Arts

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Things to Do: BlackStar Film Fest, 5 Seconds of Summer in concert and Pierogi Fest are among event highlights

Aug. 6–9: Sheila E. performs at a jazz fest in Delaware, WWE and a festival celebrating women’s theater in Philly.

Things to Do: BlackStar Film Fest, 5 Seconds of Summer in concert and Pierogi Fest are among event highlights

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BlackStar Film Festival marks 15 years of championing filmmakers of color

A national study highlights the Philadelphia festival as a model for helping community-centered arts organizations thrive.

''Living Through Death: Works by Ivette Chaires'' at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
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Philadelphia Magic Gardens has Halloween in August with a Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar

An exhibition of Dia de los Muertos cartonería figures by Mexican artist Ivette Chaires pays homage to the late creator of the Magic Gardens.

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

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Aug 19

WHYY Estate Planning

When: August 19, 2026 1:00 pm
Where: Virtual Event

Learn the basics of estate planning and attend a special breakout session featuring estate planning specifics for your state.
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Aug 19

Bridging Blocks

When: August 19th

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Aug 25

WHYY’s Studio 2 Presents: America’s First Official Hospital

When: August 25, 2026 12:00 pm
Where: Pennsylvania Hospital Museum, 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Step inside Pennsylvania Hospital for a special live broadcast of WHYY’s Studio 2 on Aug. 25! Enjoy the broadcast, then explore the historic hospital museum.
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