#cultural-events

#cultural-events

"With this funding, we can ensure that our event is inclusive, accessible, and professionally produced," Annie Le said. "For our communities, it means recognition, representation, and pride."

Youyi Bay, a small community of buildings and plazas, is located at the southern entrance of the 'Aranya North Shore Community' in Qinhuangdao.

The SF Hip-Hop Festival features performances and educational opportunities, addressing themes of Black displacement and urban inequality through art and music.

"We put the entire audience inside of the set with projections," festival director Michael Rossi says. "Last year, we did a 'space symphony,' consisting of Gustav Holst's 'The Planets.' It was basically like a Disney ride where the audience was flying from one planet to the other and the whole room was moving with those projections. And that was so popular that we ran for over seven weeks."

Dame Emma Thompson engaged with the audience at The Idler Festival, humorously needing to fact-check the number of escaped bees during a recent lorry crash, while her husband assisted her in real-time.

Self Aid was about addressing Ireland's rampant unemployment and economic stagnation rather than famine relief. Its primary aim was to rally support and boost morale.

Milpitas Recreation and Community Services is hosting a free cultural event called Movies on Main Street featuring short films and live performances from various traditions.

Amid prolonged civil unrest protesting the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants, organizers of the Sabaidee Fest postponed the event out of care for community safety.

The 2025 One Girl Icon Awards Luncheon at the Harvard Club of New York marked a transformative moment, celebrating women's leadership and the power of community.

The National Festival of Making showcased the collaboration of artists and manufacturers, creating vibrant installations that celebrate local artistry and industrial craftsmanship.

Fleurs de Villes has a rich history of floral storytelling, and we are thrilled to bring the world of Downton Abbey to life with the UK run of this spectacular show in the magnificent setting of Kew Gardens.

"There is a lot of talk about San Francisco from outsiders. They're trying to tell us how we are. You're about to walk into a sold-out auditorium to celebrate all that is great about us."

The beloved Nolita garden at Elizabeth Street celebrates its survival from demolition by offering free outdoor movie nights, featuring classics and cult hits.

El Gato Night Market, held in a parking lot every Thursday through Sunday, showcases around 70 to 80 vendors offering diverse Latino cuisines, despite recent ICE raids.

On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated Arizona Judge Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Bank of America offers a Museums On Us free museum weekend in 2025, allowing cardholders complimentary access to various museums. Certain venues may have closures.

Prepare to be amazed as Green-Wood's annual spectacular roars back to life under the summer stars! This sellout event transports you to the dazzling world of nineteenth-century entertainment, where the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus unleashes jaw-dropping talents: fire-eaters, musicians, contortionists, dancers, and so much more!

Portugal-based, afrobeats-centred Afro Nation features Burna Boy, highlighting the festival circuit's shift towards diasporic connections and diverse domestic scenes.

Grace is our anti-goddess. What makes her different from the other red-headed female figures of Irish history is that she wasn't a goddess or a fairy. She was real.

This year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival addresses the theme 'Youth and the Future of Culture,' featuring young participants showcasing their innovative projects related to arts and crafts.

The British festival scene has grown immensely, contributing billions to the economy, yet concerns over crowd safety and management are escalating, worrying attendees.

This chance encounter on the hills reaffirmed the crucial role the hills play as a space for people to connect both to each other and to nature.

It's extremely frustrating. You've got a much-loved film festival which is very popular and a launchpad for young creatives into the industry. It's such a lovely thing to have in the local area.

Those of us who came early were able to peruse several exhibits. Near the entrance were large posters describing life in the Vanport community, whose racial and cultural diversity was radical for that time.

The Grange Festival is an innovative opera festival offering a diverse line-up, including Verdi's La Traviata and a hip-hop version of Rameau's Les Indes galantes.

"Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas discovered they were free in 1865, marking the end of a long struggle for freedom and justice."

Acne Studios' new gallery, Acne Paper Palais Royal, expands its creative reach beyond fashion, fostering an inclusive space for art and cultural dialogue in Paris.

"Basel is the epicenter for us, for the art world. We can't just not be in Basel. When the organisers of Design Miami called us to tell us the fair was cancelled, all of the dealers were super upset, and we felt kind of abandoned by the fair."

The immersive theater experience at The Copacabana Supper Club includes stunning visuals and live performances, providing a memorable atmoshperic journey for attendees.

"It's surprisingly innuendo-ready quotes and unforgettable performances are an enduring staple everywhere from drag brunches to bleary afterparties."

The first North American tour of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' will hit the stage at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts July 8-13 as part of Broadway San Jose's season.

I'm excited to introduce myself as the Portland Mercury's new staff writer. I love covering all things arts-related for the Merc, and couldn't be happier to take on this role.