Arts & Culture – Page 4

This weekend: Bok Open Studios, Comic Book Day, and EPX Civic plant swap

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Managing Editor BOK Open Studios, East Passyunk Community Center, East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association min read

There’s an event-full weekend ahead. Here are three family-friendly events to check out: Open Studios at Bok Friday May 6, 2022 — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bok Building – 1901 S. 9th Street Get a “behind the scenes” glimpse

Arts & Culture Passyunk Square

Theatre Exile marks 25th year delighting the masses

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Joseph Myers Deborah Block, Theatre Exile min read

The Passyunk Square-based company has won ample praise for its provocative productions. Over its 25-year history, Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th St., has become a study in numbers, with more than 100 plays, 23 world premiere presentations, and 19 Barrymore

Arts & Culture East Passyunk Crossing

Candlelight concerts at Bok Auditorium

January 25, 2022January 27, 2022 Joseph Myers Bok Building, Fever, Listeso String Quartet min read

Local quartets will present interpretations of hits—modern and classic—through March. The Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin Street, will host a series of candlelight concerts performed by live musicians now through March. The concerts are presentations by Fever, a global event promoter.

Arts & Culture Civic & Community

A Novel Idea—creating a home for local writers and small presses

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Managing Editor min read

A novel by a local author finds a home at a Passyunk Ave bookshop that has already reinvented itself twice in three years In late November, Passyunk Post contributing writer CT Liotta published his debut novel. But getting there wasn’t

Arts & Culture Lower Moyamensing

Honing and hawking their crafts

December 16, 2021 Joseph Myers The Black Cat Tavern on 12th min read

The Black Cat Tavern on 12th (2654 S. 12th St.) invites you to support local artists at its fifth Holiday Pop-up Market from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 19. The event will showcase a variety of jewelry, crafts,

All over South Philly Arts & Culture

“Mason’s Philly” serves up a mystery with a side of South Philly

December 1, 2021 Joseph Myers Kevin Sommerer, Mason's Denial min read

South Philly native Kevin Sommerer penned a novel that relies on his roots to propel the plot. Although he resides in Boothwyn, Kevin Sommerer will always consider South Philly home, deeming his native turf the chief influence on his worldview.