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Philly Fringe 2025: Cannonball presents International Black Indigenous Circus Week

"Art is the truth"

The second year of Black Indigenous Circus Week swings into Fringe and Cannonball this week, but it’s missing a vital piece because of American policy restrictions. An Nichols previews.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Previews 4 minute read
A dancer on stage moves in front of a crowd, many of which also seem to be dancing and moving and enjoying the show

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, September 11-17, 2025

Philly AIDS celebrates 20 years, Philly Fall Arts Fest, and more

A new exhibit inspired by Toni Morrison opens at TILT, Philly AIDS celebrates two major milestones, and festivals light up the final days of official summer. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A photo of a glacier or icey area in black and white, with white lines marking over the photograph.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, September 4-10, 2025

Fractured Lands, Every Brilliant Thing, Pyramid Club, and more

New exhibitions open for the fall from the Halide Project, Woodmere, Temple Contemporary; and a few shows and performances outside of Fringe introduce September. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A dancer in a red dress that flows out wide, her arms stretched out long, on a stage with a black background

Philly Fringe 2025: Dancefusion presents Timeless

“What’s the meaning behind this movement?”

Dancefusion’s Timeless connects the avant-garde past with our troubled times in this Fringe performance. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A dancer on stage, tinted by the deep blue light cast over her on stage, her shadow cast large on the wall behind her

The Month in Philly Dance: Philly Fringe 2025

Dancing into Steptember

Fringe can be overwhelming—so here are Camille Bacon-Smith’s picks for dance performances happening at this year’s festival.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 5 minute read

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Portrait, four people in black formalwear in an outdoor area with a series of arches part of a larger building is behind them

BSR Classical Interludes, September 2025

Previewing a new season of music

Kicking off the new season with concerts from your musical favorites in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Alana Haim in ‘Licorice Pizza’ as a cardboard cutout at a movie theater concession and ticket stand

The BSR September 2025 movie repertory roundup

No singing in the theater

Hamilton comes to theaters, plenty of Paul Thomas Anderson, and Lightbox goes back to the Bok. Stephen Silver rounds up screenings for September in the Philly area.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Three dancers in matching solid color shirts and sweats stretch out their arms, standing in an empty pool area

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 28-September 3

What happens when the show actually goes on?

This week’s roundup highlights Fringe shows that have had lifespans before and beyond this year, capturing the essence of how performance art evolves over time. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A line of dancers on stage, with one lead taking the front, dressed in thobes and head scarves

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 21-September 3

Dancing dabke with El-Funoun, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Urban Arts Fest 52

Wrapping up August and peaking into September in Philly ahead of the 2025 Fringe Festival. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A dancer performs in front of a crowd outdoors during the day

The Month in Philly Dance: August 2025

Arts on Center Stage and previewing Penn Live Arts new season

Dancing at Dilworth Park, new shorts from CHI Movement Arts, and looking ahead to Penn Live Arts's 2025-26 season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read