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(05/29/22 11:00am)
On May 6 at 6:25 p.m., a chatty line of people wait outside in the rain for Washington D.C.’s hip music venue, The Anthem, to open its doors. In just over two hours, singer–songwriter Laura Pergolizzi, professionally known as LP, will take the stage. The line lurches forward and the first concertgoers enter the hall. As we complete a brief security check, attendees stumble past the merch stand and take their positions at the front of the pit.
(05/31/22 11:13pm)
As an avid Marvel movie fan since my preteen years and a loyal follower of the Disney+ shows, I’ve been ecstatic for the release of the newest Dr. Strange movie, Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness. Going in, I’d been intentional about avoiding spoilers or any news whatsoever. I didn’t want to know what was going to happen. I didn’t even want to know who the villain was. I had hoped that the movie would be good, seeing the upwards trajectory that the past few Marvel shows and movies had been taking, such as Loki, Moon Knight, and Shang–Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
(05/25/22 1:00pm)
Museums and art galleries are known as places that answer our existential questions. However, over the last two months, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) has only posed said questions.
(05/24/22 1:00pm)
When you type in “Heartstopper” on Google, a few pastel leaves will flutter across your screen, serving as a reminder of how author Alice Oseman’s illustrations went from a black and white webcomic series to one of Netflix’s most—watched shows of the year. After receiving a 100% average Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and sitting on Twitter’s trending chart for more than three consecutive weeks, the show was recently renewed for two more seasons due to its tremendous success.
(04/25/22 11:44pm)
For the past few weeks, one multiverse movie, where the fate of all universes is actually at stake, has been receiving more hype and acclaim than anything else out there. Led by an internationally recognized star, it’s flashy, making big bucks, and includes a fair amount of CGI. I’m talking, of course, about Everything Everywhere All at Once, although I did hear about some small, obscure Marvel multiverse film coming out soon, too.
(05/09/22 9:00pm)
“To me, grief is the last translation of love,” Ocean Vuong says, referring to his new poetry collection, Time Is a Mother. “My life now is: Today when my mother is not here, and then whatever big yesterday where she was. It’s just two days.” In his new book, Vuong articulates his unbroken experience of grief as a queer, Vietnamese American artist. To promote its publication, Vuong read and spoke with Philadelphia Poet Laureate Airea D. Matthews at Parkway Central Library about topics ranging from wasting time watching straight boys play video games to the capitalistic limits on professional writing.
(04/20/22 6:30pm)
“Bon Appetit!” Have those words ever been uttered more lovingly, tenderly, or warmly than by Julia Child as she signed off on an episode of The French Chef? It’s hard to say. Perhaps in France—by a maman to her bébé as she ladled some delicious concoction into a shallow bowl, or by a gourmet chef as he placed the finishing touches on the meal that would earn his Paris restaurant its third Michelin star. But in America? Not one other person can take so much credit for popularizing French cuisine and making it accessible to all as Child, who returned from France with the seminal 1961 cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
(04/11/22 11:52pm)
Hamster wheels. Yodeling. A gaggle of grandmothers. You never quite know what to expect in the Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s annual competition in which roughly 40 countries send an artist to represent their nation with an original song. The contest, which started after World War II as an attempt to heal the continent with just seven countries, has grown into an annual celebration of music, fun, kitsch, and glamor. It’s launched the careers of ABBA, Celine Dion, and Måneskin. It’s created viral moments. It’s even been lovingly satirized by Will Ferrell.
(04/11/22 5:00pm)
In Western art, we tend to look for the artist before the art, curious about the personal secrets hidden in their work. In Kaiser Ke’s (C ‘24) premier exhibit, Non Sequitur, collage is the medium for art that doesn’t need meaning to vibrate with historical, cultural, and compositional resonance. “A non sequitur means a statement that does not logically follow from the previous statement … that is the essence and beauty of collage,” Kaiser says.
(04/14/22 6:00pm)
“Put your hands up if you’ve never rocked out to a cello before,” The Happy Fits lead vocalist Calvin Langman asked at last week’s XOXO Tour concert while opening for The Maine at Union Transfer. With my hands in the air, I decided I’d become a cello convert. After their 2016 EP intended only for friends and family blew up on Spotify, Langman, along with guitarist Ross Monteith and drummer Luke Davis, decided to “try and make it work.” They dedicated themselves to producing songs dominated by cello, a secret weapon that is “all power chords,” making it ideal for rock music, Langman says.
