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A young boy with brown hair hangs on his mother neck. The mother, with brown hair, looks to the side.

Previewing the 2026 Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

Ensuring the lineup shows a "wide variety of perspectives," organizers say

BSR writer Stephen Silver has you covered for the Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media, which runs from November 12-21. This year's festival is the first since PJFM's merger with Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
A colorful footprint features a multi-colored drawing of Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa and someone walking.

BSR Weekly roundup: November 4-10

A self-guided walking tour of Latine changemakers, Accessibility Open House, 25th Annual Peoplehood Pageant, Ulises Bookshop events, and more

As Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) peaks this week, catch West Philly's Peoplehood Parade, or check out the historic Strawberry Mansion's exhibit before it leaves on November 8. BSR's Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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A wooden sign says VCR, Video Collection & Resource, with a background of shelves full of VCRs.

Icebox Project Space transforms into a micro mall through November 15

Presented by Collective Futures, the reimagined art gallery boasts a free salad bar on Wednesdays, VCR rentals, and more

Icebox Project's Timothy Belknap says malls are a "dream space," and hopes Icebox Mall invites people to slow down and into a nostalgic, communal space. BSR's Wi-Moto Nyoka previews.
Wi-Moto Nyoka

Wi-Moto Nyoka

Previews 4 minute read
A blurry face of a woman playing cello is surrounded by hazy blue and green lights.

Your Classical Music Guide: November 2026

Classical Interludes includes a free opera screening, Danzas del Ecuador, music at Bunker Hill, and more

Philly's November line-up of classical events runs the gamut, from Jorge Oviedo’s newly commissioned Kawsay to Italian Songs, Solos, and Sonatas set inside a period drawing-room salon. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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A woman in a sparkling red mini dress and black hair stands center stage, beneath large letters that spell out BOOP!.

Your guide to November 2026 Philly theater

Playwright Jonathan Spector, the Philly debut of Boop!, a new Pippin, and more

November brings big acts, local debuts like Boop!, a twist on Pippin, and more. Cameron Kelsall has your theater guide.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Two women stand in a pink-hued room is decorated with paper heart cutouts, streamers, and teddy bear.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup: October 28-November 3

Step into Halloween with Philly’s oldest Fall Fest, escape to the Hairport, lucha libre, and more

The season is ripe for spooky costume contests, face-painting while watching lucha libre, and more this week. BSR's Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Previews 4 minute read
A black and white photo of people lying down, including Kiyoshi, an Asian man, wearing a white shirt with the words "Act Up."

Documentary about Philadelphia gay rights activist, KIYOSHI, makes world debut at Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

"Social justice is intertwined"

A longtime activist gets his first feature-length film, set to kick off 19th Annual PAAFF. Evan Schares previews.
Evan Schares

Evan Schares

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Sylvester Stallone, a white man, wears a gray sweater and beanie and holds up balled-up fists.

The November 2026 repertory movie roundup

Rocky, Noir City, ‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ and more

Ringing in 50 years of "Rocky," Autumn cult classics, a film noir festival, and a film about Warhol. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Light oak shelves and white tables are filled with DVDs, BluRays, and VHS tapes in the new small movie shop in South Philly.

Little Movie Store is set to open in South Philly’s analog media haven

Reviving movie rental culture with the city’s first movie rental store in a decade

Shop owner Dylan Wise says opening a movie rental shop was "a dream." Ahead of its grand opening on October 24, 2026, Elijah Fischer previews.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

Previews 4 minute read
A gray sculpture of a Black woman with a backpack stands in front of an illustration with light blues and purples.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup: October 21-28, 2026

Vibing out to Germantown's final Art & Sound, Handcrafting Calaveras, Soft Crash, and more

As summer fades out, summer events make their final bow. This weekend's roundup includes the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park, Germantown's Art & Sound show, and other events focused on building connections. Vicky Diaz-Camacho rounds up.
Vicky Díaz-Camacho

Vicky Díaz-Camacho

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