Upcoming Citizen Events

Philadelphia magazine's Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival

Thursday, November 5

Philadelphia magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival

Thursday, November 5
VIP Experience: 5–9pm | General Admission: 6:30-9pm
Lincoln Financial Field, One Lincoln Financial Field Way

Enjoy 250+ spirits, including whiskey, scotch, bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, handcrafted cocktails and more. Philly’s favorite restaurants will be serving up some of their best dishes to accompany all of your Spirits samplings.

VIP includes early entrance, exclusive selection during opening, private lounge, a tour of the stadium, and more! Onsite parking is available. GA $130 / VIP $190.

$25 discount for The Citizen and Philly Mag’s Change Philly Movement members. New members can select Whiskey Fest as their free signature event when purchasing the Change Ambassador member tier. Learn more.

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Film Screening and Conversation

Monday, November 9, 5:30pm

In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America Episode 9: Liberation (1968-1990)

Monday, November 9
Happy Hour 5:30pm
Screening and Conversation: 6:00-7:30pm
Fitler Club Ballroom, 1 South 24th Street

Katz’s new docuseries, In Pursuit, is a new American history for our time, told in ten hour-long episodes releasing throughout 2026. In Pursuit reviews the urgent questions posed by the story of the nation over four centuries. From America’s birthplace comes a centuries-long drama on the possibilities and limits of a self-governing democracy, sharing Philadelphia’s role in the making of America. Post-show conversation with Producer Sam Katz and The Citizen’s Larry Platt. $5 entry. Free to Change Philly Movement and Fitler Club members.

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9th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival presented by Comcast

Tuesday, December 8

9th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival
presented by Comcast

Tuesday, December 8th, 9am-4pm (Happy hour until 5:30pm)
Comcast Technology Center, Ralph J Roberts Forum
1800 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Join us for a day of panels, presentations and talks from urban innovators and thought leaders solving cities’ most pressing issues. As always, we scoured the country for the changemakers and innovators whose transformative ideas could fuel much-needed progress in our city. The mission: Expand the problem-solving table, inspire change, and bask in hope. Coffee, lunch, and networking reception fare are included with registration. Learn more.

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