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Stillman in formal dress plays the flute on stage.

BSR Classical Interludes, July and August 2025

Lenape Chamber Ensemble concerts, PhilOrchestra at the Mann, and more

Highlighting summer concerts in the Philadelphia area throughout the summer, including series by Lenape Chamber Ensemble, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Longwood Gardens. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
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Our popular review-writing webinars are back on July 16 and 17!

These Zoom sessions are for anyone who wants to understand the professional critic's process.

Are you an aspiring or emerging critic? Are you a journalist who is curious about getting started as a reviewer? Are you an arts-lover who wants an inside look at how critics work? These classes are for you.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 2 minute read
Two people squat by chalk writing on asphalt that says 'Juneteenth' 'Barnes on the Block.'

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 10-16, 2025

Summer exhibitions, Blobfest, Thin Walls, and more

New exhibitions from Al-Bustan, James Oliver, and William Way, Bodies of Water at Fairmount Park, and the sounds of North Philadelphia at Vox. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Book cover, title in yellow font. A woman in an apron holds a pie cut with a knife with fruit smeared that looks like blood

Jo Piazza’s Everyone Is Lying To You

Piercing the fabricated reality of tradwife influencers

Journalist, writer, and podcaster Jo Piazza uses her research and interviewing skills to bring her works of fiction to life, including new thriller Everyone is Lying To You—where real life can be even weirder than fiction. Elisa Shoenberger previews.
Elisa Shoenberger

Elisa Shoenberger

Previews 3 minute read

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Fabrics, pigment wash, colors and screenprint create image of a Black woman sitting on a chair against a US flag backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 2-8, 2025

What to do for Independence Weekend

New exhibitions Queridos and Where I’m From take unique looks at “how we got here”, get hands on at the PMA, and talk to spirits with Conversations with Miranda. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Three musicians with big hair and hold guitars and look into camera, all with straight faced with puckered lips

The BSR July 2025 repertory movie roundup

Spinal Tap, Con Air, Blobfest and four Hitchcock seminars

Summer movie screenings are happening in the Philly area this month, including This Is Spinal Tap, Con Air, and a litany of Hitchcock seminars. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Three people stand next to each other facing camera holding house plants against a dark backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 26-July 1, 2025

The Mini Art Show, Kyle Ayers: Hard to Say, Under the El Bazaar, and more

Previewing an exhibition that celebrates small-scale creativity, a performance that looks to laugh at a rare disorder, and a bazaar under the El in Fishtown. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Two Black dancers in pas de deux, wearing all black with shirts that have Chocolate Ballerina Company printed on them

The Month in Philly Dance: July 2025

Dancing with Chocolate Ballerina Company, BalletX, PHILADANCO!, and more

Fourth of July with Chocolate Ballerina Company, summer with BalletX, and PHILADANCO! celebrates 55 years. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 2 minute read
A black and white portrait of W.E.B. Du Bois in a suit against a gray and white backdrop.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 19-25, 2025

Celebrating the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth

Rounding up a variety of Juneteenth events in Philadelphia. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 6 minute read
Mobley, a Black man, smiles while standing in front of piano, wearing all black top with white and gray sleeves

BSR Classical Interludes, June 2025

Serafin Summer Music, Chamber Orchestra at the garden, and The Sisters

Serafin Summer Music fills the air with a dozen performances this month, Dolce Suono returns to a 2012 performance, and Orchestra in the Garden blooms. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read