Things to Do – Metro Philadelphia

Quintessence theatre

Theater

Quintessence Theatre unveils new season featuring Harlem Renaissance, Shakespeare and satire

By Erin Flynn Jay

Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute to debut immersive ‘Universal Theme Parks’ exhibition

By Molly Given

Summer of Loud

Hard rock’s heavy hitters head to Camden for Summer of Loud

By Zach Ciavolella

Philly Rocky

Rocky Philadelphia Bus Tour gets a flavorful new stop

By Zach Ciavolella

Christmas in July

Santa hats and summer vibes: Where to celebrate Christmas in July in Philly

By Molly Given

Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo brings back adults-only ‘Zoo Done It’ scavenger hunt

By Zach Ciavolella

Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival

Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival returns to West Philly this weekend

By Molly Given

court the jury experience fever

Theater

‘The Jury Experience’ lets Philly audiences decide the verdict

By Molly Given

hot dog

How to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

Fringe Festival

Fringe Festival 2025: Full lineup unveiled for Philly’s arts extravaganza

By Molly Given

comedy

Laugh Out Loud: Top comedy shows in Philly this weekend

By Zach Ciavolella

Philly parks summer

Philly parks offer family field days, outdoor movies, wellness events and more

By Molly Given

katrina InLiquid

Photojournalists reflect on Hurricane Katrina 20 years later at InLiquid Gallery

By Molly Given

concert

On the mic: Top concerts in Philly this week

By Zach Ciavolella

Carpenters' Hall, kids in Philadelphia

Oysters and independence: Carpenters’ Hall hosts historic shellabration

By Molly Given

timeline

‘TIMELINE’ group exhibit comes to Laurel Hill Mansion this summer

By Zach Ciavolella

Katika Festival

West Philadelphia

Katika Festival returns to uCity Square, celebrates Black-owned businesses, culture, community

By Metro Philadelphia

OVO soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ returns to Philly with a fresh twist

By Molly Given

fun philly weekend

Fun things to do in Philly this weekend

By Molly Given

Chickie's and Pete's

Local

Crabfries for Heroes returns with $1 Crabfries to benefit families of fallen officers

By Zach Ciavolella

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Pat Mundus, daughter of the late great Montauk fisherman Frank Mundus – Episode 241

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