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Simon, a Black man, in a red-orange suit with black shirt and necklace, poses for portrait in front of a red-orange tapestry

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2026

Music for Earth Day, two dozen string basses, and celebrating 250

Network for New Music honors Earth Day, concerts play for America’s 250th, and more to close out April. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 15, 2026 Previews 4 minute read

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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

Apr 13, 2026 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

Apr 08, 2026 Previews 2 minute read

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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

Apr 08, 2026 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

Apr 02, 2026 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

Apr 01, 2026 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

Apr 01, 2026 Previews 3 minute read