Arts & Culture
How to celebrate Indigenous People and Italian heritage
With the holiday weekend ahead, here are meaningful ways to celebrate the multicultural influences that abound in Philly
By Charissa Howard
Calder Gardens’ Missed Opportunities
An urbanist grapples with her contrarian view of Philadelphia's newest museum, and how it reflects her city
By Diana Lind
“We Love Birds.”
Since the pandemic forced people outside, birding is having a moment. In Philly, it’s helping residents see their city anew
By Thomas Devaney
The Best Ways To Not Drink in Philly for Sober October
Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia
By Courtney DuChene
Philly Music Fest
The annual event presents nine shows over seven days in venues all over town to raise money for music education in schools. Come for the bands you don’t yet know you’ll love
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Can We Make Car-Free Streets Permanent?
Everyone loves once-a-week open streets. What would it take to transform the happenings into a full-time situation?
By Diana Lind
LOOK HERE, Art for All
What if art exhibitions — and art itself — were accessible for people with disabilities? What if they featured artists with disabilities? Find out at a new multi-location art show
By Courtney DuChene
Dirty Spicy Caesar Martini, Anyone?
The iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer talks with the owner of O’Jung’s — a South Philly bar that’s changed with the times but also … hasn’t
By Reuben Harley
Ken Burns on the American Revolution, Today
The award-winning documentarian will be in town October 9 to promote his upcoming PBS series on our country’s founding
By Delaney Parks
Hail the $11 Opera Ticket
An opera newbie found new joy and connection when a long-time Philadelphia cultural institution dramatically opened its marvels to a larger, younger, more diverse audience
By Danny Maloney