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The 2026 Philly Theatre Week and Miniball pack Philly stages this April

Pay-what-you-can theater fills the city with a pair of spring festivals
This April, Philly Theatre Week and Miniball 2026 offer an exciting citywide roster of affordable shows, from Moliere to James Ijames, with memoir, comedy, clowning, historic drama, musicals, and more. Cameron Kelsall previews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Previews 4 minute read
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Philadelphia Artists’ Collective presents Royall Tyler’s The Contrast

Love at first laugh
Philadelphia Artists’ Collective presents The Contrast, a late-18th-century comedy of manners that holds the title of America’s first comedy. Kiran Pandey previews.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

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A person drinks from a bottle, holds champagne glass in other hand, wearing a dress and heels in an arctic area

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 9-15, 2026

Tea Party at the End of the World, Healing Verse, and 4DSOUND this week
How to find play in the end of times, poetry illustrates Germantown, and an immersive sound experience from Amsterdam collabs with Philly artists. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
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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.

Walt Maguire

Previews 12 minute read
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Academy of Natural Sciences presents the 2026 Confluence Film Festival

“Seeding the Future”
The third annual Confluence Film Festival returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences, centering around the theme “Seeding the Future.” Erin Dohony previews.
Erin Dohony

Erin Dohony

Previews 3 minute read
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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.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read

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Sabree, a Black woman, sits in front of one of her works in what looks like a minimalistic studio space

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 2-8, 2026

Self-exploring through exhibitions, Philly jazz, and more
Philly Jazz Month opens, new exhibitions open for the spring, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Two people on a dark blue couch. One has a trombone, the other sits on edge of chair, an arm and leg out, as if in step

The Month in Philly Dance for April 2026

Saying it through dance
Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up what’s happening on the dancing stage in Philly for April.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 4 minute read
Two young Black men look up at camera, one’s arms are crossed, and seem to be looking through a glass pane.

The BSR April 2026 repertory movie roundup

Nickel Boys, The Silence of the Lambs, and Black Belt Theatre
Martial arts on 16mm, revisiting a groundbreaking film from 2024, and a classic thriller turns 35. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
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BSR Classical Interludes, April 2026

Springing into the music
The first half of April’s classical music concerts in the Philadelphia area, including performances from Artcinia, the Jasper Chamber Quartet, and the Lenape Chamber Ensemble. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read