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A black and white photo of people lying down, including Kiyoshi, an Asian man, wearing a white shirt with the words "Act Up."

Documentary about Philadelphia gay rights activist, KIYOSHI, makes world debut at Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

"Social justice is intertwined"

Longtime activist gets his first feature length film, set to kick off 19th Annual PAAF. Evan Schares previews.
Evan Schares

Evan Schares

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Sylvester Stallone, a white man, wears a gray sweater and beanie and holds up balled-up fists.

The November 2026 repertory movie roundup

Rocky, Noir City, ‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ and more

Ringing in 50 years of "Rocky," Autumn cult classics, a film noir festival, and a film about Warhol. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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Light oak shelves and white tables are filled with DVDs, BluRays, and VHS tapes in the new small movie shop in South Philly.

Little Movie Store is set to open in South Philly’s analog media haven

Reviving movie rental culture with the city’s first movie rental store in a decade

Shop owner Dylan Wise says opening a movie rental shop was "a dream." Ahead of its grand opening on October 24, 2026, Elijah Fischer previews.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

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A gray sculpture of a Black woman with a backpack stands in front of an illustration with light blues and purples.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, October 21-28

Vibing Out to Germantown's Final Art & Sound, Handcrafting Calaveras, Soft Crash, and More

As summer events fade out, summer events make their final bow. This weekend's roundup includes the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park, Germantown's Art & Sound show, and other events focused on building connections. Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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Six male dancers in red and blue outfits on a foggy stage, with one dancer in mid-air and three arms raised to catch him.

The Month in Philly Dance: November 2026

Sashay into November

Here's what is happening in the world of Philly dance throughout November. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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A group of vendors sit at their booths in costumes inside a building with a stained glass window.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, October 7-14

Miguel Gutierrez, POST continues, a mac and cheese crawl, party with the Craft Coven, and more

Fall is in full swing, and this weekend is packed with happenings to entertain, inspire, and feed your spirit and body as the light dwindles and autumn colors creep in. Vicky Díaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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Dozens of different impressionistic faces crowd the canvas, including a big white werewolf.

Dovetail Projects presents All Legacies, its debut exhibition at Atelier Gallery in Brewerytown

A Philly platform for innovative disabled and neurodivergent artists

Founders of Philly independent press This Must Be the Place present their first show with a selection of paintings and a book release by artists Jaither West and Eric Stewart. Anndee Hochman previews.
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

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Woman in all-white stands at the center of tropical foliage. Shadows of palms cross her body.

The October 17 Vamonos Pa’l Monte procession celebrates Puerto Rican heritage in Philly

Resilience and remembrance, from Old City to Norris Square

A four-mile public procession led by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz celebrates the resilience and the beauty of Philly’s Puerto Rican community. Constance Garcia-Barrio looks closer.
Constance Garcia-Barrio

Constance Garcia-Barrio

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In a midcentury bar setting, Soca, in white sailor suit, poses kicking one leg straight up.

A visit to Philadelphia Ballet’s new Center for Dance ahead of Stars and Stripes Forever!

The story of American dance

Stars and Stripes Forever! celebrates America’s Semiquincentennial in dance and Philadelphia Ballet’s first season in its new Center for Dance at Broad and Wood Street. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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From left to right: an Indian woman with a sitar, a woman stands next to a man in a wheelchair and Black man with a NY cap.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, October 7-14

Stories of Us, the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, and more as October cools down

As the weather crisps to Autumn, we turn our sights to the ReelAbilities film festival in New Jersey, Moore College of Arts's new exhibit, and Chestnut Hill's seven-block festival for the arts. Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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