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The Quintessence Theatre production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” presents an “unstinting send-up of romantic love” at the Sedgwick Theater in Mt. Airy.
Puck and Bottom steal show in Quintessence ‘Midsummer’
Quintessence Theatre premiered "The Reckless Romance Repertory" this weekend, beginning with a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."  more
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Local theaters stage pandemic comebacks
Two beloved Northwest Philadelphia theater institutions are returning to the stage after pandemic setbacks. more
Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, will pay tribute to the Bassano family, renowned musicians in the court of Henry VIII.
Piffaro salutes Bassano family as ‘Excellent & Esteemed’
Piffaro, the locally based but internationally acclaimed Renaissance Band, will present three performances of  “All Excellent & Esteemed – The Bassano Family.” more
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Anuj Shrestha, Study XIII, 2021
Art that confronts at Arcadia
Acclaimed illustrator Anuj Shrestha will discuss his exhibition "No Particular Order" at Arcadia University's Harrison Gallery in Glenside on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. more
Jennifer Celeste Briggs, who grew up in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy, with her daughter, Sarah, the subject of Briggs' book released Jan. 21, “Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism.”
Local author shows path to ‘rise’ above autism diagnosis
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in every 36 children, and at least 2% of adults in the U.S., have autism spectrum disorder. more
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The Saturdays, a Northwest Philadelphia-based trio with a love of classic singer-songwriters, just released their first album.
This Northwest musical trio loves their sentimental songs
"Who doesn't love a sappy pop ballad?" This was the question posed to the audience by Rich Nourie, lead singer and primary guitarist of The Saturdays. more
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Actor Matt Johnston (in red) is surrounded by the Voices (in black) in the Old Academy Players’ emotional production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” running through March 23 in East Falls.
'Curious Incident' maps the galaxies of human connection
You cannot take your eyes off the dead dog lying in the center of the dimly lit stage. more
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The multimedia work of artist Gloria Gamble Davis will be on display at Allens Lane Art Center starting March 15.
Artist weaves threads of heritage at Allens Lane Art Center
Allens Lane Art Center will celebrate the artistry of Gloria Gammage Davis from March 15 to April 13. more
Juliette Tacchino and Robert Frazier starred in the Curtis Institute of Music’s “virtually flawless” production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Chestnut Hill maestro leads concert and Curtis stages 'Figaro'
Chestnut Hill maestro Donald Meineke will conduct Choral Arts Philadelphia on a musical tour of the “Cathedrals of Mexico: Grand Polyphony of Puebla and Mexico City.” more
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Legendary comedy team Oliver Hardy (right) and Stan Laurel will demonstrate their skill at slapstick Tuesday, March 18, during The Chestnut Hill Film Group's screening at Woodmere.
Laughter from the vault with rare comedy classics
On March 18, the Chestnut Hill Film Group presents a program of rarely seen comedy shorts. more
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Marian Anderson Museum reopens after 5-year closure
The Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society will reopen to the public on Saturday, following five years of extensive repairs. more
Visitors enjoy the historic mansion and grounds of the Glen Foerd estate.
Glen Foerd reveals Gilded Age secrets
Glen Foerd, an 18-acre public park and historic site nestled along the Delaware River, has opened its doors for year-round exploration. more
Nathaniel Zhang, 17, a student at Curtis Institute in Center City who has won an array of classical piano competitions, will perform an all-Chopin concert on Sunday, March 23, 2:30 p.m., at Settlement Music School in Germantown.
Teen piano prodigy brings Chopin to Germantown
At just 17 years old, Nathaniel Zhang has already achieved what many pianists spend a lifetime pursuing. more
Northwest Philadelphia eateries will offer dining and tasting specials March 9 to 15 as part of Mt. Airy Restaurant Week, when guests can devour pizzas at Toska.
Savor Northwest Philly at Mt. Airy food festival
Germantown Avenue is about to get a flavor boost as Northwest Philadelphia celebrates Mt. Airy Restaurant Week. more
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Phife Dawg, of A Tribe Called Quest
Drop the beat and take a breath
The art of Andy Katz, who has spent much of his career capturing the legends of hip hop, will be part of  “Electric Relaxation." more
The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the score of the groundbreaking 1940 film “Fantasia” as the animated Disney classic screens Jan. 2-4, at Marian Anderson Hall. The original soundtrack features the landmark performance of The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Leopold Stokowski.
Philadelphia Orchestra announces 125th anniversary season
Music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the details of their 125th anniversary season of concerts. more
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Tony Servillo and Nello Mascia star in Andrea Molaioli’s “La Ragazza del Lago” (The Girl by the Lake), which wrestles with the burden of love in the face of profound suffering.The film will be shown March 11 at Woodmere art museum.
A Scandinavian crime story reimagined under Mediterranean skies
Andrea Molaioli’s “La Ragazza del Lago” is an elegant yet haunting 2007 mystery that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. more
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“Homage to Embroiderers” by Wendy Osterweil
A 'rewired' career blooms at Awbury Arboretum
Wendy Osterweil doesn't consider herself "retired" from teaching at Temple University's Tyler School of Art. She prefers the term "rewired." more
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Music and family duo Bekki Schwartz and Noah Teachey at work in their East Falls studio.
How an East Falls couple is reimagining family music
In a small sunlit room in a rowhome in East Falls, Bekki Schwartz and Noah Teachey, aka The Blumbellies, are working on their new album. more
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Author Karen Bojar, professor emerita of English and women’s studies at the Community College of Philadelphia and a longtime Democratic activist, will discuss her new book, "The Evolution of Socialist Feminism from Eleanor Marx to AOC," on March 28 at the Chestnut Hill Library.
Local take on women’s history
A rich lineup of performances, author events and community events will honor Women's History Month across Northwest Philadelphia in March. more
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