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Arts & Entertainment

2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Philly’s invention of the American flower show kicks off March 52 Weeks of Firsts

A festival this Saturday will celebrate the show and the city’s role in U.S. history.

3 months ago

The Philadelphia Orchestra performing
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Philadelphia

First Friday fun, Pennsbury Manor’s Charter Day and a special jazz tribute by the Philadelphia Orchestra in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 5–8: “The White Chip” in Delaware, Women’s History Month festivities and Robert Glasper in Philly are among this week’s highlights.

3 months ago

the Philadelphia Museum of Art after a snowstorm
Economy
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphians can visit the city’s museums for reduced rates this year after $7.6 million in grants

The William Penn Foundation will provide $7.6 million to help Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities visit several organizations.

3 months ago

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The Akkarai Sisters sitting on stage performing during a concert
Music
Philadelphia

For 25 years, Philly’s Fire Museum Presents has made a home for ‘all music for everybody’

The DIY concert series, founded by Steven Tobin, pairs global folk traditions with underground local artists — and keeps shows accessible to everyone.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia Museum of Art to experiment with pay-what-you-wish tickets on Friday nights

An earlier trial run proved to the museum that paying what you wish can actually generate more ticket revenue than standard pricing.

3 months ago

Listen 1:08
Ñuuxakun students practicing dance
Dance
Immigration
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

‘We are culture’: How immigrant communities in Philadelphia are cultivating identity and creativity through dance

From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.

3 months ago

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a flower exhibit at the Philadelphia flower show
Community Events
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flower Show 2026 gets rooted down this weekend

The nation’s largest and oldest horticulture show features fantasy tableaus about the origins and evolution of American gardening.

3 months ago

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Intricate floral designs on display at the flower show
Things To Do
Community Events
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Flower Show, Blue Man Group, East Passyunk Restaurant Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 27 - March 2: “Glory Ride” in Delaware, a special presentation at the Philadelphia Film Society and Atlantic City Boat Show in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

3 months ago

Listen 5:20
Philadelphia Museum of Art
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is 150 years old. Here’s how it has evolved

What started as a showcase of industrial ingenuity at the 1876 Centennial Exposition has shape-shifted many times.

3 months ago

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Soku Massimo takes a bow
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

How Philly Fashion Week has expanded access to an industry once reserved for insiders and celebrities

For two decades, the event has become a launchpad for local designers, turning a grassroots experiment into an enduring creative institution.

3 months ago

Posters by artist Meg Lemieur
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Winter blues got you down? Plant native blooms in time for spring with Philly’s favorite squid scientist

Local butterflies and bees need more homes. Philly’s science community has some creative solutions.

3 months ago

Beth Malone portrays Cyd DeBerg in Starstruck
Music
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts

Emily Saliers, of the folk rock group Indigo Girls, makes musical theater debut with ‘Starstruck’ at New Hope’s Bucks County Playhouse

The musical inspired by “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Steve Martin’s film “Roxanne” features new and familiar songs by Saliers.

3 months ago

Listen 4:03
Johanna Dunphy (left) speaking to Kaitlin Healy (right) and others
History
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia expands Revolutionary War performers for America’s 250th celebrations

Historic Philadelphia has hired more performers to populate Old City for the semiquincentennial.

4 months ago

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Isaiah Zagar waving to the camera in the courtyard at the magic gardens
Studio 2
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Visual Arts

Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar

Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.

Air Date: February 20, 2026 2:44 pm

Listen 05:59
Magic Gardens
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Celebrate the late Isaiah Zagar’s legacy by visiting one of his many public artworks

Philly is covered in the artist’s mosaic tiles. Here are some of his most impactful public pieces.

4 months ago

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