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Six kids and two adults at podiums play recorders on stage. Audience members hold up their phones, taking pictures

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

Spring Fest, Difficult Grace, and the annual Freedom Seder

Philadelphia Film Society hosts a selection of Philly premieres, Piffaro’s Recorder Fest returns, an evening of cabaret at Rittenhouse, and Freedom Seder invites everyone to dinner. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
A person in all black attire on stage, with light hoops swirling around their arms. A DJ is behind them on elevated platform

Marie Curie's Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum

Fancy, jazzy science

The Mütter Museum is inviting Philladelphians to put on their best scientific chic to celebrate Marie Curie’s legacy. Crystal Sparrow previews.
Crystal Sparrow

Crystal Sparrow

Previews 2 minute read
A woman of Asian descent appears to yell, looking at cam, in b&w except for her red floral shirt and plant leaves behind her

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

Picks for Philly Theatre Week 2024

The seventh annual Philly Theatre Week is back, and here’s what’s on our radar. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Simpson in sparkling sequin vest and a wizard-like hat holds a guitar above his torso, stands in front of a mic on stage

E.J. Simpson presents Jesus Christ Superstar

Rising through tradition

An 18 year tradition rises differently this time around, as local musician E.J. Simpson prepares to perform their solo rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar. David Block previews.
David Block

David Block

Previews 3 minute read
A dozen or so players at instruments packed on stage, highlight cast mostly on the conductor. Ambient light fills the rest

BSR Classical Interludes, April 6-14, 2024

Rarefied Airs, (In)Mortality, music of Steve Reich, and more

Gail Obenreder rounds up the first part of April’s classical music events happening in and around the city.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Two performers in all black formal wear cheers with the host also holding a mic at a small table on stage.

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Orchestra After 5: Haydn and Mozart

A Haydn happy hour

The Philadelphia Orchestra experiments with a new, casual concert format in its Orchestra After 5 series. Cameron Kelsall previews their latest event.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Previews 3 minute read
An urban garden area, with lights beaming, hanging from wooden deck ceiling. PHS logo is projected on a wall

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 28-April 3, 2024

Miniball, The Last Yiddish Speaker, and the return of Pop-Up Gardens

Miniball arrives this weekend with both new and familiar performances, catch April Fool’s Day-inspired slasher films with PFS, and drink for a cause with the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read

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A grainy film photo/still of a 1930s Polish family

The BSR April 2024 repertory movie roundup

90s action, a Philly classic, and youth rebellion in Japanese film

Classic action flicks from the 90s, a Philadelphia-shot film from the 80s, and a new film series from Lightbox. Stephen Silver rounds up.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Previews 4 minute read
A dozen or so dancers all stand on dimly lit stage with their arms extended out the same way in unison

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 21-27, 2024

Chicana Collaborative, something soft, and My Love Affair with Marriage

Rounding up the week with offerings from Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Chicana Art Song Project, Painted Bride, and more. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Two portraits spliced together of two Black men in formal black suit jackets and white buttonups, both with wind instruments

BSR Classical Interludes: March 22-28, 2024

Music rising in time for Easter

Open Organ Day, Avery Fisher Career Grant virtuoso brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill come to town, and new organizations Liberty City Arts and Musica Tevere show off their talents. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read