Arts & Culture

The Plough & The Stars Irish pub open mic stays spirited on a Sunday afternoon after 27 years of practice

This week in Philly we welcome the Villain Arts Tattoo Festival, honor MLK with a Day of Service, plus enjoy early Lunar New Year celebrations, continue eating through Center City Restaurant Week, and much more

The Museum for Art in Wood’s “Strange Woodcraft” exhibit raises the question: Where does this weirdness belong?

The South Philly-based author of the book that’s the basis for the biopic A Complete Unknown on what the movie missed, how the Dylan and Swift cults compare, and who owns pop culture antihero status today.

Several housing-focused books are coming out this winter and spring. Here, 12 worth your time in 2025

The Utah Teapot, the first 3D model and inside joke of the computer art community, celebrates its 50th anniversary at InLiquid Art Gallery.

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

A dozen years ago, a South Jersey resident decided to cross the Delaware before dawn every New Year’s Day to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. And she has never looked back

The dates you need for the end of the year for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best

Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started