NPR Tiny Desk Concert tour coming to Philly
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert is hitting the road again — and they'll be making a pit stop in Philly.
Why it matters: The hit event, which has helped springboard the careers of up-and-coming artists, is coming to World Cafe Live on July 15.
Driving the news: The event will include performances from a Tiny Desk alum, the 2025 contest winner and one of Philly's very own.
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