Arts & Culture

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Weekend
Things to do this weekend in Philly: Celebrate beer, wine, the great outdoors — and an epic mini golf tournament that also comes with ... beer
By Emma Riverso and Lauren McCutcheon
Critical Race Theatre
Former Roots Crew member Dice Raw first made his name chronicling his Philadelphia history through music. Now, as head of Philly’s legendary New Freedom Theatre, he’s telling the stories of Black Americans throughout all our history
By James Peterson
Art for Change: The Romantic Realist
The next in a series with Forman Arts Initiative profiles painter Sarah McEneaney, whose paintings are celebrated for their sincerity and attention to detail
By Morgan Nitz
Listen: Ali Velshi Banned Book Club with Meg Cabot
The MSNBC host speaks with the YA author about the inevitability of teen sex
By Ali Velshi
10 Small, Under-the-Radar, Black-Owned Businesses You Need to Know in Philly
Supporting small businesses supports Black families, communities, other small businesses, and dreams
By Abigail Chang
Integrity Icon 2023: Who is Your Public “Fun Hero?”
We’re looking for the parks, pools, arts, more happy-making people who fill our city with joy. Nominate a City worker as an Integrity Icon by March 31
By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary: Jane Golden’s Arts Agenda
Mural Arts Philadelphia’s executive director delivered a message from the arts to candidates at a forum last month. Here’s what she told them
By Jane Golden
Art For Change: The People’s Projectionist
Klip Collective founder Ricardo Rivera, known for dazzling projection pieces, cites music as his main inspiration, in the latest in our partnership with Forman Arts Initiative
By Logan Cryer