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Three performers look on with surprise, concern at another performer, who is talking towards the audience.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 24-30, 2025

Earth Day, Satellite Sound Jazz Series, and falling down a Rabbit Hole

Earth Day offerings in the city, a new jazz series from Painted Bride, theater in Chestnut Hill, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Frey by a camera mounted on a tripod, wearing headphones, a scene being talked over in front of the camera

Homegrown filmmakers at the international 19th annual West Chester Film Festival

Lights, camera, local

The West Chester Film Festival screens films from all over the world, and Dara McBride speaks with three local filmmakers to preview the fest.

Dara McBride

Previews 3 minute read
Portrait of a Black man in a blue strap top; jewelry beads and fruit on table in front of him. A red curtain behind him

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 17-23, 2025

SpringFest, In the soft light, Banners of Liberty, and more

New exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, DelArt, and InLiquid, with comedy at FringeArts and the return of SpringFest at PFS. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Four dancers in tutus in different colors, designs, pose for a group photo, one dancer in a split in front of other three

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom

Dancing with the flowers

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom, a two-night production featuring dances inspired by spring flowers. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
Amado in a black formal jacket, head down, lifting a conductor baton in one hand, in a music hall.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2025

Closing the Opera Philadelphia season, music at Longwood Gardens, and Cupid’s Bow

Rounding up the second half of April with classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read

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Seven dancers in mid-movement, mostly synced except for the three dancers in the middle who are rising up.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 10-16, 2025

Stompin’ at the Savoy, Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s, printPHILLY! and more

A new exhibition at the PMA, swing dance at DTC, offerings from Theatre By Development, Resident Ensemble Players, and the Wilma, and the third annual printPHILLY! highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A medium close up portrait of Lynch, with blonde/gray hair, a black jacket, in front of a mic, smiling or laughing

PhilaMOCA to celebrate 35 years of Twin Peaks with screenings and Michael Horse

A damn fine cup of coffee

David Lynch will be celebrated and honored by events at PhilaMOCA this month, including a visit from Michael Horse of Twin Peaks fame. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 6 minute read
Sood and Smith in mid air in motion, angled looking up, city skyline and a clear blue sky behind them

Dance Up Close ‘25 springs to life with Jumper Cables

An electric leap

Dance Up Close ‘25, a midweek dance series presented by Philadelphia Dance Projects, springs to life with Jumper Cables. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read
Wiseau wears sunglasses, has a mic, talks to an audience in a small theater room, people are visible in the seats

The BSR April 2025 repertory movie roundup

The films by and inspired by David Lynch, plus visits from two filmmakers

SpringFest, more celebrating David Lynch, and a pair of filmmakers visit Philly. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Savali plays a cello, a music stand in front of him, the background all black around him

BSR Classical Interludes, April 2025

New music from Philly to Africa, and 20th-century classics

Classical music from Penn Live Arts, Orchestra 2001, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more scores in April. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read