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Two people squat by chalk writing on asphalt that says 'Juneteenth' 'Barnes on the Block.'

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

Summer exhibitions, Blobfest, Thin Walls, and more

New exhibitions from Al-Bustan, James Oliver, and William Way, Bodies of Water at Fairmount Park, and the sounds of North Philadelphia at Vox. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Fabrics, pigment wash, colors and screenprint create image of a Black woman sitting on a chair against a US flag backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 2-8, 2025

What to do for Independence Weekend

New exhibitions Queridos and Where I’m From take unique looks at “how we got here”, get hands on at the PMA, and talk to spirits with Conversations with Miranda. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Three people stand next to each other facing camera holding house plants against a dark backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, 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
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
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
A bare skeleton. A floral wreath circles around it from shoulder, over head, to other shoulder, against a clay/dirt backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 29-June 4, 2025

Death & Arts Fest, Glitter in the Glass, and Giovanni’s Room

A new arts festival at Laurel Hill embraces death, a new play from R. Eric Thomas gets otherworldly, and an exclusive play from Quintessence taps into a James Baldwin classic. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read

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A man in a wide round-brimmed hat and black framed glasses looks back from his seat on an airplane, inquisitive

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 22-28, 2025

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival, Under the Stars, and Twilight in the Gardens

A citywide circus festival, weekly events from Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Wayne Art Center, and cinéSPEAK highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A dancer looks down holding red fabric, camera up at trees with yellow leaves under bright sunlight, other dancers behind her

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 15-21, 2025

PrideFest, FirstGlance Film Festival, Dancing Divas, and more

Highlights from the upcoming week include an HBCU festival in West Philly, Pride in New Hope, international and local film screenings in Old City, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A person in a swimsuit wearing swim paddles swims underwater in an underwater shot. Light seeps through water, casting colors

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 8-14, 2025

Endlings, The Return of Benjamin Lay, and Art Star Craft Bazaar

New performances at Hedgerow and Quintessence open this week, a multidisciplinary concert at Curtis, a legendary story of a Pennsylvania Quaker, and an experimental technology workshop at PMA. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Mothers Day Play BSR 4 30 25

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 1-7, 2025

Sonic Sunsets, Variety Pack, and Mother’s Day at Theatre Exile

A new season at BalletX, a flowery festival in Germantown, film screenings at Scribe, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read