The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 11-17, 2026

TO BE HERE
June 11-13
Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 North American Street

Journey Arts presents its multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance created by artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez this weekend. Rooted in communal storytelling, TO BE HERE reflects on family journeys to Philadelphia, the realities of staying, and the resilience required to build a life here. Built over the course of a year within story circles led by Black and Martinez, participants engaged in writing, drawing, and conversation to shape narratives that make up the foundation of the exhibition and the performance.

This Is (Not) a Celebration: Queer Resistance, 1976/2026
June 11-July 3, 2026
Huddle in Northern Liberties, 338 Brown Street
This new exhibition organized by William Way LGBT Community Center reveals the history of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ organizing, activism, and protest during the bicentennial through rarely seen archival materials and the work of three local artists in Scarlett DeLorme, Justin Jain, and Amy Cousins—whose work engages with these stories through a contemporary lens.

TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
Saturday, June 13, 9am-7:30pm
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 South Broad Street

TED and Visit Philadelphia will take to the Marian Anderson Hall stage with eight Philly-area speakers alongside global thought leaders for conversations showcasing bold local ideas. More than a dozen talks spanning topics from economics, literature, civic engagement, and policy, reflecting both local insight and global relevance while challenging perspectives and inspiring action.

Art for the Cash Poor returns
Saturday, June 13, 12pm-6pm
IceBox Project Space at the Crane Arts Building, 1400 North American Street

InLiquid’s annual summer event features more than 120 local artists offering original artwork at affordable prices. Art for the Cash Poor celebrates its 26th year, and artists retain 100% of the proceeds from their sales. Check out paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, prints, clothing, and more.

Philly's Funniest Block
Saturday, June 13, 5:30pm
20th and Sansom Street

Four venues gather for an evening of fostering comedy and laughter in the city, with improv and theater games for kids, a multi-headed oracle to predict your future, a “ribbon clucking” with councilmember Rue Landau (who is also popping up at an event on Sunday, too), and a comedy show to tie it all together. The event comes courtesy of SideQuest Theater, MacGuffin Theatre and Film Company, Helium, and ComedySportz Philadelphia.

SITE : BODY
June 13-July 19, 2026
The Halide Project, 1627 North 2nd Street

This new exhibition of works from artists Natali Bravo-Barbee and Judit German-Heins who use historic photographic processes—like cyanotypes and tintypes—to confront themes of violence against women, memory, bodily autonomy, and survival. A free-entry opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 5-8pm.

Delco Horror Haven Film Festival
Sunday, June 14, 12pm
The Screening Room 1313, Wilmington

Delco Horror Haven brings its independent horror short films festival back for a third year, showcasing a juried selection of short horror films from emerging and established filmmakers from as far as Brazil, Iran, the UK, and right here at home in the US.

Artcinia’s 200th neighborhood concert
Sunday, June 14, 3pm
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race Street

Artcinia has been a Philly stable, and it celebrates its 200th performance during a special concert by the Mazzocchi Ensemble. Celebrating along with them will be Philadelphia city councilperson Rue Landau, who will present Artcinia with an official citation recognizing the organization’s commitment to accessible arts programming.