(04/05/22 1:41pm)
Social media apps dominate college campuses. They act as methods for students to connect and share memes, struggles, personal antidotes, and anything else that crosses their mind. But a new generation of social media apps are embracing anonymity—from Snapchat to Yik Yak, apps are embracing the unseen. Most recently, a new app called Sidechat is making waves in the anonymous app space, blowing up on college campuses across the nation—but what exactly is it?
(03/29/22 2:48am)
On South 38th Street right underneath Penn’s Locust Walk pedestrian bridge, close to the Perry World House, you'll find a truck covered up with graffiti and colorful paints. It's Liam's Kitchen, or 大咖 ("daka"), a newly opened food truck on campus that promotes innovative Hong Kong cuisine.
(03/29/22 2:53am)
Tucked away in the heart of Philly's Chinatown, Ocean Harbor is an incredible Cantonese style restaurant located at 1023 Race Street. The bright yellow sign hanging above the front entrance catches my eye from across the street, as it stands out against the sleek, modern gray tiling that makes up the bottom half of the exterior surrounding the doorway.
(03/29/22 2:56am)
I walk into an orange cafe on Baltimore Avenue. It’s brightly lit, sunshine flooding every corner of the area. Ethiopian artwork and drapery in the colors of the country’s flag cover these walls, each contributing to a comforting feel. Color isn’t just an important aspect of Buna Cafe’s decor, it’s also fully embedded into the food, warmth of the hosts, and overall ambience of the place. Classic, colorful Ethiopian food with a vegan and vegetarian emphasis is what you’ll find at these wooden tables, with a food arrangement style straight from a family kitchen.
(03/29/22 7:00am)
I have a habit of untying my shoelaces as I ride the elevator to my dorm, a byproduct of growing up in an Asian household. Rule number one: Take off your shoes when you enter someone’s house. This is a nod to the sanctity of the home, and the physical act of removing one’s shoes represents a mental shift from presenting oneself to the outside world to stripping away those layers.
(03/29/22 2:53am)
Sky Cafe promised to be a South Philly hidden gem. The Uber dropped me off in a crowded South Philly strip mall with a mix of Vietnamese, Indonesian, and other Asian small businesses lined up along the block. I had to double–check I had the right address because the restaurant was hidden behind the posters and signs covering every square inch of the outside facade. The area is home to a strong and diverse Asian American community, furthering my excitement that Sky Cafe would be an authentic dining experience.
(03/29/22 2:54am)
Last year, when asked where I wanted to go to college, I said somewhere with a snowy winter and good tacos. El Jarocho, located in South Philly near Passyunk Square, is certainly delivering on the taco front. Walking in, my friend and I were greeted with bright Christmas lights strung along the entry, family photos in the corner, and hand–painted walls, along with the friendly staff and a bounty of chips and sauces to accompany. With huge portions, authentic dishes (Where else can you try beef tongue?), and bold flavors coming straight from the kitchen you can see from your table, El Jarocho is certainly a worthy destination.
(03/29/22 2:40pm)
In an interview with Street last semester, Eastern State Penitentiary Vice President and Director of Operations Brett Bertolino spoke fondly of the vendors the Penitentiary employs for Halloween Nights—in particular, his soft admiration for the mission–based coffee shop The Monkey and The Elephant immediately piques my interest. Despite being located in Brewerytown, a sector of Philadelphia I have yet to visit in my Penn career, it registers as an immediate must–try.
(03/29/22 4:33am)
Located in Philadelphia’s charming Old City just a short SEPTA ride away, Eggcellent Café offers is an Asian–owned casual brunch and breakfast spot that offers up fresh yet decadent bites every day of the week. Founded in late 2019 by Daniel Anggrianto, Eggcellent Café has quickly become a popular spot for brunch for good reason.
(03/29/22 2:52am)
Moments after stepping inside Lulu Cafe I can sense its unique and welcoming character, which instantly stands out from your average Philadelphia boba joint. Located at 45th and Walnut streets, Lulu Cafe has a spunky, creative, and friendly atmosphere with a menu full of bubble tea and other snacks to match. I can tell the owner Janice Wang and the manager Tammy Chan are smiling at me beneath their masks as they usher me in and tell me to make myself at home, scurrying behind the counter to whip up a variety of the cafe’s bestsellers for me to try.
