The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, January 30-February 5, 2025

Carrying On: Black Panther Party Artists Continue the Legacy
January 27-March 15, 2025
Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum, 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ

This new exhibit celebrates the works of former Black Panther Party artists, showcasing the legacy and the current work of cultural pioneers. An opening reception is slated for Saturday, February 8 (there is also an artists panel this day, but it’s already sold out).

Humans of Judaism
Closing February 2, 2025
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 South Independence Mall East

The Weitzman’s exhibit featuring the work of Nikki Schreiber, the creator of the Humans of Judaism social media community dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting Jewish stories over the last decade, is closing this weekend. It’s your last chance to see it, and be sure to check out our review before you go.

The Drag
January 29-February 9
Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 North American Street

EgoPo starts its new season, dubbed Queer Revolutions, with the production of Mae West’s classic The Drag. The play was shut down after its premiere in 1927 (nearly a century ago at this point) for its portrayal of homosexual life and the struggles of living an alternative lifestyle. The production of this witty, campy classic promises to transform the space’s theater into a 1920s ballroom to capture the essence of an underground drag ball scene. Previews begin on January 29-30, with opening night happening on Friday, January 31.

Give a listen to the latest episode of the BSR Podcast to hear more about it!

Kicking off Walk Around Philadelphia 2025
Starting Friday, January 31, 5:30pm
FringeArts, 140 North Columbus Boulevard

Swing by the bar at FringeArts for an orientation session for the 2025 edition of Walk Around Philadelphia, a collective that brings people together in shared physical and social cultural experiences that “connect us to our own bodies, our neighbors, and the landscape of Philadelphia.” The orientation is this Friday, with walks happening over the weekend—be sure to register sooner than later, as these walks can fill up fast. There are walks happening throughout February, stepping through over 100 segmented miles around the entire city border. Folks can join in at any time for any individual segment or take the walks on their own time.

ROSE
Opening Friday, January 31
Landmark Ritz Five, 214 Walnut Street

Starring French film icon Françoise Fabian, the film centers on Rose, a 78-year-old woman who has just lost her husband of more than 50 years. When her grief gives way to an impulse to live, Rose discovers herself after having been defined by her decades-long marriage, her role as a mother, and her adherence to Jewish tradition.

Manayunk Philly Freeze Out
February 1, 11am-4pm
Various locations

The Philly Freeze Out takes over Main Street and turns it into a winter wonderland filled with events, vendors, and more. Featuring dozens of ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations, a Chinese New Year lion dance, food trucks, a winter market, and more are lined up for the frosty festival.

Opening Black History Month at the MoAR
Saturday, February 1, 1pm
Museum of the American Revolution, 101 South Third Street

The Museum’s Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust’s annual Lonaé A. Moore Memorial Forum, titled this year as “It Begins with Each of Us: Fostering Racial Understanding,” promises a candid conversation around race in time for the Museum’s Black History Month programming. You can attend the forum live or virtually.

Afternoon tea with Dolley Madison
Every Tuesday in February, 3:30-5pm
Carpenters’ Hall, 320 Chestnut Street

A series of afternoon tea parties at Carpenters’ Hall is happening February, featuring a reenactor of first lady Dolley Madison: former resident of Philadelphia and wife of president James Madison. The family-friendly tea services will offer tea, sweets, and savory treats, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.