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Two people on a dark blue couch. One has a trombone, the other sits on edge of chair, an arm and leg out, as if in step

The Month in Philly Dance for April 2026

Saying it through dance
Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up what’s happening on the dancing stage in Philly for April.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 4 minute read
Two young Black men look up at camera, one’s arms are crossed, and seem to be looking through a glass pane.

The BSR April 2026 repertory movie roundup

Nickel Boys, The Silence of the Lambs, and Black Belt Theatre
Martial arts on 16mm, revisiting a groundbreaking film from 2024, and a classic thriller turns 35. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Four players laughing on a long white couch. Three hold violins, a cello on the floor, its front facing the camera

BSR Classical Interludes, April 2026

Springing into the music
The first half of April’s classical music concerts in the Philadelphia area, including performances from Artcinia, the Jasper Chamber Quartet, and the Lenape Chamber Ensemble. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
A woman looks towards camera, a man whispers in her ear. They both stand in front of a gray and black backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 26-April 1, 2026

Orisha/Santos, Botany of Nations, and Can’t Forget About You
New exhibitions explore works from Africa and East Asia, Inis Nua and Players Club of Swarthmore open comedies on stage, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Close up side view of Hayes in classic formalwear, black jacket, white shirt and tie, conducts among musicians

BSR Classical Interludes, more in March 2026

Birthday keys and a violin deal with the devil
A baroque birthday celebration, contemporary choral music, and music from the Italian renaissance. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Four Indian women in colorful sarees, headwear, and bracelets on stage, all with right arm up, left extended out, in sync

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 19-25, 2026

A spooky book fair, Red Metal Dust, Holi, and The Travels of Ibn Jubayr
Theatre Exile gets GRITty with The Dangers of Tobacco, an Arabic tale of a colorful, refreshing journey, an Indigenous photography exhibit opens, indie horror in Delco, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Close-up on dynamic white and purple embroidered lilies on a dark quilted fabric background.

Your March guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

Things to do in Philly this spring, with a 250th twist
Welcome to our new monthly guide to Philly-area events celebrating America’s 250th
birthday. We’ve got art and poetry, participatory textiles, feminist furniture, medical history, and lots more. Walt Maguire previews.

Walt Maguire

Previews 5 minute read
A woman on stage by a microphone holds a white board with the words “Violation Zoning Plan Attachment” written large, in caps

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 12-18, 2026

Bodies & Souls, Be More Chill, and setting The Carport on fire
New performances from the Philly Pops, a new collaborative exhibit at Woodmere, a solo show from a Philly theater mainstay, and a slice of dance history highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Five performers in relaxed clothing in a brightly lit, open performance space appear to be in a rehearsal

Philadelphia Dance Project’s Dance Up Close presents new works by Curt Haworth and Tammy Carrasco

Dancing back together
Philadelphia Dance Project starts its 29th season with new works that “show the fractures in our own social circles.” Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Illustration of women parading in silver robes with politically charged signs. A woman in red to their left observes, writes

Janice Hechter’s The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein

A children’s book about a groundbreaking Philly artist
A new children's book tells the story of a once-prominent American artist raised in Brewerytown and reestablishes her work and its historical and political impact. K.A. McFadden previews.
K.A. McFadden

K.A. McFadden

Previews 2 minute read