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Three people stand next to each other facing camera holding house plants against a dark backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Round, June 26-July 1, 2025

The Mini Art Show, Kyle Ayers: Hard to Say, Under the El Bazaar, and more

Previewing an exhibition that celebrates small-scale creativity, a performance that looks to laugh at a rare disorder, and a bazaar under the el in Fishtown. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Two Black dancers in pas de deux, wearing all black with shirts that have Chocolate Ballerina Company printed on them

The Month in Philly Dance: July 2025

Dancing with Chocolate Ballerina Company, BalletX, PHILADANCO! and more

Fourth of July with Chocolate Ballerina Company, summer with BalletX, and a pair of PHILADANCO celebrates 55 years. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
A black and white portrait of W.E.B. Du Bois in a suit against a gray and white backdrop.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 19-25, 2025

Celebrating the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth

Rounding up a variety of Juneteenth events in Philadelphia. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 6 minute read
Mobley, a Black man, smiles while standing in front of piano, wearing all black top with white and gray sleeves

BSR Classical Interludes, June 2025

Serafin Summer Music, Chamber Orchestra at the garden, and The Sisters

Serafin Summer Music fills the air with a dozen performances this month, Dolce Suono returns to a 2012 performance, and Orchestra in the Garden blooms. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
de Jesús in a blazer over a white top that's partly unbuttoned, looks down with eyes closed, posing against a solid backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 12-18, 2025

Space Opera, TERRA, Table Sessions with Journey Arts, and more

Pride continues, spending three weeks in space, and dancing to reconnect with the earth. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Close-up on four stacks of colorful books of all genres.

BSR Book Week staff recommendations: Reading as resistance

Reading is a form of protest. Join us!

In honor of our third annual BSR Book Week, the BSR team offers book recommendations on a theme: reading as an act of resistance. These books inspire us, help us focus and understand the world, and even help us stay fed and rested.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Previews 7 minute read
About 11 dancers, Black and women-presenting, sit close together for a group photo against a white backdrop, enthusiastic

Second Chance Dance presents The Tapestry of Time: Threads of Time Woven in Motion

Second chance at dance inspires

The Tapestry of Time, a recital and celebration of courage, celebrates dancers of all ages. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 3 minute read
Mazzocchi sits in a black suit with a blue tie, holding a violin for a portrait style photo.

BSR Classical Interludes, June 2025

Voices of Spring, Scandinavian folk, and 85 years of PYO

Rare performances, an ambitious youth orchestra concert, and much more bring music to the unofficial start of summer. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read

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Movie still. Four women in matching button down and plaid skirt uniforms stand in a row next to each other, two wear gloves

The BSR June 2025 repertory movie roundup

Movies for Pride and summer screenings outside

A variety of films celebrating Pride and outdoor screenings hit the Philly area this month. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Five women in mostly black and white clothing, wave colored silks in a forested area in daylight in dance

The month in Philly Dance: June 2025

TERRA: Bodies & Territories, dancing with BalletX, and the story of Rachel Harris

TERRA: Bodies & Territories gets in touch with the earth, West Chester Dance Works tells a powerful story about community, and Anne-Marie Mulgrew and company turn to a new year. Camille Bacon-Smith previews dance in Philly in June.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read