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Live in Philly: Penn Museum hosts annual African cultures celebration

27 February 2018 Hannah Burns

The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosted its 29th annual Celebration of African Cultures on Saturday in University City. The Celebration of African Cultures is a part of the Penn Museum’s World

Live in Philly: Fashion show highlights LGBTQ beauty, fashion

20 February 2018 Jamie Cottrell

BLACKSHEEProjx hosted its third annual fashion show and vogue battle Saturday at the University of the Arts in Center City.

Live in Philly: GayBINGO! hosts Mardi Gras-themed HIV/AIDS fundraiser

13 February 2018 Hannah Burns

GayBINGO!, a monthly fundraising event sponsored by AIDS Fund Philly, held a Mardi Gras-themed bingo night on Saturday.

Live in Philly: Penn Museum celebrates Chinese Year of the Dog

30 January 2018 Veena Prakriya

The Penn Museum hosted its 37th annual Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, kicking off the Year of the Dog.

World Cafe Live hosts nontraditional wedding expo

16 January 2018 Jamie Cottrell

World Cafe Live on Walnut Street near 30th hosted the Winter 2018 Lovesick Expo on Sunday. The show featured more than four dozen photographers, wedding planners, caterers and other vendors for engaged couples to meet

Live in Philly: Elfreth’s Alley in Old City hosts holiday celebration

05 December 2017 Jamie Cottrell

The Elfreth’s Alley Association hosted its annual Deck the Alley holiday event on Saturday in Old City. Deck the Alley provides visitors with a glimpse of the United States’ oldest residential street. This year, owners

Live in Philly: Annual Christmas Village opened on Thanksgiving

28 November 2017 Luke Smith

The city’s 10th annual Christmas Village at Dilworth Park kicked off festivities on Thanksgiving Day. The open-air market hosts more than 80 vendors from places like Spain and Nicaragua. The vendors sell toys, handmade goods,

Runners brave cold weather for Rocky Run at the Art Museum

14 November 2017 Jocelyn Burns

Philadelphia’s annual Rocky Balboa Run started at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday morning. Runners, fans of the cult film series and Philly neighbors braved the cold weather to compete in either a 5K

Cyclists across nation geared up for event this weekend

07 November 2017 Sydney Schaefer

The Philadelphia Bike Expo was held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 11th and Arch streets this past weekend. Bike enthusiasts from the Philadelphia region gathered for the two-day event, which featured cycling vendors from

Headhouse District organizes fall pumpkin celebration

31 October 2017 Chloe Fox

Philadelphians gathered at The Headhouse Shambles at 2nd and Lombard streets on Saturday to celebrate Halloween with food, candy and a variety of arts and crafts activities at the Fall Pumpkin Fest. Local businesses opened