San Francisco's Mission District is now under 24/7 musical surveillance
The Bop Spotter project uses technology to create a playlist from live music in San Francisco's Mission District.
Sucka Flea Marketplace Grand Opening (SF)
San Francisco is hosting numerous free community events this weekend, promoting engagement and cultural celebrations for all ages.
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Several San Francisco venues offer free admission and pay-what-you-can events, promoting accessibility to arts and culture.
24 Fun Things to Do This Week (11.04.24)
San Francisco's vibrant event week features culinary delights, entertainment, and social gatherings for everyone, ensuring a lively experience throughout the city.
Hidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa
Free walking tours in Yerba Buena reveal San Francisco's rich history through art, poetry, and performance.
Free Museum & Gallery Crawl: Yerba Buena Third Thursdays | SoMa
Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly event showcasing free art and cultural activities in San Francisco.
San Francisco's Mission District is now under 24/7 musical surveillance
The Bop Spotter project uses technology to create a playlist from live music in San Francisco's Mission District.
Sucka Flea Marketplace Grand Opening (SF)
San Francisco is hosting numerous free community events this weekend, promoting engagement and cultural celebrations for all ages.
White Claw + $1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Several San Francisco venues offer free admission and pay-what-you-can events, promoting accessibility to arts and culture.
24 Fun Things to Do This Week (11.04.24)
San Francisco's vibrant event week features culinary delights, entertainment, and social gatherings for everyone, ensuring a lively experience throughout the city.
Hidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa
Free walking tours in Yerba Buena reveal San Francisco's rich history through art, poetry, and performance.
Free Museum & Gallery Crawl: Yerba Buena Third Thursdays | SoMa
Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly event showcasing free art and cultural activities in San Francisco.
Ukraine showcases resilience through art and culture, highlighted by individuals like Olena Votkalenko who represent a broader societal drive to overcome adversity.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Blic "City Dwellers" @ Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles
Blic's art captures urban life's struggle, resilience, and celebration through the metaphor of 'Humands' in a vivid, engaging manner.
Ukraine's history unveiled
Ukraine showcases resilience through art and culture, highlighted by individuals like Olena Votkalenko who represent a broader societal drive to overcome adversity.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Blic "City Dwellers" @ Thinkspace Projects, Los Angeles
Blic's art captures urban life's struggle, resilience, and celebration through the metaphor of 'Humands' in a vivid, engaging manner.
This Stunning Light Experience Makes Its Debut In Queens
Lektrik is a captivating festival of lights in NYC showcasing fairy tale-themed lanterns, live performances, and food, perfect for holiday celebrations.
This week in Oakland: Celebrating New Year's Eve in The Town
There's a diverse range of New Year's Eve events in Oakland, catering to various audiences including music, art, and family activities.
This Stunning Light Experience Makes Its Debut In Queens
Lektrik is a captivating festival of lights in NYC showcasing fairy tale-themed lanterns, live performances, and food, perfect for holiday celebrations.
This week in Oakland: Celebrating New Year's Eve in The Town
There's a diverse range of New Year's Eve events in Oakland, catering to various audiences including music, art, and family activities.
The most exciting art museum openings and expansions of 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem opens a new building to celebrate African descent artists, showcasing a strong cultural heritage with an inaugural exhibition on Tom Lloyd.
DnA's Xu Tiantian Unveils her Comprehensive Design Process in CCA's Groundwork Debut: 'Into the Island'
Architects must reassess their role and approach in response to ecological and social crises while facing resistance and financial challenges.
They wouldn't do this to Shakespeare': the pioneers of postmodern architecture, as seen by their son
Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi transformed architecture by embracing Las Vegas's vibrant chaos, promoting diversity over modernist uniformity.
The most exciting art museum openings and expansions of 2025
The Studio Museum in Harlem opens a new building to celebrate African descent artists, showcasing a strong cultural heritage with an inaugural exhibition on Tom Lloyd.
