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A person in a swimsuit wearing swim paddles swims underwater in an underwater shot. Light seeps through water, casting colors

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 8-14, 2025

Endlings, The Return of Benjamin Lay, and Art Star Craft Bazaar

New performances at Hedgerow and Quintessence open this week, a multidisciplinary concert at Curtis, a legendary story of a Pennsylvania Quaker, and an experimental technology workshop at PMA. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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Stasevska in an all-white suit with jacket and black and white Chucks poses for a portrait style photo

Ukrainian-born Conductor Dalia Stasevska leads Philadelphia Orchestra performance with pianist Emanuel Ax

The music finds us

Pianist Emanuel Ax’s return to Philadelphia, paired with Dalia Stasevska, makes for a soul-searching performance in the midst of conflict. Lowry Yankwich previews.
Lowry Yankwich

Lowry Yankwich

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Mothers Day Play BSR 4 30 25

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 1-7, 2025

Sonic Sunsets, Variety Pack, and Mother’s Day at Theatre Exile

A new season at BalletX, a flowery festival in Germantown, film screenings at Scribe, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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Dlugoszewski tweaks the inside of a grand piano, with focus and intent, in a black and white photo

BSR Classical Interludes, May 2025

Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday and the works of Lucia Dlugoszewski

Music happening in the Philly area in the first half of May, including a few concerts for Mother’s Day. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Outdoors. Men dressed in knights armor, one has a sun with a mustache on the front, the other has a tree design

The BSR May 2025 repertory movie roundup

Fifty years of the Holy Grail, Blue Velvet, Strange Darling, and a visit from Joe Bob

Movies in the Philly area coming in May, including half-century-year-old classics, and a second chance for a contemporary cult darling. Stephen Silver previews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

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Eight dancers in various poses in mid air look on towards the camera

The month in Philly Dance: May 2025

New from BalletX, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Malandain Ballet Biarritz, and more

A BalletX dance festival, a dedication to Lucia Dlugoszewski, and more dance into May. Camille Bacon-Smith rounds up.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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Three performers look on with surprise, concern at another performer, who is talking towards the audience.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 24-30, 2025

Earth Day, Satellite Sound Jazz Series, and falling down a Rabbit Hole

Earth Day offerings in the city, a new jazz series from Painted Bride, theater in Chestnut Hill, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

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Frey by a camera mounted on a tripod, wearing headphones, a scene being talked over in front of the camera

Homegrown filmmakers at the international 19th annual West Chester Film Festival

Lights, camera, local

The West Chester Film Festival screens films from all over the world, and Dara McBride speaks with three local filmmakers to preview the fest.

Dara McBride

Previews 3 minute read
Portrait of a Black man in a blue strap top; jewelry beads and fruit on table in front of him. A red curtain behind him

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, April 17-23, 2025

SpringFest, In the soft light, Banners of Liberty, and more

New exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution, DelArt, and InLiquid, with comedy at FringeArts and the return of SpringFest at PFS. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
Four dancers in tutus in different colors, designs, pose for a group photo, one dancer in a split in front of other three

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom

Dancing with the flowers

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Bloom, a two-night production featuring dances inspired by spring flowers. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Previews 3 minute read