Arts & Entertainment

Overdue inspections threw a wrench in Opera Philadelphia’s plans to activate the vacant Macy’s building.

Six sets from local artists and internationally renowned musicians will feature acoustic and electric blues.

New federal visa rules and the long arm of Philadelphia’s Licenses and Inspections thwarted productions in the Fringe.

The hitchhiking robot is the subject of a First Friday event — with free beer. Organizers are hoping it might become our next Punxsutawney Phil. Long live hitchBOT!

Oct. 1-5: A Goth Ball in Del., an urban pumpkin patch in Philly and the Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

WHYY’s Terry Gross will interview Ken Burns about his 12-hour film premiering in November, during a preview event in Camden on Oct. 9.

The Chicago-based artist’s newest work is semi-autobiographical while paying homage to the resilience and hope of migrants.

The world premiere of “The Unexpected 3rd,” at the People’s Light theater in Chester County, is partly due to Grody’s unexpected, online pandemic stardom.

The Liberty Bell and Rocky Statue are locks, but Billy Penn is curious what you think should get its own property square.

“Lay-lah Lay-lah,” by artist Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, uses ancient texts to connect the historic atrocity to a range of communities and underscore a shared humanity.

Sept. 25–28: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week, a fine art show in Philly and Autumn Sounds Concert Series in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Geraldo Gonzalez’s exhibit showcases 11 art pieces that capture the charm, history and culture of public transportation.

The West Philly-based arts organization kicks off its season on Nov. 6, with “Miwa.”

More than a space for vendors to showcase their homemade goods and gifts, the Brewerytown boutique is also a community and event space for Philadelphians.

An estimated 1 million items, about 1,000 linear feet, trace UArts’ deep and wide connections to the city.