FringeArts
FringeArts Finally Lives Up to Its Destiny
There was much fanfare in 2013 when FringeArts opened in an early 20th-century pumping station — a massive $7 million renovation that included a sizable […]
The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly
School’s back in session, pumpkin spice lattes have the audacity to be sold already, and fall will soon be upon us. So get your sweaters […]
A Controversy Brews in Philadelphia Surrounding Drag Musical Gay Mis
When Philadelphia drag queen Eric Jaffe put tickets for Gay Mis up for sale on Eventbrite on January 15th, she didn’t think much of it. […]
Your Guide to the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Considering the nearly 200 diverse performances and experiences, 1,000+ international and local artists, and a multitude of adjacent gatherings and programming, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival […]
Nick Stuccio on the Good, the Bad, and the Very Tense Moments in Philadelphia Fringe Festival History
After stumbling into ballet in college — initially to meet ballerinas — Nick Stuccio came to Philly and joined the Pennsylvania Ballet. Then he left […]
City Shuts Down Major Philly Fringe Festival Venue Over “Serious Safety Violations”
Update: On Thursday evening, Fringe Festival organizers stated that the South Philly venue for Late Night Snacks is again operational and that “all future Late […]
Yes, Two Philly Fringe Festivals Just Opened. Confused?
This time each year, performing arts lovers around the region gear up for the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival. But this year, things are just a […]
Frustrated With Philly’s Fringe Festival, Theater Artists Are Launching Free Fringe Philly
This September, as has happened every year since 1997, scores of performers and thousands of spectators will take to the city for the Philadelphia Fringe […]
Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Feastival
To celebrate a decade of support for Philly’s booming arts scene, the epic party Audi Feastival is taking over the city’s most exciting outdoor arts space. This […]
FringeArts Is Revamping Its Programming With a Series of Mini Fests This Year
Six years ago, the organization that birthed the artsy Philadelphia Fringe Festival way back in 1997 opened a permanent space on the Delaware waterfront. In […]
Weekend in Review: 3 Fringe Shows, 2 Bloody Marys, and a Late Sandwich
Some years, I wind up not making it out to any FringeArts festival shows, mostly due to my schedule. But this past weekend, after spending […]
Faces of the Fringe: Nightmarish Clowns, Killer Bears, and Wild Acrobatics
The 2018 Philadelphia FringeArts Festival has officially begun. The performers and creators from the “curated” part of FringeArts, meaning those handpicked and paid by FringeArts […]
Eagles Opener Forced Postponement of Original FringeArts Opening Night
The FringeArts Festival’s official opening night was originally scheduled for this Thursday. But it turns out that the festivities had to be moved to Friday […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Halloqweens Bash
This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the fourth annual Halloqweens Bash. Queer events impresario Dame Luz presents us one of the biggest queer […]
33 Things to Do This Weekend
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 World’s Largest Pop-Up Photobook @ Philadelphia Photo Arts Center Every morning through September 26, visitors may watch artist Colette Fu as she works […]