I'd always just assumed that Aviator Park, which is in front of the Franklin Institute and the Galleries at Moore (map), was just part of the Parkway and Logan Square. I mean, it is part of both those things. But I only recently learned that it has its own name. more ›

It is rare that Phillyist becomes so passionate about an event that we shift our tone from "Perhaps you'd like to check this out," to "GO! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! GO NOW!" The Sendak in Spring Program at the Rosenbach Museum and Library this weekend is deserving of the upgrade in urgency. more ›

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The Lion King roars into town this week (sorry, couldn't resist), bringing with it puppets, expensive tickets, and a bunch of suburbanites. But haven't you already seen it? If you're looking for something a bit more challenging, might we suggest Tennessee William's attempt at absurdism, The Gnädiges Fräulein? more ›

This week, Philadelphia Weekly is looking ahead to the future. more ›

Last week, Phillyist favorite Jarrod Gorbel performed at World Cafe Live (upstairs). Although the venue wasn't ideal for Gorbel, with the audience being spread out and some people seemingly preoccupied by their dinners, he put on a strong performance, which we've come to expect from him. Gorbel's new material is a development of, rather than a departure from, what he did with his band, The Honorary Title. We've enjoyed Gorbel's new EP, . We spoke to Gorbel after his World Cafe Live performance about where his music has been and where it's going, and here's what he had to say. more ›

Ever heard of the musical genre "punk&b;" before? "Cyber soul," perhaps? Yeah, us neither, but apparently we've got the punk&b; princess and cyber soul diva rocking the upstairs stage at Johnny Brenda's tonight and tomorrow. Her name is Janelle Monáe (MySpace). She is twelve shades of crazy, but delightfully and groundbreaking-ly so. Her inspirations include science fiction, surrealism, and James Brown. What's not to love? more ›

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It's that time of year again, quiznerds: Johnny Goodtimes' annual Quizzo Bowl is in it's sixth and best year. Round up your seven smartest friends and head on down to South Steet for some quizzo, comedy, and beer. QBVI is going national this year, with teams hailing from all over Center City and the Centennial State, Colorado, home of the infamous Geek Bowl. more ›