Mountains that move. Shadows that whisper. A quest that could break the world or save it. Middle-earth is calling and we’re giving away tickets. Enter to win a pair for The Lord of the Rings in Concert on December 5th as The Philadelphia Orchestra brings Howard Shore’s score to life at Marian Anderson Hall.

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• Philly-born design studio Anger & Paper drops locally-inspired goods packed with grit, humor, and heart. Rep the city and snag 10% off with code 10%Off2025!*

• Experience Reggae Rise Up Florida 2026 at Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg! Win 2 VIP tickets, a hotel stay, and $600 in travel credit to see Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Sublime, Iration, and Cypress Hill live. Enter to win!*

• Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman team up for a night of tender twang and indie catharsis on April 18th at The Met. Tickets drop Friday!

• WMGK Big Gig 2026 summons Mötley Crüe, Tesla, and Extreme at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on July 27th. Get your tickets Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from Built to Spill, Patton Oswalt, Cheap Trick, DJ Pauly D, and more!

50 BEST BARS IN PHILLY

From low-lit dives to dance-til-2AM nightclubs, craft beer temples to cocktail labs, Philly’s bar scene has range. Some spots are steeped in history, others lean hard into a vibe — all worth a round. Dive into everything the City of Brotherly Love is pouring and check out 50 of our favorite bars.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Thanksgiving dinner, minus the stress. From smoked turkeys to vegan pies, these are Philly’s best to-go options for the holiday table.

• REC Philly is closing its 10,000-sq-ft Center City creator hub after six years in the Fashion District. The space at 9th and Market will shut down on December 20th due to “unforeseen circumstances,” with no current plan to reopen.

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