Arts & Entertainment
Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 5–8: Pearl Jam in Philly, The Killers in New Jersey and “House Party” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:07Fringe Festival 2024 launches by announcing its new CEO
Nell Bang-Jensen, of Theatre Horizon in Norristown, has been tapped to be next leader of the Philly Fringe Festival.
3 months ago
Listen 6:15Eagles in São Paulo: Commentators educate audience about NFL in soccer-crazy Brazil
Local commentators and experts in Brazil are seeking to draw attention to NFL football by using funny metaphors, catchy stories about players and loud celebrations on air.
4 months ago
How to celebrate Brazilian culture in Philly as the Eagles take on the Packers in São Paulo
If you’re tuning in to the game and finding yourself feeling FOMO that you couldn’t make the trip, or yearning for more Brazilian culture, you don’t have to look too far.
4 months ago
Historic Black Philadelphia brought back to life in ‘On Buried Ground’
A dance and theater piece imagines the lives of 18th and 19th century Black figures buried at Christ Church.
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‘Convalescence’ at Philly’s Jefferson Hospital is an immersion into health care inequities
Pepón Osorio’s installation centers on patients of color experiencing traumatic medical crises.
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A Philly photographer captures the glory days of the Black cowboy
Ron Tarver has been taking pictures of Black horse culture for 30 years, in town and country.
4 months ago
Speaking from the depths, Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ continues to inspire
A new special about Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album “Nebraska” debuts Aug. 31 on WHYY. Host Matt Guilhem discusses the album’s legacy with music biographer Warren Zanes.
4 months ago
Listen 8:19Chaka Khan, Les Misérables and the Polish American Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1: James Taylor in Philly, the Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival in New Jersey and the People’s Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlight
4 months ago
Listen 5:11Just keep swimming: A New Jersey swimmer’s journey to the English Channel
This week, a New Jersey swimmer heads out to swim the English Channel. Guided by local inspirations, Andrew Robinson is ready for the challenge.
4 months ago
Listen 3:45A museum of formerly incarcerated people opens in Germantown
The Formerly Incarcerated Renaissance Museum documents the resilience and creativity of people during and after their prison sentences.
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Kelces cash in: Travis and Jason Kelce take popular ‘New Heights’ podcast to Amazon’s Wondery
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast to Amazon’s Wondery under a three-year deal.
4 months ago
Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long
All tickets, all season, will start at $11 and go up as much or as little as patrons wish.
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Listen 1:06‘It’s all about the story’: This drawing of the historic Bastille has led a historic life of its own
A sketch of the famed Paris fortress was made during its demolition by revolutionaries in 1789. Then it had a long, strange trip of its own.
4 months ago
William Penn Foundation grants $24 million for culture capital projects
Stalled building projects and imminent 2026 initiatives in Philly are getting an infusion of money.
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