Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered. ‘POTUS’ at Arden Theatre Company A new “sharp” and “satirical” comedy titled ‘POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive’ will hit the stage at the Arden Theatre Company beginning this weekend. … Read More The post Arts and culture events to check out this weekend in Philly appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

The Philadelphia area is home to many music greats. From solo artists like Jim Croce, Patti LaBelle, and Lil Uzi Vert to groups like Boyz II Men, Hall and Oats, and The Roots, Philly’s musical talent runs remarkably deep. Over the last near-decade, one band that has not only risen to the top of local … Read More The post Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy discusses upcoming show, food drive at the Mann appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

Rittenhouse Grill has taken the concept of dinner and a show to a whole new level. Diners can experience the magic of Broadway right here in Philadelphia, thanks to Rittenhouse Grill’s cabaret series. Now in its second year, the series kicks off with An Evening with Me, Sept. 23, featuring performer Storm Large, followed by … Read More The post Rittenhouse Grill cabaret series brings star-studded performances to the stage appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

There’s some local talent coming together for a special evening next month or, a “A Feast for the Senses” as its officially titled. Taking place Sunday, Sept. 29, Aron Magner, the frontman of SPAGA and the keyboardist for The Disco Biscuits, is teaming up with local chefs Randy Rucker (of River Twice and Little Water) … Read More The post ‘A Feast for the Senses’: Details on the immersive food and music event appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

For two nights leading into the weekend, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band mightily and loudly made amends to Philadelphia for cancelling its 2023 stadium shows at Citizens Bank Park due to illness. Ripping through 30 songs in 3 hours on Friday night – from the punkish ‘Seeds’ to the quietly elegiac ‘I’ll See … Read More The post Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band return to Philly for unforgettable weekend appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

Philadelphia-native band SNACKTIME is set to return to their hometown following a series of nationwide tours for a show on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. at The Oval, the popular local pop-up located just from the famous steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Featuring a truly unique sound that blends inspiration from soul, … Read More The post SNACKTIME returns to Philly for homecoming show at The Oval appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

The 2024 Elements Music and Arts Festival took over the Poconos Raceway last weekend. Known as the premier immersive electronic showcase of the Northeast, the camping experience plays on the theme of its name with the Air, Water, Earth and Fire stages and other hubs peppered with musical guests throughout the weekend. Even despite a … Read More The post Elements Music and Arts Festival 2024 in pictures appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced the addition of five new musicians ahead of their upcoming season, which begins next month. Among the additions are Assistant Principal Bass Tobias Vigneau and violinists John Bian, Eliot Heaton, and MuChen Hsieh. Bian, Heaton, and Hsieh originally began performing in the orchestra’s second violin section in July, and Vigneau will … Read More The post Philadelphia Orchestra welcomes new musicians ahead of 2024-25 season appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

For the second consecutive year, Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival has been cancelled, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy Hip Hop vibes in Philly this summer. There is a wealth of dynamic, top tier, live Hip Hop throughout the city this month, and Metro has the scoop on them all. Here are … Read More The post No Made in America? No problem. There’s plenty of Hip Hop in Philly this month appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more

Later this month, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will be in full swing at Old Pool Farm to offer a tailored lineup of live music, enticing food, activities for all ages and more. The historic and family-friendly occasion got its start in 1961 and was known as the longest continuously running outdoor music festival of its … Read More The post Philadelphia Folk Festival has been revived for 2024 appeared first on Metro Philadelphia ..read more