Visual Arts
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.
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Listen 5:20Chinese Lantern Festival returns with an undersea fantasy
The last lantern festival in Franklin Square was in 2019. The large-scale illuminated spectacle returns with an undersea fantasy.
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Listen 1:32Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Lisa Loeb, Kidchella in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Foodtruck Frenzy, Brian McKnight and Movies On The Block are also on tap as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations share the weekend calendar.
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Listen 5:00Penn researchers find mental health benefits in visiting museums, including reduced anxiety
A new Penn study shows museums – in particular art museums – are good at reducing anxiety and depression.
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Five things you should know about Philly Art Museum’s incoming director
Sasha Suda, of Canada, will be the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new director and CEO in September. Here’s what you should know about her.
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‘Youthphoria’ project celebrates trans and nonbinary joy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-based photographer Shannon Collins aims to affirm and capture trans and nonbinary joy through Youthphoria photo project.
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Listen 1:42Philly Flower Show, Odunde, Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Festivals and live music continue their comeback as this weekend’s events also include the Wayne Music Fest, Suburban PRIDE, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Sasha Suda named new director of Philadelphia Museum of Art
In September, the director of the National Gallery of Canada will take the seat vacated by Timothy Rub six months ago.
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New Philly mural honors The Roots’ Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter
The Roots’ vocalist’s silhouette is the centerpiece of a mural four stories high on the south side of the Clay Studio.
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Roots Picnic is back! Plus Philly Pride, The Skirmish in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
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.
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Listen 5:05Library Company displays patient memoirs from 19th-century asylums
Patient memoirs of 19th-century asylums tell the good, the bad, and the ugly from the early days of institutional mental health treatment.
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Mount Airy’s newest shop teaches beginners to sew and quilt on a budget
Whether you’re experienced, or want to learn how to sew and quilt, the owner’s passion for fabric has her planning opportunities for adults and children.
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Listen 1:51Food fests, Haim, Prince in the Park, Devon Horse Show in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
The busy Memorial Weekend schedule also includes Nelly, the Latino Film Festival and a celebration of Black Birders Week.
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The Who, New Hope PrideFest, Mutlu, Art in the Open, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Music, theater, and street festivals dominate the weekend events schedule in and around Philadelphia.
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Listen 5:06Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.
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