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2 days ago

Staten Island's annual geek convention celebrates diversity, moves to a new location in West Brighton (51 photos)

Geek Out At Staten Island celebrates geek culture with diverse activities for fans including cosplay, performances, and workshops.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

7 itineraries to explore the arts and the outdoors this summer

Sanborn County Park is hosting two productions by Silicon Valley Shakespeare: Richard III, featuring an all-female and non-binary cast, and Emma, adapted from the beloved Jane Austen novel.
SF music
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston to develop new affordable artist workspaces, housing

Boston plans to convert a Brighton property into affordable artist studios and housing, aiming for 40,000 square feet of rehearsal space, 60-150 affordable apartments, and 30,000 SF for arts.
Boston real estate
#free-events
#portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Shenanigans in Old Town, Council Reduces Bloated Police Budget, and Bad News for Christian Nationalists

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
DC food

Good Morning, News: Supreme Court vs. Federal Judges, County Stops Homeless Tent Distribution, and RIP Moshu (AKA "Sir Snacks-a-Lot")

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Shenanigans in Old Town, Council Reduces Bloated Police Budget, and Bad News for Christian Nationalists

fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
DC food

Good Morning, News: Supreme Court vs. Federal Judges, County Stops Homeless Tent Distribution, and RIP Moshu (AKA "Sir Snacks-a-Lot")

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Vacant Bay Area outpost slated to return from the dead

"We're really looking to build a whole indoor-outdoor immersive entertainment complex in downtown Oakland."
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Free After Hours Talent Show (Mill Valley Library)

The Mill Valley Public Library is hosting a Community Talent Show, inviting performers to showcase their talents in a friendly atmosphere for adults and high school students.
Arts
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Harlow Council announces plans to establish the town as a 'cultural capital'

Harlow is truly blessed with so many cultural offerings, from the world's only sculpture town, to the wonderful museum, Gibberd Garden and Parndon Mill. Now we must go further and inspire the next generation by making Harlow a capital of culture for the East of England.
Humor
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South First Fridays offers a free monthly art walk featuring nearly 20 participating venues in downtown San Jose.
fromCN Traveller
4 years ago

The 30 best museums in London

The city has such a bounty of world-renowned institutions that it can be hard to know which to visit first: from cutting-edge London exhibitions at the Tate Modern to Hope, the huge skeleton of a blue whale at the Natural History Museum.
London music
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

13 arts and culture groups in line for $8.275 million in funding as Oregon Legislature's 2025 session ends * Oregon ArtsWatch

Oregon arts and culture organizations will receive $8.275 million in funding, pending the governor's signature.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Stephanie Elizondo Griest with Michael Shapiro - Art Above Everything

In her latest work, Griest engages artists from various disciplines in revealing conversations about the essence of their creativity. They share not just their triumphs, but the sacrifices required to pursue their passions.
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Watch 70-plus concerts for free during San Jose's Make Music Day

San Jose's 'Make Music Day' offers free concerts across the city, celebrating music in every corner on June 21.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Stars rally to save Upper West Side church from demolition

"I started out in spaces like this as a young actor here in New York City... where you could come and work out your talent, where it wasn't really expensive."
NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'I have no fear': L.A. Opera lovers attend shows in downtown L.A. despite protests

The community turned out for performances despite curfews and protests, showing strong support for the arts in challenging times.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

San Francisco Opera Will Present Inaugural Pride Concert on June 27, 2025 - San Francisco Bay Times

Music Director Eun Sun Kim will kick off the concert with the Overture to Leonard Bernstein's Candide before handing the baton to Maestro Robert Mollicone.
San Francisco
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Unstaged" SF's Third Thursdays Block Party Live on Mid-Market (Oct. 2025)

UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market is a summer monthly event series featuring arts and performances on Market Street.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"Unstaged" SF's Third Thursdays Block Party Live on Mid-Market (Sept. 2025)

UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market is a free, intergenerational arts event happening monthly starting June 2025.
#berkeley
#music-festival
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

6th Annual Juneteenth Community Festival (Los Altos)

The 6th annual Juneteenth Festival promises to be a larger, community-focused celebration of progress and joy for all.
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 months ago

2025 North Beach Festival: 2-Day Free Day Party (June 14-15)

The Martinez King of the County BBQ & Music Festival will take place over the weekend, featuring live bands, carnival rides, and numerous food vendors.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Victor Hugo Would Make of Trump

"On February 7, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts suffered a presidential coup. Donald Trump filled its board of trustees with loyalists and declared himself its 'amazing Chairman.'"
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Charming Town Is an Easy Day Trip From NYC or Philadelphia-and It Has 70+ Miles of Scenic Trails, Americana Vibes, and a Gorgeous Riverfront

Frenchtown, NJ, offers a charming small-town experience with beautiful outdoor activities and a vibrant arts scene, making it ideal for both visitors and residents.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

International Pride Orchestra plays outside DC in rebuff to Trump snub at Kennedy Center

The International Pride Orchestra event celebrated LGBTQ+ rights and rebuffed Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ policies with vibrant performances.
The orchestra's gathering serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in expressing themselves freely.
Renovation
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

