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Back in 2006, when Silversun Pickups emerged from Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood to release their debut album “Carnavas,” the band was alternately derided and hailed for their ‘90s-throwback sound and lead singer Brian Aubert’s near-mimicry of Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan.
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by Wendy Rosenfield
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8/21/25
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The Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for a third year on Saturday, Aug. 23, bringing book lovers a slew of deals, signings, and giveaways.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/21/25
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The Delaware Valley Opera Company (DVOC) will present two performances of Henry Purcell’s masterpiece, “Dido and Aeneas,” Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown.
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by Michael Caruso
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8/21/25
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Wednesday, July 30, was the hottest day of the year, with a heat index of 103 degrees. Nevertheless, about 60 people showed up at Chestnut Hill’s Wednesday Trivia Night at the Chestnut Hill Brewing Company.
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by Len Lear
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8/14/25
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Grab blankets, lawn chairs, and gather family and friends. Street Movies! is coming to Germantown.
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by Brian Nelson
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8/14/25
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On Aug. 15, “Step Brothers,” the classic 2008 comedy starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, will screen at 8 p.m. at Attic Brewing Company in Germantown as part of a free, public event.
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by Lucy Tobier
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8/14/25
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Lindo Jones always battled social anxiety. To combat his condition, the Germantown resident often rehearsed anticipated conversations in his head before going to school. He didn’t realize that this coping mechanism would lead to a career path.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/14/25
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In the spacious glass-and-brick taproom of Germantown’s Attic Brewing Company, horn players in their 20s bump fists with guitarists old enough to be their grandparents.
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by Anndee Hochman
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8/14/25
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If you enjoy farce, “Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door” by Paul Slade Smith, is a show you don’t want to miss.
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by Hugh Hunter
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8/14/25
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Romanian-born maestro Valentin Radu will lead his cohort of Vox Ama Deus ensembles in their 39th season. The roster of period instruments ensembles’ performances includes several in Chestnut Hill.
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by Michael Caruso
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8/14/25
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Hardly a day goes by that we do not see or hear about some weather-related catastrophe that appears to be more frequent and devastating than ever before.
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by Len Lear
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8/14/25
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When John Thomas, of Oreland, was a child growing up in Charlestown, West Virginia, his elementary school teacher prepared an interesting exercise for the children.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/25
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A robust range of plays is scheduled for Northwest theatergoers in a 2025-2026 season varied enough to rival the stage fare offered in Center City.
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by Hugh Hunter
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8/7/25
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The tranquil expanse of Laurel Hill East caught the eye of the Mohnton Professional Car Club several years ago when members were looking for the perfect place to host a different kind of car show.
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by Brian Nelson
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8/7/25
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On the morning of June 6, 1944, a C-47 plane named Placid Lassie took off for Normandy during the D-Day invasion. Over 81 years later, Placid Lassie will land at Wings Field in Blue Bell on Sept. 6 for the Wings N’ Wheels festival.
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by Maggie Dougherty
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8/7/25
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After a yearlong celebration of its 90th anniversary season, the Academy of Vocal Arts plans an upcoming lineup of fully-staged productions.
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by Michael Caruso
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8/7/25
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On Thursday, Aug. 7, Our House Culture Center on Germantown Avenue will host a workshop teaching attendees to make cyanotype prints from family recipes.
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by An Nichols
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7/31/25
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It’s been said of Philadelphia that the city is really “Tinytown,” because everyone knows everyone else in a particular circle, musical or otherwise. That assertion holds true among the city’s church musicians in general, and organists in particular.
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by Michael Caruso
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7/31/25
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With vivid color and contemporary references, this pop art exhibit at Chestnut Hill’s NoName Gallery offers a refreshing diversion.
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by Pamela J. Forsythe
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7/31/25
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The CHCA's Movies Under the Stars series returns with four films in August. By coincidence, the first film in the series will also be featured that same night at Mt. Airy CDC’s Moonlight Movie.
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by Walt Maguire
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7/31/25
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