Arts & Culture
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have Rush, Summer Ale Fest, National Treasure Weekend, Urban Art Fest, the Naked Bike Ride, and much more!
By Christina Griffith
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
Who is Emily Mello, New Muralist-in-Chief?
And how will the museum expert from out of town run Philly's own and beloved Mural Arts Philadelphia?
By Victor Fiorillo
Walking the Unbeaten Path
City dwellers are now leaving walking tours to the tourists and group-exploring places less travelled. Why?
By Diana Lind
Free Library Author Event Series
The new season, for which The Citizen is a media sponsor, includes books by Emily Wilson, Jill Lepore, Malcolm Gladwell, Andy Beshear and many others
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Good Citizen Calendar, August-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long
By Lauren McCutcheon
Founding Faiths
A new public engagement initiative inside 17 historic sacred places offers a chance to experience the quieter, less-trafficked gathering spots where our founders prayed for revolution
By Christina Griffith
Bariq Cobbs, “Art and Fashion”
He’s dressed the Fresh Prince, TLC and LeBron James, collabed with Nike and Nordstrom, exhibited paintings internationally — and has a whole lot in common with our city’s favorite entrepreneur, brand marketer, chef and photographer
By Reuben Harley
The Odyssey is For All of Us
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film is based on Penn Professor Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s epic. A long-time university president urges everyone to see, read or listen to the story — and support humanities education
By Elaine Maimon
Bringing Music to the Masses
What began during Covid as outdoor concerts continues in spaces where live professional music can find new audiences
By Cara Kishter