Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly, we have Weird Al, Cyndi Lauper, Wu-Tang Clan, and Ghost in town, plus Summer Ale Fest, line dancing, outdoor movies in our parks, and much more

By Christina Griffith

Hip Hop + Bluegrass?

Before Beyoncé became Cowboy Carter, this Philadelphia / Brooklyn-based band fused sounds that you didn’t know needed to be together

By James Peterson
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Philly Youth Music Fest

The second annual concert on July 15 is organized by youth, features youth bands and is geared towards a youth audience. Get your tickets now

By Charissa Howard

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
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Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale

The spring concert in June is a chance to hear the country’s premier children’s choral group for yourself. What are you waiting for?

By Cassie Burkhardt
Big Rube’s Philly

Bumi Fernandez-West

The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday

By Reuben Harley

Putting the Blues in Sinners

How Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland shaped Hollywood’s next breakout star

By Malcolm Burnley

Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2025

Your guide to Philly's lineup of LGBTQIA+ events this month. Things to do for families, partiers, sports fans and arts aficionados

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith

Political Satire for the TikTok Age

Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters

By Malcolm Burnley

Essential Viewing for All Black Philadelphians

Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest film in theaters now, is a tribute to Black people, their music, and their American experience

By James Peterson