DnA's Xu Tiantian Unveils her Comprehensive Design Process in CCA's Groundwork Debut: 'Into the Island'
Architects must reassess their role and approach in response to ecological and social crises while facing resistance and financial challenges.
They wouldn't do this to Shakespeare': the pioneers of postmodern architecture, as seen by their son
Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi transformed architecture by embracing Las Vegas's vibrant chaos, promoting diversity over modernist uniformity.
This Train Hub Just Might Be the Most Underrated NYC Holiday Destination
Moynihan Train Hall redefines the holiday experience in NYC, combining festive decorations, live performances, and shopping opportunities to create joy for commuters.
Murs and Z-Man revved up Cal Academy's 'Nightlife' - 48 hills
Cal Academy's NightLife event has successfully integrated live music into its offerings, attracting more attendees to experience art in a unique setting.
52nd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 19-20)
The festival showcases giant pumpkins and an array of entertainment, celebrating its 52nd occasion with family-friendly activities and local artistry.
This Train Hub Just Might Be the Most Underrated NYC Holiday Destination
Moynihan Train Hall redefines the holiday experience in NYC, combining festive decorations, live performances, and shopping opportunities to create joy for commuters.
Murs and Z-Man revved up Cal Academy's 'Nightlife' - 48 hills
Cal Academy's NightLife event has successfully integrated live music into its offerings, attracting more attendees to experience art in a unique setting.
52nd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 19-20)
The festival showcases giant pumpkins and an array of entertainment, celebrating its 52nd occasion with family-friendly activities and local artistry.
The 18 Best Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is a vibrant destination known for its colonial architecture, art scene, and diverse culinary offerings.
Vatican gives Apollo a hand-literally-ahead of Jubilee Year
The Vatican Museums are preparing for a surge in visitors during the 2025 Jubilee Year, focusing on creating meaningful art experiences and reflections on hope.
"A Symphony of Light and Sound": Inside Swarovski's New Exhibition
Swarovski's 'Chambers of Wonder' continue to evolve, highlighting artist collaborations to celebrate crystal craftsmanship and cultural interactivity.
The 18 Best Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is a vibrant destination known for its colonial architecture, art scene, and diverse culinary offerings.
Vatican gives Apollo a hand-literally-ahead of Jubilee Year
The Vatican Museums are preparing for a surge in visitors during the 2025 Jubilee Year, focusing on creating meaningful art experiences and reflections on hope.
"A Symphony of Light and Sound": Inside Swarovski's New Exhibition
Swarovski's 'Chambers of Wonder' continue to evolve, highlighting artist collaborations to celebrate crystal craftsmanship and cultural interactivity.
Hank Willis Thomas's art explores identity and race, emphasizing cultural complexity beyond initial visual appeal.
Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola Explores Cultural Commodification in "Western Beef" Exhibition | stupidDOPE
Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola's exhibition Western Beef critiques cultural commodification and identity through art, illustrating how commodities transform in Western markets.
A brush with... Hank Willis Thomas - podcast
Hank Willis Thomas's art explores identity and race, emphasizing cultural complexity beyond initial visual appeal.
Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola Explores Cultural Commodification in "Western Beef" Exhibition | stupidDOPE
Anthony Olubunmi Akinbola's exhibition Western Beef critiques cultural commodification and identity through art, illustrating how commodities transform in Western markets.
The big picture: Joseph Michael Lopez's Manhattan moment
Joseph Michael Lopez's photography reveals the overlooked extremes of urban life in New York, challenging viewers to confront the city’s hidden struggles and humanity.
Samuel Beckett smoking a French cigarette: John Haynes's best photograph
The author's unique and intimate photography experience with Samuel Beckett reveals an unexpected connection amid the playwright's aversion to cameras.
The big picture: Joseph Michael Lopez's Manhattan moment
Joseph Michael Lopez's photography reveals the overlooked extremes of urban life in New York, challenging viewers to confront the city’s hidden struggles and humanity.
Samuel Beckett smoking a French cigarette: John Haynes's best photograph
The author's unique and intimate photography experience with Samuel Beckett reveals an unexpected connection amid the playwright's aversion to cameras.
