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Performing Arts

Kingsley Ibeneche, performing as part of an earlier ''Multitudes'' concert at World Cafe Live, taken from a video shot by World Cafe Life
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Musicians and poets perform new work inspired by PAFA’s American art

A concert of poets and musicians showcases new work inspired by PAFA’s exhibition “Making American Artists.”

2 days ago

Actor Lance Reddick appears at the ''White House Down'' premiere in New York
Arts & Entertainment

Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star, dies at 60

Reddick was often put in a suit or a crisp uniform during his career, playing tall taciturn and elegant men of distinction.

2 days ago

Matt Bellamy and Chris Wolster play guitar onstage.
Things To Do
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, King of Prussia Restaurant Week, Muse, Lizz Wright in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 16-19: "Boeing Boeing" in Del., St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Philly, and “Macbeth" in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 days ago

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Halsey performs at Sweetlife Festival
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‘North to Shore’: Music and arts festival coming to Newark, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City this summer

Headlining music and comedy acts include Halsey, Santana, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, and Demi Lovato.

6 days ago

Antje Menikheim (left) lead scenic painter for Sunday's 95th Academy Awards, and scenic artist Michael Thomas prepare Oscar statues for the event, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, near the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
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How does Oscars voting work? This is how winners are decided

Final voting takes place not too long before the ceremony and is done completely online. For most categories, it's pretty simple.

1 week ago

mathematician Ben Zauzmer poses at a stadium
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Upper Dublin mathematician is incredibly good at predicting Oscar winners

Last year, Ben Zauzmer accurately predicted 19 out of 20 categories.

1 week ago

A close-up of children performing, wearing all green for St. Patrick's Day.
Things To Do
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Patti LaBelle, Oscars Night Party, World Cafe Live Beer Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 9-12: “The Simon and Garfunkel Show” in Del., World Cafe Live Beer Fest in Philly, and Patti Labelle in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Year after the slap, Chris Rock hits back in new special

The 58-year-old comedian on Saturday night performed his first stand-up special since last year’s Oscars.

2 weeks ago

Candidates for mayor of Philadelphia raise their hands when asked who has a TikTok account. The question came during a forum on the performing arts and cultural economy at the Kimmel Center. The candidates are (from left) Jeff Brown, Jimmy DeLeon, Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, Maria Quiñones Sánchez, and Rebecca Rhynhart. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Mayoral candidates discuss Philly arts sector at Kimmel Center forum

A mayoral forum at the Kimmel Center asked nine candidates about how to fund and leverage the arts to address city problems.

2 weeks ago

Models pose before walking the runway.
Things To Do
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Philadelphia Flower Show, Philly Fashion Week, First Friday at the Barnes, and Trombone Shorty in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 2-5: Trombone Shorty in Del., Philadelphia Flower Show, and Haddonfield Restaurant Week in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 weeks ago

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A scene are from ''Unholy Wars,''
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‘10 Days in a Madhouse’ to premiere next season at Opera Philadelphia

“10 Days in a Madhouse,” “Unholy Wars,” a new “Madame Butterfly” present alternative voices opposing oppression.

3 weeks ago

Dancers leap in the air against a colorful backdrop.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Alvin Ailey, Philly Home + Garden Show, Bierfest, and the Harlem Globetrotters in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 23 - Feb. 26: The Brit Pack in Del., Bierfest in Philly, and “Unfinished Women” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 weeks ago

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PlanPhilly
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This Philly drag show tackles climate change — on ice

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

4 weeks ago

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File photo: Richard Belzer attends the premiere of ''Mistaken For Strangers'' during the opening night of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival
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Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78

Belzer died Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft told The Hollywood Reporter.

4 weeks ago

An ice-skater poses in a sepia-toned image
PlanPhilly
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This drag show in Philly is about climate change, and warm weather spoiled its opening night

After an opening night spoiled by weirdly warm weather, The Bearded Ladies are ready to inspire collective action against climate change using camp.

1 month ago

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