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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.

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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)
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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

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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)
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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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Sarah Plonski, president of the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, checks on one of the hives in the guild's apiary in the Awbury Agricultural Village in the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.  (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Beekeeping and brewmaking: Get to know the city’s apiary scene at the Philly Honey Festival

The Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild held its first honey festival 10 years ago. Local beekeepers wanted to create a space to make bees more approachable.

6 years ago

(Honey Festival/Sara Plonksi)
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September 5 - 11, 2019

Honey, mushrooms, and blues: Weekend festivals — and the Eagles! — are back in season in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Weekend festivals — including some dedicated to honey and blues music — and the Eagles are back in season in this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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Billy Penn

Learn guitar-making, talk gentrification and ‘crush stereotypes’ on Labor Day weekend

YallaPunk builds community connection with language, arts and rock.

6 years ago

United States' Megan Rapinoe, center, holds the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after they defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final soccer match at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
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August 29 - September 4, 2019

Made In America, Bluegrass Festival and Labor Day Fun On Philly’s Waterfront

Music festivals, a visit from the Women's World Cup team and fireworks round out Labor Day weekend in the Delaware Valley.

6 years ago

Listen 4:58
A rider gives a thumbs up to a cheering crowd during the Philly Naked Bike Ride. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

All smiles, Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for 11th year

Smiles lit up the faces of pedestrians in Center City Saturday as they stopped in their tracks just after 5:30 p.m.

6 years ago

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