Music

On a warm and bright Saturday afternoon, crowds filled the sidewalks of West Philadelphia to listen to a diverse collection of local musicians perform from their porch stages.

The Roots’ vocalist’s silhouette is the centerpiece of a mural four stories high on the south side of the Clay Studio.

The classical artist and producer celebrates Black composers and musicians, and highlights those from the past who didn’t receive recognition.

Sister Hazel, KC and the Sunshine Band and a celebration of a classic car are also among weekend highlights in the tri-state for the first weekend in June.

The June 2 show at Verizon Hall is free with RSVP.

The busy Memorial Weekend schedule also includes Nelly, the Latino Film Festival and a celebration of Black Birders Week.

Brooklyn Bowl hosts the first local edition of the touring “Forever Selena” event commemorating the late Tejano singer.

El Brooklyn Bowl presenta la primera edición local de la gira “Forever Selena” que conmemora a la difunta cantante tejana.

Vangelis composed the music for Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, which won him an Academy Award.

Music, theater, and street festivals dominate the weekend events schedule in and around Philadelphia.

LadyBug Music Festival founder Gayle Dillman talks about challenges women still face in the music business, advice for artists, and what to expect at the festival this year.

Autonomous technologies help the Mendelssohn Chorus perform a new work about the ethics of robotics.

The Greater South Jersey Chorus will perform a dramatic work that links to stops along the Underground Railroad in the region.

Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.

The 2022 festival will feature dozens of in-person events from Juneteenth to July 4th including fireworks displays and a massive concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.