#cultural-events

#cultural-events

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

The Karlovy Vary Film Festival kicked off its 59th edition with an opulent opening ceremony that included tributes to its late president amid dazzling performances and fireworks.

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.

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.

The 17th Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism in December 2025 invites reflection on architecture's role in social and environmental change through its theme 'Architecture as a Policy for Change.'

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.

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.

In 1888, Frederick Douglass became the first Black person nominated for president at the Republican National Convention held in Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, receiving a single vote from Kentucky.

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.

AI reanimations of deceased individuals, like Christopher Pelkey's victim impact statement video, raise significant ethical concerns around consent and digital resurrection.

"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.

The mural titled Lust for Life captures Lana Del Rey in a turquoise 1950s pickup truck, reflecting her Americana aesthetic and artistry.

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

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.

In 2022, at the postponed 2021 instalment, a then unknown Yunchan Lim took gold. His performance of Rachmaninov's third piano concerto is now the most-watched online version.

By studying birds' navigation skills, their impulse to migrate across land and water, their survival instincts, their expanded sense of space and time, and their urgency and agency, we were able to engage with artistic practices in different geographic regions while reflecting on the meaning of bringing humanity together in the context of the Thirty-Sixth Bienal de São Paulo.

Radin Dvoracek of Ostrava won the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Old Shawnee Days by consuming 29 1/2 hot dogs in 10 minutes, securing a championship spot.

The San Mateo County Fair, which began in 1926, emphasizes community education on culture, agriculture, and sustainability, closing this year with exciting cultural events.

Every Saturday the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to all residents of the nine Bay Area counties. This includes engaging family activities such as art making and gallery discussions.