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San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 hours 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.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
15 hours ago

A Portland Panorama of indie films * Oregon ArtsWatch

On May 2, 2025, arts and cultural organizations across the country received notifications that grants and funding promised by the National Endowment for the Arts were being rescinded. This was part of a larger initiative by the Trump Administration to dismantle not just the NEA, but also other arts advocacy programs including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Portland
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours 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
23 hours ago

Oakland Easter Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (Uptown)

Easter weekend in Oakland features stand-up comedy showcasing diverse Bay Area talent at Fluid510.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours 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
23 hours ago

Oakland Easter Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (Uptown)

Easter weekend in Oakland features stand-up comedy showcasing diverse Bay Area talent at Fluid510.
NYC music
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

MoMA PS1 is turning 50. Here's how it's celebrating.

Queens Museum MoMA PS1 celebrates its 50th anniversary with free admission and diverse programming, including a block party and exhibitions.
UX design
fromMedium
4 hours ago

"Vibe coding" is accelerating the erosion of design authority

Google Stitch impresses as a rapid interface generator but suffers from common flaws of vibe coding tools, including visual homogeneity and unrefined code.
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Steamroller Dance: "Bespoke" Free Premiere (SF)

Steamroller Dance Company, in collaboration with The Singers of the Street, is set to present the Bay Area premiere of 'Bespoke' at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
23 hours ago

Makers Market Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row (San Jose)

Support small businesses by visiting the April Local Artist Street Fair at Santana Row featuring handmade goods from local makers.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Really, you made this without AI? Prove it

Labeling human-made content is essential as AI-generated works proliferate, creating confusion and skepticism among audiences.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Lights, Movement, and Meaning: Achievement First Dance Festival Brings 700+ to Brooklyn Stage * Brooklyn Paper

There's something powerful that happens when students step onto a stage and the entire community shows up for them. Events like this bring families, staff, and students together in a way that builds pride, connection, and a real sense of belonging.
Brooklyn
Science
fromInverse
2 days ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Pets
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

The viral dancing bird is back in Bryant Park

The American woodcock's unique dance attracts crowds in Bryant Park during its brief migration stop.
Renovation
fromGardenista
2 days ago

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

Kelsie Hayes transformed her floral business into a creative hub, House of Three, blending fashion and floral artistry in NYC.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
2 days ago

How To Survive Festival Season When You Get Migraines

Migraines can be triggered by music festival environments, but with proper preparation, attendees can manage their symptoms and enjoy the experience.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

ROOM FOR DREAMS: immersive installations, cinema and talks at milan design week 2026

ROOM FOR DREAMS becomes a living manifesto for utopian optimism, creative courage, and the power of imagination through a multilayered approach where large scale installations, cinematic storytelling, live conversations, and ritual-driven encounters converge.
Berlin
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
#art-exhibitions
fromWarpweftandway
5 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Games
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
5 days ago

Capture 2026 Guide: 6 Exhibitions & Installations to See

Capture Photography Festival in Vancouver showcases diverse exhibitions and public art projects, uniting emerging and established artists.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Creative People Struggle to Commit to One Path

Multipotentiality reflects cognitive flexibility and creativity, challenging the notion that pursuing multiple interests indicates a lack of focus.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
Portland
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Prescott Circus Showcase: Free Youth Circus Performance (Oakland)

The Prescott Circus Theatre showcases the extraordinary talents of Oakland youth in a spring performance featuring various circus acts.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 hours 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
SF music
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Dandelion Dancetheatre "Parable of Belonging - Cycle 1"

Interdisciplinary performance 'Parable of Belonging' explores future life in the Bay Area through creativity and collaboration.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Arts Gowanus unveils packed 2026 season, from Venice-themed gala to Pride art show * Brooklyn Paper

Arts Gowanus announces a busy 2026 lineup with various events, including the Patterns Gala and a major outdoor exhibition for Brooklyn Pride.
#public-art
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

Explore Art UK's Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals

Art UK archives over 21,000 public artworks, including street art and murals, to preserve ephemeral experiences and document local history.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Arts
fromColossal
2 days ago

Explore Art UK's Digital Database of More Than 6,600 Street Art Murals

Art UK archives over 21,000 public artworks, including street art and murals, to preserve ephemeral experiences and document local history.
NYC music
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 day ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days 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.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
#design
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
2 days ago

F5: Alex Lerian on Live Music, a Favorite Burrito Spot, Materials + More

Alex Lerian emphasizes the importance of observation and creativity in design, advocating for intentional resets and embracing the creative void.
UX design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Designers finally have a say in the product they design.

