Philadelphia American Girl Doll Hits Puberty A musical about the childhood toy spurs existential reflection on changing personal and political identities. Leo David 20 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Added Dimensions A four-band bill brought a degenerate crowd out to Launderette Records. Benjamin Gallman 19 May 2026 · 2 min read
Philadelphia The Florida --> Philly Pipeline A bunch of bands with connections to the sunshine state played Cousin Danny's on Sunday. Pierce Jordan 19 May 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Dressed — and Dancing — Towards Equality Oaklash Stuns for the 9th Year in a Row. Vita Hewitt 19 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia Worrywart Bravely Crosses Borders The Canadian band stopped by Abyssinia while playing their first U.S. tour. Tyler Maxwell 19 May 2026 · 2 min read
Oakland Community Celebrates Heritage and Innovation Rhythm and community aligned at the annual Malcolm X Fest. Midbrow Editor 19 May 2026 · 4 min read
Philadelphia Post-Apocalyptic Wizardry Local trio Midnight on the Water jumped all over the map during a celebratory show for the release of their double album. Tyler Maxwell 18 May 2026 · 2 min read
Detroit "Psychedelic Soul" Explores Motown's Funky Side At Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence. Erica Hobbs 18 May 2026 · 2 min read
New Haven Maybe I’m The Goat A critic tries to love The Mountain Goats, gets part-way there Mark Oppenheimer 18 May 2026 · 5 min read
Philadelphia 58th Time's The Charm? That's how many albums Hello Whirled's bandcamp lists — and her latest release might be her best work to date. Izzy True 18 May 2026 · 1 min read
Gwangju How To Remember On hearing “Marching for Our Beloved” in Democracy Square, 46 years after an uprising. Jisu Sheen 18 May 2026 · 4 min read
Hartford Ballet And Chalamet "Cinderella" at the Bushnell offers a riposte to Timothée. Jamil Ragland 18 May 2026 · 3 min read
Baton Rouge What Makes Home? Explored in Nicholas Roberts' Glassel Gallery exhibition. Serena Puang 18 May 2026 · 2 min read
Baton Rouge DIY is cool again As Serena Puang discovers at the Fix-it Faire. Serena Puang 18 May 2026 · 3 min read
Philadelphia May 18: 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 18 May 2026 · 3 min read
New Haven The Meet & Greet, Reimagined As musician Scarlet House stops by a gathering at MINIPNG, acoustic guitar in hand. Karen Ponzio 18 May 2026 · 4 min read
Detroit Sessa Soothes In Detroit Brings Brazilian magic to Third Man Records. Ryan Patrick Hooper 17 May 2026 · 2 min read
An Ode To The New School Of Old Diners Behold breakfast at Norm's. Ryan Patrick Hooper 17 May 2026 · 2 min read