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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.
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.
fromFuncheap
13 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.
Portland
fromFuncheap
13 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.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
16 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day 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.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Oakland Easter Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (Uptown)

Easter weekend in Oakland features stand-up comedy showcasing diverse Bay Area talent at Fluid510.
#public-art
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Mission District

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into 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
1 day 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.
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.
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.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Add to playlist: the endlessly inventive, radiant indie rock of Friko and the week's best new tracks

Friko's second album, Something Worth Waiting For, explores themes of yearning and growth through inventive indie rock sounds.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

10 Exhibitions to See in Upstate New York This April

April exhibitions in Upstate New York showcase diverse artistic expressions, celebrating spring's beauty and resilience through various mediums and themes.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
#new-york-city
Travel
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Travel is hell. You should staycation in New York.

New Yorkers can enjoy local alternatives to travel, avoiding long waits and high costs associated with vacations.
NYC food
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Can you have a full night out in New York City for under $20? We did it.

New York City offers affordable activities under $20, showcasing that enjoyable experiences can be found without overspending.
NYC music
fromGothamist
5 days ago

April brings these 8 adventurous concerts to New York City

New York City's April show calendar offers diverse musical experiences for escape during a distressing season.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
1 day 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.
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.
Books
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How American independent bookstores made a massive comeback

Independent bookstores have adapted and are thriving despite the rise of online shopping.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Made in Fire Island: how artists were at the heart of the LGBTQ+ mecca

Leilah Babirye's journey to Fire Island reveals its rich history as a haven for LGBTQ+ artists and their creative expressions.
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.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedy talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedy talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 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.
#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, welcoming all forms of expression every Thursday from 9pm to 12am.
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.
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.
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
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Ploverfest Community Music Festival at SF's Sunset Dunes (2026)

A community celebration marks one year since California's largest pedestrianization project, featuring local music, games, and family activities.
#easter
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
SOMA, SF
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day 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.
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
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

Community dance event with live music, welcoming all ages and skill levels, held at the historic Polish Club in San Francisco.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

Community dance event with live music, welcoming all ages and skill levels, held at the historic Polish Club in San Francisco.
#easter-weekend
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Opportunities in April 2026

Monthly opportunities for artists include residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from various organizations.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Gutter Swan & John Courage

Gutter Swan's Loryn Barbeau and Steve Egelman will be joined by Elizabeth Hall and Eric Wind for a live performance at The Lost Church.
NYC music
#ybca
Design
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

15 Shows to See in New York City This April

New York's art scene thrives on experimental exhibitions in smaller venues, showcasing diverse and innovative works that challenge conventional narratives.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

A members-only 'acoustic salon' is coming to the Lower East Side

Stylus is a new members club focused on high-fidelity sound and culinary experiences, limited to 750 members.
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.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for March 30-April 5

Portland offers various spring activities including the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival and a fresh staging of Les Misérables.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Music in Community Offers Light in Dark Times

In frightening times, it makes a huge difference not to feel alone. Creating art with others in community enhances agency and strengthens self. Creativity requires an open heart; love enhances hope and diminishes fear.
Music
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Around Berkeley: Sail free on Sunday, Easter egg hunts; 'Freaky Tales' cast at La Pena

Gilman in Berkeley hosts events featuring film and music, including a fundraiser for Freaky Tales and a lecture by photojournalist Ed Kashi.
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
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.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens its 91st season with three stellar productions * Oregon ArtsWatch

The production that just opened at OSF, directed by Marcela Lorca, is the best I have seen. Working with a strong cast and a spectacular movement and design team, this production crackles with vitality and originality.
Arts
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

Teatro Fest NYC returns a spotlight on Latino performers with 24 shows citywide - Bronx Times

Teatro Fest NYC returned for its 11th year earlier this month, celebrating a history of Latinx identity and performance through 24 unique and original shows.
NYC music
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

The Bay Area hosts vibrant outdoor music festivals featuring diverse genres and popular artists, with tickets selling quickly.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts, 9 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area hosts multiple notable entertainment events this weekend, including Brandi Carlile's concert at Chase Center, a celebration of Greil Marcus's influential music criticism book, and other performances.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and events to catch this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2026. The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century. So, you're invited to help the Globetrotters celebrate the occasion when they bring their 100 Years Tour to Northern California. It's your chance to witness one of the most famous sports/entertainment franchises of all time while being amazed by plenty of crazy trick shots, incredible no-look passes and humorous hi-jinks.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Los Tigres del Norte are ready to greet their loyal Bay Area fans. The famed Mexican norteno act which kickstarted its career in San Jose way back in the mid-1960s brings its La Loteria Tour to San Francisco on Feb. 20. It's your chance to see one of the most important Bay Area bands of all time, one that has attracted fans around the globe with its brand of thoughtful corridos that speak to the Latinx and immigrant experience.
Music
#jazz-music
#cajun-music
#theater
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
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