August 4, 2023
The Paul Robeson House & Museum is planning an exciting “Arts in the Parlor” program this fall, and is seeking talented youths to perform and present.
The Robeson House is seeking youths 16 and under to show off their talents in the same parlor where Paul Robeson, the legendary African American singer, actor, activist and professional football player, sang during the last 10 years of his life and where he lived with his sister in West Philadelphia. The talent can be singing, dancing, music, art, cooking, crafts and other creative expressions.
Presentations/performances will be held on Sundays from September to November 2023. They will be both virtual and live at the house, located at 4951 Walnut Street.
Parents can apply and give permission for their child to participate here: http://bit.ly/artsinparlor2023.
For more information, email: wphlca@gmail.com.
July 31, 2023
The popular free 
outdoor movie screening series, Movies in Clark Park, is set to return Friday, Aug. 4, to the “Bowl” at 43rd and Chester.
The event organizer, University City District (UCD), in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Friends of Clark Park, and TD Bank, will present some classics as well as more recent fan favorites. As always, the event is held every Friday in August, in fair weather only, with some rain dates reserved for September.
The series will kick off this Friday with an Indiana Jones flick – Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Here’s the schedule for the rest of the month:
August 11: Encanto
August 18: King Richard
August 25: Top Gun: Maverick
September 15: Rain date if needed
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July 20, 2023
From left: Lexi Thammavong as Lucetta, Camille Young as Silvia, and Anthony Crosby as Thurio. (Photo courtesy of SCP)
The popular local theater company returns next week to perform Shakespeare with a musical twist. With music by Galt MacDermot and lyrics by John Guare, this 1971 Tony Award-winning, ground-breaking adaptation of the Bard’s sixteenth-century comedy is a fusion of danceable pop, stirring soul, electrifying rock, creative storytelling, and biting social commentary.
“This summer’s production is more than just entertainment,” said guest artistic director, Shamus. “It’s a powerful response to the rising tide of hate and discrimination against LGBTQ+ and other groups. The message is clear: no one can flourish without self-love. The production also boldly confronts issues of war mongering and the ever-widening wealth gap.”
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July 3, 2023
The Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series that shines the spotlight on local bands, like the West Philadelphia Orchestra, returns as “Garden Jams” on Wednesday, July 5.
Every Wednesday evening in July, guests can enjoy cocktails in a hidden garden oasis (just off of South St.), live bands, food trucks, and exclusive after-hours access to the Penn Museum galleries, including a new exhibition, Ancient Food & Flavor. Each event begins at 5 p.m. (Note: Concerts are held indoors during inclement weather).
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June 30, 2023
The annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival promises to be the best one yet, as it returns to Saunders Park Greene (39th & Powelton) on Saturday, July 15 from Noon to 7 p.m. The Festival celebrates West Philadelphia and jazz musicians with spectacular live performances, local vendors, fun children’s activities, and delectable treats from food trucks.
The all-day event is free and open to the public, organized by HopePHL (formerly People’s Emergency Center and Youth Service, Inc.), The Producer’s Guild of Philadelphia, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and a committee of community members, with technical assistance from Nu Millennium Media Productions. The Festival is a “rain or shine” event.
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June 20, 2023
Shamus, who directed Shakespeare in Clark Park’s 2023 production of Two Gentlemen Of Verona, is pictured as Malvolio in the 2018 production of Twelfth Night (Photo courtesy of SCP).
Shakespeare in Clark Park (SCP) is returning for the 2023 season with a Tony award-winning musical! The popular non-profit organization, which has been presenting professional theatre productions in Clark Park’s “Bowl” since 2006, will present a musical adaptation of Two Gentlemen of Verona for five nights – from July 26 to July 30. Continue Reading
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