Overheard at Fitler

With Rock Impresario Larry Magid

The legendary concert promoter and rock pioneer steps back in time with Citizen Co-creator Larry Platt to relive the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and other ways Magid made Philly rock history

By J.P. Romney
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the 2025 Make the World Better Concert

Remi Wolf, Jay Som, Lucy Dacus, Hop Along and more indie rockers alight on FDR Park for a two-night concert benefiting Connor Barwin’s efforts to rebuild Philly playgrounds and rec centers

By Lauren McCutcheon

Hip Hop + Bluegrass?

Before Beyoncé became Cowboy Carter, this Philadelphia / Brooklyn-based band fused sounds that you didn’t know needed to be together

By Dr. James Peterson
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Philly Youth Music Fest

The second annual concert on July 15 is organized by youth, features youth bands and is geared towards a youth audience. Get your tickets now

By Charissa Howard
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Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale

The spring concert in June is a chance to hear the country’s premier children’s choral group for yourself. What are you waiting for?

By Cassie Burkhardt
Big Rube’s Philly

Bumi Fernandez-West

The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday

By Reuben Harley

Putting the Blues in Sinners

How Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland shaped Hollywood’s next breakout star

By Malcolm Burnley

Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2025

Your guide to Philly's lineup of LGBTQIA+ events this month. Things to do for families, partiers, sports fans and arts aficionados

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith

Political Satire for the TikTok Age

Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters

By Malcolm Burnley

Essential Viewing for All Black Philadelphians

Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest film in theaters now, is a tribute to Black people, their music, and their American experience

By Dr. James Peterson