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Spring kicks off with flea market along Penn’s Landing

02 April 2019 Luke Smith

More than 70 vendors kicked off spring on Saturday at the first antique and vintage flea market of the season at Cherry Street Pier, hosted by Phila Flea Markets. The market, situated along the Delaware

Pop-up subway performances honors late composer

26 March 2019 Dylan Long

Musicians around the globe took their performances underground last weekend as part of Bach in the Subways, an event that celebrated the late composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s 334th birthday on Thursday. Chloe Cooper, a senior

Chabad at Temple University hosts baking event for Purim

19 March 2019 Dylan Long

Chabad at Temple University hosted a hamantashen baking event on Sunday in anticipation of the Jewish holiday Purim, which begins Wednesday evening. Purim, which commemorates the saving of Jews from persecution in a story from

Temple department wins awards at Philadelphia Flower Show

12 March 2019 Dylan Long

The annual Philadelphia Flower Show, organized by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, ended Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Thousands of visitors flooded the center throughout the week, which held various floral exhibits. Temple University’s Department

Free Library hosts donut-making class with Federal Donuts

26 February 2019 Luke Smith

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center partnered with Federal Donuts to host a donut-making class at its Parkway Central branch on Vine Street near 19th on Saturday. The class gave children ages 5-12

Historic Uptown Theater celebrates 90th anniversary

19 February 2019 Will Amari

The Philadelphia Uptown Theater on Broad Street near Dauphin celebrated its 90th anniversary by lighting its original marquee on Saturday. The outdoor event included a wine basket raffle and a ceremony at the Black United

PAFA displays hundreds of art students’ work

12 February 2019 Luke Smith

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts opened 200 private studios to visitors for its annual Open Studio Night on Friday. The event showcased works by the academy’s undergraduate and graduate students. Artists remained in

Artist event group hosts Black History Month exhibit

05 February 2019 Keenan Austin

To kick off Black History Month, event group Nominal Artists hosted the Obsidian Art Show, which showcased the work of up-and-coming Black artists and musicians on First Friday. The gallery took place at Trolley Shop,

Academy of Natural Sciences hosts ‘Dinos After Dark’ event

29 January 2019 Luke Smith

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University remained open after-hours to host a Dinos After Dark event on Friday. The pay-what-you-wish event offered food, family activities and a Dino Drafts Beer Garden. A 40-foot

Music writer pens in-depth book on Jimi Hendrix

22 January 2019 Dylan Long

Acclaimed music writer and author Frank Moriarty celebrated the release of his 15th book “Modern Listener Guide: Jimi Hendrix” on Saturday at Tattooed Mom, a bar on South Street near 6th. The event featured an