Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Thinkin' Big at Black Squirrel

A 16-piece crew reminded modern audiences why big bands used to be so... big.

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John Morrison

7 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

Backyard Potters Seed Community

A new DIY craft class invites the public to paint on professional artwork.

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Nora Grace-Flood

7 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Philadelphia

Subverting Streaming Services

By finding records, cassettes, books and VHS tapes at the Physical Media Fair.

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Marquis Combs

5 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Philadelphia

A Girl Who Can Hold You IRL

ML Buch's songs about the highs and lows of on-screen existence are made meaningful through her embodied stage presence.

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Tyler Maxwell

3 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

Autonomous Cars Hit Philly

A Waymo sighting sends Izzy True into existential despair over who's driving our future and where we're heading.

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Izzy True

3 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

August 3: 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

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Multiple authors

3 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Philadelphia

Playing Outside (The Ice) Box

Three experimental musicians — Lesley Mok, Koof Ibi and LN Celestine — wrote live compositions on the spot this weekend.

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John Morrison

3 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

Bartram's Bids Goodbye to July

With live music from @, Porcelaine and Devin Shaffer.

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Tyler Maxwell

3 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

Marathoning with Marathon '77

That crew opened up for an extensive, four-band bill featuring Smirk, Military School and The III at The Pouch last week.

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Bengal (B. Gallman)

1 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

Salt Is A Talisman

A visual art show at Vox Populi "ruminates on the paradox of foodcraft" and revolves around the coffee cart.

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Soleil Summer

30 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Philadelphia

Broken Social Scene Mends Broken Spirits

The beloved band's show in Philly comforted reviewer Tyler Maxwell amid the news of another favorite musician's passing.

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Tyler Maxwell

29 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Philadelphia

Steel Pan and Tuba

The instrumental pairing was a perfect improvisational springboard during a set by The Ben Diagram Duo.

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John Morrison

29 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Philadelphia

Haze of Freaky Verb On The Water

Spirit of the Beehive returned to Spruce Street with songs like "I Suck The Devil's Cock" (which Pierce Jordan awarded "catchiest opening melody of the decade.")

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Pierce Jordan

27 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Philadelphia

July 27: The Weekly Roundup

Hello! We're back from our publishing break. You're reading a weekly wrap of articles from Philly Midbrow, which publishes daily reviews about arts and culture events

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Multiple authors

27 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Philadelphia

Herbalism in FDR Park

A local farmer's public classes on plantlife are acquainting Philadelphians with some well-rooted neighbors: Meet chicory and plantain, for starters.

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Marquis Combs

27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Philadelphia

Driving from Philly to DC for Noah Kahan

And to fight Ticketmaster.

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Sabrina Iglesias

26 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Philadelphia

Pavement Soundtracks LeBron James Day

We got news of two talents — one slacker, one superstar — touching down in Philly this week.

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Tyler Maxwell

26 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Philadelphia

Watching Your Workplace Burn Down

That was the kind of thrilling feeling evoked by a group of goth and noise bands — Corpse Dust, Beauty, Share and Ring Sour — this week.

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Bengal (B. Gallman)

24 Jul 2026 · 3 min read