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from48 hills
11 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

Summerfair Cincinnati Packs Coney Island With 340 Artists For Memorial Day Takeover

The fair has selected more than 340 artists across a dozen categories, including photography, painting, wood, metal and mixed media, and organizers have added a Gourmet Arts area so visitors can sample unique foods and drinks.
NYC music
#coachella
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

Coachella 2025 features a diverse lineup with a strong LGBTQ presence, despite the owner's controversial donations.
Silicon Valley food
fromRolling Stone
2 days ago

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

Coachella 2025 features a diverse lineup with a strong LGBTQ presence, despite the owner's controversial donations.
Silicon Valley food
fromRolling Stone
2 days ago

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.
London music
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 days ago

Dorrance Dance, The Centre Will Not Hold

Michelle Dorrance's new production, The Centre Will Not Hold, integrates tap dance with various urban dance styles, showcasing a collaborative and innovative approach.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
#earth-day
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago
Portland food

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.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago
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Free Earth Day Fun + Flowerpot Painting (Pleasant Hill)

Downtown Pleasant Hill is hosting a free Earth Day celebration on April 19, featuring family-friendly activities from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days 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.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Free Earth Day Fun + Flowerpot Painting (Pleasant Hill)

Downtown Pleasant Hill is hosting a free Earth Day celebration on April 19, featuring family-friendly activities from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 days 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.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Broadway is transforming into a massive free library for Earth Day

New York City will host a car-free bookish block party for Earth Day featuring free books and literary programming.
#architecture
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Stand for Circo de Ideias / fala

The project transforms a standard book fair stand into a vibrant installation using repurposed materials and a bold color palette.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Stand for Circo de Ideias / fala

The project transforms a standard book fair stand into a vibrant installation using repurposed materials and a bold color palette.
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
Mindfulness
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

The Case for "Strategic Laziness"

Downtime is essential for both physical and mental progress, countering the societal obsession with constant achievement.
Humor
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Collective Unconscious: Comedy at The Faight Collective

Collective Unconscious is a unique comedy showcase featuring top talent at The Faight Collective in San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
3 days 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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

IN PHOTOS | High school students find free outfits at Prom Project | CBC

The Prom Project provides free formal wear to Toronto high school students through donations and has expanded to two locations this year.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 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
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How new perspectives come from moonwalking

Gravity serves as a metaphor for cultural forces that shape organizational dynamics and individual experiences.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 hours ago

The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor

Rave culture serves as a transformative space for belonging and worldbuilding, challenging traditional social hierarchies and perceptions.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Oakland's "The Lake Show" 420 Poetry, Rappers + DJ Picnic (Lake Merritt)

The Lake Show is a free outdoor open mic picnic at Lake Merritt featuring local artists, food trucks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
#yerba-buena-gardens
SF music
fromFuncheap
15 hours ago

SF's "ChoreoFest" Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers free performances from May to November, showcasing diverse arts and cultural programs in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers over 100 free performances from May to November in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
15 hours ago

SF's "ChoreoFest" Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers free performances from May to November, showcasing diverse arts and cultural programs in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

SF's Free Outdoor Movie Night (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers over 100 free performances from May to November in San Francisco.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
in 1 hour

A Florence + The Machine pop-up experience with a personalized necklace station is taking over NYC this week

Florence + The Machine will host an immersive pop-up experience in NYC with exclusive merch and activities on April 21 and 22.
Berlin music
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 day ago

Wayne McGregor, Alchemies, The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet's triple bill, Alchemies, features Wayne McGregor's innovative choreography, showcasing Yugen, Untitled, and Quantum Souls with captivating performances.
fromTime Out London
3 days 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
#pleasant-hill
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
#live-music
NYC music
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days 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.
NYC music
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 days 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.
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Park Slope's Puppetworks Hunts for New Home

"We have other options, and other people do want us, but we have to find the right space, because we've been very lucky with this space. But the most important part is to find a place where we can continue all week long, where the school buses can come in and not disturb the neighbors, and be safe. So that is the biggest challenge."
Brooklyn
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

2026 "Duboce ParkJam" Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)

Duboce ParkJam is a free event sponsored by Friends of Duboce Park, encouraging attendees to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics for an enjoyable afternoon of music.
SF music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Comedy night has line-up of autistic performers

I felt a sense of injustice that there were so many talented comics that, through no fault of their own, could not take part in standup comedy and I was determined to address that.
London music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days 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.
SF music
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
NYC music
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Sarah Breen: I thought Coachella was some kind of utopia, until I realised it was missing something very important

Californian festival offers influencers, allocated camping, and sun, but lacks genuine fun and excitement.
fromArtnet News
2 days ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
Arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)

Maker Faire, founded by Dale Dougherty, has become a beloved event celebrating creativity and innovation in the Bay Area since 2006.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Free Opera + Film: Echoes of Eureka + Many Moons (Los Altos)

Eric Tuan's opera Echoes of Eureka tells the true story of the 1885 expulsion of the Chinese community in Humboldt and their subsequent fight for justice and dignity.
Berlin music
#san-francisco
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

Lincoln Center's free summer festival is back: here is what we're looking forward to

Lincoln Center's summer festival returns June 10 to August 8, featuring free performances, dance premieres, and global programming.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 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
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Coachella 2026: We talked to L.A.'s beloved Bob Baker Marionettes about the festival

Bob Baker Marionette Theater debuted at Coachella and agreed to purchase its rented Highland Park theater.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Sci-Fi Film Fest, Cut Worms, Wu Lyf, and MORE! - Portland Mercury

Portland's Mercury offers free tickets to various concerts and events as a thank you to readers.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Transcendence Surrounds

PWC concert features Freida Abtan's opera 'The sound of grief' with multimedia elements and performances of Holst and Biggs.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

11 Masks That Define World Culture

Ancient masks from various cultures symbolize permanence, collective identity, and artistic mastery, reflecting their cultural significance and craftsmanship.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

One of NYC's best free outdoor theater series is back with a major 2026 lineup

Molière in the Park announces its 2026 season featuring free performances, workshops, and a focus on accessibility in classical theater.
#civic-center-soundtrack
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
4 days 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
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!

Fifth Avenue hosts the Museum Mile Festival, offering free museum access and live performances on June 9 from 6pm to 9pm.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 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.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

CoHo: Clowning and a whole lot more * Oregon ArtsWatch

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.
Portland
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Where NYC finds its voice: Inside Michael Minelli's Step to the Mike' | amNewYork

Step to the Mike transforms New York City sidewalks into live platforms for discovering raw musical talent.
fromArtnet News
5 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
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Sensory Friendly Family Concert

Sensory Friendly concerts are designed for the neurodivergent community, encouraging all types of engagement with music in a comfortable environment.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Non-profit internet radio station turns up the volume on community

BFF.FM is a community-driven internet radio station that emphasizes human connection and supports independent music and local artists.
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
1 week ago

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

NYC's most inclusive arts festival returns this spring

From April 10-26, the Big Umbrella Festival returns with nearly three weeks of free and pay-what-you-can performances, workshops and installations, all tailored for neurodivergent audiences. Big Umbrella, which launched in 2018, was the first large-scale performing arts festival of its kind and it's only grown more ambitious since. This year's edition spans dance, theater, comedy, music, visual art and outdoor installations, welcoming kids, adults, families and first-time arts-goers into spaces designed to be flexible, relaxed and judgment-free.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From Super Bowl fun to the return of a beloved conductor and the Odo akland Interfaith Gospel Choir, there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. A stroke of luck for Swims fans Teddy Swims is set to headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert presented by NetApp the NFL's top pregame party at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8.
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