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Stylized illustration of four Black punk rock music performers on a stage in front of an audience.

Vox Populi Gallery presents Dante Foley's UPFRONT W/ BLACK PUNKS VOL. 1

Investigation of self among others
A new feature documentary chronicles Black musicians working in punk, metal, and heavy music and their experiences in these alternative communities from the 1990s to the present. Thomas Hagen previews.
Thomas Hagen

Thomas Hagen

Previews 3 minute read
Portrait photo of Woo, from shoulder up, centered. She looks slightly to her left, against a gray backdrop

BSR Classical Interludes, July 2026

The summer crescendoes
Classical music performances in the Philly area in July, including offerings from Lenape Chamber Ensemble, OperaDelaware, the Curtis Institute, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
A performer in an all black fencer fit, colorful box shaped items stacked on stage, with stars decorating the backdrop

The Month in Philly Dance for July 2026

Saying goodbye and looking forward
A farewell performance from Sankofa SG, The Little Prince, and looking forward to next season. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read
B&W film still of a man in a suit at a podium gestures out to the audience off camera, several men in suits behind him.

The BSR July 2026 repertory movie roundup

Citizen Kane, Blobfest, Satantango, and many chances to see Jaws
An epic film over seven hours, classics return to big screens, and more in the area. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Illustration, two black girls in grass w/ legs crossed face each other, other people and row homes in background

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 2-8, 2026

Experiencing America 250
New exhibitions opening in the spirit of the semiquincentennial and a handful of festive events pop up around the city. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Lineup of sparkling colorful parade floats designed to look like Philly landmarks including Indy Hall & Betsy Ross House

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

Previews 14 minute read
Six dancers in all black leap in the air, in various poses, against a solid white backdrop.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 25-July 2, 2026

Sea of Memories, Just Us, and reflections on the bicentennial
This week sees new exhibitions from the Mütter Museum, the Barnes, and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, and a special performance celebrates a long history. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Two portrait style photos of Burse and Talese cut into one image.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 18-24, 2026

Celebrating freedom on Juneteenth weekend
Rounding up Juneteenth events in the Philly area, with events from AAMP, Johnson House Historic Site, the Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, and more. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hillerand Walt Maguire

Previews 4 minute read
Black and white photo of about six people on stage for what looks to be a panel, in collective laughter. One holds the mic.

Unity and community at the United We Heal Film Festival

Coming together through film and the arts
The United We Heal Film Festival amplifies the voices of Black and brown filmmakers and creates a space for Black and brown community members to be seen and heard. Mina Reinckens previews.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Previews 2 minute read
Clearfield stands by a grand piano in formalwear. DiOrio in a photo, arms up at a conductor’s podium, looks to be singing

BSR Classical Interludes, more in June 2026

Summer tunes for you
Covering the second half of classical music in June as summer officially begins. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read