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3 toy chickens taped to a wooden pole. A person wears a black shirt with letters, tape over half the word, leaving ‘hell’

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 20-26, 2025

Clowning at FringeArts, dancing with Madonna, new exhibits, and more
A night of spoken word, a weekend of clowning, and new exhibitions from Studio 105 and the African American Museum in Philadelphia decorate the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Seven performers in black formal wear. The women in group wear matching sash belts. Two performers on end with instruments

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 13-19, 2025

Nora: A Doll’s House, Of Black Wombhood, Beards on Ice, and more
A new exhibit from TILT and DVAA, performances from Hedgerow, Bearded Ladies, and Philadelphia Gay Man’s Chorus, and Holi at Penn Museum highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A watercolor collage with blues mostly dominant, with blacks, reds, and other colors. Human figures are in the mix of colors

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, March 6-12, 2025

Electric Relaxation, plays inspired by Shel Silverstein, Cecily Brown at the Barnes, and more
This week features new exhibits at No Name Gallery and the Barnes, an improv comedy festival, and new productions from Irish Heritage Theatre, SideQuest Theater, and Casabuena Cultural Productions. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Tiffany Bacon performs as Freeman, a Black woman. In blue and white frock and slip of coarse.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 27-March 5, 2025

Classic theater shows take the stage, Philly Grit, and QUEERNOIR
New performances at the Arden, Sedwick Theater, and Theatre Exile, a German Karneval, and the return of QUEERNOIR. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
A weathered shirt. Mickey Mouse and ‘Classic Mickey Mouse Florida’ text on it hangs on a clothesline, against a bright sky

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 20-26, 2025

Object Memory, up-and-comers in Philly music, and more
A trio of solo performances, multidisciplinary art exhibitions, and music from young composers lights up Philly. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 5 minute read
Gaines in front of a camera on a tripod, a bed behind him, and a collage of images projected at back of stage

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 13-19, 2025

Valentine’s Day shenanigans, Presidents' Day events, Gay Mis, and more
Celebrating Valentine’s Day and Presidents' Day in Philly—and not just an Eagles parade. Kyle V. Hiller previews.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
A Black woman in a purple/white dress with banner that reads “first AA woman to run for POTUS” motions at camera

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, February 6-12, 2025

New exhibitions throughout the city and more Black History Month events
Screenings at the Weitzman and Asian Arts Initiative, new exhibits at the Schuylkill Center, Penn Museum, and FRIEDA, and Black History Month at AAMP and Chestnut Hill. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Illustration, two Black people over yellow/white backdrop. One holds up her fist, the other holds a flag with a black panther

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

Walk Around Philadelphia, The Drag, and kicking off Black History Month
Opening spaces for Black History in February, exploring the city with Walk Around Philadelphia, and EgoPo’s production of a Roaring 20s censored classic. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
A woman of Asian descent in a white silk dress with blue and floral accents weaves long cloth streams across a large stage

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, January 23-29, 2025

CultureFest!, Good Mother Myths, and more
Kicking off the Lunar New Year with Penn Museum, getting crafty at Art Star, and dispelling Good Mother Myths. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 3 minute read
Appiah-Kubi, a Black woman, in costume in blue and white cotton dress, holding and looking at a coin

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, January 16-22, 2025

Celebrating MLK Day and more this week
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. with events around the city and plenty of shows, performances, and exhibits to choose from this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 6 minute read