
Arts & Entertainment
Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios
The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.
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Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down
Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.
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The largest inflatable castle in the world is bouncing through Philly
The size of a hockey rink, Big Bounce has landed at the Navy Yard with a bouncy sports zone and Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course.
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Wrestlemania 40 tickets are on sale: What fans should eat, drink, and see when WWE returns to Philly
A local wrestling aficionado rounds up ‘Mania week fun during the giant gathering of “our very weird, sometimes super niche fan base all together in the best city in the U.S.”
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After 10 years, is Philly’s Theatre in the X a model for the future of American theater?
The free performance of Charles Fuller’s 1979 drama “Zooman and the Sign” grapples with neighborhood violence that has hardly changed.
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Listen 1:37Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:10Bruce Springsteen shows at Citizens Bank Park postponed due to illness
Tickets purchased will still be valid for the rescheduled dates.
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‘Cute, furry, and sexy’: Gritty is making a wall calendar, with proceeds going to charity
Long in the works, the calendar will be “cute, furry, and sexy,” per the mascot. Pre-orders are open for participants in the Gritty 5k.
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Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt
Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.
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Cratediggaz Records welcomed hip-hop icon Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels to perform an intimate show in Philadelphia, which he said is “like home.”
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Listen 1:14In its first year on South Broad after a decade in West Philly, the BlackStar Film Festival continued to grow, exceeding 2022’s turnout of 12,000 people.
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The Philadelphia Union faces Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at Subaru Park
Messi, arguably the greatest male soccer player of all time, has turned around Miami’s form and is helping drive interest in U.S. domestic soccer to a whole new level.
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Listen 5:31‘Okaeri’ shows how Shofuso Japanese house was built by cultural activism
The Japanese house in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park was saved 40 years ago by former inmates of Japanese internment camps.
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In hip-hop’s storied history, Philly has a legacy all its own — one that’s still being forged.
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