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Closeup on Knittel during the show, with curly blonde hair and a baggy red dress, in a red wash of light.

Dumb Hub gatekeeper Sarah Knittel's guide to the 2026 Philly Fringe

What to see with your mom, a date, two drinks, or your own fear

Sarah Knittel (Fringe performer, curator, and producer extraordinaire) is back in the pages of BSR with her guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Strap in.
Sarah Knittel

Sarah Knittel

Previews 7 minute read
Brownlee, a Black man in a dramatic shadow, strikes a contemplative pose in an opulent blue-gray tuxedo.

Your September 2026 guide to Philly-area classical music

Classical interludes with Mozart, Grant Youngblood, Rene Orth, and more

The 2026-27 classical music scene in Philly kicks off with events including Mozart’s first opera, appearances by baritone Grant Youngblood and violinist Eugene Drucker, and a world premiere by composer Rene Orth. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 5 minute read
Six diverse people, in contemporary evening wear, pose together in a studio with a white paper backdrop.

Your (non-Fringe) guide to September 2026 Philly theater

Bob Dylan, Lindsay Smiling, Conor McPherson, August Wilson, and more

The September calendar teems with Fringe offerings, but there are several notable regional theater productions happening this month, including a Bob Dylan musical, another Wilma world premiere, and more. Cameron Kelsall rounds up.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Previews 4 minute read
A young man with round glasses, long hair, and gray 18th-century garb stands with his arms extended in welcome.

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

Museum highlights, walking tours, a young Ben Franklin, and lots more

Summer is ending, but Philly’s 250 celebrations are still raging, with notable Firstivals, tours, stories, discussions, museum highlights, and even a party for George Washington. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

Previews 7 minute read
Yatsko poses as if sleeping peacefully, curled up on the floor under a whimsical handcrafted human-sized snail shell.

The month in Philly dance: Top dance picks for the 2026 Philly Fringe

A mother snail, vampires, a ballet after-party, drumming brides, and lots more in this year’s fest

This year’s Philly Fringe features 77 shows that include some element of movement or dance. Dance critic Camille Bacon-Smith is here to help with her top picks.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 5 minute read
Rossellini, with a curly black 80s coif and evening dress, sings into a vintage mic at a nightclub.

The BSR September 2026 repertory film roundup

Blue Velvet, Star Trek, A League of Their Own, and lots more

It’s time to make your September calendar, and Philly is packed with screenings, from early Star Trek to A League of Their Own, The Silence of the Lambs, Young Frankenstein, Mean Girls, and tons more.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
A crowd of people on lawn chairs watch a big outdoor screen on a cloudy summer night beside Independence Hall.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 20-26, 2026

National Treasure Weekend, Clark Park Bizarre, a Ukrainian folk fest, and lots more this week

There’s plenty happening this week in Philly for late-summer fun-seekers, including a free dance performance, an Old City ode to the movie National Treasure, Theatre in the X’s summer production in the park, and more. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

Previews 6 minute read
A crowd of book shoppers in a small city store with high shelves and heavy brown wooden beams above.

The Philly Bookstore Crawl is back for its fourth year on August 22

Explore Philly’s thriving indie bookstore scene at this citywide event

Back for a fourth year, the Philly Bookstore Crawl continues to grow, with participating stores in every corner of the city and throughout the Philly suburbs. The 2026 crawl is on Saturday, August 22. Elijah Fischer previews.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

Previews 3 minute read
A Black woman in a 19th-century blue hat and cape stands holding a long gun in the doorway of a historic house.

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

Highlights for lovers of art, science, history, and a historically good time

If you thought the Philly 250 calendar would quiet down in August, you were wrong. The region is bursting with special exhibitions, events, and festivals continuing to celebrate America’s big birthday. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

Previews 12 minute read
A girl sits next to a woman who lies on the ground, in what looks like a cave with a textured, patterned floor and a statue

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 2026

Picks for this year’s BlackStar Film Festival

BlackStar Film Festival returns with 91 films from more than 30 countries in its 15th year, in addition to conversations, performances, and community gatherings throughout the city. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle Hiller

Kyle Hiller

Previews 5 minute read