With a full day of speakers tomorrow and ‘adventures’ like the street art tour led by blogger and photographer Conrad Benner, TedxPhiladelphia promises to keep Philly’s big ideas on the big stage all weekend. Theresa Stigale talks with Benner about his idea to run SEPTA’s subway and el 24/7—and the attention it’s received, including from SEPTA itself

With the official release of his novel Lion and Leopard this evening, Nathaniel Popkin explores the age-old establishment-vs-outsiders theme at PAFA—under the shadow of the KAWS @ PAFA exhibition

For as rich a musical history as Philadelphia has, its jazz scene has been shamefully overlooked, even in its own backyard. It’s through no fault of the Philadelphia Jazz Project’s, though, and to that end, they’re hosting a Jazz Walk in Fairmount Park this weekend to draw some attention to it, with free music and snacks to boot

DesignPhiladelphia 2013 kicks off this Wednesday. Vivienne Tang surveys this year’s docket and checks in with director Hilary Jay for this preview

Philadelphia’s preeminent literary event, the 215 Festival, returns for a four day weekend of readings and events next month. A benefit party tomorrow evening in Port Richmond previews the happenings to come

Been jonesing for a musical trapeze performance on the Strawberry Mansion Bridge? Alie + the Brigade and A Stick and A Stone have got you covered the next two Sundays

Hidden City Festival 2013: it has a soundtrack. This Friday at the Historical Society of Frankford, King Britt and Data Garden collaborate to bring the first of two concerts to the space with historical instruments—and sounds sampled on site

With a reading tonight, Philebrity and the 215 Festival celebrate Walt Whitman’s 194th birthday, and initiate the Philadelphia incarnation of Portland’s popular Literary Mixtape series