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The new Pride Arts Festival takes over Philly this June

Feeling PrideAF
Five local arts organizations join forces to launch PrideAF, the Pride Arts Festival, a Fringe-esque series of performances taking place all across the city in June. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Previews 1 minute read
Portrait photo of Joachim, a Black woman, in a blue buttonup w/ tie & vest, hand over hand, over a sharp orange background

BSR Classical Interludes, June 2026

Listening to festive tunes
Gail Obenreder rounds up classical musical performances in and around the city, with a number of festivals decorating June.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
A dancer in a gold leotard in mid movement against a black and gray gradient backdrop

BalletX presents the fifth annual Festival at Highmark Mann

Reimagining the seasons
BalletX returns to Fairmount Park with a new work inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A group of dancers in white button down tops, ties, and black pants stretch out their arms and extend out their legs

The Month in Philly Dance for June 2026

Dancing 9-5
Camille Bacon-Smith previews June dance events and performances, from BalletX, PHILADANCO!, Chocolate Ballerina Company, and more.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 4 minute read
Childs stands in front to the left of Greer on stage, looking towards camera, the curtain down behind them

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 4-10, 2026

Two Outta Three, summer series in the city, and My Bonnie
A pair of series returns for the summer in Sistah Soul Series and the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival, Two Outta Three rediscovers love, and the Naked Comedy Show. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Performer Sly Stone at a music instrument in front of a large, all-Black crowd, enthusiastically performs mid-song

The BSR June 2026 repertory movie roundup

Summer of Soul, a trip to 1990s Wildwood, Pride, and more
A documentary from Philly’s own Questlove, a rare screening of Wildwood, NJ, the science behind Memento, and more. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 6 minute read
Two dancers in mid movement in an indoor rehearsal space

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 28-June 3, 2026

ArtPhilly asks, “What Now?”
ArtPhilly's new festival arrives in time for America's 250th, and it asks a big question to the city and its artists. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A woman holds a mic, camera facing her, outdoors. A crowd holds protest signs, many say ‘Defend the Sacred.’

cinéSPEAK presents the Under the Stars Film Festival

Screening real stories and fostering community
cinéSPEAK's Under the Stars Film Festival returns for a sixth year, with four features and many shorts. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read

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In the rehearsal studio in casual clothes, Wright & Perez create a striking shape together, limbs bent, curved or extended

PHILADANCO! and Martha Graham Dance Company present in case of fire, speak by Tommie-Waheed Evans

Talking about America, in dance
Martha Graham Dance Company and PHILADANCO! put Graham’s work in conversation with Philadelphia choreographer Tommie-Waheed Evans. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read
A troupe of about 7 kids in Colonial garb march while playing fifes and drums past the brick façade of Independence Hall

Your June guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

The summer of the Revolution starts now
The Greater Philly area is packed with exciting cultural events as we count down the final weeks til America’s 250th, including festivals, music, fireworks, storytelling, printmaking, decorating, parades, and more. Walt Maguire dives in.

Walt Maguire

Previews 13 minute read