Arts & Entertainment
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.
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March 5–8: “The White Chip” in Delaware, Women’s History Month festivities and Robert Glasper in Philly are among this week’s highlights.
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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.
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Listen 0:53For 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:08From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.
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Listen 4:00Philadelphia 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.
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Listen 1:14Feb. 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.
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Listen 5:20The 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.
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Listen 1:36For two decades, the event has become a launchpad for local designers, turning a grassroots experiment into an enduring creative institution.
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Local butterflies and bees need more homes. Philly’s science community has some creative solutions.
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The musical inspired by “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Steve Martin’s film “Roxanne” features new and familiar songs by Saliers.
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Listen 4:03Historic Philadelphia expands Revolutionary War performers for America’s 250th celebrations
Historic Philadelphia has hired more performers to populate Old City for the semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:09Studio 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 05:59Celebrate 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.
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