Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we start celebrating July 4 with fireworks at the waterfront, Paul Simon and Baby Metal are on stage, twilight events happen at Independence Park and Magic Gardens, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Good Things to Do Down the Shore

A non-selfish guide to lighten your footprint and do something nice this summer for the beach towns you love

By Olivia Kram, Lauren McCutcheon and Gianna Voges

No Time to Smile

The glorious revival of James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room by Quintessence Theatre reminds us that art, at its best, is not simply what we watch — it’s what we confront ourselves with

By James Peterson

The Philly-est Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia

Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly to discover spots around town for delicious food and drink in gardens, on tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surrounds

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
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Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale

The spring concert in June is a chance to hear the country’s premier children’s choral group for yourself. What are you waiting for?

By Cassie Burkhardt

What’s a Dadcathlon?

Joseph Gidjunis and Joshua Kagi, creators of the new show Grown Up Dad, want to build a nationwide community of dads. On Father’s Day eve, they start by asking dads to … step on LEGOs?

By Charissa Howard
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MISSION Story Slam

B Corps PWPVideo hosts its 12th slam bringing together nonprofit and community leaders around a common theme: The Time is Now

By Courtney DuChene
Big Rube’s Philly

Bumi Fernandez-West

The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday

By Reuben Harley

“Keep Moving, Whatever You Do”

We Walk PHL has logged over 3,000 walks in 28 city locations over the last eight years. It’s reshaping how Philadelphians feel and appreciate their parks

By Thomas Devaney
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United We Heal Film Festival

The social justice-themed short-film festival returns for its fourth year to Underground Arts June 18 and June 20.

By Christina Griffith