Live Music
A Very Different Inauguration Day Party Happened in South Philly on Monday
It was at 8 p.m. on Monday — the precise advertised start time of “Inaugurate THIS: A Queer Resistance Cabaret” — that R.E.M.’s 1987 mega-hit […]
It Happened Last Night: The Rolling Stones Took Over South Philly
The first thing you notice is the tailgating. Each makeshift hangout station has its own Rolling Stones soundtrack. So, as you make your way from […]
The 25 Best Concerts in Philadelphia This Summer
It’s summer concert season in Philadelphia! Not sure which concerts to attend? Don’t worry: We did the work for you — no matter what kind […]
After Lots and Lots of Waiting, Madonna Finally Takes the Stage in Philadelphia
Before Thursday night, Madonna hadn’t performed in Philadelphia since way back in 2019. That’s when she brought her oh-so-problematic “Madame X” show to the Met […]
Madonna Snubs Philly on Her New Greatest Hits Tour
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Philly Today: First Look at Broad Street’s Cool New Music Venue, Solar Myth
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How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly’s Favorite Band
It’s been a busy and productive year for Snacktime. The horn-based funk band performed at halftime on the Sixers’ court 10 times. They headlined the […]
Kimmel Center Expands Free Plaza Performance Series
After it tackled the return of live theater, the Kimmel Cultural Campus has been gradually adding back the free Plaza performance events we’ve missed so […]
There’s Nothing I’ve Missed More Than Enjoying Live Music in a Bar
I identify as an alcoholic, and not in that cute It’s wine o’clock somewhere! kind of way. And while I’m sober, I still missed going […]
Here’s How Much Philly Arts Venues Received of $6.8 Billion in COVID-Relief Grants
For many months during COVID, it was tough to rely on the restaurant industry for income, as countless articles and TV news segments have documented. […]
A Lesson in Forgiveness from the Woman Who Was Punched in a Philly Church on Sunday
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Woman Punched in a Philadelphia Church Forgives […]
Center City Music Venue to Reopen This Weekend — Without a Live Audience
Prior to 2020, Philadelphia music venue Chris’ Jazz Cafe had presented 500 performances every year for the last couple of decades, with sometimes as many […]
Made In America 2019: Your Guide to Road Closures, Parking, and Public Transit
You’ve just made it past the public-space-encroaching party that is Dîner en Blanc, and guess what? Now there are more crowds on the way! Jay […]
A New Wellness-Slash-Music Festival Is Coming to Philly
A new kind of festival is coming to town, celebrating music, wellness, creativity, and social connection. ManiFEST, hosted by Philly-based Glbl Vllg, is going to […]
Dope Shows Festival Promoters Hope to Fill a Void in Philly’s Music Scene
On July 6th, the first-ever Dope Shows music festival will take place at The Mann Center. The new summer event will feature popular Philly hip-hop artist PNB […]