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Rock Music Menu: Record Store Day Black Friday feast for the ears, part II

By The Citizen on November 27, 2025

Black Friday may no longer bring the in-store chaos it once did. With online deals often matching or beating what shops offer, it’s easy to…

Get into the holiday spirit along with the tigers, lions and bears

By The Citizen on November 24, 2025

Like a few animals mixed in with your holiday excitement? The Elmwood Park and Philadelphia zoos are bringing out millions of lights and so much…

Join 19th-century holiday celebration at Joanna Furnace

By The Citizen on November 20, 2025

Visitors to Joanna Furnace in Robeson Township will be whisked away to the joyous celebration of the Christmas of 1875. The ironmaster’s family and the…

‘RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute’ is a holiday imagination

By The Citizen on November 17, 2025

The Beatles used to release Christmas messages to members of their fan club during the 1960s. The recording would be a mix of jokes, well…

Weekend events roundup: Dog show, lots of music and start of holiday events

By The Citizen on November 12, 2025

The National Dog Show takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 to 5 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center…

Opera Philadelphia fuses art and science to bring ‘The Seasons’

By The Citizen on November 12, 2025

Opera Philadelphia is continuing to reimagine some of the most classical pieces to bring new audiences to the show. The company is readying “The Seasons,”…

A.J. Croce bringing his and his father’s music to new audience [Videos]

By The Citizen on November 8, 2025

Singer-songwriter and Upper Darby native Jim Croce died in a plane crash in 1973 at, what was arguably, the height of his popularity. He was…

Charles Barkley opening a new steakhouse at Valley Forge Casino

By The Citizen on November 2, 2025

Valley Forge Casino Resort is joining with one of Philadelphia’s favorite personalities to enhance the culinary experience of the region. The casino and former 76er…

Rock Music Menu: Bon Jovi announces return to the road in 2026

By The Citizen on October 23, 2025

Way back in 1986, Jon Bon Jovi sang “Never Say Goodbye” on his namesake band’s smash LP “Slippery When Wet,” but for anyone who watched…

Halloween decoration tour Creepin’ for Critters benefits animals

Halloween decoration tour Creepin’ for Critters benefits animals

By The Citizen on October 23, 2025

Ghouls, goblins, roaring dragons, giant spiders, skeletons and zombies are just some of the visually haunting treats to take in at the Exeter Township home…

Fall festivals in Philly area will liven up the weekends

By The Citizen on October 13, 2025

The next couple of weekends won’t look dull on the calendar with many fall festivals taking over the streets. The Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac…

Reading Theater Project to hold Airport Karaoke fundraiser [Spotlight]

By The Citizen on October 12, 2025

The Reading Theater Project will hold Airport Karaoke, a fundraising event, on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. at the Reading Regional Airport, 140 Liberator Way, Bern…

Rock Music Menu: Catching up with ZZ Top and Billy Gibbons

By The Citizen on October 9, 2025

ZZ Top, approaching its 57th year as a band, has spent the bulk of 2025 on the road, even expanding its ongoing Elevation tour, which…

Lions, tigers and ghosts give the zoo a spooky twist

By The Citizen on October 7, 2025

It’s time to get dressed in your finest ghost wear and hang out with some animals. The annual Boo at the Zoo at both the…

Rock Music Menu: Rhino Records celebrates Rocktober with 43 vinyl releases

By The Citizen on October 2, 2025

Rhino’s Rocktober returns this year with a staggering blast of 43 exclusive, limited-edition vinyl releases. Kicking off Oct. 3, new titles will be released each…

Rock Music Menu: U2 to be awarded the 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize

By The Citizen on September 25, 2025

It’s been a bit since we’ve heard anything from U2, with the last major event the “U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” residency in…

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