Climate activists who dumped red powder on US Constitution at National Archives sentenced to prison
Climate activists Zepeda and Green received prison sentences for vandalizing museum displays, highlighting the judicial stance against eco-vandalism as ineffective protest.
Need a creative alternative to Black Friday? Look to L.A.'s museum stores
Museum Store Sunday offers a stress-free and creative alternative to traditional holiday shopping, supporting museums while providing unique gifts.
Green-Wood Cemetery launches photography contest to capture 'A Moment in Time' * Brooklyn Paper
Green-Wood Cemetery hosts a photography contest to capture unique perspectives on its historic grounds.
There are over 42 LA 2028 Olympic logos (and I can't pick a favourite)
The LA 2028 Olympics logos reflect the city's diverse culture and creativity through unique designs created by various iconic artists.
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" Final Day (Grace Cathedral)
The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope symbolizes global unity through origami decorations and community wishes.
It invites public participation by incorporating personal wishes into its design.
Walk For Epilepsy Monterey
San Francisco is hosting various free community events, allowing residents to engage in cultural, sporting, and community service activities with no cost barriers.
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
MoAD's Community Day promotes free access to art, highlighting its positive impact on mental well-being.
R.O. Kwon Screens a Favorite Kinky Film at 'Zyzzyva' Movie Night | KQED
Nurturing art and humanity is crucial in today's political landscape.
Zyzzyva Movie Night aims to engage the community with accessible literary events.
Upcoming screenings will promote discussions about desire and literature.
Green-Wood Cemetery launches photography contest to capture 'A Moment in Time' * Brooklyn Paper
Green-Wood Cemetery hosts a photography contest to capture unique perspectives on its historic grounds.
There are over 42 LA 2028 Olympic logos (and I can't pick a favourite)
The LA 2028 Olympics logos reflect the city's diverse culture and creativity through unique designs created by various iconic artists.
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" Final Day (Grace Cathedral)
The Rainbow World Fund's World Tree of Hope symbolizes global unity through origami decorations and community wishes.
It invites public participation by incorporating personal wishes into its design.
Walk For Epilepsy Monterey
San Francisco is hosting various free community events, allowing residents to engage in cultural, sporting, and community service activities with no cost barriers.
MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)
MoAD's Community Day promotes free access to art, highlighting its positive impact on mental well-being.
R.O. Kwon Screens a Favorite Kinky Film at 'Zyzzyva' Movie Night | KQED
Nurturing art and humanity is crucial in today's political landscape.
Zyzzyva Movie Night aims to engage the community with accessible literary events.
Upcoming screenings will promote discussions about desire and literature.
At Chinatown's first zine festival, DIY expression brought neighborhood together - 48 hills
Ho Tam has created a multi-faceted cultural space at the Chinese Culture Center, showcasing independent press work and fostering community engagement through events.
There's an optical illusion hidden in San Francisco's Transamerica Pyramid
Our perception of the Transamerica Pyramid is often distorted by an optical illusion, leading to significant visual errors.
Nike's Secret Design Archive to be made visible to the public for the first time at the Vitra Design Museum - Yanko Design
Nike's Department of Nike Archives opened for the first time for a groundbreaking exhibition, showcasing the brand's history and design philosophy through 200,000 artifacts.
There's a lot of James Baldwin in this show': Glenn Ligon and identity politics
Glenn Ligon's exhibition explores identity, culture, and history, emphasizing how perception shapes our understanding of art and its context.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Views of "Edges of Ailey" @ Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
The Edges of Ailey exhibition highlights Alvin Ailey's cultural impact and legacy through immersive art, performances, and extensive archival materials.
Nike's Secret Design Archive to be made visible to the public for the first time at the Vitra Design Museum - Yanko Design
Nike's Department of Nike Archives opened for the first time for a groundbreaking exhibition, showcasing the brand's history and design philosophy through 200,000 artifacts.
