There is a photo circulating online of a little boy holding a plastic Spider-Man figure, grinning as if he already knew something the rest of us didn’t. Guess what? That boy grew up to be Niyi Akin, and some weeks ago, he stood on the set of an actual Spider-Man film, across from Tom Holland, doing the thing he told his family he would do one day.
What to do with your free time in fall is always a challenge. That’s mostly because September is stuffed with so many fun entertainment options. Here are few offerings — some of them are low-cost, while others are free.
FunTimes Magazine launched the Oral History Diaspora Advisory Council on October 1, 2025, at the Nigeria Flag Raising Ceremony in Philadelphia. We chose that day and that setting with intent.
Across the country, contemporary designers are taking that historic love of style and pushing it in new directions. They are experimenting with tailoring, patchwork, traditional textiles, contemporary streetwear, couture and artisanal techniques.
From Coco Gauff, a defending champion, finding her spark again, to four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, using her outfit to pay tribute to Philadelphia, Black women are making this year’s US Open worth watching, and there is plenty to celebrate.
Summer is nearly out the door. But September, brimming with endless events, will save the day. From block parties to wine tastings, it is time to savor summer until the last sip. Cheers!
For Black Philadelphians, Labor Day weekend works overtime. It is the unofficial end of summer, sure, but it is also a homecoming and a history lesson, served on a paper plate with extra sauce on the side.
As consumers become more interested in authenticity, sustainability, craftsmanship and the stories behind what they wear, the qualities once considered limitations of handmade fashion are becoming its greatest strengths.
There are some foods you can eat anywhere, and there are others that simply belong somewhere. Just as pasta belongs to Italy, so does bolé belong to Port Harcourt.
If spring can go out like a lamb, then summer can definitely depart with a bark. You can make sure that it does by exploring these entertaining low-cost or free events to end summer and kick off fall!
