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Kelechi Udenkwo (left) and Deja Anderson-Ross share a loving moment in the Quintessence Theatre Group’s production of “Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2, and 3,)” running through June 23.
Stay or go: A Hero’s dilemma in ‘Father Comes Home’
Just in time for "Juneteenth," Quintessence Theatre presents "Father Comes Home from the Wars, (Parts 1, 2 and 3)" by Suzan-Lori Parks. more
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Germantown Avenue will be closed to cars, buses and other vehicles, but food trucks will be welcome along Mt. Airy’s commercial corridor for the community’s annual Supper Sessions food festivals, which start June 12.
Mt. Airy’s Supper Sessions return for a culinary extravaganza
Mt. Airy is gearing up to host its signature outdoor event, Go Mt. Airy Supper Sessions, a monthly festival. more
Saul Broudy
Songs of the Dust Bowl at Historic Germantown
Folk musician Saul Broudy, who specializes in bluegrass, country, blues, rockabilly and roots music, will highlight the songs of Woody Guthrie on June 8. more
PhilaMRKT, a one-day pop-up featuring some of the area's best artists, is returning to Chestnut Hill on June 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Kismet Cowork, 12 W. Willow Grove Ave.
Talented designers return to Hill’s PhilaMRKT pop-up
PhilaMRKT, a one-day pop-up featuring some of the area's best artists, is returning to Chestnut Hill on June 7 at Kismet Cowork, 12 W. Willow Grove Ave. more
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Kong could have stayed safe, but he couldn't stay away from Beauty in the 1933 movie, which will screen June 13 at Schuylkill Banks in Center City. Movies are shown either at the Grays Ferry Crescent Esplanade or the grassy area just north of the Walnut Street Bridge. All movies start at sunset, which is around 8:00-8:30pm depending on the month.
In ‘King Kong,’ love will destroy you
RKO's 1933 classic, "King Kong," opens with a fake Arabian proverb and famously ends with another unforgettable quote: "It was beauty that killed the beast." more
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Based in Chestnut Hill and led by artistic director Gayle Wieand since 2005, Philomusica Chorale’s mission is “to entertain, educate, engage and inspire.”
Tempesta di Mare closes one season, announces another
   Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, closed out its 2023-24 season on Saturday, May 18, with an intimate chamber music recital. more
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Japanese director and animator Mamoru Hosoda’s “Belle” takes “a tale as old as time” and uses it to tell an original story about the digital masks we wear, and the ways we strive to show one another what’s underneath.
“Belle” vibrantly reimagines ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in Clark Park
“You may not be able to start over in the real world, but you can start over in the world of the U.” So intones a Siri-esque narrator as we are guided through a vibrant digital … more
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Chestnut Hill’s Petapalooza returns with what promises to be a fun afternoon of entertainment, vendors, and live music.
A ‘Paw-some’ celebration for animal lovers
Gather your pets and head to Chestnut Hill on June 2 for a day filled with laughter, love, and wagging tails. more
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In addition to writing five novels, Fink has performed music and storytelling at several Northwest venues over many years.
Losing 20 years of work didn’t stop this Hill novelist
Ted Fink, who will discuss his new book at Hilltop Books, lost a lifetime of work when he stuffed three novel manuscripts, 30 short stories, 20 songs, and dozens of poems into an overnight bag and checked it onto a plane that he and his family were taking to Puerto Rico. more
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'Forever Plaid,' running through June 16 at Act II Playhouse in Ambler is an ode to the close-harmony guy groups of the 1950s.
'Forever Plaid' now running at Act 2 Playhouse
For those old enough to remember American pop culture of the 1950s, the show is a madeleine that evokes strong memories of a vanished world. In any event, it is fun. more
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The Hot Club of Philadelphia performing recently at the City Winery Philadelphia in Center City.
The Beatles and Dylan like you've never heard before
Odds are you probably enjoy the music of The Beatles and Bob Dylan, but you have never heard it played the way the Hot Club of Philadelphia will be playing it at The Fallser in East Falls. more
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The Bearded Ladies Cabaret will be kicking off NW Philadelphia’s Pride Month celebrations at Allens Lane Art Center on Friday with a special outdoor performance of "CHECK IT OUT!!!" from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Love is Love: NW Philly prepares for Pride
Northwest Philadelphia is gearing up for Pride Month, which starts on Saturday, with a calendar full of activities recognizing that love is love. more
Artem Tenkeli, who grew up north of Russia beyond the Arctic Circle, will be performing a piano concert at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Germantown on Saturday, May 25, at 3 p.m.
Pianist at Ebeneezer Maxwell concert is 9,000 miles from home
Artem Tenkeli, who will perform a piano concert at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Germantown at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, is a long way from home. more
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Ashton Roxander danced the role of a rebellious son with fellow dancers of Philadelphia Ballet in a performance of “Prodigal Son,” with choreography by George Balanchine.
Germantown choir to perform Bach’s ‘Magnificat’
"Bach's 'Magnificat' is undoubtedly one of his most fun and most challenging pieces for a choir to sing." more
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In the 2000s, popular radio host and author Charlamagne Tha God worked at radio stations in Philadelphia. He’ll discuss his new book “Get Rich or Die Lying” May 23 at Greene Street Friends.
‘The architect of aggravation’ to discuss new book
Charlamagne Tha God, the best-selling author, comedian, and radio host returns to the city that played an integral role in his broadcast career when he takes the stage May 23 to discuss his latest … more
Marilyn Monroe took what turned out to be an iconic turn on a New York subway grate in “The Seven Year Itch” as actor Tom Ewell looks on. The Billy Wilder comedy screens May 29 at The Ambler Theater.
Your spring guide to Philadelphia area movie screenings
From recent hits to bonafide classics and offbeat cult favorites, this spring and summer bring a slew of movie screenings across the Philadelphia area. more
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Parlour Noir will be serving up some swing with a community dance party at Germantown Mennonite Church on May 24.
Parlour Noir teams up with Rittenhop for an evening of swing
Get ready for a memorable evening of music and dance at Germantown's Mennonite Church on Washington Lane. more
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Director Walter Hill's cult classic “The Warriors” screens at Ambler Theater May 23. Can … you … dig … it?
‘The Warriors’ come out to play at the Ambler Theater
The opening shots of Walter Hill's “The Warriors,” screening Thursday, May 23 at the Ambler Theater, set the stage for what's to come: a vision of New York City that's part funhouse, part real urban grime. more
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Wyndmoor native Craig Shoemaker has performed in every major comedy venue in the country, has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, and was a regular on “Hollywood Squares.”
Emmy-winning comic returns for Sellersville performance
I like to think that I discovered Chestnut Hill area native Craig Shoemaker, who will be performing his stand-up comedy act at Sellersville Theater in Bucks County, about a half-hour drive from … more
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Music conductor Cristian Macelaru, who formerly lived in Chestnut Hill and led the Philadelphia Orchestra in several assistant conductor positions, will be taking the reins at the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Former Chestnut Hill conductor to lead Cincinnati Symphony
    The Romanian-born conductor, Cristian Macelaru, who formerly lived in Chestnut Hill, has been named the incoming music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He … more
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