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West Philly festival this Sunday honors MLK Jr.'s 1965 Freedom Now Rally

A community festival in West Philadelphia this Sunday celebrates the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom Now Rally, which took place on August 3, 1965. The event aims to honor that chapter of Philadelphia's civil rights history with local programming and celebration.

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Philadelphia Magic Gardens goes Día de los Muertos in the middle of summer

The Philadelphia Magic Gardens is hosting an exhibition of Día de los Muertos cartonería figures by Mexican artist Ivette Chaires, paying tribute to the late mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. It's an unusual August highlight for fans of folk art and the South Street corridor institution.

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Philly Fringe Festival spotlights first-time theater makers this season

The Philly Fringe Festival is giving its stage to rookie performers and creators, including a former Pennsylvania state treasurer making his theatrical debut. The festival continues to draw attention as one of the city's signature late-summer cultural events.

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