Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we have The Big Dill, the 60th Anniversary Star Trek Convention, Science on Tap, Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival, CityCamp Philly, and much 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

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Takes on Migration

The 19th annual event, for which The Citizen is a media sponsor, includes 75 films, special events and timely workshops

By Christina Griffith
Big Rube’s Philly

Jakai Bishop, a Philadelphia Inspiration

The iconic chef, photographer and entrepreneur meets up with a charismatic friend who’s gone from “Top Model” to construction sites

By Reuben Harley

Can Philly Platinum Its Gaming Industry?

A task force is working to turn the city’s gaming culture, university talent and independent developers into a sustainable industry

By Christina Griffith
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Marcel Duchamp’s Urinal, and Other Works

Why you should see the Philadelphia Museum of Art's new retrospective of the provocateur and oracle of modern art

By Carrie Rickey
Guest Commentary

Who Gets to Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra?

The cost of putting on a symphony has nearly quadrupled since 2020. How, asks a music researcher and teacher, can we keep kids and neighbors engaged?

By Stacy Jarvis

Reviving Market East by Repurposing Art Supplies

From sculptural driftwood lamps to quilted jackets, “Past Lives, Surfaced by Skilled Hands” showcases 22 artists making something new from materials with a history

By Courtney DuChene
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A Truly Epic Philadelphia Film Festival

A veteran movie critic previews the coming 10-day, three-venue movie extravaganza — Philly’s 35th — as “one of the richest festivals in recent memory”

By Carrie Rickey
Citizens of the Week

Tom and Judy Kleinman

They produced Operation Mincemeat, Sunset Blvd. and Evita on Broadway. Now this eminently entrepreneurial Philadelphia couple plans to keep their love for theater alive in their hometown after they’re gone

By Christina Griffith