Philadelphia 40 Watts from Nowhere A new documentary screened this week by PhilaMOCA shows how a pirate radio station championed underground music before the medium was supplanted by streaming services. John Morrison 3 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
New Haven The Magazine Library is Officially Open The analog resistance grows, block by block. Judy Lee 3 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Detroit A Subtle Illusion Preserves Pewabic’s Iconic Chimney Two painters came up with a crafty solution for the falling tiles on Pewabic Pottery’s 1907 building. Ryan Patrick Hooper 3 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Detroit What War Leaves Behind A new Detroit Historical Museum exhibit follows women artists of the Arab diaspora through grief, exile, and quiet acts of hope. Erica Hobbs 3 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Hartford Vibing Out Jamil Ragland fills in the blanks at a food court performance by the psychedelic duo The Sawtelles. Jamil Ragland 2 Sep 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia PERLA Before Swine Pierce Jordan shut out the sound of "landlord bros" at this favorite Filipino restaurant in order to focus fully on the food in front of him. Pierce Jordan 2 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia For The Bald and Bald @ Heart Philly's "Baldfest" is an all-inclusive party honoring the hairless among us. Marquis Combs 1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Tulsa Art And The Open Road, Warts And All Philbrook's "Roadside Abstractions: Route 66 & American Modernism" brings much-needed context to the Mother Road centennial Becky Carman 1 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Hartford Kim Weston Opens Our Eyes By blurring the images in her new photo exhibition on Native culture and spirituality. Jamil Ragland 1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Detroit Cary Elwes Brings the Love to “Princess Bride” Screening A Fisher Theatre crowd got to hear inconceivable behind-the-scenes stories of the beloved film. Erica Hobbs 1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Aug. 31: The Weekly Roundup Welcome! You're reading a weekly wrap of articles from Philly Midbrow, which publishes daily reviews about arts and culture events happening across our city. Scroll for local story Multiple authors 31 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Detroit Billy Strings Gets Freaky Back Home in Michigan The bluegrass star brought two nights of music and mischief with his inaugural Ionia Freak Fair. Leyland DeVito 31 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Gwangju Filmmaker to Sudan: "I'm Coming Back" The movie "Cotton Queen" is a meta-exploration of how art can channel both cultural devastation and creation. Jisu Sheen 31 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Philadelphia These Quilts Got You Covered Artist Jesse Krimes sews quilts out of clothes donated by formerly incarcerated individuals in partnership with the Mural Arts Restorative Justice Program. Kelechi Azu 31 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Detroit Body by Bagel, Thanks to Daphne’s How a home kitchen experiment turned into Detroit’s best bagel pop-up. Ryan Patrick Hooper 31 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
New Haven Old Pros, Young Players, Timeless Shakespeare High schools team up with seniors for a Bard blow-out. Janday Wilson 31 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
New Haven Art With Engines Rev Up Summer's End At a NXTHVN block party and car show on Henry Street. Chris Randall 31 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Hartford Drums & Keys Make A Jazz Flower Blossom A memorable duo's performance at the Old State House. Jamil Ragland 31 Aug 2026 · 3 min read