Music

The free Fourth of July festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway gave Philadelphians a chance to smile.

An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.

The interactive event will feature a number of renowned artists, storytellers, and poets.

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

David Puryear is the iconic saxophonist who plays on the corner of 4th and Market in Old City, Philadelphia. He brings music and joy to the community.

Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.

One of the era’s biggest recording powerhouses was founded in Northern Liberties.

The Trade School art festival in a variety of venues across Philadelphia brings Philly and Detroit artists together for collaboration.

Foodtruck Frenzy, Brian McKnight and Movies On The Block are also on tap as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations share the weekend calendar.

A Tony award is the final piece of the puzzle for Hudson, who is on the verge of reaching EGOT status — or winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

Festivals and live music continue their comeback as this weekend’s events also include the Wayne Music Fest, Suburban PRIDE, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

MIA 2022 will also feature Philadelphia native musicians Lil Uzi Vert and Jazmine Sullivan.

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

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.