Events
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Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly we have the premiere of Night Side Songs, Purim at The Weitzman, after-hours museum parties, Free Library Foundation Author Series events, Bierfest, and Winterfests
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ismael-Jimenez-and-Martin-malcolm-america-book-cover-791x400.jpg)
Martin & Malcolm & America Book Club
A new book club series at Temple’s Blockson Library aims to cast a new light on American icons.
By Jessica Blatt Press![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HED_Gentrification_Platt_Weinstein_Rox_Parisse-Ferrarini-791x400.jpg)
The Opposite of Gentrification?
The Citizen’s latest Development…for Good event featured Jumpstart Germantown’s Ken Weinstein and Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini, sharing what they know about growing developers and building wealth in their community
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Jalen_Hurts_Gideon_Elementary_Outside_School_District_of_Philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts
Our Super Bowl MVP champions women, loves to do good for Philly kids — and is The Philadelphia Citizen of the Year
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Larry_-Magid_Mick_Jagger_Bill_Graham_Live_Aid_Dog_HED-791x400.jpg)
Lifetime Achievement Larry Magid
The legendary concert promoter and rock and roll impresario didn’t just help create the 60s and 70s counterculture. He rocked the world, but he’s as Philly as they come
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/HED_2024_Integrity_Icon_Awards_All_WInners_Albert_Yee-791x400.jpg)
Who Are The Most Outstanding City Workers?
We’re kicking off our 5th Integrity Icon Awards, and we need your help to find Philadelphia employees going above and beyond their job description to make Philly better for all
By Jessica Blatt Press![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Octavius_V__Catto_Memorial_Emily_Frizzelle_Visit_Philadelphia-791x400.jpg)
Your 2025 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2025 your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HED2_Social_Justice_Citizen_Year_Marsha_Levick_Sabina_Pierce_0429-copy-791x400.jpeg)
A. Leon Higginbotham Social Justice Champion Marsha Levick
The Juvenile Law Center co-founder has spent 50 years advocating for the rights of youth in the legal system, taking on corrupt judges, changing policy and contributing to victories in the U.S. Supreme Court
By Malcolm Burnley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Greg_Deavens_Phillies-791x400.jpg)
Greg Deavens on Retirement and Beyond
Our Lewis Katz Corporate Citizen of the Year, who we’ll honor next month, on retiring next year, continuing to serve Philadelphia, and his (gasp) Dallas Cowboys fandom
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/YEE_Cherelle_Parker_Victory_Party_Prayer_Hands-791x400.jpg)
Hey, Philly! It’s Time to Review Mayor Cherelle Parker
In 2023, we asked citizens to play the role of employer ahead of the mayoral primary. Now, it’s time for our 100th mayor’s one-year review.
By Courtney DuChene