Catchin’ the beat: It was all drums earlier this month at the Red, White, & Blue To-Do block party…

It seems that this summer is hot to trot. And you should be, too! Summer has been described as the song that sings itself. So, from art to jazz, go out and sing your tune, with these sizzling (low-cost or free) entertaining activities.

Arguably no place does the Fourth of July like Philly does. So, strike up the marching bands, or at least the barbecue grill, and enjoy these free concerts, parades, flag-raisings, block parties, and more in the nation’s birthplace. 

Waiting in the wings are Black Music Month recognizing our musical legacy, Wawa Welcome America patriotically celebrating America’s birthday, and just too many cool concerts to count on your perspiring hands. From hoagies to history tours, get ready to dive into the cool end of the entertainment pool.

Yves-Marie Desir, a Haitian cultural dancer, performed at the Immigrant Heritage Month kickoff in LOVE Park in Center City last…

Celebrate culture, creativity, and community in Philadelphia this June with vibrant events including the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, an inspiring open mic art and poetry night, and a powerful Juneteenth celebration honoring Black freedom and resilience.

Go out there, explore, and have fun with these low-cost or free entertaining activities featuring student art, bay showers, ethnic films, and flea markets.

Let’s make some hay in May. Explore these entertaining activities dominated by art and the arts.

Enjoy this edition of entertaining activities, from World Heritage Week to hip-hop, art, and cinema.

Here’s a taste of the sweet nectar of May — a few free or low-cost entertaining choices and destinations focusing on art, nature walks, Afrodance, wine, and jazz.