New Jersey
\nLenny Kravitz
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Musician Lenny Kravitz performs on NBC\u2019s Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n
At nearly 62, he\u2019s still the coolest man on the planet. The four-time Grammy winner has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and produced singalong hits like \u201cAre You Gonna Go My Way\u201d and \u201cFly Away.\u201d Beyond music, Kravitz remains a cultural force, with recent appearances spanning film roles, award-show stages and a 2024 Hollywood Walk of Fame induction, as well as a Golden Globe-nominated song, \u201cRoad to Freedom,\u201d for the film \u201cRustin.\u201d His most recent release, \u201cBlue Electric Light,\u201d<\/a> came out in 2024. He makes a tour stop in<\/a> South Jersey on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n Special Events Overbrook Night Market<\/strong><\/a>: One of the city\u2019s increasingly popular night markets is in the West Philly neighborhood Thursday.\n<\/p>\n East Kensington Spring Fest<\/strong><\/a>: Celebrate Friday with music, food, vendors and a Togolese dance party? Yes, please.\n <\/p>\n Girard Avenue Street Festival<\/strong><\/a>: On Saturday, enjoy the one time a year you won\u2019t have to dodge speeding cars on the busy street, from College Avenue to 29th Street.\n<\/p>\n A Taste of Philly Food Truck Festival<\/strong><\/a>: Food trucks and a flea market in University City on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n Festivals of Many Colors<\/a><\/strong>: The Mummers\u2019 annual spring celebration on Sunday includes food, vendors and a diverse live performance lineup.\n<\/p>\n South 9th Street Italian Market Festival<\/strong><\/a>: We can already smell the Italian sausages on the grill. If you love Italian food, culture and men, you should go this Sunday and Monday.\n<\/p>\n New Hope Pride Parade & Fair<\/p>\n New Hope\/Lamberville\u2019s PrideFest celebration wraps up this weekend with its flagship event, the Pride Parade.<\/a> Starting at Lambertville City Hall, the parade travels across the bridge to New Hope. It\u2019s the only Pride celebration in the nation encompassing two states. After the parade, the fair keeps things going with vendors, music, food and performances by Crystal Waters<\/a> and Vincint.<\/a> On Sunday, Pride Week concludes with the closing tea dance and pool party.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Derby at the Vineyard<\/p>\n The 2026 Kentucky Derby has come and gone, but in Chadds Ford, there\u2019s more equine excitement on the way. The winery is hosting its own derby<\/a>, or in this case, a two-round horse jumping competition, complete with a best-dressed contest in the sartorial spirit of Churchill Downs. The derby includes food, wine, an artisan market and live music. Note: You are required to purchase a parking pass in addition to your event ticket to park on the grounds.\n<\/p>\n Eco Fair 2026<\/p>\n While most of the city\u2019s fests lead with food and drink, this one is focused on sustainability. But that doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t be fun. This free, family-oriented event<\/a> features a vendor marketplace with more than 50 vendors and community partners that encourage recycling and other sustainable habits. While there, you can have your clothing repaired, take a fitness class, recycle up to five T-shirts, donate used batteries and clothes, and partake in a kids\u2019 Discovery Zone.\n<\/p>\n Philly Jewish Music Festival<\/p>\n The inaugural festival highlights R&B, rock and rap, but adds Mizrachi, <\/a>Sephardic and Klezmer <\/a>to its repertoire. Designed as a daylong, multistage experience, the festival\u2019s intention goes beyond entertainment to \u201cbuilding bridges of understanding.\u201d Headlining the festival is Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu<\/a>. He\u2019s joined by diverse performers, including Souls on Fire<\/a>, Lily Henley <\/a>and local emerging acts, curated to reflect the diversity of the Jewish diaspora and its evolving sound.\n<\/p>\n Arts & culture It\u2019s \u201cAll That Jazz\u201d and more. \u201cChicago\u201d claims two distinctions: It\u2019s the longest-running American musical on Broadway and the longest-running musical revival. Inspired by crime stories from the 1920s, it premiered on Broadway in 1975 with the legendary Bob Fosse as choreographer. Along the way, \u201cChicago\u201d racked up major accolades, including multiple Tony Awards for its revival, a Grammy for its cast recording and six Oscars for the 2002 film adaptation. It\u2019s not here in Philly<\/a> for a long time, just for a good time.