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Six male dancers in red and blue outfits on a foggy stage, with one dancer in mid-air and three arms raised to catch him.

The Month in Philly Dance: November 2026

Sashay into November

Here's what is happening in the world of Philly dance throughout November. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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A group of vendors sit at their booths in costumes inside a building with a stained glass window.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup: October 15-21, 2026

Miguel Gutierrez, POST continues, a mac and cheese crawl, party with the Craft Coven, and more

Fall is in full swing, and this weekend is packed with happenings to entertain, inspire, and feed your spirit and body as the light dwindles and autumn colors creep in. Vicky Díaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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Dozens of different impressionistic faces crowd the canvas, including a big white werewolf.

Dovetail Projects presents All Legacies, its debut exhibition at Atelier Gallery in Brewerytown

A Philly platform for innovative disabled and neurodivergent artists

Founders of Philly independent publisher This Must Be the Place Press present their first show with a selection of paintings and a book release by artists Jaither West and Eric Stewart. Anndee Hochman previews.
Anndee Hochman

Anndee Hochman

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Woman in all-white stands at the center of tropical foliage. Shadows of palms cross her body.

The October 17 Vámonos Pa’l Monte procession celebrates Puerto Rican heritage in Philly

Resilience and remembrance, from Old City to Norris Square

A four-mile public procession led by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz celebrates the resilience and the beauty of Philly’s Puerto Rican community. Constance Garcia-Barrio looks closer.
Constance Garcia-Barrio

Constance Garcia-Barrio

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In a midcentury bar setting, Soca, in white sailor suit, poses kicking one leg straight up.

A visit to Philadelphia Ballet’s new Center for Dance ahead of Stars and Stripes Forever!

The story of American dance

Stars and Stripes Forever! celebrates America’s Semiquincentennial in dance and Philadelphia Ballet’s first season in its new Center for Dance at Broad and Wood Streets. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

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From left to right: an Indian woman with a sitar, a woman stands next to a man in a wheelchair and Black man with a NY cap.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup: October 7-14, 2026

Stories of Us, the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, and more as October cools down

As the weather crisps to autumn, we turn our sights to the ReelAbilities film festival in New Jersey, Moore College of Art & Design's new exhibit, and Chestnut Hill's seven-block festival for the arts. Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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Closeup on Di Russo, a white woman with brown hair in a ponytail and a black jacket, conducting with a baton.

Your October guide to Philly-area classical music

Classical interludes with Michelle Di Russo, Mozart, Tennessee Williams, and more

Classical music offerings in the Philly region are as rich as ever this October, with Philly premieres (Suddenly Last Summer) alongside canon favorites (Don Giovanni), a major rediscovery, and more. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Nine female dancers en pointe, in structured leotards, pose in profile with legs apart like open scissors, arms flying behind

Your October guide to Philly dance

Twyla Tharp, Free Fridays at BalletX, Stars and Stripes Forever! and lots more

The October dance calendar balances several important local performances with notable visiting companies and other events for dance lovers, including classes and discussions. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Black & white photo of 9 people posing with different expressions in 1980s garb, David Byrne at center in an oversized suit

Your October guide to Philly-area repertory film screenings

The Devils, Stop Making Sense, a night with Karina Longworth, and lots of spooky screenings

October brings lots of scary screenings, naturally, but there’s plenty more in the mix, including a Talking Heads classic, 1949’s The Heiress, Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Marie Antoinette, and lots more. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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A Black woman in sunglasses, locs, and a yellow shirt, outside on a sunny day, smiles at a small book open in her hands.

Your October guide to 250th Anniversary events in the Philadelphia area

Honoring Catto, Revolutionary festivals, Ben Franklin meets Bad Bunny, and lots more

Philly’s 250-themed events are going strong as we round the corner into October. Enjoy the fall weather at historic festivals and tours, catch some dance or theater, and see what’s happening at local museums. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

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