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Artist Nicole Nikolich, aka Lace in the Moon. (Eric Dale/Billy Penn)
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Want to own some of Philly’s famous street art?

Check out this show at Tmoms on South Street.

6 years ago

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November 7 - 13, 2019

Philly Men Are Cookin’, two film fests and Veterans Day activities in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Two film festivals kick off, jazz music royalty celebrate an 80th anniversary, and a prestigious Philly crafts show returns in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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WURD Radio’s president and CEO Sara Lomax-Reese (right) hosts the Fredrick Douglass and Harriet Tubman - Struggle and Progress, with panelists C. James Trotman, founding director of the Frederick Douglass Institute, (center), and Erica Armstrong Dunbar, author of She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman (left). (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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‘Two singular voices’: WURD radio hosts conversation on Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass

Scholars Erica Armstrong Dunbar and C. James Trotman talked about the lives of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass at the Barnes Foundation.

6 years ago

(Hanbit Kwon for Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

40 photos from West Philly’s adorable and outrageous Halloween celebrations

From a legendary haunted porch to a top-notch tot parade.

6 years ago

Day of the Dead Celebration at Fleisher Art Memorial. (Justin Mayer on assignment for Colibri Workshop)
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October 31 - November 6, 2019

Last minute Halloween, feel-good fall festivals and a special Harriet Tubman event in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host feel good festivals, Halloween 2019 and Day of the Dead celebrations

6 years ago

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Three angel statues seen at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pa. (Image courtesy of Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery)
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October 24 - 31, 2019

Things To Do: Scary-good times for Halloween, and some soulful musical options

Scary good times and soulful music are among the weekend’s options in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.

6 years ago

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(BigStock/Mark Henninger/Billy Penn illustration)
Community
Billy Penn

15 Philly Halloween parties bringing spooky, mysterious fun

Wear costumes, eat candy and get tricky with dance moves.

6 years ago

2018 Peoplehood Parade (Courtesy of Rachael Warriner)
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October 17 - 23, 2019

Glowing pumpkins, Witches and Warlocks, and Philly Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia and South Jersey host festivals with a witchy bent, musicians Sabrina Claudio and Toto are in town, and pumpkins glow in Fairmount Park.

6 years ago

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Composer George Crumb is pictured in his studio, in a converted garage at his home in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Penn honors celebrated avant-garde composer George Crumb with concert series

The celebrated avant-garde composer George Crumb is being honored this week with a concert series at Penn for his 90th birthday.

6 years ago

(J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
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October 10 - 16, 2019

Philly OutFest, South Jersey Pumpkin Show, Bilal at City Winery in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey host an array of events from The Pumpkin Show to the Philadelphia OutFest to the “Art with Purpose” exhibit.

6 years ago

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Community meal in North Philadelphia. (Pheed Philly/Instagram)
Billy Penn
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Dancing, DJs and art: Waterfront day party raises money for Philadelphians experiencing homelessness

The inaugural Hands Up Music Fest is coming to Penn Treaty Park.

6 years ago

Courtesy of Site/Sound Festival
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October 3 - 9, 2019

Festivals devoted to dragons, design, and natural hair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dragons, design, natural hair, and food trucks form the diverse lineup of fall festivals in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Night Market at El Centro de Oro in North Philly (J. Fusco/Visit Philadelphia)
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Billy Penn

Night Markets to end as Philly’s Food Trust makes layoffs amid financial crisis

The nonprofit’s many farmers markets around the region are expected to continue as usual.

6 years ago

(Albert Yee/Fairmount Park Conservancy)
Things To Do
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September 19 - 25, 2019

Fashion District opening and festivals of opera, HBCUs, cider in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Carnivores and vegans alike have options in food festivals, opera takes Philadelphia, and HBCUs are highlighted in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Willie Nelson performs at the Heartbreaker Banquet on Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Spicewood, TX. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)
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September 12 - 18, 2019

Outlaws, scarecrows and Center City Restaurant Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

The Delaware Valley boasts music from Meek Mill and Willie Nelson, and fall favorites like the Scarecrow Festival this weekend.

6 years ago

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