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Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia is set to return to St. Paul's Episcopal Church on April 27 with a program of works by Sir Benjamin Britten and Leonard Bernstein.

Mendelssohn Chorus to present spring concert at St. Paul’s Church

Artistic director Dominick DiOrio will lead the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in its first return to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church since December. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/18/24

Carlene Lewis, Jim Hopper and Jennifer Lawson star in the Stagecrafters Theater’s production of Lynn Nottage’s 2015 play “Sweat.”

Blue-collar angst splits co-workers in ‘Sweat’ at Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters veers into political territory with its production of "Sweat," the Pulitzer-Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage. more

by Hugh Hunter | 4/18/24

A throwback to the mysteries of author Dashiell Hammett, "Brick," a cult classic about the death of a young woman, will be screened at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Woodmere Art Museum.

A 2005 ‘noir’ cult classic at Woodmere

Rian Johnson's “Brick,” an early gem in his filmography, carved out a distinctive niche in the noir landscape. more

by Ralph Hirshorn | 4/18/24

Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss new book

Princeton professor and MSNBC commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. will discuss his new book on April 22 at Greene Street Friends. more

4/18/24

Tom Keels (from left), Janet Wasser, Samuel Fernandez and Samantha Simpson star in “The Trouble with Harry,” now at Allens Lane Theatre through April 21. For reservations: allenslane.org.

Hitchcock's only comedy, adapted for Allens Lane Theater

Alfred Hitchcock was known as “the master of suspense,” but "The Trouble with Harry" is quite different. more

by Len Lear | 4/18/24

Mt. Airy native George Burton, now one of the nation's most celebrated jazz pianists, will perform in “Timeless: a Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero” on Saturday, April 20, at 3 p.m. at the Kimmel Center.

Mt. Airy jazz star on stage at Kimmel

George Burton, a Mt. Airy native and one of the nation's most celebrated jazz pianists, will perform in “Timeless: a Tribute to the Legacy of Peter Nero.” more

by Len Lear | 4/17/24

Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta's exhibit, “Holding My Breath Underwater,” can currently be seen until April 28 at the Cope House Galleries on the campus of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.

A ‘breathtaking’ collection at Cope House Gallery

You might say there are many volts of artistic energy emitted by the stunning paintings of Mt. Airy artist Lisa Karese Volta. more

by Len Lear | 4/11/24

Director Michael Ludwig (center) and the Roxborough Orchestra take a bow in February during a concert at the Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center.

Roxborough Orchestra to perform with Andrés Cárdenes

Music director Michael Ludwig will conduct the Roxborough Orchestra on April 12 at the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center. more

by Michael Caruso | 4/11/24

The production of "Macbeth" by the Quintessence Theatre Group along with the cast's performances including Daniel Miller (far left) as Macbeth, and Scott Parkinson (far right) as Lady Macbeth, have drawn cheers from audiences. The show has been extended through April 28.

With ‘Macbeth’ a hit, Quintessence extends the run

Quintessence Theatre's production of Macbeth has received such an electrifying response that the company is extending its run through April 28. more

4/11/24

Spring at Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum & Gardens will host a series of springtime events in April that will guide visitors on tours of the gardens and lead them in webinars. more

4/11/24

Jill Clayburgh performs a dance of liberation in "An Unmarried Woman," director Paul Mazursky's 1978 film about a Manhattan woman's divorce and rebirth.

‘An Unmarried Woman,’ liberation in 1970s cinema

“An Unmarried Woman,” featuring Jill Clayburgh, stands among a select group of 1970s films crafted by male filmmakers that deftly address women's concerns. more

by Heather Gray | 4/11/24

Woodmere field trip

Woodmere Art Museum will host a field trip to Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia April 21 as part of its display of “Sold Into Bondage.” more

4/11/24

FOW events

Friends of the Wissahickon will host a family-friendly hike with wellness consultant Brandi Aulston on April 13, starting at Houston Playground in Roxborough. more

4/11/24

‘Deep Rivers’ discussion on April 15

Germantown artist Linda Gail Sanders on April 15 will discuss the “Deep Rivers” mural she painted on the walls of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. more

4/11/24

Movie director Jackie Kong (right) chats with a fan.

Horror film director Jackie Kong holds a book-signing at Multiverse

For a store known for its comic books, games and collectible items, Multiverse now welcomes book signings with special guests. more

by Pryce Jamison | 4/4/24

Scott Parkinson, as Lady Macbeth, confronts the horror of her husband — played by Daniel Miller — wielding a bloody dagger.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth:

No matter the staging, Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is elusive. Always, you struggle with the absurd, nagging sympathy you feel for a blood-drenched tyrant. more

by Hugh Hunter | 4/4/24

Woodmere Art Museum’s Tuesday Night at the Movies series features the animated fantasy, “My Neighbor Totoro” Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.

‘My Neighbor Totoro,’ an anime ode to spirits and nature

The opportunity to see a Hayao Miyazaki treasure on the big screen is happening right here in Chestnut Hill. more

by Heather Gray | 4/4/24

Dwayne Boone in his studio with his moose painting and collage.

Germantown artist studio pals exhibit work at MAAG

The original work of self-taught art studio mates Dwayne Boone and Alonzo Troy Humphrey will be presented in “Philly Through Our Eyes.” more

by Len Lear | 4/4/24

Citywide theater festival to include performances in the Northwest

Philly Theatre Week returns April 4 to 14 with several presentations scheduled. more

4/4/24

Susan and Martijn Hermse in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in 1995. Hermse died of cancer at age 56.

Hill bookstore to offer narrative writing workshops

Susan Schaefer, whose own life story makes a compelling must-read, will guide aspiring storytellers in six consecutive workshops starting April 4. more

by Len Lear | 4/4/24

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Hitchcock's only comedy, adapted for Allens Lane Theater

Alfred Hitchcock was known as “the master of suspense,” but "The Trouble with Harry" is quite different.

Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss new book

Princeton professor and MSNBC commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. will discuss his new book on April 22 at Greene Street Friends.