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A group of six pose outdoors in a grassy area with tall trees, holding their viols of varying sizes

BSR Classical Interludes, March 2025

Six voices, six viols, and the history of classical music in Philly

A 19th-century soiree, a premiere featuring an early music instrument, and exploring how music came to fill the city of Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Carson dressed in pink tights, with a clear apron, flippers, and floaters on her arm. Arms out extended, exclaiming excitedly

Née Danse/Theatre presents An Unfinished Herstory

Making ‘Herstory’ on International Women’s Day

The International Women’s Day Festival from Née Danse/Theatre brings together a variety of performers, workshops, and more. Dara McBride previews.

Dara McBride

Previews 3 minute read
Tiffany Bacon performs as Freeman, a Black woman. In blue and white frock and slip of coarse.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 27-March 5, 2025

Classic theater shows take the stage, Philly Grit, and QUEERNOIR

New performances at the Arden, Sedwick Theater, and Theatre Exile, a German Karneval, and the return of QUEERNOIR. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A model railway stretches over a small bed of water, a model train station structured at the opposite end in a garden area

Discovering floral adventures beyond the Philly Flower Show

Hidden garden gems in the city

Not able to make it out to the Philly Flower Show this year? No problem! An Nichols tips off free and affordable places you can visit for a chance to smell the flowers around the city.
An Nichols

An Nichols

Previews 6 minute read
Movie poster of Purple Rain. Prince on a motorcycle, posing for camera, fog fills a dimly lit area

The BSR March 2025 repertory movie roundup

Purple Rain, Mulholland Drive, Y Tu Mama También, and more

A Prince revival, seminars on Lynch and Altman, and a book on Y Tu Mama También. Stephen Silver rounds up March movie screenings.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
Several dancers in white tutus pose with arms and hands out, fog on stage, a backdrop with trees and a full moon, velvet sky

The month in Philly dance: March 2025

Taking the stage many steps at a time

Camille Bacon-Smith debuts her new monthly column at BSR, curating a list of upcoming dance performances happening in and around the city of Philadelphia.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A weathered shirt. Mickey Mouse and ‘Classic Mickey Mouse Florida’ text on it hangs on a clothesline, against a bright sky

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 20-26, 2025

Object Memory, up-and-comers in Philly music, and more

A trio of solo performances, multidisciplinary art exhibitions, and music from young composers lights up Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A patient in a hospital bed, head tilted to side to look at someone by their bedside on theater stage

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Night Side Songs

Honoring caregivers on and off the stage

Philadelphia Theatre Company's premiere of Daniel and Patrick Lazour's show gives care and attention to a community of people who often go unthanked. Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz previews.
Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz

Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz

Previews 2 minute read
Ali, a Black woman, in all black with a black leather jacket, poses for a portrait next to a cello

BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2025

Elevating the voices and the soul of Philadelphia

Wrapping up classical music performances happening in February throughout the Philly area. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Gaines in front of a camera on a tripod, a bed behind him, and a collage of images projected at back of stage

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 13-19, 2025

Valentine’s Day shenanigans, Presidents' Day events, Gay Mis, and more

Celebrating Valentine’s Day and Presidents' Day in Philly—and not just an Eagles parade. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read