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KJ McNeill Scales Up Philadelphia

KJ McNeill Scales Up

At the posh W Philadelphia hotel, with Mayfield-esque chords and blues licks.

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John Morrison
11 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Grassroots Production Premieres On The Big Screen New Haven

Grassroots Production Premieres On The Big Screen

As Earl Pickett flung his hard hat to the ground in anger, cheers erupted from the darkened Bijou Theater in Bridgeport last Thursday night. The occasion was the opening of

  • Go to the profile of  Lisa Reisman
Lisa Reisman
11 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
A Big, Quiet Room for Big Thief Detroit

A Big, Quiet Room for Big Thief

There were no casual listeners here.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
This Fashion Show Put Me in My Feelings Detroit

This Fashion Show Put Me in My Feelings

The Be Well Agency’s “Subconscious” was dramatic, well-paced, and full of stunning yet wearable looks.

  • Go to the profile of  Layla McMurtrie
Layla McMurtrie
11 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
DJ Ryan’s New Release of the Week: Azekel’s “Moon & I” (ft. Céline Dessberg) All Over

DJ Ryan’s New Release of the Week: Azekel’s “Moon & I” (ft. Céline Dessberg)

This lovely track pairs a yatga harp with jazz-pop warmth.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
A Fresh, Trippy Perspective at M Contemporary Detroit

A Fresh, Trippy Perspective at M Contemporary

Michael Polakowski’s new exhibition wraps transformational dread in gorgeous, handmade frames.

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Ryan Patrick Hooper
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
xx sits at a mic with a guitar covered in colorful drawings, with a guitar strap with prints of words like "Love," Kisses" and "XO." Behind are framed artworks. Gwangju

Anatomy Of A Habit

Fans of nonsense, summer, and "it's complicated" relationship statuses get treated to a homecoming acoustic show at Seoro Sarang book salon in Magpie Town.

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Jisu Sheen
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
DJ Oto twists dials on a DJ deck with lit-up buttons. She has rings and bleached hair with straight-cut bangs. She is wearing big headphones. Gwangju

Treasures On, Off The Decks

An underground DJ club in Gwangju turns one year old; selectors bring special items from home to celebrate.

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Jisu Sheen
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
BeWitching Dance Hartford

BeWitching Dance

Bacon was shaken as "hex dancers" commemorated Connecticut's witch trials.

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Jamil Ragland
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Aug. 10: The Weekly Roundup Philadelphia

Aug. 10: 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
10 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
The Space Between Race & Showcase Hartford

The Space Between Race & Showcase

A rare Black-owned gallery opens in Hartford.

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Jamil Ragland
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Dreaming of Djembes Philadelphia

Dreaming of Djembes

Pierce Jordan sought a chance to play the drums during an African Culture Festival at the Philly Zoo.

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Pierce Jordan
10 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Bang >>> Buck Philadelphia

Bang >>> Buck

At Ortlieb's $1 show series, which kicked off last week with performances from Nancy Strong, Curse Reverser and Nadafinger.

  • Go to the profile of  Bengal (B. Gallman)
Bengal (B. Gallman)
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Southern Gothic Hartford

Southern Gothic

Drew Larimore's latest, "The Cannibals of McGower County," captures horrors of the past.

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Jamil Ragland
9 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
Artists And Mystery All Over

Artists And Mystery

Come together in Thao Thai's sophomore novel.

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Serena Puang
9 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Gassing Up Greenhaus Philadelphia

Gassing Up Greenhaus

Through high-energy "rocking punk" from Marathon 77, Bullseye, Guyscrapers and Lowercase Roses.

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Tyler Maxwell
8 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Sakamoto's Beauty Philadelphia

Sakamoto's Beauty

The Sound Lounge at Percy hosted a listening party for the Japanese composer's 1989 album.

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John Morrison
8 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Bye Bye Birdie All Over

Bye Bye Birdie

Conrad moved out. I was relieved -- but wondered: Did I let him down?

  • Go to the profile of  Frederick Noland
Frederick Noland
7 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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