In her debut novel Open Me, local writer and educator Sunshine O'Donnell imagines a cultish underground community of "Wailers"—professional mourners—thriving in Bucks County.

On the eve of its 7th anniversary, Puppet Uprising would like to thank all the talented puppeteers and performers that have crossed its path since its start in 2000.

These five scientists made a motto out of "Explore your world" long before it was Discovery Channel's catchphrase.

Have trouble separating fine art from artistic cinema? Never fear: Over the summer, Tower Gallery is screening films that will allow gallery goers to immerse themselves in film as art.

As part of a citywide series of events celebrating National Black Music Month in June, Ewuare X. Osayande will talk about the current state of hip-hop and black culture at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

Every Tue., June 19-Aug. 21, dusk, free, Liberty Lands Park, Third Street just above Poplar Street, www.myspace.com/lawnchairdrivein We know you're tired of the same old

This new play by Philly's Eternal Spiral Project experiments with Reverend Matty Love's soundscapes, dancer Dawn Morningstar's choreography and an unusual plot.

Can't wait for the new Harry Potter? The Free Library welcomes the Harry Potter Knight Bus and its magic-related activities.

Since 1938, Elfreth's Alley has been fighting against real estate developers and highway expansion projects by throwing an annual block party.

At the DeVito tribute, fans will get a chance to see two of DeVito's directorial works on the big screen: War of the Roses, a dark kind-of-comedy about a couple's vicious divorce, and Hoffa, a biopic with Jack Nicholson playing the titular Teamsters Union leader during the 1960s.