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British-born muralist Femi Olatunji believes making and viewing art offers healing.
Three new murals capture Mt. Airy spirit
Aside from being visual feasts, three new Germantown Avenue murals stand as neighborhood biographies and towering testaments to creativity. more
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Brother John performs at the Pastorius Park Concerts, 8177 Roanoke St., Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Local musicians bring joy to the parks
Mid-Atlantic blues makes its way to Pastorius Park on July 16 with Brother John. more
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Robert Woodward, sculptor, painter and jeweler, stands beside one of the many creations in his new gallery.
Peanuts, paint and the man within: The life of Robert Woodward
The Peanut Butter Gallery at 8042 Germantown Ave. is hosting an open house on July 12 to showcase the creations of local artists and artisans. more
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Francesco Mandarano of Cosimo's, with a gluten-free pizza. Extra cheese!
Gluten-free options abound along the Avenue
They seem like such small numbers — one in 133 Americans — but that translates to up to 2.5 million people in the United States who have celiac disease. more
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House of Hamill (from left, Caroline Browning, Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan) performs Celtic folk songs July 9. Attention: As of the afternoon of July 9, the venue has been changed because of weather. See information below.
Folktales and friendship take center stage at local concerts
Two styles of classic tunes are making their way to local parks this week.  more
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The Crossing choir and conductor Donald Nally closed out the 2024-25 season with a stunning premiere and offered a preview of its upcoming concerts.
The Crossing ends one season and announces another
An excited audience of music lovers packed the main sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill earlier this month for “The Last Days of Immanuel Kant.” more
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The Chestnut Hill Bocce Club celebrates the organization's 109th Independence Day bike parade for youngsters and their families. The parade, which begins at 9 a.m., will convene at Ardleigh Street and Hartwell Lane.
The Northwest lights up for a star-spangled celebration
Here’s a sampling of July 4 events in the area. more
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Swing That Cat is an 8-piece swing band based in Philadelphia.
Swing into the past and enjoy singer-songwriters at Pastorius concerts
Two very different outdoor concerts await this week, one looking back to the swing era and the other with roots firmly planted in Philly’s singer-songwriter music scene. more
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Amy Beth Edelman and John Millard will celebrate 25 years of owning The Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe at 7723-25 Germantown Ave. on Friday, June 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Celebrating 25 years of savory sweets at the Night Kitchen
Owners of the Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe, a Chestnut Hill mainstay, invite the public to a celebration on June 27. more
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Paintings from Marcasso Art will be featured at the Germantown Fashion & Arts Festival.
Fashion and art take to the streets in Germantown
Get ready for a community event celebrating local designers, diverse sewists and regional food vendors on Saturday, June 28. more
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Local authors to discuss unsung women activists
Authors Christina Larocco and Heather Shafter will discuss the lives of two women activists at a special event June 28 at Hilltop Books. more
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Conductor Christoph Eschenbach, former music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will return to the city to lead the Curtis Symphony in a program that includes Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D.
Curtis announces a thrilling 2025-26 season of performances
It’s been a year of celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music. more
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Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner signed autographs for his fantasy novel, “Sign of the Sandman,” at last year’s annual American Library Association Conference in San Diego. This year's conference will be on June 26-30 in Philadelphia.
Hill novelist featured at national library conference
When the American Library Association (ALA) hosts its annual conferences this weekend, Chestnut Hill author and screenwriter Tom Turner will be there to sign books and chat with conferencegoers. more
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(From left) Heather Birmingham plays Viola and Matt Rydzewski is Duke Orsino in The Stagecrafters Theater production of “Twelfth Night,” running through June 29.
A lively ‘Twelfth Night’ comes to life at Stagecrafters
Many Shakespeare comedies could easily turn tragic with a simple turn of events. "Twelfth Night" is not one of them. more
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Unsung women opera composers get their close-ups in Germantown
Even the most passionate opera aficionados probably have never heard of Isabella Colbran, Maria Malibran, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Alma Mahler or Pauline Viardot. more
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Actors Susan Matson and Norm Burnosky portray characters who are getting to know each other by discussing furniture repair in Old Academy Players' production of A.R. Gurney's “The Dining Table.”
Seven actors play 53 characters in a delectable ‘Dining Room’
Old Academy Players brings the company’s season to a close with "The Dining Room," the most celebrated of A.R Gurney's many plays. more
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The Germantown Community Fridge at 19 E. High St.
Germantown Community Fridge invites neighbors to break bread
Residents of Germantown will have the opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal and meet their neighbors this Saturday, June 21, at Neighbors Table. more
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Argentine singer-songwriter Cecilia Zabala will perform in Pastorius Park on June 25.
Argentine singer and Germantown’s Shortcake kick off concert series
Chestnut Hill's bucolic Pastorius Park will once again be transformed into a vibrant music venue this summer. more
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The Ambler Arts & Music Festival, featuring two days of music performances, returns to the Montgomery County borough’s downtown June 13 and 14.
Summer music season returns with local bands, food and fun
Another summer of outdoor music kicks off this week offering area concertgoers a lineup of rock, reggae, folk, and soul. more
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Local students participated in a community art weaving project with textile artist and Mt. Airy resident Richie Wilde Lopez at the Lantern booth at Mt. Airy Day, May 3.
Lantern Theater series sets stage for Northwest expansion
While the Lantern Theater Company’s new performance space won’t open until fall 2026, they’re laying the groundwork with a series of events. more
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