s Wanamaker Light Show
More than 73,000 visited Wanamakers in the first three weeks of the revived Christmas light show, for what could be its final season.
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Listen 1:22Steve Heise and Alina Josan make music together by instinct and improvisation, one string at a time.
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute more than $5 million to arts organizations next year
Anyone interested in expanding access to the arts in the city can apply to sit on a panel that will help choose grantees.
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Listen 0:57Rocky statues are on the move next year. Here’s what we know so far
The city plans to return one of the statues outside the museum to Sylvester Stallone next year. A late twist changed which one it will be.
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Philadelphia Ballet dancer makes his ‘Nutcracker’ solo debut after recovering from cancer
At this time last year, Nicholas Patterson could barely walk from chemotherapy. Now he is dancing with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Listen 2:23Demolition of the historic Painted Bride building kicks off
Eight years after its former owners announced a change, the building that hosts Isaiah Zagar’s famous mural is coming down.
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Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.
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Listen 5:25Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns to Philly’s Wanamaker Building to close out its fall series
The “Pipe Up!” series of performance events ends this weekend with a series of drag cabaret performances.
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