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Your September 2026 guide to Philly cultural events

Discover food, photography, flowers, the First Amendment, and more this month

Our September 2026 guide spotlights non-theater cultural events throughout the city, including the Southeast Asian Market, photography happenings, free neighborhood festivals, and lots more. Gauri Mangala rounds up.
Gauri Mangala

Gauri Mangala

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Your September guide to 250th Anniversary events in the Philadelphia area

Museum highlights, walking tours, a young Ben Franklin, and lots more

Summer is ending, but Philly’s 250 celebrations are still raging, with notable Firstivals, tours, stories, discussions, museum highlights, and even a party for George Washington. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

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The Philly Bookstore Crawl is back for its fourth year on August 22

Explore Philly’s thriving indie bookstore scene at this citywide event

Back for a fourth year, the Philly Bookstore Crawl continues to grow, with participating stores in every corner of the city and throughout the Philly suburbs. The 2026 crawl is on Saturday, August 22. Elijah Fischer previews.
Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer

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Your August guide to 250th Anniversary events in the Philadelphia area

Highlights for lovers of art, science, history, and a historically good time

If you thought the Philly 250 calendar would quiet down in August, you were wrong. The region is bursting with special exhibitions, events, and festivals continuing to celebrate America’s big birthday. Walt Maguire rounds up.

Walt Maguire

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Working the laughs with Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival

A weekend of shenanigans

Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival celebrates Philadelphia’s vibrant improv scene with a weekend of nonstop shows, workshops, and jams. Kiran Pandey previews.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

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The HELP US HELP YOU arts PR webinar is back for 2026!

Learn how to land coverage at BSR and beyond with our virtual class

Have you ever wondered how BSR stories are published, or how to get a BSR writer to come to your event? Join our July 22 Zoom session and find out.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Your July guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

“The most memorable Epocha in the History of America”

Feeling excited but overwhelmed by all the Philly-area celebrations of American independence this July? Walt Maguire breaks it all down so you can make your itinerary for the Fourth of July and beyond.

Walt Maguire

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The new Pride Arts Festival takes over Philly this June

Feeling PrideAF

Five local arts organizations join forces to launch PrideAF, the Pride Arts Festival, a Fringe-esque series of performances taking place all across the city in June. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

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The past, present, and future of the ODUNDE festival

A joyous cultural fete

The ODUNDE festival has become one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations, and as it celebrates 51 years, what about its origins and its future are important now more than ever? Constance Garcia-Barrio profiles.
Constance Garcia-Barrio

Constance Garcia-Barrio

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Your June guide to 250th Anniversary events in Philadelphia

The summer of the Revolution starts now

The Greater Philly area is packed with exciting cultural events as we count down the final weeks til America’s 250th, including festivals, music, fireworks, storytelling, printmaking, decorating, parades, and more. Walt Maguire dives in.

Walt Maguire

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