Tonya Pendleton
Tonya Pendleton is a multimedia journalist with a two-decade history in news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment reporting. In her current position as a contributing editor for TheGrio and as “Things To Do” curator for WHYY, she crafts content for a local and global audience. The Philadelphia resident was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of The New School.
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Aug. 13–16: A kid-friendly science fair at the Franklin Institute, the music of Frankie Beverly and a free concert at Spruce Street Harbor Park are the highlights.
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Aug. 6–9: Sheila E. performs at a jazz fest in Delaware, WWE and a festival celebrating women’s theater in Philly.
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July 30 - Aug. 2: Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in Delaware, a who-done-it mystery scavenger hunt at the zoo and a cocktail-making competition.
2 weeks ago
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July 23 - 26: Delaware Arts 250, Ne-Yo and Akon in concert in South Jersey and open mic poetry in Philly are among weekend event highlights.
3 weeks ago
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July 16–19: Taj Mahal in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
4 weeks ago
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July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
1 month ago
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July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
1 month ago
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World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
2 months ago
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June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.
2 months ago
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Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
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May 21–25: Art Battle in Delaware, Asian Eats Restaurant Week in Philly and Journey’s final tour in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
Lenny Kravitz, PGA Championship, ‘Chicago’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 14–17: Tribute bands, the Philly Jewish Music Festival and a live retelling of “The Princess Bride” are among weekend highlights.
3 months ago
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