Performing Arts

A 3rd round of American Rescue Plan funds will help Philly arts organizations transition into a post-pandemic future.

The play, produced by Philly’s InterAct Theatre, follows an interracial gay couple amid the protest movement, raising important questions about allyship.

"Omicron literally took us out in the span of a week," says Brian Moreland, producer of the play Thoughts of a Colored Man.

The performances of ‘Finally Unfinished’ by world-renowned choreographer Pam Tanowitz are free with museum admission and will only be seen in Philadelphia, only this weekend.

Baby, it’s cold outside … but there’s still lots of fun to be had this week, including new exhibits, concerts, and a great mom’s night out.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman are celebrated, and dinosaurs roam again in weekend event highlights in and around Philadelphia.

While short-term emergency relief funds have gone a long way for smaller arts groups in Philly, that money is starting to dry up.

Jan. 6 - Jan. 9: Weekend options in the Delaware Valley

Dec. 30 - Jan. 2: Things to do for New Year’s in and around Philly.

While some big New Year’s events are still on as planned, others are canceling outright or making changes to adapt to concerns over the latest COVID-19 surge.

The group’s management agency says RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, and another member, Suga, tested positive on Friday.

Celebrations including Disney, Kwanzaa, and live and virtual shows are highlighted this holiday weekend.

Dec. 16 - Dec. 19: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.

Dr. Derrell Acon is a singer and arts administrator from Long Beach Opera who will take on the unique role of HR exec and equity, diversity, and inclusion officer.