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.
Jennifer Weiner on 25 Years of Good in Bed
Best-selling Philly author Jennifer Weiner looks back her very personal debut novel.
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.
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.
(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.
Is David Uosikkinen the Ringo Starr of Philadelphia?
The Hooters drummer and his In The Pocket supergroup honors Philly’s rich musical history.
Renowned Philly Graffiti Crew TGE Celebrate 25 Years of Great Escapes
What started as a Philly graffiti crew is now a nationwide network of artists — and they’re reuniting for a milestone exhibit this weekend.
Scenes From the Third “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia
Thousands of protestors marched up the Parkway on Saturday, one of several rallies held all over the country.
PBS’s Geoff Bennett Revisits the “Golden Age” of ’90s Black Sitcoms in His New Book
The South Jersey-born co-host of PBS NewsHour discusses Bill Cosby, the Fresh Prince, Richard Pryor, Quinta Brunson, and his book Black Out Loud.
Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parties, Bar Crawls, and Events
Your guide to a festive weekend.
The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People
David Dylan Thomas delivers a funny, gory history lesson in White Meat: Appetizer.
9 New and Upcoming Books With Philly Connections
Add these new works by local authors to your spring reading list.
Bots on Tinder Are Using Local References to Seduce Philadelphians
Beware of robots dropping random Philly references into your chat.
Philly’s Arts Scene Is Heating Up. Here’s What to See, Read, and Hear This Winter
Fill your calendar from December to March.
Is Shane Gillis Bigger Than Kevin Hart? Yes. (Most Adults Are.)
The Pennsylvania-born comedian just announced he’ll headline a show at Lincoln Financial Field in July.
