
Community Events
Drag queen story reading in Philly sets Guinness World Record for attendance, organizers say
Saturday's reading at the National Constitution Center brought 263 people to kick off Pride Month celebrations in the birthplace of America.
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Philadelphia sorority chapter hosting resource fair for seniors this Saturday
The event will be held at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries at 1939 W. Venango Street in North Philadelphia, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:22Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality
The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.
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Listen 1:12Odunde Festival returns to Philly for its 49th year of celebrating African American culture
The street festival will be on Sunday, June 9, spanning about 15 blocks in the area of 23rd and South streets in Center City.
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Listen 1:09Your guide to Philly Pride 2024
This year’s festival includes live performances, an area celebrating the ballroom community, a kid zone and an accessible space to recharge.
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Why Philly residents paid tribute to ‘the motherland’ on Africa Day
Organizers of Philadelphia’s Africa Liberation Day want more people to know that the heritage of Black Americans didn’t start with U.S. slavery.
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“Trenton was indeed at the crossroads of the revolution,” said Mayor Gusciora. “And we hope to benefit on historic tourism.”
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Memorial Day weekend, Philadelphia Tango Festival and Africa Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 23–26: Memorial Day in Philly, Hozier in New Jersey and George Clinton in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Philly Music Fest returns this October with 21 different acts across 7 days
This year’s festival will feature headliners Waxahatchee on Oct. 22 and singer-songwriter Amos Lee on Oct. 24.
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Listen 0:52Delco Day returns for year 9 — with a scrapple-themed menu
The price for entry: $6:10, a nod to the 610 area code. Proceeds from Delco Day go to a Delaware County-based cancer foundation.
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Running, walking, or biking, Eagles Autism Challenge participants have raised millions
The seventh annual event this Saturday will break a record for participants with more than 5,000 people taking part.
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Italian Market Festival, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 16–19: Sum 41 in Philly, Rhythm and Brews Festival in N.J. and "Puccini’s Turandot" in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:10How to climb a grease pole (or just watch), from an Italian Market Festival champion
South Philly native Frankie Longo offers tips on how to fully enjoy the competition for prizes and South Philly bragging rights.
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Wawa Welcome America Festival aims to have something for all Philadelphians
The festival begins on Juneteenth and runs through July 4 with a star-studded concert and fireworks.
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