Events
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Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week there concerts to see, Shakespeare to experience, Quizzo to win, Parks on Tap to attend, an opportunity for civic engagement on immigration policy, and more
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_07_17-_PC_RAD-Awards_Sabina_Pierce_00361-e1721344742950-791x400.jpg)
Recap: The 2024 Rad Awards
The Citizen and Rad Girls’ Leah Kauffman joined forces to rekindle a feminist tradition and honor awesome Philadelphia women — and their allies. Here’s who took home trophies
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rocky_Statue_Photo_by_J.Smith_Visit_Philly-791x400.jpg)
Your 2024 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need in July, August and beyond for things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-design-791x400.jpeg)
Meet the 2024 Rad Award Nominees
These are the badass women — and allies — on the short list for the first post-pandemic Rad Awards. Join The Citizen and Rad Girls to celebrate the winners on July 17
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HED_Women_Build_It_Dev_for_Good_6.18.24-791x400.jpg)
Recap: Women Build It
Why should women work construction? How does design by women differ from design by men? During the most recent Development … for Good event, we got answers from women changing Philadelphia’s built environment
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bigga_Dre_Juneteenth-791x400.jpg)
Citizen of the Week: Bigga Dre
A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today
By Abigail Chang![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Lauren_McCardel_Ursinus_by_Douglas-Benedict-791x400.jpg)
Recognition Now
The Berman Museum opens an exhibition of Mexican photographer Enrique Bostelmann with a mission to include more people in fine art, and help ensure art’s survival
By Sarah Jordan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Development_for_Good_Build_Women-791x400.jpg)
The Citizen Recommends: Women Build It
The next in our Development … for Good series explores how a city designed by and for women could transform Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy