Arts & Culture
Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith
An Unexpected Happy Ending
Filmmaker Rah Crawford’s short documentary tells a hidden Philly history about 1800s slave ships — and a family of descendants who call the city of brotherly love home
By Dr. James Peterson
Women’s History Month Events in Philly
Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more.
By Laura Swartz
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have the PHS Flower show, Eddie Izzard's solo Hamlet, It's Punny in Philadelphia, The Forgotten Freedom at the National Liberty Museum, and much more
By Christina Griffith
2026 Good Citizen Calendar
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January
By Lauren McCutcheon
No More FOMO
Local social media app Playdate encourages IRL gatherings by telling Philadelphians what events are happening in town — and encouraging them to invite their friends
By Courtney DuChene
Remembering Isaiah Zagar
A longtime friend and admirer reflects on Philly’s one-of-a-kind outsider artist, who died this week.
By Stephen Fried
Carlos Rogers, Bike Race Reviver
How a tattooed, middle-aged hairstylist made The Philadelphia Cycling Classic the sporting surprise of America’s 250th
By Malcolm Burnley
The Celebrity Edit
Michael K. Williams, Nicky Hilton, Leslie Odom Jr., Zendaya, and his Nan’s favorite, Terrence Howard are some of the celebs who’ve stopped for the camera of an iconic chef, trendsetter and street photographer
By Reuben Harley
215 Day of Giving
Two-thirds of Philadelphia nonprofits operate on shoestring budgets. A new fundraiser aims to give them the financial and morale boost they need
By Natalie Pompilio