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Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Dance Day, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Discovery Day, Snoop & Wiz Khalifa in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 27 - July 30: Philly Dance Day, Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, and Too Short in N.J., plus The Mavericks in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Sinead O'Connor
Arts & Entertainment

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

She became an international sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” an emotional performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

3 years ago

A rave popping off in Philly, July 2021. (Deesarine Ballayan/Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Five DJs to look for on the Philly rave scene this summer

Dance parties are back, and better than ever.

3 years ago

Tony Bennett at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York.
Arts & Entertainment

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.

3 years ago

The Dave Matthews Band performs onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band, Philly Mardi Gras, ‘Macbeth,’ and Shark Summer in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 20 - July 23: Premier League in Philly, Shark Summer in N.J., and “Macbeth” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Artists perform at the 2023 Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival
Arts & Entertainment

In West Philly, HopePHL celebrates local artists at Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

The festival was voted Metro Philly’s Best Annual Festival in 2022 and has been nominated again this year.

3 years ago

Killer Mike and El-P performing on stage
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Killer Mike loves Philadelphia, from the ‘inspiring’ murals to the ‘transformative’ music of State Property

The Run The Jewels rapper is playing Underground Arts on tour for his latest solo album.

3 years ago

Following the success of the first Sweet Juice Fest, organizers took a year to develop 2023's installment featuring a full lineup of musicians, an interactive art installation, and local food and drinks. (Courtesy of Sweet Juice Fest)
Arts & Entertainment

Sweet Juice Fest returns to Germantown, looking to elevate queer and minority artists in Philadelphia

Shamir will headline the July 22 festival, which seeks to highlight the DIY spirit of Philadelphia’s music scene.

3 years ago

FILE - Two of the offshore wind turbines, which have been constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va., are seen, June 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Studio 2

NJ’s Offshore Wind Project, Pittsburgh Shooting Trial, Hip Hop Artist Chill Moody

The nation’s biggest offshore wind energy project at the N.J. shore was approved. Will citizen opposition and a lawsuit derail it?

Air Date: July 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:30
Amos Lee performing
Studio 2

Amos Lee Performs, Montco Train Derailment, The First Lady of World War II

Philly native musician Amos Lee plays live. Plus, the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's secret journey during WWII. Also get the latest on the Montgomery County train derailment.

Air Date: July 18, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:06
Jane Birkin poses for photographers at the photo call for the film Jane By Charlotte at the 74th international film festival, in Cannes, France, in July 2021. The actress-singer died on Sunday.
NPR
Community

Jane Birkin, British actress, singer and French icon, dies at 76

The London-born star, whose British accent and natural style charmed her adopted country of France, died on Sunday. Her fame rivals the Hermès luxury handbags named after her.

3 years ago

A portrait of Yeho Bostick, posing for a photo with flowers in his beard.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly musician Yeho Bostick to be remembered at Ardmore Music Hall

Bostick succumbed to cancer two weeks ago. His charisma and musicianship touched a wide swath of Philly’s music scene.

3 years ago

Frank Busso Sr. (left), of Woodbridge, Va., raised an accordion playing family, His son, daughter, and grandchildren joined him for a performance at King of Prussia Mall during the annual American Accordionists' Association convention. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

An accordion takeover at the King of Prussia Mall

The national convention of the American Accordionists’ Association announced its arrival with an accordion concert in the shopping mall.

3 years ago

Deej, 28, and her best friend Chaz, 28, traveled from Baltimore to attend the Philadelphia leg of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at Lincoln Financial Field. “We are the drama,” they said while strutting to the entrance of the show. (Erin Blewett for Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Photos: The Bey Hive swarms the Linc for the first U.S. stop of the Renaissance Tour

Rhinestone cowboy hats, bedazzled stilettos, and bold makeup dominated as fans made their way into Lincoln Financial Field.

3 years ago

Elvis Costello performs onstage.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest Weekend, RiverFest, White Affair, Bastille Day, and Elvis Costello in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 13 - July 16: Blobfest in the Philly ‘burbs, Matchbox 20 in N.J., and the Wilmington Street Food Festival are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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