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A still from the movie 'Judas and the Black Messiah'. (Warner Bros. / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjtGqRXQ9Y)
Things To Do
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February 18 - 24, 2021

Black history shines on film, Michael Eric Dyson’s new book, and restaurant week in South Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The week’s events in and around Philadelphia include Black history on celluloid and an East Passyunk food fest.

4 years ago

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Red and pink paper hearts for Valentines Day
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February 11 - 17, 2021

Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Ben Arnold on stage and stream, and fun with the kids in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Valentine’s Day may be nippy this year, but venues around the city are offering warm vibes.

4 years ago

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Skate instructor Sultana Afifiah helps a new skater at Laura Sims Skatehouse in Philadelphia. The city’s rinks are reopening with COVID restrictions in February. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
Community

Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions

Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (center) and sculptor Branly Cadet unveil a statue of Octavius Valentine Catto at City Hall in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. A century before the fight to end Jim Crow segregation laws, Octavius Valentine Catto was leading a civil rights movement in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Things To Do
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February 4 - 10, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and the Disco Biscuits live in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

There are plenty of virtual offerings available to kick-off the start of Black History Month, which takes on special resonance this year.

4 years ago

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Broad Street Run
Community

Broad Street Run postponed again due to COVID concerns

For the second year in a row, the country’s largest 10-mile road race has been tentatively rescheduled for the fall.

4 years ago

The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

‘Their stories matter’: The nation’s oldest Black children’s book fair goes virtual for 2021

On Feb. 6, the usually Philly-based African American Children's Book Fair, will be online, interactive, and feature more than 30 authors and illustrators.

4 years ago

Chestnut Hill on Ice
Things To Do
Community
January 28 - February 3, 2021

Chestnut Hill’s winter wonderland, The Hives virtual tour, and hot chocolate celebrated in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Things to do in and around Philadelphia include a winter festival in Chestnut Hill, a virtual tour from The Hives, and a sweet celebration.

4 years ago

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Parks Pop-up at Fairmount Horticulture Center (FCM Hospitality)
Community

Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center

In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.

4 years ago

Marie Watt, Skywalker/Skyscraper (Allegory), 2012. Featured in PAFA's Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale exhibit. (PAFA)
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Community
January 21 - 27, 2021

Pop-up dining, a tribute to Clifford Brown, and new exhibits at PAFA and Penn in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s Things to Do includes cultural and educational events outdoors and online.

4 years ago

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Volunteers gathered at Girard College in Philadelphia for the 2020 MLK Day of Service, the largest Martin Luther King Jr. event in the country. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community
January 14 - 20, 2021

The Delaware Valley celebrates MLK Day and Ben Franklin’s birthday party in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Both MLK and Ben Franklin are celebrating birthdays this week as Philly continues to ease restrictions on restaurants with indoor dining coming back at reduced capacity.

4 years ago

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Philadelphians walk through a job and services fair at Girard College on Martin Luther King Day 2017.
Community

How to get involved in Philly’s MLK Day of Service — from reading coaching to citywide cleanups

Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities going on in the Philly region.

4 years ago

The Academy of Natural Sciences
Things To Do
Community
January 7 - 13, 2021

Prehistoric monsters on display, virtual culture, and jazz for a cause in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week brings good news: as per updated COVID-19 protocols, Philadelphia museums are cleared to reopen.

5 years ago

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In this file photo, retired Philadelphia police Sgt. Chuck Warren struts down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia dressed as a leprechaun for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Jim Graham/AP Photo, file)
Community

St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The 250th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia was canceled due to pandemic fears.

5 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford administers a COVID-19 swab test on Wade Jeffries in the parking lot of Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Stanford and other doctors formed the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to offer testing and help address heath disparities in the African American community. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

‘Real hero’: Dr. Ala Stanford wins award named for late U.S. Sen. Harris Wofford

Stanford and her team have provided COVID-19 testing and education to over 21,000 people in the city since the pandemic’s outbreak in April.

5 years ago

Two women in a hotel celebrating with balloons
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Community
December 31, 2020 - January 6, 2020

New Year’s Eve 2021: Virtual parties with Please Touch and Snoop, filet mignon to-go, and new Bee Gees doc in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

From virtual partying with celebs to walking tours through Historic Philadelphia, there’s plenty of ways to say farewell to 2020 and ring in a better year.

5 years ago

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