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Philly, ExplainedMay 27What To Know About the FIFA World Cup in Philly
Philly's BestMay 21Ride a Bike and Make a Friend at These Philly Biking Clubs
Philly HistoryMay 19Who Is Ona ‘Oney’ Judge?
Philly's BestMay 14Free and Low-Cost Aquatic Activities in Philly
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Friday, May 29
- 💃 Martha Graham Dance Company through May 30 at Zellerbach Theatre (University City)
- 🎤 Improv Comedy: The N Crowd at Sawubona Creativity Project (East Passyunk)
- 🎶 House Rules at Star|Bolt (Fishtown)
- 🎬 cinéSPEAK Under the Stars Festival at Clark Park (Spruce Hill)
- 🕺 New Wave & Post-Punk Happy Hour Dance Party at The Trestle Inn (Callowhill)
- 🛍️ Night Market at Grindcore House (Dickinson Narrows)
- 🎷 The Jazzmen Experience at City Winery (Center City)
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