Arts

Drummers lead a Pride parade
Pride march, St. Vincent with the Pops, the Chinese Lantern Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.

Pride march, St. Vincent with the Pops, the Chinese Lantern Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Three dancers perform on the pier
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Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

Jay-Z performing
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Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes

Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.

2026 Youth Media Awards

2026 Youth Media Awards Winners

WHYY wants to celebrate the best youth filmmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with two great opportunities: Young Creators Studio, a TV show featuring the works of young producers, and the WHYY Youth Media Awards, a film festival and awards show.

Arts Programs

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Flicks

A program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.

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On Stage at Curtis

Experience the most amazing student recitals and interviews by today’s finest young classical musicians on the stage of Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music.

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You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is your guide to people, places and events you might not know about in the Philadelphia region.

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The Infinite Art Hunt

Twelve-year-old Freddie is on a mission: to see as many AMAZING art spaces and meet as many AMAZING artists as possible.

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Movers & Makers

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region.

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The Statue

In a moment of reckoning and reimagining for monuments, why do millions of people each year from around the world visit Philly’s Rocky Statue?

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WHYY Events

Jun 8

Bridging Blocks

When: June 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 24

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
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Jun 17

WHYY’s Be My Neighbor Day in Delaware

When: June 17, 2026 5:00 pm
Where: Delaware Children's Museum 550 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801

Join WHYY, the Delaware Children’s Museum, Fred Rogers Productions and PNC Grow Up Great for a fun evening that celebrates what it means to be a caring neighbor.
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