Events
Things to Do This Week For America’s 250th
Your curated list of the best semiquincentennial events, exhibits, and activities happening in and around Philly
By Christina Griffith
Fighting Black Erasure
Penn professor Sarah Jackson’s new book chronicles the radical acts of Black media-makers who, recognized or not, have shaped the American Experiment over the past 250 years.
By Malcolm Burnley
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week we have Mission Story Slam 14, the Festival of Many Colors, the return of Green Philly's Eco Fair, Rockin the Ridge Car Show, The Black Clown, and much more
By Christina Griffith
Get Healthy at the 2026 Be Well Philly Fest
Philly mag's annual good-for-you event returns May 17. Reserve your spot now to start feeling better this spring
By Laura Brzyski
Connor Barwin’s Make the World Better Concert
The Citizen is a media sponsor of the two-night fundraising show with Kurt Vile, Pavement, Ratboys, and more indie rockers to support the former Eagle’s efforts to improve Philly parks
By Victor FiorilloMeet Your 2026 Integrity Icons!
These five city workers go above and beyond their job descriptions to make Philly better for all. Come celebrate with them on June 3 at our annual (free!) party at Fitler Club
By Jessica Blatt Press
Good Citizen Calendar, May-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January
By Lauren McCutcheon
2026 Citizen of the Year Awards
The annual event featured Jane Golden, Leigh and John Middleton, Dr. Paul Offit, along with a block captain, youth leader, educator, social justice champion and groundbreaking scientists
By Courtney DuChene
Total Impact Summit
This year’s convening focuses not just on the causes, but on the places where they happen
By Courtney DuChene
Sara Novic’s Mother Tongue
The Philadelphia writer on her new memoir on becoming deaf, parenting a deaf child, and the history of deaf culture in the United States
By Courtney DuChene