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Celebrating the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection’s 40th Anniversary at Temple University
Celebrating the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection’s 40th Anniversary at Temple University
There’s just over a week left to catch the Creative Philadelphia’s Art In City Hall-hosted exhibit: Celebrating the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection’s 40th Anniversary at Temple University. It will be worth the trip to City Hall to experience an insightful journey of African and African-American history organized by Dr. Diane Turner and archivist Leslie Willis-Lowry. The exhibit...
Intimate Apparel
Directed by Amina Robinson, this story unfolds in early 20th century Lower East Side, where Esther Mills, a seamstress, crafts beautiful lingerie that provides her with an intimate glimpse into the lives of her clientele. Yet, Esther yearns for a narrative of her own.
Suffs The Musical
Suffs is the Tony Award®-winning musical that’s making history on Broadway! Created by Shaina Taub, who is now the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, Suffs has also been named Best Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award), received two Drama Desk Awards including Best Score, and is “unquestionably...
Book signing with Graphic Novel Author Jamar Nicholas
Book signing with Graphic Novel Author Jamar Nicholas
Meet best-selling children’s author Jamar Nicholas, a Philadelphia-based graphic artist and educator. Hear all about Ncholas’ Leon Worst Friends Forever (2024), the follow-up to his novel Leon the Extraordinary(Scholastic, 2022). The illustrator’s new novel chronicles superhero Leon’s exploits, but the youth’s focus on heroics comes at the expense of neglecting his friendship with his bestie, Carolos. Nicholas also is...
A Wonderful World – The Louis Armstrong Musical
A Wonderful World – The Louis Armstrong Musical
Join Tony Award® winner James Monroe Iglehart and a talented ensemble cast as they bring Louis Armstrong’s incredible journey to life, from New Orleans to worldwide fame. This full-scale musical features a rich tapestry of characters, including the extraordinary women who helped shape his remarkable life and career. Be captivated by Armstrong’s timeless hits like...
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Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal
Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal
The media nonprofit Philadelphia Citizen searched far and wide to find true change-makers and innovators whose ideas could move the needle of progress and problem-solving in Philadelphia. We will call them revolutionaries if you will. The Philadelphia Citizen, whose calling is to engage the next generation of innovators, calls them participants in the Ideas We Should Steal Festival® presented...
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Soulful Christmas Youth Mass Choir Rehearsals
Soulful Christmas Youth Mass Choir Rehearsals
Soulful Christmas Vibes! Hey everyone! Join us for a fun rehearsal this Saturday at 1 PM! ALL students are welcome, especially our awesome high school and college crew! It's an OPEN CALL, so bring your energy and let's make some magic together! Can't wait to see you there! • Register NOWWWW! (QR code on flyer)
GOOD GRIEF Community Event
GOOD GRIEF Community Event
The approaching winter holidays unfortunately can bring anxiety and sadness for those experiencing the loss of a loved one or pet. This is why SIFTMedia 215 (that stands for Sisters in Film and Television) will present a GOOD GRIEF Community Event with its partner, @thethreadphilly. Check out The Good Grief Film Project featuring eight engaging...
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater returns to Chicago's historic Auditorium Theatre for our 2024-2025 opening season performance Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM. You will not want to miss our world and company premieres of "Lifted" by Jeffrey Page, "Urban Folk Dance" by Ulysses Dove and more. Purchase your tickets today!
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The Blacknificent 7
The Blacknificent 7
The award-winning vocal group RESONANCE ENSEMBLE presents a concert of vocal music by THE BLACKNIFICENT 7, a collective of seven leading Black composers united in a mission of using music as a form of social activism.
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Mandé Sila
Mandé Sila
Mandé Sila lights up City Winery Philadelphia! Join us for an enchanting evening with Habib Koité, Aly Keita, and Lamine Cissokho. Experience the rich musical traditions of the Mandingo empire through the masterful sounds of kora, balafon, and heartfelt rhythms on November 18th at 7:30pm.
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TINA- The Tina Turner Musical!
TINA- The Tina Turner Musical! Live at The Plaza Theater! An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. From December 20-22, Don't Miss it!
An evening with Sy Smith: “Until We Meet Again” album release
An evening with Sy Smith: “Until We Meet Again” album release
Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late '90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and...
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Gypsy on Broadway featuring Audra McDonald
The most awarded performer in Tony® history. The greatest musical of all time. A star turn for the ages. 6-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald plays the mother of all roles in a revelatory new production, helmed by Tony Award-winning visionary director George C. Wolfe, and choreographed by Tony Award-nominated Camille A. Brown.
FRESH BLACK FILMS North – Newark
FRESH BLACK FILMS North – Newark
Nomadic cinema and curators The Luminal Theater present FRESH BLACK FILMS - showcasing emerging Black filmmakers from the Northeast USA. Join us for our 3rd Northeast edition taking place in arts rich Newark, NJ at The Newark Museum of Art in partnership with the Newark Black Film Festival. Our series exposes fresh audiences to new, dynamic work from...
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Sy Smith
SHOWTIMES VARY Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late '90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter...
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Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan
Black Diaspo-Rican Vegan
Take one hour and 30 minutes out of your day, and be amazed. Celebrate World Vegan Day, which was November 1st but extends through November, and treat your taste buds. Inspired by “Diasporican, experience the rare treat of learning all about the authentic and nostalgic fusion of Black Diaspo-Rican, or Black-Rican cooking, featuring fire plant-based...
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Jennifer Hudson – The Gift Of Love: An Intimate Live Experience
Jennifer Hudson – The Gift Of Love: An Intimate Live Experience
Following the announcement of her first ever holiday album, The Gift of Love, Jennifer Hudson is ringing in the holiday season with The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, a five-show event across the US. The tour begins on November 24th in Brooklyn and wraps in Las Vegas on December 22nd. Fans can expect soulful remakes of classic...
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A Night of Sophisticated Soul with Will Downing
A Night of Sophisticated Soul with Will Downing
Get ready for a SOULFUL night to remember! Join Will Downing plus special guests Gerald Veasley & Carol Riddick on Dec 1 at the Scottish Rite in Collingswood, NJ! Secure your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/WDsra24
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