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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.

Walt Maguire

Previews 5 minute read
A woman on stage by a microphone holds a white board with the words “Violation Zoning Plan Attachment” written large, in caps

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 12-18, 2026

Bodies & Souls, Be More Chill, and setting The Carport on fire
New performances from the Philly Pops, a new collaborative exhibit at Woodmere, a solo show from a Philly theater mainstay, and a slice of dance history highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Five performers in relaxed clothing in a brightly lit, open performance space appear to be in a rehearsal

Philadelphia Dance Project’s Dance Up Close presents new works by Curt Haworth and Tammy Carrasco

Dancing back together
PDP starts its 29th season with new works that “show the fractures in our own social circles.” Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Illustration of women parading in silver robes with politically charged signs. A woman in red to their left observes, writes

Janice Hechter’s The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein

A children’s book about a groundbreaking Philly artist
A new children's book tells the story of a once-prominent American artist raised in Brewerytown and reestablishes her work and its historical and political impact. K.A. McFadden previews.
K.A. McFadden

K.A. McFadden

Previews 2 minute read
A Black woman and white woman on stage, a backdrop reveals a large house shrouded in trees, both seem to be escaping

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 5-11, 2026

Kicking off Women’s History Month
An Unfinished Herstory, a new perspective on Romeo and Juliet, and more start off Women's History Month in Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Four performers dressed in mostly black clothes, holding cellos and a viola, pose in a room with framed art behind them

BSR Classical Interludes, March 2026

Rare baroque works, Songs of Springtime, and the words of Langston Hughes
Music about flowers and spring, exploring the life and words of Langston Hughes, and rarely performed baroque works decorate March music happenings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
An Indian woman in bright yellow and cream colored dress on a brightly lit stage, dancing, with audience watching

The Month in Philly Dance, March 2026

The story of Rachel Harris, an operetta set in Paris, and the BalletX Spring Series
The Philadelphia Ballet brings Paris to Broad Street, a showcase for International Women’s Day, and West Chester Dance Works tells the story of Rachel Harris. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 5 minute read
A man and woman in colonial dress, in what looks like a horse carriage

The BSR March 2026 repertory movie roundup

The Goonies, Barry Lyndon, Wingsfest, and Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
Forty years of The Goonies, a classic Stanley Kubrick screens with seminar treatment, and a 1990s cult classic in March. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Minora, a white woman with brown hair wearing gold hoop earrings and pink plush jacket, blows a bubble with her gum.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 26-March 4, 2026

Riverbend, Baby Everything, and Living Indigenous
New exhibitions from DelArt and Penn Museum, a lost Black indie film is restored and screened in North Philly, and a Fringe favorite returns to the stage. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Close up photo of Kihlstedt, her hands at her face as she looks deeply towards camera, in front of all white background

BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2026

Dark Whimsy, S P A C E + Solitude, and La Passione de Simone
Music about unfortunate ways to die; a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance; and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read