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Your April guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia
Declarations, fireworks, your photos, and more as spring fires up America’s birthday
April is overflowing with events continuing Philly’s 250 theme, including an exhibition about fireworks, art shows, a call for photos, circus arts, ceramics, a symphony, a Mummers dance workshop, and tons more. Walt Maguire rounds up.
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Alison Zeidman presents Ready to Die? A Comedy Show About Dead Parents & DIY End-of-Life Planning
Death comedy jam
Comedian Alison Zeidman’s show makes light of losing your parents too soon and preparing for end-of-life, tying stand-up with a workshop around death and dying. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
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3 minute read
Your March guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia
Things to do in Philly this spring, with a 250th twist
Welcome to our new monthly guide to Philly-area events celebrating America’s 250th
birthday. We’ve got art and poetry, participatory textiles, feminist furniture, medical history, and lots more. Walt Maguire previews.
birthday. We’ve got art and poetry, participatory textiles, feminist furniture, medical history, and lots more. Walt Maguire previews.
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5 minute read
After a freezing New Year, the Mummers String Band Spectacular debuts at the Linc
Mayor Parker teases a new Philly tradition of Mummers at the stadium
The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich was there.
Features
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Chaz T. Martin and R. Eric Thomas present Variety Pack
Making space for comedy
Variety Pack, an alt-comedy festival, returns for a second year with kid-friendly acts, workshops, and a range of experimental humor. Dara McBride previews.
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You're invited to Party with the Critics: 20 years of Broad Street Review
Celebrate two decades of independent arts journalism on January 15!
If you love BSR, it's time to get your tickets to our 20th anniversary event, Party with the Critics, at Indy Hall on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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Showcasing visibility and connection at the 2025 Trans Art Mart
Understanding identity
The 2025 Trans Art Mart highlights trans, non-binary, and gender expansive artists and makers in Philly. Erin Dohony previews.
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The Wanamaker Light Show is back for 2025, along with new surprises
Philly pulls together to save a favorite Christmas tradition for another year
Beloved Christmas attractions at the Wanamaker faced an uncertain future after Macy's closed earlier this year, but Philly pulled together to bring them back for 2025. McCaillaigh Rouse has the details.
Features
6 minute read
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HELP US HELP YOU: The PR Webinar for Artists is back for 2025!
Join us December 10 on Zoom to learn the basics of good PR
It's back! Our popular 90-minute webinar full of tips for reaching out to the media and inside info on how we run BSR is coming up on Wednesday, December 10. Get the details and grab your ticket.
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Wanamaker Building partners announce arts lineup in the Grand Court starting in September
Welcome back to the Wanamaker
The Wanamaker Building in Center City has been standing empty since Macy’s left, but the public is invited back soon for a new arts program, and the continuation of popular holiday events. Alaina Johns visits.
Editorials
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