Events

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

It’s that time of year: We’re on the hunt for the most high-integrity workers employed by the City of Philadelphia. Nominate the most inspiring city workers you know, and they could be named a 2026 Integrity Icon

This week in Philly we're celebrating the Chinese New Year, going to the theater for musicals and satire, eating out in Queen's Village and Bella Vista, heading to Philly Mag's Wine & Dine, and much more

These local heroes make Philly stronger, wiser, healthier, kinder and more awesome. Help us celebrate them

The Tasties — a first-of-its-kind culinary awards ceremony for Philly and the city’s “biggest night in food” — just got bigger

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

But hurry up: January 31 is the deadline to submit your nomination for this year’s Trailblazer Awards.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace

You won’t see her dressed like Betsy Ross or scoring a goal on the World Cup soccer pitch, but behind the scenes, she’s made a career of transforming thousands of proud Philadelphians into expert — and excited — volunteer hosts

The nation was birthed in Philly, and we do have some great parties — and soccer! — planned. But, as democracy teeters, are we really owning the semiquincentennial?