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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BSR Classical Interludes, August 2026
The magic and mystery of late summer music
A new Philly consortium works some magic, Organ Historical Society celebrates 70 years, and Longwood Gardens hosts an acoustically unique experience. Gail Obenreder previews.
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The BSR August 2026 repertory movie roundup
The Big Lebowski, Repo Man, Dekalog, Splatterfest, and more
Classic films decorate the area, including a 10-part epic and an annual showing of The Big Lebowski. Stephen Silver previews.
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