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The Philly Fringe Festival — Leo David saw not one but two plays put on as part of an independent performance series. Read here about "Don't Kill Daisy," a show that operates like a live video game, with the audience controlling the actors' actions. David also saw a play where adults don diapers to imagine what it's like to be a baby.
John Coltrane's 100th — In honor of the legend's birthday, John Morrison reviewed two events celebrating Coltrane. The first was a bus tour through relevant landmarks across North Philadelphia, where Coltrane worked and lived. The second was a party exploring the relationship between jazz and DJ culture.
Getting ripped in West Philadelphia — Izzy True interviews (and illustrates) trainer Olivia Cadence Luxe about their backyard gym, where they host low-cost/ covid-cautious/ inclusive weight lifting classes.
Whistle While You Work @ Parkway Central Library Tuesday September 29, 6:00 P.M - Music educator Olivia Johnson discusses the history of music and labor at Parkway Central. Learn the songs of the legendary coal miners of Harlan County!
Julia Wolf @ Franklin Music Hall Wednesday September 30th, 8:00pm $55 - New nu metal.
Squirrel Flower with Dari Bay @ Johnny Brenda's Wednesday September 30th, 7:00pm $25.65 - Let it be known that Chicago's chronically broken hearted chanteuse Squirrel Flower released her track Cleveland before Taylor (and it's orders of magnitude better.)
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