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Open mic night gives artists expressive space

14 January 2020 Claudia Salvato

On Saturday, more than 50 poets, writers and creators gathered at REC Philly, sharing art onstage.

Run raises money for homelessness assistance

03 December 2019 Jeremy Elvas

The race raised money for organizations that help people experiencing homelessness.

Exhibit combines jazz performances and art

19 November 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Saturday, Philly Art Collective Gallery on Third and New streets hosted the “All That Jazz Art Festival,” an exhibit featuring artwork from local Philadelphia artists and performances by jazz musicians. Along the walls of

Convention intersects Blackness and comic books

12 November 2019 Claudia Salvato

On Saturday, The African American Museum in Philadelphia on Arch and 7th streets held the Super Heru Mini Comic-Con, an event hosted by the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention that focuses on the

Parade brings military veterans together

05 November 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Sunday, hundreds gathered along Market Street in Center City for the Philadelphia Veterans Parade, a non-profit march honoring those who have served in the United States military. At noon, the parade began at Philadelphia

Day of the Dead festival celebrates languages

29 October 2019 Colleen Claggett

On Saturday, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosted its Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festival. The event featured traditional Mexican performances and crafts, Nahuatl and Spanish language

Jack-o-lantern trail features pumpkin art

22 October 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered in West Fairmount Park to see Jack’s Pumpkin Glow, a one-third-mile trail decorated with more than 5,000 pumpkins from local farmers that were hand-carved by local artists. Kristine Vo,

Celebration recognizes land’s settlement history

15 October 2019 Jeremy Elvas

On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which featured traditional songs and dance performances and vendors selling artwork and trinkets. Matt Dineen, 38, from

Runners race through cemetery with spooky spirit

08 October 2019 Claudia Salvato

On Saturday, Laurel Hill Cemetery held its annual Rest In Peace 5K Run, a family-friendly race where attendees dressed up in costumes to run through the cemetery. Hosted by the Friends of Laurel Hill and

Festival shows India’s ‘love and connection’

01 October 2019 Claudia Salvato

On Sept. 28, Philadelphia Rathyatra Street Festival hosted its annual Ratha Yatra festival, or the “Parade of Chariots.” This event began in Puri, Odisha, India 5,000 years ago to celebrate the deity Lord Jagannath’s journey