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Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
10 hours ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
#concert
SF music
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.
SF music
fromFuncheap
9 hours ago

RSVP: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee for verified humans only.
#live-music
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
8 hours ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 17-19, 2026 - Portland Mercury

Weekends offer various fun events including live music, art shows, and community activities in Portland.
SF music
from48 hills
4 days ago

One decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters - 48 hills

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10th anniversary, maintaining its intimate atmosphere for live music.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
8 hours ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 17-19, 2026 - Portland Mercury

Weekends offer various fun events including live music, art shows, and community activities in Portland.
SF music
from48 hills
4 days ago

One decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters - 48 hills

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10th anniversary, maintaining its intimate atmosphere for live music.
fromDesign Milk
13 hours ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out London
15 hours ago

This free London art festival is massively expanding this summer - it'll take over a whole borough

Hackney Art Week will take place from June 4 to 14, featuring 60 artists and creatives across 50 venues in the borough, including Dalston and Clapton.
London
NYC music
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Fifth Avenue Turns Into Giant Art Block Party as Museum Mile Roars Back

Fifth Avenue will host the Museum Mile Festival on June 9, featuring free access to over 20 museums and various art activities.
fromFuncheap
9 hours ago

Free "Art Chalk Party" at Haight/Stanyan (Golden Gate Park)

Join us on Sunday, April 19th, at the entrance of Golden Gate Park at Haight and Stanyan to chalk messages of Love, Hope, and Compassion.
NYC LGBT
Mission District
fromMission Local
7 hours ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
18 hours ago

House of Three: NYC's New Event Space and Creative Studio

Kelsie Hayes transformed her floral business into a creative event space, House of Three, after a successful career in fashion and pop-up events.
Productivity
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
#artwalk
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago

Downtown San Jose Celebrates Art, Music, and Culture at First Fridays ArtWalk SJ

Downtown San Jose hosts First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring galleries, live performances, and community art events from 5 to 9 pm.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

look back on olympus perspective playground: a traveling series of room-sized dreamworlds

The Olympus Perspective Playground operates as a fully built system, where walls, lighting rigs, circulation paths, and signage are developed together with each installation, creating a continuous spatial script.
Berlin
Remodel
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Swing through this glowing Lincoln Center installation for free this month

An interactive swing installation called 'Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0' is now open at Lincoln Center, encouraging playful engagement for all ages.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This City Just Ranked the Most Colorful in the U.S. for Its Pastel Streets, Neon Nightlife, and Vibrant Historic Charm

New Orleans ranks as the most colorful city in the U.S. and ninth worldwide according to JustCover's vibrancy score.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Monday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

Enjoy a comedy show featuring 4-5 comics with notable credits, free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs, and a two-drink minimum.
Arts
fromArtnet News
11 hours ago

Art Dealers Try Their Hand as Artists in This Unusual Exhibition | Artnet News

White Columns' new fundraising technique involves art dealers creating works for sale, challenging traditional norms of artist donations.
NYC music
fromBKMAG
1 day ago

Things to Do in Brooklyn This Weekend

Brooklyn offers diverse events this weekend, including outdoor activities, Record Store Day, and unique workshops.
#va-east-museum
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
London
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

V&A East Museum by O'Donnell + Tuomey to Open in East London's Cultural Quarter

V&A East Museum will open on April 18, 2026, featuring innovative design and a focus on inclusivity for diverse audiences.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

Introducing ArtsLink, a hub for posting and finding essential information * Oregon ArtsWatch

ArtsLink is envisioned as an essential community resource that aims to increase visibility, spur audience engagement, and strengthen the local arts and culture ecosystem.
Portland
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | BK's hottest movie night is at a century-old, Italian-American social club - and hipsters can't get enough

A 138-year-old Italian-American social club in Brooklyn hosts a popular film night, attracting diverse crowds with classic movies and homecooked meals.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.
Brooklyn
fromComplex
2 days ago

BedStuy Film Festival Returns to Brooklyn's Billie Holiday Theatre

The BedStuy Film Festival returns to Brooklyn from July 17-19, 2026, celebrating independent films and community storytelling at the historic Billie Holiday Theatre.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
3 days ago

The Back Room lives!

The Great Recession, and then the pandemic, did in some of the last holdouts. But not Berkeley's Back Room, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. The Back Room's survival is due to the passion of its founder, Sam Rudin, the musicians who love it and come back time after time to play there, and the commitment of audience members who know the experiences they have there are truly memorable.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
9 hours ago

Pacha New York brings global dance legacy to Brooklyn with star-studded opening weekend | amNewYork

Pacha New York aims to serve as a meeting point where global electronic artists, local creatives, and next-generation audiences can converge, fostering a vibrant dance culture.
NYC music
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

A dazzling new V&A museum and cool Record Store Day gigs are the best free things to do in London this weekend

A weekend in London features free events including the V&A East Museum opening, Record Store Day gigs, and a celebration of African creativity.
#art
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst First Fridays is a free monthly event celebrating art, music, and food in San Francisco, fostering community engagement and artistic integrity.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst First Fridays is a free monthly event celebrating art, music, and food in San Francisco, fostering community engagement and artistic integrity.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios 2026 (April 10-12)

