What up, Philly! I’m Yumi, and you’re gonna see me up here cranking out the newsletter now and again from here on out. I’m a Chicagoan born and raised, but I’m on my journey to figure out what Philadelphia has to offer, one awesome event at a time. Hope you enjoy the ride.

You better Push It! to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion this September, because Salt-N-Pepa and TLC are coming to Philly with the It’s Iconic tour. We don’t want “No Scrubs” at this function, so we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner. Enter now.

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• Preservation Hall Jazz Band is bringing the spirit and soul of NOLA to the East Coast this summer. There’s nothing better than listening to live music under the stars. Time to bust out the lawn chair.

• Long live the prince of darkness. Sabbath is bringing the Black Sabbath experience to the Keswick Theatre on August 20, and we’re giving away free tickets. All aboard the crazy train.*

• MVS VI hits the Bok Building on May 21 for a night celebrating the musicians, filmmakers, and visual artists keeping Philly’s creative scene loud and thriving. Catch the city’s best music videos on the big screen. Enter to win tickets.*

• It was never just a phase, Mom. Black Veil Brides is swooping into Philly with their Vindicator tour this September. Paint your nails (and your eyelids) black.

• Plus other just announced shows from Anthony Green, Rhys Darby, Smif-N-Wessun, Kabaka Pyramid, Alex Cameron, and more!

PHILLY’S BEST BAKERIES

Let’s get that bread. Want the insider scoop on the best bakeries in the 215? We’ve put together a list of our absolute favorite scones, loaves, cakes, and more. Turns out you can have your cake and eat it, too.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Dream job alert!! Wanna work at the center of Philly arts and culture? Apply to be a content strategy specialist at Do215.

• Wanna protect your community while shopping from local artists and enjoying local bands? Kick Off Summer, Kick Out ICE is raising money for Asian Americans United's Community Fund at Pentridge Station this Friday. Absolute win-win.

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