BlackStar Film Festival opens the weekend, marking its 15th anniversary with a wide-ranging slate of documentaries, narratives and experimental works from filmmakers of color. In Wilmington, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival wraps up with performances by Ledisi, Sheila E., Marcus Miller and Anthony Tidd. The Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival follows with a two-week showcase centered on new productions by women and nonbinary artists.
Now in its 69th year, the New Hope Automobile Show on Saturday offers car enthusiasts the chance to choose their favorites from the lineup of antique and classic cars. At the same time, Andrew McMahon’s “Three Pianos” tour comes to The Mann, combining multiple eras of his decadeslong career. Also on Saturday, the Port Richmond Pierogi Fest leans into neighborhood culture with a celebration rooted in Polish American food culture.
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