The guitars snarl. The snare snaps. And somewhere in the back of your brain, a voice mutters, “London Calling.” On August 31st, four bands take on four sides of The Clash’s iconic double album for a full-throttle tribute at Ardmore Music Hall. Enter to WIN!

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• J.I.D brings the God Does Like Paradise Tour to The Fillmore on December 9th. Lyrical acrobatics, blown-out bass, and a setlist that doesn’t miss. Tickets on sale tomorrow.

• Katie Pruitt plays the First Unitarian Church Sanctuary on October 17th. Raw vocals, diaristic lyrics, and a room built for feeling things. Tickets available now.

• Tape B scores The Soundtrack to Everything You Forgot at Franklin Music Hall on November 8th. Wubs, warps, and a fog machine working overtime. Tickets available tomorrow.

• Mexican Rave hits NOTO on September 20th. Global basslines, neon haze, and a midnight that won’t sit still. Grab your tickets today!

• You see the other announcements from Dijon, Joey Bada$$, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, The English Beat, G Herbo, and more?

10 BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT

Put your money where your values are. August is National Black Owned Business month, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate here in Philly! From soul food legends to indie bookstores and coffee spots with serious vibe, Philly’s Black-owned businesses bring the flavor, the culture, and the community.

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• A coalition of Philly businesses is pushing back on the city’s plan to expand curfew laws. They say closing shops at 11PM could kill local nightlife.

• Olde Kensington’s Say No More bar is closing less than two years after opening, following legal trouble for one of its owners. The building’s future remains uncertain.

• The Philadelphia Zoo’s nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Mommy, just added nine more babies to her brood, bringing the year’s total to 16. It’s a major boost for a critically endangered species.

• Xfinity Live! is getting a glow-up and a new name. The stadium-side party hub becomes Stateside Live! this fall, repping the Philly-born vodka brand.

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