AI empowers designers by restoring their decision-making authority in the design process.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

how lachlan turczan reshapes matter by bending light and water in atmospheric installations

Lachlan Turczan's practice sits in the space between physics, optics, and environmental art, as he works with lasers, water, mist, and custom-built lenses to produce sculptures made entirely from light.
Berlin music
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#open-mic
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

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

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

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

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

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

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

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

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: The Always Fabulous Hunky Jesus Contest Returns Sunday

The Hunky Jesus Contest returns to Dolores Park, a popular event with a history dating back to 1979.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island this September | amNewYork

The two-day electronic music event is set to take place September 19-20, 2026, at Randall's Island Park, promising another immersive experience for dance music fans.
NYC music
fromPortland Monthly
2 days ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
#ybca
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

From happy hours to orchestra concerts, Brooklyn Museum unveils April lineup of community programming * Brooklyn Paper

April's lineup at the Brooklyn Museum includes programs around 'Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,' designed for accessibility and interactivity, featuring stroller tours for caregivers and infants.
Brooklyn
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Art Movements: Frieze Partners With ... the Whitney?

Frieze partners with NYC institutions for performances and exhibitions, while Patsy Phillips retires after a significant career in Native American arts.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

The Illusion of Lightness: Designing Civic Voids for Public Life

The original intent of pilotis was to create a sense of lightness that would allow circulation and light to flow beneath a structure, but contemporary requirements render thin columns insufficient for large-scale civic projects.
Renovation
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

This week in Oakland: 'Visible Labor: The East Bay at Work' photo exhibit, and Friday Nights at OMCA

Spring brings back popular events in Oakland, including First Fridays, Art Murmur, and the Khmer New Year Festival.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
4 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Reversible Cultural Pavilion Activates Public Space in Frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and innovative materials to address environmental and social challenges.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
4 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Reversible Cultural Pavilion Activates Public Space in Frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and innovative materials to address environmental and social challenges.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

A Community Art Ecosystem in Practice / MINOR lab

The project emphasizes the reactivation of spatial value within existing community structures, transforming building stock into community assets of public significance.
Renovation
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

The identity for Spatial festival feels aptly three-dimensional

Motion was integrated as a foundational design element rather than an afterthought, creating a dynamic, three-dimensional brand identity that responds to physical and digital spaces.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
Arts
fromArtforum
4 days ago

Can the Biennial Serve a City, or Just "Big Art"?

Regional juried exhibitions have evolved, with new triennials emerging to address local artmaking and economic growth, but face challenges in meeting diverse expectations.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Rare Rauschenberg Experimental Dance Revived at Brooklyn Roller Rink

The Trisha Brown Dance Company is reviving Robert Rauschenberg's 1963 dance 'Pelican' for the first time in 60 years at a Brooklyn event.
Arts
from48 hills
5 days ago

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at 'The Flow Show' - 48 hills

The Flow Show showcased diverse movement forms with props, blending scripted performances and improvisation to create a captivating experience.
fromColossal
5 days ago

April 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

The 6th edition of Earth 2026 juried awards invites artists worldwide to explore and express the power, beauty, and resilience of our wounded planet as we approach World Earth Day.
Arts
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Art Basel's Parent Company Plans New 'Ideas Festival'-and More Art Industry News | Artnet News

Art Basel plans a global ideas festival in 2028, while Art Dubai postpones its fair due to the war in Iran.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
SF music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

'It's Not All About Me': Three Portland icons make a winning show * Oregon ArtsWatch

With most of us, 90 minutes of reminiscing wouldn't make for scintillating theater. Gert Boyle, as played by Wendy Westerwelle, is the exception to that rule. The late Gert came to fame when she took the reins of Columbia Sportswear after her husband's death in 1970 and also became the "One Tough Mother," with gray hair and glasses, of its comedic '80s and '90s ad campaigns. In one, she put her son, Tim, through a carwash to test the durability of a coat.
Arts
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