\n<\/p>\n \u2018Franklinland\u2019<\/p>\n Developed through earlier productions and now receiving a Philadelphia premiere with Lantern Theater Company, \u201cFranklinland\u201d <\/a>aligns with the company\u2019s mission of exploring the human spirit through thought-provoking works. Written by playwright Lloyd Suh,<\/a> the comedic play grew out of a desire to examine Ben Franklin as a man who dealt with personal struggles along with his public achievements. The story centers on the real-life rift between Franklin and his son William, who chose loyalty to the British Crown while his father fought for independence.\n<\/p>\n \u2018The Black Clown\u2019<\/p>\n Langston Hughes\u2019 1931 poem \u201cThe Black Clown\u201d<\/a> was always intended to be performed, but it took most of a century before it actually happened. This contemporary adaptation, co-created by bass-baritone Dav\u00f3ne Tines<\/a>, composer Michael Schachter<\/a> and director Zack Winokur, <\/a>premiered in 2018. It transforms Hughes\u2019 verse into an experience that blends gospel, jazz, opera, spirituals and vaudeville into a searing performance. Tines is one of the 13 performers who bring it to life during a four-show run<\/a> in Philadelphia.\n<\/p>\n \u2018The Gondoliers\u2019<\/p>\n Founded in 1901 by physician and Gilbert & Sullivan devotee Alfred Reginald Allen, The Savoy Company was created to preserve the works in their original form. Now in its 125th season, it remains the world\u2019s oldest continuously performing theater company dedicated exclusively to the accomplished duo. \u201cThe Gondoliers\u201d is considered their last important work after a feud \u2014 the so-called \u201ccarpet quarrel\u201d \u2014 caused a rift in their relationship. Gilbert & Sullivan ultimately reunited, but the damage was done. The Savoy brings \u201cThe Gondoliers\u201d<\/a> to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre for three shows, then out to Longwood Gardens<\/a> later this month.\n<\/p>\n \u2018Governing the Nation\u2019 exhibit opening<\/p>\n If you missed \u201cSchoolhouse Rock\u201d<\/a>, the Museum of the American Revolution offers a cheat sheet of how the Constitution divides power among the three branches of government and between the feds and the states. Its new permanent gallery, \u201cGoverning the Nation,\u201d <\/a>offers an immersive exploration designed as both an educational experience and an interactive civic space. It includes rare artifacts from pivotal moments in U.S. history, from a First Congress chair to a 2000 election voting booth.\n<\/p>\n Liberty City Radio Theatre Presents: \u2018The Princess Bride\u2019<\/p>\n Rob Reiner\u2019s 1987 cult classic movie is transformed into a live radio drama by the Liberty City Radio Theater.<\/a> Before movies and TV dominated the storytelling landscape, the intimacy of live radio required listeners to fill in the blanks. This particular presentation leans into Liberty City\u2019s mission to recreate a similar experience but with a live theater element. The group does several shows a year, including back-to-school, Halloween and holiday performances. Expect some alterations to make the storylines more palatable to today\u2019s audiences.\n<\/p>\n Sports The second major tournament of the golf season <\/a>comes to Delaware County for the first time since 1962. It\u2019s the PGA Tour\u2019s only all-professional major that fans often consider the most high-pressure, as it falls between the Masters and the U.S. Open. The 2026 field is stacked as always, featuring top contenders like world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler<\/a>, the defending PGA champ, back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy,<\/a> Cameron Young,<\/a> Jon Rahm<\/a> and Bryson DeChambeau,<\/a> all of whom could take the Wanamaker Trophy home on Sunday. But Vegas says Scheffler is the odds-on favorite.\n<\/p>\n Kids When they say don\u2019t try this at home, they\u2019re usually talking about the kinds of experiments curious kids might want to recreate after seeing them on TV or social media. Most of the time, those attempts are unsafe except under controlled conditions. On Saturday, the Franklin Institute<\/a> is that safe space where you and your kids can check out live, large-scale demonstrations from liquid nitrogen blasts and hydrogen-fueled balloon explosions to more massively explosive undertakings. The intention behind the program is to make science feel thrilling and accessible, but also to prove that some experimentation can be dangerous when unsupervised.