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Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe

Blooming Fun at Philly’s Cherry Blossom Festival

April 20, 2023 Nicole Williamson-Rouse

Sakura weekend ends with a bang, Making Philadelphia’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival a hit. The Japanese America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) hosts Philly’s annual spring celebration of the blooming of the cherry blossoms, which were given to America as a sign of friendship by the Japanese government in 1926. View More »

Owlchella Preview 2023

April 20, 2023 Emma Hope Newman-Holden

Owlchella is coming back to Temple! Rappers Lil Yachty and G Herbo will be performing at the Liacouras Center this Friday. View More »

BSU’s First Ever Black Film Festival

April 7, 2023 Jetta M Holiday

There’s been a BIPOC film festival, a Women’s film festival, but never a Black film festival at Temple —until now. View More »

Temple’s Hootathon

April 7, 2023 Emma Hope Newman-Holden

HootaThon has come to Temple! This dance and song marathon raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. View More »

Temple Theater’s “Tartuffe”

March 23, 2023 Emma Hope Newman-Holden

Temple University’s latest production, “Tartuffe” is being held from March 17th to March 26th! The play tells a story about a fraud in disguise, who wreaks havoc on Orgon and his family. View More »

Temple Theater’s “Into the Woods”

March 2, 2023 Emma Hope Newman-Holden

Grab some popcorn, because Tomlinson Theater is presenting its latest production: “Into the Woods”! Temple University is putting on the award-winning show from February 23rd to March 2nd. View More »

Haunted History: The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

October 20, 2022 Alissa Clausell

Telling ghost stories during the Halloween season is a tradition that has gone on for hundreds of years. View More »

Temple Update Live from the Cherry Carpet

March 31, 2022 Danielle Jarrell

Leading up to the Oscars, Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication held their own watch party and red carpet event called “The Cherry Carpet.” View More »

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

March 12, 2022 Mallory Mooney

The 24th annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention was held over a 3-day weekend at the end of February. View More »

Hispanic Restaurant Week comes to Philadelphia

October 14, 2021 Sean Daniel Charpentier

Whether it’s bars, small shops, or restaurants, Hispanic Restaurant week is bringing Latinx culture and cuisine to restaurants all across Philadelphia. View More »