Events

This week in Philly we welcome rap and Hip Hop superstars to the Dope Show Fall Classic, Winterfest comes to Penn's Landing, Christmas Village comes to Love Park, and the Holidays come to Chestnut Hill. The Zoo is lit, The Grinch is on stage, and Thanksgiving festivities are happening all over the city.

Problem solvers from around the country shared ideas for (re)building a more perfect union at The Citizen’s 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival

How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic

The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21

Looking for a way to turn post-election blues into healing, inspiration and action? Join us this week at The Citizen’s 7th annual event celebrating heroic thinkers and problem-solvers

Many of the brilliant thinkers who will be at our 7th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival on November 15 have not-to-miss books. Check them out — then, get your tickets to hear them live

The director of Austin’s annual event that raised $10 million for 700 local nonprofits — in one single day — talks about how it works at The Citizen’s 7th annual event on November 15

Get out the vote parties, concerts, festivals, art and more in the runup to November 5, 2024 — Election Day

The dates you need in September and beyond for things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best

Join former Mayors Nutter and Atlanta’s Kasim Reed with New Yorker writer, scholar and activist Keeanga-Yahmatta Taylor for the screening of a story that speaks to the future of cities — and that inspired a young Barack Obama