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Lineup of sparkling colorful parade floats designed to look like Philly landmarks including Indy Hall & Betsy Ross House

Your July guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

“The most memorable Epocha in the History of America”

Feeling excited but overwhelmed by all the Philly-area celebrations of American independence this July? Walt Maguire breaks it all down so you can make your itinerary for the Fourth of July and beyond.

Walt Maguire

Previews 14 minute read
Six dancers in all black leap in the air, in various poses, against a solid white backdrop.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 25-July 2, 2026

Sea of Memories, Just Us, and reflections on the bicentennial

This week sees new exhibitions from the Mütter Museum, the Barnes, and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, and a special performance celebrates a long history. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Two portrait style photos of Burse and Talese cut into one image.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 18-24, 2026

Celebrating freedom on Juneteenth weekend

Rounding up Juneteenth events in the Philly area, with events from AAMP, Johnson House Historic Site, the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, and more. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hillerand Walt Maguire

Previews 4 minute read
Black and white photo of about six people on stage for what looks to be a panel, in collective laughter. One holds the mic.

Unity and community at the United We Heal Film Festival

Coming together through film and the arts

The United We Heal Film Festival amplifies the voices of Black and brown filmmakers and creates a space for Black and brown community members to be seen, heard. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Previews 2 minute read
Clearfield stands by a grand piano in formalwear. DiOrio in a photo, arms up at a conductor’s podium, looks to be singing

BSR Classical Interludes, more in June 2026

Summer tunes for you

Covering the second half of classical music in June as summer officially begins. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Two women in black, with gray hair, pose for portrait. One looks at camera, her image reflected in a mirror held by the other

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 11-17, 2026

Expressions about democracy, resistance, and storytelling

Creative conversations around the bicentennial, exploring community storytelling, and a few laughs and spooks peppered in between. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Black and white photo of a group of singers on stage

The new Pride Arts Festival takes over Philly this June

Feeling PrideAF

Five local arts organizations join forces to launch PrideAF, the Pride Arts Festival; a Fringe-esque series of performances taking place all across the city in June. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Previews 1 minute read
Portrait photo of Joachim, a Black woman, in a blue buttonup w/ tie & vest, hand over hand, over a sharp orange background

BSR Classical Interludes, June 2026

Listening to festive tunes

Gail Obenreder rounds up classical musical performances in and around the city, with a number of festivals decorating June.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read

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A dancer in a gold leotard in mid movement against a black and gray gradient backdrop

BalletX presents the fifth annual Festival at Highmark Mann

Reimagining the seasons

BalletX returns to Fairmount Park with a new work inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A group of dancers in white button down tops, ties, and black pants stretch out their arms and extend out their legs

The Month in Philly Dance for June 2026

Dancing 9-5

Camille Bacon-Smith previews June dance events and performances, from BalletX, PHILADANCO!, Chocolate Ballerina Company, and more.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 4 minute read