Art Explosion Spring Open Studios features over 100 local artists showcasing their work in the Mission District with free admission.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 days ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Spotify launches push to back L.A.'s independent music venues

"Independent venues are the heartbeat of live music. They're where artists take risks, build devoted communities, and where fans discover what they'll love for the rest of their lives."
NYC music
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst First Fridays is a free monthly event celebrating art, music, and food in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood.
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland, held on the first Friday of each month.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.
London
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

London's major arts venues will receive £130 million from the Arts Everywhere Fund to enhance access and improve cultural infrastructure.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

FREE: "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Sunday at The Function (SF)

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

This sprawling free NYC art show just opened at MoMA PS1

MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York 2026' showcases over 150 works from 53 artists, reflecting the current creative landscape of New York City.
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for April 13-19 - Portland Mercury

Spring events include film screenings, a birthday celebration for John Waters, and free Latin dance lessons.
#lacma
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Designed to disorient': LA art museum unveils enormous concrete gallery, 20 years in the making

The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA represent a $724 million revitalization effort, showcasing a controversial design by architect Peter Zumthor.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food, and activities for all ages.
#cartooning
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Cartoonist Conspiracy of San Francisco" Collaborative Drawing Jam

The San Francisco Cartoonist Conspiracy meets monthly for collaborative drawing and socializing.
#art-walk
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South First Fridays is a free monthly art walk in San Jose's SoFA district featuring nearly 20 galleries, shops, bars, and studios on the first Friday of each month, typically canceled in July and January.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South First Fridays is a free monthly art walk in San Jose's SoFA district featuring nearly 20 galleries, shops, bars, and studios on the first Friday of each month, typically canceled in July and January.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael

Second Fridays Art Walk occurs monthly on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael from 5-8 pm, featuring art exhibits, open studios, live music, and refreshments across multiple venues.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South First Fridays is a free monthly art walk in San Jose's SoFA district featuring nearly 20 galleries, shops, bars, and studios on the first Friday of each month, typically canceled in July and January.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South First Fridays is a free monthly art walk in San Jose's SoFA district featuring nearly 20 galleries, shops, bars, and studios on the first Friday of each month, typically canceled in July and January.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael

Second Fridays Art Walk occurs monthly on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael from 5-8 pm, featuring art exhibits, open studios, live music, and refreshments across multiple venues.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

The Bennett Prize Opens Fifth Call for Entries

Women figurative realist painters can apply for The Bennett Prize, offering a $75,000 grand prize and a traveling solo exhibition.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
#art-fairs
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

40 Years Later, Houston's FotoFest Keeps Its Edge

FotoFest's 40th anniversary showcases international photography, emphasizing freedom and global perspectives since its founding in 1986.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

The "Next Asian Art Hub" May Be the Wrong Question

In both places, there was a sense of energy building that was not yet fully visible. The experiences made me realize that, while sales totals and fair brands can serve as benchmarks of centrality, slower, structural transformations are taking place throughout Asia that merit closer attention.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

This scene is alive': Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub

The after-hours special showcase was first tested in January 2024 on the sidelines of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament hosted and won by Cote d'Ivoire.
Arts
Arts
frommissionlocal.org
6 days ago

Photos: It's Open Studios weekend at 1890 Bryant Street

Artists showcased diverse artworks at 1890 Bryant St. Studios, featuring various materials and styles during a weekend preview.
#art-crawl
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

North Beach hosts a monthly First Fridays Art Crawl on the first Friday of each month, featuring over a dozen galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants open late with special events showcasing diverse art and entertainment collections.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

North Beach hosts a monthly First Fridays Art Crawl on the first Friday of each month, featuring over a dozen galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants open late with special events showcasing diverse art and entertainment collections.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

North Beach hosts a monthly First Fridays Art Crawl on the first Friday of each month, featuring over a dozen galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants open late with special events showcasing diverse art and entertainment collections.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

North Beach hosts a monthly First Fridays Art Crawl on the first Friday of each month, featuring over a dozen galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants open late with special events showcasing diverse art and entertainment collections.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895, showcasing priceless treasures and works of art from the 17th through the 20th centuries from various regions.
Arts
#oakland-art-murmur
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly art walk held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm, featuring over 30 coordinated venue openings, street closures, and vendor activations throughout Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly art walk held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm, featuring over 30 coordinated venue openings, street closures, and vendor activations throughout Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly art walk held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm, featuring over 30 coordinated venue openings, street closures, and vendor activations throughout Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Oakland Art Murmur is a free monthly art walk held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 pm, featuring over 30 coordinated venue openings, street closures, and vendor activations throughout Oakland.
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 week ago

Two Free Events to Check out This Weekend at Capture

Michelle Sound will lead a talk and tour of her exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, focusing on her recent practice and commissioned project.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst hosts free monthly First Fridays—art, music, and food—every first Friday through December 20, 5:00–8:00 pm at 433 Cortland Ave, San Francisco.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

Alameda/Jingletown galleries and businesses host Second Friday Artwalk monthly, opening select studios from 6–9 PM to promote local art and culture.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Monthly free art, music, and food event at Baukunst in Bernal Heights every first Friday through December, showcasing local creative talent without commissions.
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