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Arts & Entertainment

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

4 years ago

Tonantzin Yaotecas will be performing at the Wilmington Public Library as part of the Hispanic Heritage Celebration. (Tonantzin Yaotecas)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

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Rebecca Deegan, and Carys Morken, 7, look for insects in FDR Park’s Meadowlands during the first day of Meadowfest on September 26, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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‘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.”

4 years ago

A little girl sits on her dad's shoulders, waving Puerto Rican flags in both hands.
Community

Thousands pack Ben Franklin Pkwy. for Puerto Rican Day Parade

The theme of this year’s event was “The Puerto Rican Dreamers,” recognizing the achievements made by Puerto Ricans to inspire young Philadelphians.

4 years ago

A collage of images show lion dances, performances, and more at Philadelphia Chinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival.
Community
Billy Penn

Video: Mid-Autumn Festival surges through Chinatown with lion dances, drumming, and a message for the Sixers

The event celebrates the cultural heritage of all Asian Americans in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Work to Ride program alumnus Esteban Penados practices his swing at Chamounix Stables, in West Fairmount Park, home of the Work to Ride program. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s urban park polo a rarity for the sport

The Philadelphia Polo Classic will be a rare event for the sport of polo. Matches are almost never held in places like Edgely Field in East Fairmount Park.

4 years ago

A person performs fire spinning in a darkened field as people look on.
Community

Runnemede, New Jersey celebrates the autumnal equinox with fire

Community members gathered for a fire performance and a sunset labyrinth walk in Mayor David L Vanella Memorial Park.

4 years ago

The Rosenbach’s 1813 edition of Pride and Prejudice. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

200 years after the ‘Pride and Prejudice’ American edition was published, The Rosenbach kicks off series exploring novel

The first American edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was published in Philly. Almost 200 years later, The Rosenbach dives into the novel.

4 years ago

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Rowing crews
Community

Dad Vail moves to New Jersey for 2023 due to Schuylkill dredging

To ensure a “successful production” as the Schuylkill gets dredged, the Dad Vail Regatta will be held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J. for 2023.

4 years ago

Shelves of books and artwork for sale is visible in a bookstore.
Community
Billy Penn

In advance of the Latin American Book Festival, where to find Spanish-language books in Philly

Whether you’re a native speaker or just starting to learn, you can get good reads all over the city.

4 years ago

Mary J. Blige performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl LVI game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Firefly Music Festival, Mary J. Blige, 022 Fest, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 22- Sept. 25: Firefly Music Festival, Philly Arts & Music Fest, Chris Rock, Puerto Rican Day parade among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

4 years ago

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Eastern State Penitentiary’s Halloween Nights Festival, featuring 5 haunted attractions, kicks off on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween Nights Festival to make a spooky return to Eastern State Penitentiary

Festival begins on Friday, Sept. 23, and continues on selected nights through Nov. 12. Includes haunted houses, historic tours, and live entertainment.

4 years ago

Dancers performing on stage
Community

Mexican Independence Day Festival showcases ‘faith, family, and culture’ in Philly

“You see the diversity and you see how much progress Mexican people that moved to this area have done as a result of Philadelphia being such a welcoming city.”

4 years ago

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People participate in   the 2022 AIDS Walk in Wilmington, Delaware on Sept. 17, 2022. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Health

At AIDS Walk Delaware 2022, organizers raise awareness and offer monkeypox vaccines

The Delaware HIV Consortium and AIDS Delaware hosted the annual event in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, where both groups also offered monkeypox and flu vaccines.

4 years ago

Dave Lee of Pizza Jawn (center right, with serving ladle) brings pizza ovens to his Eagles tailgate, and shares food with dozens of others. (Daviston Jeffers)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How to tailgate the Eagles like you mean it: Tips from fans who go hard

Where to go, what to bring, and how to avoid being a jerk.

4 years ago

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