Get ready to groove! Arizona jam band Spafford brings their genre-blending improvisation and high-energy live show to Ardmore Music Hall for a night of feel-good vibes and epic solos. Enter to WIN.

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• Electropop is back and bigger than ever before! Cash in on the fun by attending The Barbary’s Empire of the Sun Official After Party on May 20th. RSVP here to get $5 off entry!*

• The Acacia Strain is bringing their brutal breakdowns and pit-starting riffs to the Theatre of Living Arts on August 22nd. Get your tickets now!

• Indie-pop darlings Frankie Cosmos return with their signature lo-fi charm and poetic vulnerability, playing Underground Arts on September 4th. Tickets now available!

• Calling all glamazons and know-it-alls: RuPaul's Drag Race Trivia hits City Winery on June 10th, hosted by queens Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae.

• Plus more announcements this week from Tropical Fuck Storm, Speedy Ortiz, ESG, Anthony Green, and more!

🏳️‍🌈 PHILLY PRIDE MONTH GUIDE

Celebrate Philly’s LGBTQ+ community with a citywide lineup of parties, parades, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re here for the beats, the glam, or the unity, Pride Month 2025 has something for everyone.

• Porkroll :: Pride @ The Bike Stop

• Pride Promenade @ Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Pride Festival @ Gayborhood

• Pride Concert & Celebration @ Marian Anderson Hall

• Pride Bar Crawl @ Center City

IN THE FUTURE

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• Despite finishing with the fifth-worst record, Philly fans have reason to celebrate: the 76ers jumped up to snag the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery.

• Philly’s influencer economy is booming. From fashion-forward content creators to neighborhood meme kings, meet the local digital voices shaping culture and cashing in.

• Today is the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot for the 2025 primary election! If you want to vote ahead, get yours in ASAP.

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That’s all for today, folks. See you tomorrow!