Community Events
Phillies fans celebrate pennant win with fireworks, cheers, and yes, some pole climbing
It’s the city’s first World Series in over a decade.
3 years ago
A South Philly Mexican restaurant hosts a radical rewrite of ‘Twelfth Night’
Delaware Shakespeare brings its bilingual version of “Twelfth Night” to South Philly’s Alma del Mar, with a message about U.S. immigration detention.
3 years ago
Listen 3:05How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard
“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.
3 years ago
Smashing Pumpkins, Philly Film Fest, and The Great Pumpkin Carve in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 20 - Oct. 23: Made In Jersey Fest in N.J., Smashing Pumpkins in Philly, and Dracula in Delaware are among this week's highlights.
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Listen 5:35‘Avogeddon’ hits Philly: Surplus avocados to be given away for free
Local nonprofit Sharing Excess will give away thousands of avocados for free at FDR Park this week after supply chain issues result in a massive surplus at area food banks.
3 years ago
Listen 0:49Del. Dems urged to boycott Return Day parade carriages from Confederate flag-flying museum
The Marvel Carriage Museum provides horse-drawn carriages for political foes to ride in after the election. The museum is also home to a Confederate monument.
3 years ago
Listen 1:4822nd Peoplehood Parade returns to West Philly with art, music, and Gritty costumes
At this Spiral Q event, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from — or even if folks can’t quite pin down your origin story.
3 years ago
Old City Fest showcases new local businesses in historic neighborhood
More than 50 new businesses have opened in Old City in 2022, according to the district executive director.
3 years ago
Philadelphia International Unity Cup: USA beats Liberia
In the end team USA won with a 5-3 victory in overtime.
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Oct. 6 - Oct.9: Kevin Hart in Philly, “Tootsie” in Delaware, and the second annual Vegan Fest in Camden, N.J. are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:01First Queertoberfest brings the ‘best of both worlds’ for Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community
The sold-out fall festival could be the first of many new events for Philadelphia’s queer community, according to organizers.
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Listen 1:12‘Latin America Thrives’ displays the diversity within Philly’s Latino community
‘Latin America Thrives’ brought together unique cultures from 15 countries in South and Central America.
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Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary
For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie
3 years ago
Delco Arts Week, Queertoberfest, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sept. 29 - Oct.1: Mural Arts Month in Philly, Delco Arts Week, Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Delaware, and Queertoberfest are weekend highlights.
3 years ago
Listen 5:10‘MeadowFest’ celebrates the FDR park meadows with art, activism, and citizen science
Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”
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