\n<\/p>\n Wellness Philly Mag\u2019s annual wellness event<\/a> encompasses health and fitness in various aspects, from grounding meditation to \u201cnaughtilates\u201d \u2014 hmmm, sounds intriguing. Your ticket includes access to as much as you can fit on your schedule, as well as breakfast and lunch and access to a vendor marketplace with the same zen energy.\n<\/p>\n Music The epitome of creative quirkiness, They Might Be Giants<\/a> have been carving out their own lane in alternative music since forming in Brooklyn in 1982. Led by John Linnell and John Flansburgh, the duo is known for turning everything from science concepts to surreal humor into music, earning multiple Grammy Awards and a Tony nomination. Now touring in support of their 24th studio album,\u00a0 \u201cThe World Is to Dig,\u201d<\/a> released last month, they\u2019re setting up in Philly<\/a> for a three-show mini-residency. The current tour, billed as the \u201cBigger Show,\u201d includes multi-set performances highlighting their vast catalog and a full-band lineup with a dynamic horn section.\n<\/p>\n Method Man and Redman with The Lox and State Property Call it the Pay Some Bills or the When We Feel Like It tour, as Method Man <\/a>and Redman<\/a> are playing just a few selected cities over the course of the spring and summer. The Philadelphia date<\/a> is like a one-night summit of hip-hop legacy acts, with The Lox <\/a>and a State Property reunion on the bill, including Beanie Sigel,<\/a> Freeway<\/a> and Peedi Crakk.<\/a> Remember the pre-auto-tune world when Roc-A-Fella and Ruff Ryders ruled the hip-hop roost? Good times. State Property doesn\u2019t get together much anymore, so if they\u2019re on your must-see list, get those tickets.\n<\/p>\n Yannick Leads Bruckner & Sorey<\/p>\n This program spotlights the work of Tyshawn Sorey,<\/a> a Newark-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and 2017 MacArthur \u201cGenius Grant\u201d recipient. The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the world premiere of Sorey\u2019s latest piano concerto<\/a>, written for acclaimed pianist Aaron Diehl, <\/a>as part of a commitment to amplifying historically underrepresented voices in American classical music. Also on the bill is Bruckner\u2019s Symphony No. 3, described as \u201cmajestic\u201d and \u201csoaring.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Start Making Sense & The Ocean Avenue Stompers Horns<\/p>\n There\u2019s a reason why three tribute bands are on our list this week. It\u2019s because music creates formative memories that last all our lives. If you\u2019re a Talking Heads fan, those memories are particularly enduring due to the innovation and originality that moved them from punk royalty to mainstream stardom. Led by frontman Jon Braun, the tribute band provides a faithful recreation of the band\u2019s music and vibe. The Ocean Avenue Stompers\u2019 horns are there to bring it home at a performance in the Philly burbs.<\/a>\n<\/p>\n The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac<\/p>\n Fleetwood Mac\u2019s \u201cRumors\u201d <\/a>remains a classic example of the mood and musicianship of the \u201870s, from its No. 1 hit song \u201cDreams\u201d to its simple but now classic album cover. But that came along with internal strife for band members who were in and out of love with one another. We\u2019ll assume no such strife is part of The Seven Wonders, Fleetwood Mac\u2019s tribute band. We\u2019ll also assume that they\u2019ll play plenty of songs during their City Winery appearance <\/a>that will have you reminiscing about the days when Afro puffs, bell bottoms, lava lamps and crocheted ponchos reigned supreme.\n<\/p>\n Up Next Art Philly hosts What Now: 2026<\/a>, a first-of-its-kind festival going from Wednesday, May 27, to July 2 in celebration of the semiquincentennial.\n <\/p>\n
\nFestival Roundup<\/p>\n\n
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\n2026 PGA Championship
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Scottie Scheffler hits from the 11th fairway during a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo\/Carolyn Kaster)<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t Try This at Home Day<\/p>\n
\nBe Well Philly Fest<\/p>\n
\nThey Might Be Giants: The Bigger Show Tour
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FILE \u2013 They Might Be Giants John Flansburgh, left, and John Linnell perform a free concert for children on Tuesday March 8, 2005, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo\/Tony Ding, File)<\/p>\n
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Method Man, left, and Redman perform during the Bud Light x The Roots and Friends Jam Session at 800 Congress during the South by Southwest Music Festival on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n\n
\nThe inaugural city-wide arts festival<\/p>\n