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A Black woman looks at camera, a straight expression, braided hair, pink gradient backdrop, sand falling from her open palms

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 4-10, 2023

sandblasted, Masquerade, South Street Fest, and more

May opens with the regional premiere of sandblasted, while Koresh dances at Suzanne Roberts, South Street Fest returns, and new exhibitions open at the Perkins Center. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A choir with all Black singers sing, orchestral players in front of them on a stage

BSR Classical Music Interludes, May 2023

Tempesta di Mare celebrates a unique first win, Black Founders Musical Experience, and more

May offerings from Curtis Opera Theatre, Jeremy Winston Chorale, and Pyxis Piano Trio; and Tempesta di Mare celebrates its Fasch Prize win. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
A young Black boy looks onto the water at the shore, seemingly after magic hour with dark hues and tint.

The BSR May 2023 repertory movie roundup

Grease turns 45, Sports Movie Night, screening Barry Jenkins, and more

May sees familiar screenings like Goodfellas and Rocky Horror, but this month also has some rare, unique offerings. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 5 minute read
A flyer with ConsentFest in decorative font

YES! presents ConsentFest 2023

Come one, come all! … Only if you want to, of course

YES! brings its ConsentFest to Clark Park this weekend for an afternoon of activities, storytelling, play, and performance centered on anti-oppressive, consent-based, pleasure-focused sex ed. Olivia J. B. Baxter previews.
Olivia J. B. Baxter

Olivia J. B. Baxter

Previews 3 minute read
The cast sits together for a group photo, musical instruments accompany them as they look into the camera

CSz Philly’s Off the Record is a different type of improv

Making the band

CSz Philly’s Off the Record is a mockumentary musical improv featuring a unique performance with each showing. Daralyse Lyons previews.

Daralyse Lyons

Previews 2 minute read

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Four actors peer out from a split of a red stage curtain with various expressions of concern

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 27-May 3, 2023

Many Lumens, The Play That Goes Wrong, and closing out Poetry and Jazz Month

April comes to a close with Sistahs Laying Down Hands Collective and a Nina Simone event at Harriett’s Bookshop, Many Lumens is back, and The Play That Goes Wrong premieres in Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Two dancers in mid-step in an indoor space, with warm, purple-tinted lighting

Pasión y Arte presents Feria de Abril

Celebrating spring, Spanish style

Pasión y Arte presents its Feria de Abril, an outdoor Spanish-style spring celebration with dancing and tapas. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 2 minute read
Kearney sits on a sculptured, large, mostly white boot several times her size. Other shoes rest on shelves in the gallery.

Shoes, A Love Story reveals curator Jill Kearney’s special journey

Every shoe tells a story

ArtYard’s visionary founder Jill Kearney talks about her new exhibit that considers footwear as more than just a pair of shoes. Wendy Univer previews.
Wendy Univer

Wendy Univer

Previews 3 minute read
A large group of children and adults at the edge of a boardwalk cast nets into a body of water

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 20-26, 2023

Abandon, Take My Otherness, Plum Bun, Naturepalooza, and more

Hitting the stage with Theatre Exile, EgoPo, and Theater in the X, new exhibits from HOT BED and Grounds for Sculpture, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Einbinder in all “devilish” red silk, hair, makeup, horns, posing while revealing their fangs.

FringeArts brings laughs with the fifth annual Blue Heaven Comedy Festival

Angels, death, and a devilishly good time

FringeArts presents the fifth annual Blue Heaven Comedy Festival celebrating the best and most exciting alternative comedy. Melissa Strong previews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Previews 2 minute read