Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week we have 2nd Street Festival, Night Out on 9th, Herbie Hancock, ACANA Festival, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Zoo Done It, and much more

By Christina Griffith

The Odyssey is For All of Us

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film is based on Penn Professor Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s epic. A long-time university president urges everyone to see, read or listen to the story — and support humanities education

By Elaine Maimon

Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

By Christina Griffith

Bringing Music to the Masses

What began during Covid as outdoor concerts continues in spaces where live professional music can find new audiences

By Cara Kishter
Art for Change

Renewing a Beloved Program for Kids in Crisis

The CFEVA’s Hand-in-Hand Outreach, which paused during Covid, still believes the power of helping Philadelphia’s most vulnerable children express themselves through creativity

By Saanvi Ram
Guest Commentary

Is Haring Historic?

When it comes to the artist’s “We the Youth” mural in Point Breeze, a Philly curator says, well, duh

By RJ Rushmore
Big Rube’s Philly

The Boys Behind Dough Heads

The iconic branding expert, chef and photographer talks business and flavors with the operators of a modern classic pizza shop in the heart of cheesesteak land

By Reuben Harley
Guest Commentary

The Heat Tested the 250th. Philly Got an A

The interim leader of the National Constitution Center is proud of the quick thinking and ingenuity of the people who pulled off the Semiquincentennial

By Vince Stango

6abc’s Heroic Stand

Free speech is the first of all rights. Philly’s legendary TV station is fighting for theirs — and yours. Here’s why it matters

By Larry Platt

The Other Music Therapy

Having reached 163,000 Philadelphia patients, a volunteer-based, WXPN-sponsored, NYC-born program touches down in its 10th local hospital

By Rebecca Gibian