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Diehl in black formalwear leans on one hand, elbow on the grand piano, a canvas with paint strokes behind him

BSR Classical Interludes, more in May 2026

Earthy tunes, ‘The Black Clown’, and music from Aaron Diehl

Music that reflects on the natural world through an Indigenous perspective, Steinway artist Aaron Diehl performs with the Orchestra, and commemorating the late Margaret Darby. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Two people holding dolls in front of a stand with more dolls and pictures, both look in opposite directions

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 7-13, 2026

The Woman Question, GIRL DOLLS, and the Moore Fashion Show

A new play from People’s Light, Moore College’s 2026 Fashion Show, and collaborative piece GIRL DOLLS opens at FringeArts. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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Close-up view of light wooden shelves in square cubbies jammed with colorful books.

Join us for the fourth annual BSR Book Week, May 17-23

Celebrate books with the BSR team and top Philly authors!

If you love books, stay tuned. From May 17-23, we're celebrating our fourth annual BSR Book Week with reviews, giveaways, a virtual panel of bestselling authors, and staff recommendations.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Close up of Bland, a Black man, in a black and white formal suit with bowtie plays the trumpet amongst other players.

BSR Classical Interludes, May 2026

Tempesta di Mare travels around the city, and season closing performances

Classical music happening in and around the city in May as a few companies close out the season. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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A dancer in a white dress and that has a green and black outer layer that flies in the air as the dancer moves

The Month in Philly Dance for May 2026

Spring fling with Contemporary West, the Lady Hoofers, and more

Dancing with spring in mind, including performances by Project Moshen, Martha Graham Dance Company, and a pop-up from BalletX. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Film still. Actor Tom Cruise in Air Force gear, sun beaming right from the right side of the frame

The BSR May 2026 repertory movie roundup

Top Gun, Moonstruck, GayBINGO, Airplane, and more

Top Gun turns 40, GayBINGO gets a rare screening, and a pair of 1980s comedies come to town. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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Six circus artists in a playground area, three standing on the other dancers' shoulders and back

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 30-May 6, 2026

Homo Economicus, Docs & Dialogues, and Dance Like It’s 1829

Philadelphia Dance Projects celebrates America 250, the Weitzman kicks off a spring series of documentaries, and rebuilding the economy at the club. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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The logo, a collaged close-up image of a Black man wearing a Lincoln hat, his lower face & shoulders illustrated in red lines

Your May guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

Print your own Declaration, sample historic foods, join Colonial tours, and more

Semiquincentennial events continue to pack the Philly-area calendar, from new art installations to print-your-own Declaration events, a wide variety of tours, new theater, and lots more. Walt Maguire dives in.

Walt Maguire

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Portrait style photo of Sotomayor, a Peruvian woman, in a red, black, and orange shawl

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 23-29, 2026

The First Salute, short films at West Chester, Expanding Sanctuary, and more

New exhibitions open at the Weitzman and the Print Center in the spirit of America 250, an international film festival celebrates 20 years, and Kristal Sotomayor’s documentary screens at Bartram’s Garden.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
A Black family eat pizza off paper plates, all looking towards one person to the far left of the colorful, sitcom-like stage

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 16-22, 2026

Never/Mind, Printmaking by the People, Philly Black Pride, and more this week

New work from James Ijames, printmaking for America in the past and the future, and more decorate this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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