Arts & Culture
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
Could a locally-made line of toys be an antidote to the world’s problems?
By Jessica Blatt PressPeace Week
Take part in 15 free events this week aiming to create a more peaceful city leading up to International Peace Day on September 21.
By Nick FiorelliniPA Kindness Poem Project
Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson and PA Humanities Council invite you to “share your kindness” for a citizen-inspired poem to be released on World Kindness Day
By Duncan Glew“I sing to the people of Philadelphia”
A local poet writes—and reads—a paean to the city he loves
By g emil reutterKemar Jewel
The Philly native and Temple-trained choreographer has gone viral with dances that celebrate the Black queer experience—and offer hope for all of us
By Jessica Blatt PressRequesting a New Book at the Free Library
If there's a book you want that's not part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s collection, will they add it to the catalogue? In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper series, one of The Citizen’s (many) resident bookworms finds out.
BlackStar Film Festival
Come together to support and celebrate the visionary work of Black, brown, and indigenous filmmakers from August 4 through 8
By Isabelle EisenbergThe Engagement by Sasha Issenberg
The author of a new history of same-sex marriage joins The Citizen for an event next Tuesday. Here, an excerpt from the the highly acclaimed book.
A Boost for Local Arts
Forman Arts Initiative announced the first-ever grantees of its program to support local artists. Here, a look at who they are—and how they contribute to our thriving local arts scene
By Jessica Blatt PressGood Pitch Local
On July 27, tune in to support local mediamakers and storytellers working to shine light on urgent issues facing Philadelphia communities
By Emily Neil