Philadelphia Magazine

Patrick Rapa

City Life

Inside Hustle Aims a Spotlight on the More Mysterious Parts of the Music Biz

The Philly Music Fest offshoot creates a space for off-stage side hustles.

City Life

Brian “Box” Brown Returns With Two New Graphic Novels

One’s a dark and funny dystopia, the other’s a biography of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.

Things to Do

10 Titles to Look for at Saturday’s Philly Bookstore Crawl

Some highlights from the local lit scene this season.

City Life

New HBO Doc Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

Tiger King creators return with crazy stories of smugglers, collectors, hustlers, zoo keepers, and federal agents — plus all the turtles, snakes, and lizards caught up in the crossfire.

City Life

Rocker/TV Star/Vampire Honus Honus and Man Man Come Home

Pretty sure this is an interview with a vampire.

City Life

Anti-Folk Artist Adam Brodsky Returns With American Epitaph

It’s the Philly singer-songwriter’s first record in 20 years.

Things to Do

Nerd Alert: Connecting the Dots With Fan Expo Celebs

Frodo, Hellboy, Riker, Boba Fett, Ginny Weasley, and more are coming to town this weekend.

City Life

The Definitive Deli Boys Interview

Season 2 of the hit Hulu series is out now.

Things to Do

Philly Music Fest Returns With an Impressive Lineup (and a Mystery Headliner)

The weeklong festival returns in October with Immanuel Wilkins, Mo Lowda, RJD2, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Marietta, Roberta Faceplant, and lots more.

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This Philly-Born Opera About Immigration and Bureaucratic Cruelty Feels More Relevant Than Ever

First staged on Broad Street in 1950, Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Consul returns to Philadelphia this week for just two performances.

City Life

Jennifer Weiner on 25 Years of Good in Bed

Best-selling Philly author Jennifer Weiner looks back her very personal debut novel.

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The Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia-Area Bookstores

Love the smell of a dusty, old tome? Looking for a page-turning best seller? Check out these new, used, and independent shops.

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Nighttime Economy Unit Aims to Make a Scene With “Weeknights Live” Series

The free, weekly series brings live music to Center City, East Passyunk, and Baltimore Avenue.

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(Almost) Everybody Must Get Stoned at Alex Grubard’s Long-Running Comedy Game Show

Weeding out the Stoned celebrates the 4/20 holiday season this week.

City Life

Is David Uosikkinen the Ringo Starr of Philadelphia?

The Hooters drummer and his In The Pocket supergroup honors Philly’s rich musical history.