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The new Pride Arts Festival takes over Philly this June

Feeling PrideAF

Five local arts organizations join forces to launch PrideAF, the Pride Arts Festival; a Fringe-esque series of performances taking place all across the city in June. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Previews 1 minute read
Breakdancers wearing all white in a circle of onlookers also in mostly white in a closed off street area

The past, present, and future of the ODUNDE festival

A joyous cultural fete

The ODUNDE festival has become one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations, and as it celebrates 51 years, what about its origins and its future are important now more than ever? Constance Garcia-Barrio profiles.
Constance Garcia-Barrio

Constance Garcia-Barrio

Profiles 3 minute read
A troupe of about 7 kids in Colonial garb march while playing fifes and drums past the brick façade of Independence Hall

Your June guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

The summer of the Revolution starts now

The greater Philly area is packed with exciting cultural events as we count down the final weeks til America’s 250th, including festivals, music, fireworks, storytelling, printmaking, decorating, parades, and more. Walt Maguire dives in.

Walt Maguire

Previews 13 minute read
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Your guide to Philly Memorial Day Weekend events honoring America’s 250th

Flags, festivals, parades, public art, and more for Memorial Day

Planning Memorial Day Weekend outings? We’re rounding up festivals, parades, and notable public art with a 250th theme, from Germantown to North Philadelphia to Old City to the waterfront. Dive in with Walt Maguire.

Walt Maguire

Previews 5 minute read
Seen from behind, a festival parade of marchers under the Philly skyline, in elaborate applique costumes with fruit & veggies

The Festival of Many Colors on May 17 marks a new chapter for the Mummers

Opening new doors to the Mummers

The Mummers is a way of life for some Philadelphians, but they also have a history of painful exclusion. A multicultural festival on Sunday, May 17, marks a new era of collaboration with grassroots cultural groups. Isa Segalovich looks closer.
Isabella Segalovich

Isabella Segalovich

Features 6 minute read
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Join us for the fourth annual BSR Book Week, May 17-23

Celebrate books with the BSR team and top Philly authors!

If you love books, stay tuned. From May 17-23, we're celebrating our fourth annual BSR Book Week with reviews, giveaways, a virtual panel of bestselling authors, and staff recommendations.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 2 minute read
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Your May guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

Print your own Declaration, sample historic foods, join Colonial tours, and more

Semiquincentennial events continue to pack the Philly-area calendar, from new art installations to print-your-own Declaration events, a wide variety of tours, new theater, and lots more. Walt Maguire dives in.

Walt Maguire

Previews 8 minute read
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Your April guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

Declarations, fireworks, your photos, and more as spring fires up America’s birthday

April is overflowing with events continuing Philly’s 250 theme, including an exhibition about fireworks, art shows, a call for photos, circus arts, ceramics, a symphony, a Mummers dance workshop, and tons more. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

Previews 12 minute read
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Alison Zeidman presents Ready to Die? A Comedy Show About Dead Parents & DIY End-of-Life Planning

Death comedy jam

Comedian Alison Zeidman’s show makes light of losing your parents too soon and preparing for end-of-life, tying stand-up with a workshop around death and dying. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
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Your March guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

Things to do in Philly this spring, with a 250th twist

Welcome to our new monthly guide to Philly-area events celebrating America’s 250th
birthday. We’ve got art and poetry, participatory textiles, feminist furniture, medical history, and lots more. Walt Maguire previews.

Walt Maguire

Previews 5 minute read