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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

3/13/25

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

by Michael Caruso | 3/13/25

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

by Andrew Gilmore | 3/13/25

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

3/13/25

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

3/13/25

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

3/6/25

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

by Staff | 3/6/25

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

3/6/25

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

by Michael Caruso | 3/6/25

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

by Heather Sloan Gray | 3/6/25

“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

by Staff | 3/6/25

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

by Buffy Gorrilla | 3/6/25

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

2/27/25

Wendy Horowitz is congratulated on the publication of “Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments” by Eric Battle, a local artist/illustrator, at a recent book signing at Barnes and Noble in Center City.

Mt. Airy author's new book 'profound and illuminating'

In her new book "Milkweed and Honey Cake," West Mt. Airy resident Wendy Horwitz explores how ritual transforms everyday moments into something sacred. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

“Wissahickon Bathers,” 30” x 40”, oil on board, by Joseph Lozano

Artist turns Wissahickon walks into gallery exhibit

When Covid hit, Joseph Lozano found himself taking long hikes in Wissahickon Park with his family. more

by Len Lear | 2/27/25

Apiary Studio in Germantown won the "Best in Show – Landscape" award at last year’s flower show with its “Right of Way” exhibit which celebrated the experience of driving on the highway.

NW Flower Show designers to explore sustainability

Northwest Philadelphia will showcase its deep bench of horticultural talent March 1 to 9 at the 196th Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Flower Show. more

by Staff | 2/27/25

Forbidden love is in the air as an iconic love story comes to life March 6 to 16 at the Academy of Music where Philadelphia Ballet will perform “Swan Lake” with Arian Molina Soca and Dayesi Torriente.

Philadelphia Ballet presents 'Swan Lake' at Academy

The Philadelphia Ballet will return to the stage of the historic Academy of Music on March 6-16 with Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake." more

by Michael Caruso | 2/27/25

Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray push the boundaries of screwball comedy in "Swing High, Swing Low," playing at Woodmere on Tuesday, March 4.

Screwball comedy gets serious in 'Swing High, Swing Low'

Depression-era audiences made screwball comedy one of the most popular, and profitable, genres. more

by Will Standish | 2/27/25

Salam Cafe in Germantown invites guests to a coffee ceremony on the first Saturday of the month, observing an African tradition that celebrates community connection.

Salam Cafe hosts an African coffee tradition in G-town

The rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans fills the air at Salam Cafe on the first Saturday of every month. more

2/27/25

The roots of Kulu Mele dance troupe can be traced back to the childhood of founder Robert "Baba" Crowder, who began drumming on wooden crates, cheese boxes and other found objects as a youngster.

African dance pioneers set to perform at Hill library

The Philadelphia-based African dance and drum ensemble, Kulu Mele ("the mother whose children are the fish"), will perform on Feb. 25. more

by Len Lear | 2/20/25

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Sing Slavic brings Eastern Europe to Chestnut Hill

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