Arts & Entertainment

Philly was home to the first circus performance in the country in 1793. It’s still home to circus arts, performances and schools.

April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

“Wilderness Generation” offers a solution to today’s widespread feelings of isolation, providing a heartfelt and comic how-to at Philadelphia Theatre Co.

Tras haber otorgado $5.4 millones en subvenciones artísticas el año pasado, la División de las Artes de Delaware solicita a los residentes que ayuden a orientar.

The statue of the civil rights icon will debut at City Hall later this year – and Philadelphians can help choose a quote that will be inscribed on its base.

A rag-tag group of younger adults has rediscovered the West Germanic language and culture for heritage and politics.

German immigrants brought the Easter Bunny tradition to Pennsylvania. Winterthur preserves one of the earliest U.S. depictions of the holiday hare.

From the pews to the big stages, the producer and pianist reflects on his career and how the grit of Philly gave him a jumpstart.

April 2-5: Art Battle in Delaware, Open Streets in Philly and Marlon Wayans and Deon Cole in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

The Trash Into Treasure Delaware Art Contest challenges artists to create pieces that promote clean waterways.

From exhibits and concerts to film festivals and egg hunts, Billy Penn highlights some of the best local activities to enjoy this week in Philly.

Nearly 50 productions are part of the effort to introduce more people to the experience of live theater in Philly and beyond.

WHYY is partnering with Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies for a series of events this spring examining the impact of the American Revolution.

Clancy Philbrick is asking the world to mail him their (clean) fingernail and toenail clippings for his critique on labor and the wealth divide.

The performance at the Academy of Music includes two songs cut from the film that allude to the coming Nazi threat.