An old Mass. mental hospital - and 'Shutter Island' film site - is becoming a $30 million arts hub

Bellfordge Arts Center will host summer festivals before converting a historic hospital site into a 300-person theater.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

This week in Oakland: East Oakland Futures Fest and the Summer Open Studios in Jingletown

The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate serves as a young ambassador for literacy and expression, selected from a pool of talented teens aged 13-18.
East Bay (California)
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

What Could Trump's Proposed Smithsonian Cuts Mean for Two DC Museums? - Washingtonian

Trump claims to have fired National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet amid budget cuts affecting the Smithsonian's funding.
Uncertainty looms over the Smithsonian's future leadership and operational funding due to proposed budget cuts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area events calendar for June 6 weekly editions

Support local students through the Emmanuel Golf Classic fundraiser, blending community engagement with sporting enjoyment.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

NYC Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Unveils Arts Platform

"New York City already provides dramatically more funding for artists and arts organizations than the federal government does. So it's a critical time to step up to provide some additional resources to fill in the gaps and to hold on to our values."
NYC politics
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Presley Chweneyagae, star of Oscar-winning drama Tsotsi, dies aged 40

Presley Chweneyagae, acclaimed South African actor, passed away at 40, leaving a legacy of empowerment and artistry in film, theatre, and television.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Broadway Legend Patti LuPone Declares Multiple Times Trump's Kennedy Center Should Get Blown Up'

Patti LuPone publicly advocated for the destruction of the Kennedy Center under Trump's influence during a recent interview.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

King Charles to deliver speech from the throne as 45th Parliament opens | CBC

King Charles III is quite passionate about the arts and has said that if he weren't King, he'd want to spend his time studying the Royal Collection of Art.
Canada news
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

The event has been celebrating artistic expression for 18 years.
It is free and welcomes all forms of creativity and performers.
#brooklyn-public-library
#yerba-buena-gardens-festival
#local-events
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre / BKA Architecture

The new Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre fosters creative opportunities in the Hunter Valley, supporting local art and enhancing tourism with its flexible and innovative design.
Renovation
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
SOMA, SF

"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights connects residents with local businesses through free monthly events, supporting them during construction disruptions.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"SOMA Nights" Neighborhood Block Party + Night Market (SF)

SOMA Nights fosters community connection amid local business challenges by hosting art and cultural events monthly.
The Folsom Street corridor enhances small business activity as an entertainment zone.
#yerba-buena-gardens
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
NYC music

SF's Traditional Balinese Dance w/ Gamelan Sekar Jaya (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Hawaiian Dance Festival w/ Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
NYC music

SF's Traditional Balinese Dance w/ Gamelan Sekar Jaya (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

Hawaiian Dance Festival w/ Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2025)

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Youth America Grand Prix's dazzling gala unites stars of today and tomorrow | amNewYork

The Youth America Grand Prix gala celebrated emerging dance talent, blending artistry with an entertaining evening featuring prominent figures from the ballet world.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF's Free Tenderloin Music & Arts Festival 2025 (May 16-18)

The Tenderloin Music and Arts Festival 2025 will feature over 100 artists for a free community celebration over three days.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A symphony of stardust: Sutton Foster and the New York Philharmonic's night of alchemy | amNewYork

The New York Philharmonic's Spring Gala melded legacy with artistry, celebrated influential figures, and featured a compelling performance by Sutton Foster.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Good Morning, News: Blazers For Sale, Updates on the Big, Hideous Bill in Congress, and RFK Jr Wants Kids' Teeth to Rot

Mercury provides invaluable local journalism and arts coverage, vital for Portland's community spirit and culture. Continued support is essential to sustain this resourceful endeavor.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Rock the Plaza: Free Downtown Lafayette Concerts (June 2025)

Downtown concerts in Lafayette Plaza are free and suitable for all ages, running Fridays through June 2025.
fromLoving New York
3 months ago

The 9 Best Architecture Tours in New York City 2025

New York City offers diverse architecture tours focused on its iconic skyline and historical neighborhoods.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Can the Kennedy Center Survive Trump?

Trump aims to reshape the Kennedy Center's direction as chairman, signifying a shift in arts and culture under his administration.
NYC music
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Dumbo Street Co-Named in Honor of Artist Jane Walentas

Jane Walentas' legacy is celebrated with the unveiling of "Jane Walentas Way," recognizing her influential role in transforming Dumbo's arts scene.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Making universal connection through the intensely personal - Harvard Gazette

The Elegy Project uses poetry workshops to address themes of loneliness and grief stemming from the pandemic.
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago

The best things to do in Munich, from river surfing to fine art museums

Munich, known as "The Village of a Million People," combines charming neighborhoods with a vibrant culture that offers more than just its famous Oktoberfest.
Berlin food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Woman slammed for sneaking this bizarre item into Broadway show: 'That's insane'

Theatre etiquette is crucial to maintaining respect and enjoyment for performers and fellow audience members.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Good Morning, News: How to Have Fun in Portland, Oregon Sues Pants off Trump, and Tesla Profits Plummet 71 Percent

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a lawsuit against President Trump, claiming that the imposition of tariffs requires congressional approval, not unilateral action by the President.
Portland food
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