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A Black boy in white T and shorts, his arms extended out, in movement in an outdoor incarceration facility area

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, August 1-7, 2024

Previewing the BlackStar Film Festival
The BlackStar Film Festival is here, and here are some picks from associate editor Kyle V. Hiller.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Hu in a red velvet suspender dress sits in front of a piano, one hand over other, head turned left, slight smile in pose

BSR Classical Interludes, July and August 2024

Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, a piano festival, and music at Longwood Gardens
A list of late July and early August concerts, including performances by the Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy and new music from up-and-coming musicians from Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra’s Kaleidoscope Initiative. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Black and white photo of Gershwin, a Jewish man in a black suit and tie, hand in pants pocket, looking to his left, outside

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 25-31, 2024

Clay workshops in Kensington, special orchestra concerts, and more
Music from Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Guachinangos, and more arrive this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
All 4 performers outside in a park smiling and laughing, looking towards Kanu’s character. Lindner holds a mandolin

Shakespeare in Clark Park presents As You Like It

A little taste of dystopia
Shakespeare in Clark Park presents As You Like It with a modern twist, transposed to near-future Delaware to explore themes of exile, love, and community. Kiran Pandey previews.
Kiran Pandey

Kiran Pandey

Previews 2 minute read
Campos in an apron, long blue skirt, patterned top, holds a farm bucket, smiling, turning, looking behind over her shoulder

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 18-24, 2024

Trans World, Somewhere Over the Border, gothic science, and more
A pair of Goth-themed events in unusual places, People’s Light’s regional premiere of Somewhere Over the Border, and a Mannequin movie night. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Passyunk Ave street sign, centered at a distance. A bed of colorful flowers in the foreground—buildings, blue sky in backdrop

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 11-17, 2024

Barnes on the Block, Italian summer on Passyunk, and Astral Mixtape
Barnes on the Block returns, take an Italian summer stroll on Passyunk Ave, and a variety of offerings from DVAA, ICA, Astral Artists, and DANCE IQUAIL! Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Mixed media image, a person holds a mask that has a TV still image embedded in it to their face, various images behind them

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, July 4-10, 2024

Swiftly as a Thought, Entre Dos Palmas, Embodied Sound and The Earth Has A Fever
A handful of exhibits open in the city this weekend, along with outdoor summer concerts, First Friday at the Barnes, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Acrylic on canvas painting, a young woman to the right, painted in blue and black. Lined paper figurine cutouts on the left

The Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia present Visions

An exhibition for restorative justice
The Barnes and Mural Arts’s Visions opens this week featuring artworks from system-impacted young people in southeast Pennsylvania. Cass Lewis previews.
Cass Lewis

Cass Lewis

Previews 2 minute read

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Outside a movie theater, a large, inflated ‘blob’ stands behind the ‘Colonial’ theater sign. A crowd is outside the theater

The BSR July 2024 repertory movie roundup

Blobfest, the Before trilogy, and more
Hit the cinemas with Philadelphia Film Society’s Summer of Trilogies, four Hitchcock film seminars, and the 25th annual Blobfest. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
Rehearsal photo. A dancer stands on hands and head, her legs pointed out opposite directions. Dancers behind her also pose

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, June 27-July 2, 2024

A Pride Month finale, A Shout from the Bones, RiverFest, and more
A Pride dance party at the PMA, Anne-Marie Mulgrew and company dance at the Performance Garage, and Glen Foerd hosts its annual RiverFest. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read