There's a lot of James Baldwin in this show': Glenn Ligon and identity politics
Glenn Ligon's exhibition explores identity, culture, and history, emphasizing how perception shapes our understanding of art and its context.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Views of "Edges of Ailey" @ Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
The Edges of Ailey exhibition highlights Alvin Ailey's cultural impact and legacy through immersive art, performances, and extensive archival materials.
Meet Salt and Sister Studio, the sibling duo railing against boring branding and industry jargon
Heidi and Halah El-Kholy create impactful designs addressing social issues while promoting inclusivity and authenticity in branding and client representation.
2024 Pacifica Fog Festival (Sept. 28-29)
The 37th Annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest will take place on September 28th & 29th, 2024, celebrating community through art, food, and music.
Artist Lap-See Lam: My work is a way to connect generations'
Chinese restaurants abroad represent a complex tapestry of survival, memory, and cultural identity, as explored through Lap-See Lam's artistic journey.
You Can Buy a Piece of the Famous Hotel Chelsea Sign
The iconic neon letters of Hotel Chelsea, associated with various famous artists and creatives, are set to be auctioned.
designboom's guide to paris design week 2024: highlights in and out of maison&objet
Paris Design Week 2024 will highlight design innovation over ten days across 400 locations, inviting global engagement and exploration among design enthusiasts.
mathieu lehanneur's balloon-shaped cauldron rises to celebrate the paralympics' opening
The balloon-shaped Cauldron embodies modern design and technology, symbolizing the launch of the 2024 Paralympics with its poetic ascension.
Good Morning, News: Foo Fighters Get Fireworks Downtown, George Santos is Headed to Prison, and Notes on What Portland Can Learn From Harlem
The Mercury emphasizes the critical role of community support in sustaining local journalism and arts coverage in Portland.
Diane Keaton's homeware line, Mexican-inspired cuisine in Brooklyn, more NYC events
Daily Provisions opens a new location on the Upper East Side, enhancing local dining options.
Tompkins Square Park basketball courts receive a vibrant makeover by artist Na Chainkua Reindorf.
A Review of Biennale Gherdeina 9 | Berlin Art Link
Biennale Gherdëina showcases transformative artistic encounters in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, blending local traditions with global cultural contexts.
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Chicago offers a vibrant mix of attractions, dining, and nightlife for locals and visitors alike.
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Chicago offers a vibrant mix of attractions, dining, and nightlife for locals and visitors alike.
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Scottsdale, Arizona offers a blend of natural beauty, urban sophistication, vibrant art scene, and exciting events like Scottsdale Artwalk and festivals.
Detroit's transformation showcases a cyclical narrative of rebirth through art and culture amid persistent economic challenges.
How a Museum Curator From the Bronx Spends His Sundays
Martin Wong's painting Desire captures both the inviting and harsh aspects of New York City.
Angel Lopez, the first Latinx permanent curator at the Museum of the City of New York, shares his journey and love for the city.
AUSD Notes: Highlighting the pursuits of Alameda schools' students, staff
1. Hakim Karimzada, an English language learner, showcases calligraphy exhibit at Rhythmix Cultural Works. 2. Roan Byrne Sarno, a 10th-grader, wins second place in Poetry Out Loud contest. 3. Bay Farm and Paden Elementary students run Valentine's Day post offices for hands-on learning.
French connections - Let's be 'franc': A look inside French wallets
French people carry several important documents and items in their wallets, including the national healthcare card, ID cards, and coins and banknotes.
The Monnaie de Paris is the oldest institution in France that is still responsible for producing coins.
The Painter of Revolution, on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The French Revolution focused on individual liberty, civil equality, and communal obligation, highlighting the ongoing relevance of fraternity.
Inside a Fashion Collector's Eccentric Live-Work Space in Athens
Vassilis Zidianakis's Atopos cvc serves as an idiosyncratic archive and library dedicated to sculptural fashion, shaping people's lives through print matter.
My Style: designer Tory Burch shares 10 fashion finds from around the world
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