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This week kicks off Black History Month, and performances from InterAct and Curio theaters take the stage with powerful stories that dig deep into the roots of Black American history. Also, with the first week comes our roundup of classical music happening in the area, including Philadelphia Orchestra's ambitious new season that begins this month. Young love takes the stage at Playhouse West with a story that seeks out self-awareness and the art of reconnecting over and over again.

Be safe out there, Philly!

Kyle V. Hiller
BSR associate editor

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Michael Quinn’s ‘Get It Together’ plays this month at Playhouse West. (Photo by William Ferreira.)

The art of reconnecting

An Nichols

Michael Quinn’s Get It Together puts on a witty, whimsical performance about love and self-exploration. An Nichols previews.

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From left: Richard Stone and Cameron Welke of Duo Silvio with baroque lutes. (Image courtesy of Duo Silvio.)

The Siren’s Grove, This Is America, and PhilOrch’s new season

Gail Obenreder

Philadelphia Orchestra opens its new season, early music from Duo Silvio, and a collection of US-made works decorate the first half of February 2026. Gail Obenreder previews.

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‘Branche Coverdale: Night, Night’ opens this week at Paradigm Gallery. (Image courtesy of Paradigm Gallery.)

Night, Night, SOJOURNER, Gemini, and more

Kyle V. Hiller

A few events open Black History Month, Broadway comes to South Philly, and a solo exhibition gets dreamy. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

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In case you missed it

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John Waters brings his live stage show to Philly again this month. (Photo courtesy of Sachs Program.)

John Waters, Gaslight, and obsessive love at the Film Society

Stephen Silver

Films for Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and more populate February screenings. Stephen Silver rounds up.

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Step Afrika! brings 'The Evolution Tour' to Philly this month. (Photo by Jati Lindsay.)

Fall in Love, Don't Stop Me Now, and The Evolution Tour

Camille Bacon-Smith

Warming up for the stage with dance performances in the Philly area in February. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.

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History at the President’s House can be taken from the walls, but not from our minds.

Alaina Johns

Members of the BSR community were shocked when the exhibit documenting slavery at George Washington’s Philly house was dismantled last week. We'll keep standing up for Black history at BSR.

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