Arts & Culture

Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly

A longtime Philadelphia teacher on what we lose when the Academy of Natural Sciences closes its public museum

A new WHYY-TV show is teaching young viewers how to be a better part of their neighborhoods—and in turn, how to make their neighborhoods better

This week in Philly we have Bruno Mars and Breaking Benjamin live, Community Workday at East Fairmount Park, Labor Day celebrations, and much more

The guy behind Join Philly doesn’t just want people to do more things and make more friends. He wants them to stick around

Philly does not merely underfund the arts, a local creator contends. It produces Black cultural brilliance, exports it to the world, and then fails to preserve the people, places, and institutions that made that brilliance possible

World renowned eyewear vendor Julian Emami talks the business of celebrity fashion with the brand marketer, chef and photographer

It can drive the local economy and bring us all together. So why is City Hall lagging behind other cities in investing in arts and culture?

The reformed politician debuts a new play — part of a new career — at next month’s Fringe Festival. Become a Citizen member and see the play with Citizen Media Group’s Larry Platt and David Cohen on September 20

An artist known for collages, visual marketing and a vintage design market speaks with a kindred spirit, chef, photographer and brand entrepreneur