The Weekly Roundup, January 5-12 by Kyle V. Hiller

A handful of virtual museum tours in the city are featured in this week's roundup"the first of the new year. Kyle V. Hiller also considers the art of doing nothing.

The Weekly Roundup: A 2021 retrospective by Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller writes about some of his favorite stories published by BSR this year in the final weekly roundup of the year while contemplating 2022 and beyond.

What Netflix's short-lived Cowboy Bebop teaches us about chance by Kyle V. Hiller

Netflix's live-action adaptation of the classic anime feels like a missed opportunity, but it might be teaching us a lesson about how we share and create for ourselves. Kyle V. Hiller consid…

The Weekly Roundup, December 15-22 by Kyle V. Hiller

Holiday happenings throughout the week with Crossroads Comedy Theater, 1812 Productions, The Crossing, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, December 8-15 by Kyle V. Hiller

Unique takes on holiday classics, an online concert from Intercultural Journeys,, art from Makeba Rainey, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, December 1-8 by Kyle V. Hiller

Yolanda Wisher & the Afroeaters pay a visit to the Barnes, a restorative healing workshop at Theatre Exile, Jingle Jawn, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

The Weekly Roundup, November 24-December 1 by Kyle V. Hiller

AAMP, Brandywine River Museum, Penn Live Arts, and Opera Philadelphia serve up offerings for post-holiday festivities. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, November 17-24 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week decorated with contemplative paintings and sculptures, documentaries, and yes, flamenco. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, November 10-17 by Kyle V. Hiller

Rare plays from Tennessee Williams, a mural for Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, and honoring the ancestors. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, November 3-9 by Kyle V. Hiller

A film festival and a multi-disciplinary exhibit chronicle untold stories and perspectives of the city, Azuka Theatre opens Young Money, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, October 27-November 2 by Kyle V. Hiller

Scribe Video Center and PhillyCAM take a deep look into the artistic and activist history of the city, while Resident Ensemble Players, DelArt, and others celebrate Halloween and Dia de Los …

The Weekly Roundup, October 20-26 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Philadelphia Film Festival returns for its 30th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up a selection of must-watch movies.

The Weekly Roundup, October 13-19, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Nerd-centric burlesque and comedy, a pair of new music fests, Temple Theaters reopens its doors, and FirstGlance Film Festival returns for its 24th year. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, October 6-12 by Kyle V. Hiller

An assorted roundup of events happening in the city and books, documentaries, and podcasts to explore beyond Indigenous Peoples' Day. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, September 29-October 5 by Kyle V. Hiller

Celebrating and meditating on mural art, Our City, Your Orchestra returns, and James Ijames's WHITE is presented by Villanova Theatre. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, September 22-28 by Kyle V. Hiller

A collaborative music festival from YallaPunk, Penn Live Arts opens its new season, Black Panther screens with an orchestra, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Philly Fringe 2021: Gamiotics Studios presents Saving Wonderland by Kyle V. Hiller

Saving Wonderland is an interactive experience that falls short with antiquated immersive theater mechanics and an uninspired narrative. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.

The Weekly Roundup, September 15-21 by Kyle V. Hiller

The Women's Film Festival is back with in-person screenings, a Fringe show inspired by Filipino migrant stories, a poetic conversation at Blue Stoop, and WEIRDO returns to East Kensington. K…

Philly Fringe 2021: Mae River Waldon presents Ghost Town: The Musical by Kyle V. Hiller

Mae River Waldron's new concept album captures the grief and joy of memories through musical vignettes as told by ghosts to Olive, a woman mourning the death of her mother. Kyle V. Hiller re…

The Weekly Roundup, September 8-14 by Kyle V. Hiller

A crafter's delight hits West Philly, Theatre Exile hosts R. Eric Thomas's new play, and a doubleheader jams out at People's Light. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

After years of writing from trauma, I'm choosing joy by Kyle V. Hiller

After two long summers and many challenging writing sessions in between, Kyle V. Hiller contemplates how trauma-inspired work is no longer his cup of tea.

The Weekly Roundup, September 1-7 by Kyle V. Hiller

A festival celebrating Japanese Americans, a new exhibit from Fairmount Water Works, and Vinyl Tap returns to Amalgam. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

The Weekly Roundup, August 26-September 1 by Kyle V. Hiller

Philly shows up for itself with offerings in theater, opera, and film in various neighborhoods in the city. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up the week.

The Weekly Roundup, August 18-24, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Artsi and Pasión y Arte bring back Tablao, Streets Dept parades for vaccinations, A Thousand Fibers honors a Philly resident, and a new Mural Arts project fuses salsa with self-expression…

The Weekly Roundup, July 28-August 4 by Kyle V. Hiller

A selection of films to check out for this year's BlackStar Film Festival. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Weekly Roundup, July 21, 2021 by Kyle V. Hiller

Painting with Mural Arts, discovering folk with People's Light, and the Wilmington Writers Conference highlight the week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

The Skin of Our Teeth, William Penn Summer Music Fest, comedy with Crossroads and The Afternoon After this weekend by Kyle V. Hiller

The middle of July is bringing the heat with a series of comedy events, 80s music from Bristol Riverside Theatre, and a virtual production from Quintessence. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

'Monastir,' 'Transcendent Kingdom,' 'Seeing Ghosts' and more coming up this weekend by Kyle V. Hiller

Fourth of July festivities with Barnes, MoAR, and NLM, and more this holiday by Kyle V. Hiller

Photographing North Philly, 'Hold Fast,' 'SOFT,' and 'Graphic Content' for the weekend by Kyle V. Hiller

Celebrating Juneteenth 2021 in Philly this weekend by Kyle V. Hiller