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Portland
fromFuncheap
15 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.
fromFuncheap
15 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.
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
fromNew York Daily News
20 hours ago

From Pittsboro to Brooklyn, Nets' Drake Powell's game is built on the unseen work

"That's just how I was raised. I feel like Northwood, the basketball gym felt like my home since I'm there so much, before, during and after school... I just wanted to help out. That was really it."
Brooklyn Nets
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.
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.
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.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

Opportunities in April 2026

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

The next Shane & Ilya? Meet the stars bringing a Heated Rivalry musical to the stage - Queerty

MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
NYC LGBT
Washington Wizards
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC hoopers try to impress Tracy McGrady and Jadakiss for spot in revamped OBL | amNewYork

Tracy McGrady is rebooting the Ones Basketball League, a one-on-one basketball competition featuring teams from various cities.
fromDefector
5 days ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
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.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

WWE Legend Shawn Michaels talks WWE popularity, NXT behind the scenes | amNewYork

Michaels expressed, "It's one of the greatest buildings ever. My first time ever being in there with an NXT show, and I just love the venue. I really do."
New York Giants
#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 celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
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.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Ad Tech's Off-Broadway Debut | AdExchanger

Companies at NewFronts emphasize performance and interactive ads, with Walmart and Vizio collaborating for enhanced user engagement.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

How did James Hagens fare in his pro debut with the Providence Bruins?

James Hagens made his pro debut with the Providence Bruins, showcasing his skating ability despite not recording any points.
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.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
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
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 weeks ago

Projected top-5 pick Keaton Verhoeff believes the NCAA jump has him ready for next level

Toronto Maple Leafs face draft lottery positioning after 69 games, while University of North Dakota defenceman Keaton Verhoeff emerges as a projected early pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
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
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How Yuval Sharon and Es Devlin are using cutting-edge tech to push opera forward-just when it needs it most

People all saw that there is something new is being attempted here that you've just got to see. I think that is its own reward. In an era where New York's storied Met Opera has faced layoffs, pay cuts, postponed productions, and a controversial financial agreement with Saudi Arabia, forward-thinking artistic direction becomes essential for survival.
Berlin music
Independent films
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Coney Island Film School to host first-ever student film festival this weekend in Brooklyn | amNewYork

The Coney Island Film School's inaugural student film festival showcases diverse experimental films from students of varying experience levels, led by filmmaker Dylan Mars Greenberg.
fromGreenpointers
2 weeks ago

Reporting for Duty, Officer Scott Returns to the Brooklyn Art Haus Stage - Greenpointers

Officer Scott was sort of born by accident. He was a character in a sketch I wrote, written for a male actor, but I always would direct to give more Chris Farley energy to the character. Unfortunately, the actor that was supposed to play Officer Scott became sick the day before the show, but as showrunner and writer of the sketch, I figured I'd buy a costume and perform Scott myself.
Humor
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.
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

A 'Glee' star is joining an Off Broadway dance show and we can't think of a better fit

"It has been a bucket-list dream of mine to perform on a New York stage, and I couldn't think of a better way to do that than becoming a part of the 11 to Midnight family," Morris said in a statement.
NYC music
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

DramaWatch: On a lighter note, musicals and comedies blossom on Oregon stages * Oregon ArtsWatch

Spring theater season offers diverse productions including comedies, musicals, and new works across multiple venues and festivals in the Pacific Northwest.
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

This free art show in the East Village spotlights awesome work from senior artists

The show features pieces by participants in JASA's programs. The organization, which serves more than 40,000 older adults every year, offers art classes and creative workshops designed to bring people together while encouraging self-expression. The results will be on full display here, from paintings and textile work to other handmade pieces that reflect the artists' personal stories and styles.
Miscellaneous
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Mondays at Pratt Institute: Weekly Openings of Work by Graduating Artists

Pratt Shows is an annual series of public exhibitions and presentations by the Institute's graduating class, representing years of research, exploration, and creative inquiry.
Arts
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

At Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for.
Brooklyn
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

From Coney Island to center stage: Lil Dee Raps is chasing his New York dream | amNewYork

Lil Dee Raps, a 21-year-old rapper from Coney Island, aims to become an icon of New York City with his music and performances.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Labubu Gets a Star Turn on the Big Screen-Plus a Rundown of the Latest in Asia's Art World | Artnet News

Asia's art markets are experiencing significant developments with major sales and new art fairs emerging amidst cautious buyer sentiment.
Brooklyn Nets
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

YES Network Kids Reporter series gives aspiring youngsters professional experience | amNewYork

The YES Network launched a kids reporter program allowing young people to interview Nets players and appear on game broadcasts, providing hands-on sports media experience.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida shines on international stage

Masataka Yoshida is performing exceptionally in the 2026 World Baseball Classic pool play with an OPS near 1.800, six RBIs, and three extra-base hits, potentially breaking his own single-tournament RBI record.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

Give It Up Premieres at Cinequest with Comedian Gareth Reynolds | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Stand-up is a high-wire act. One night you're king of the world, and four days later you're wondering if you ever had it. But that's the beauty of it-it keeps you honest.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

New program connects schools with Disney's musical magic

Through Disney Musicals in Schools' Stage Connect, educators are given free resources like show scripts, music tracks and training that give them the confidence they need to produce a school musical. The program makes musicals and bringing the magic of Disney into public schools more accessible for all.
Education
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

CONDUCTOR Is New York's First Art Fair Committed to the Global Majority

CONDUCTOR art fair debuts in Brooklyn April 30-May 3, 2026, featuring 27 galleries and 17 special projects showcasing artists from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, and Indigenous Nations.
Humor
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Actor, director establish Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

Director Jeffrey Lo and actor William Thomas Hodgson collaborate effectively through intentional exploration, detailed character work, and a shared commitment to avoiding conventional theatrical choices in rehearsals for Primary Trust.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Actor, director establish 'Trust' going into TheatreWorks production

Director Jeffrey Lo and actor William Thomas Hodgson collaborate effectively through intentional exploration, detailed character work, and a shared commitment to avoiding conventional theatrical choices.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Pratt's 2026 Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibitions, on View This Spring

Pratt Fine Arts presents a two-part MFA thesis exhibition at Dock 72 featuring seventeen graduating artists exploring material conditions of visibility through painting, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated practices.
#performance-art
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago

An Interview with William Joys | Berlin Art Link

Theater exposes hidden power dynamics through the body's presence, with artist William Joys exploring these relations through 'The Actress' character who transgresses social hierarchies and blurs distinctions between subject and object.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
2 weeks ago

An Interview with William Joys | Berlin Art Link

Theater exposes hidden power dynamics through the body's presence, with artist William Joys exploring these relations through 'The Actress' character who transgresses social hierarchies and blurs distinctions between subject and object.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Experience Theatre Project immerses audiences in stories * Oregon ArtsWatch

Alisa Stewart founded Experience Theatre Project after experiencing immersive theater, creating participatory productions that transform audiences into active participants rather than passive observers.
Film
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

9-Year-Old Sees First Broadway Show. 3 Months Later, He's Starring In It

A 9-year-old boy from Houston became a Broadway performer after a viral TikTok video of him singing led to multiple acting opportunities, including touring with MJ the Musical.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New Off-Broadway shows you need to see this March | amNewYork

March brings diverse Off-Broadway productions including folk musicals, experimental works, and comedy exploring Deaf experiences and contemporary social themes.
Arts
fromArtnet News
3 weeks ago

Inside the First Edition of Conductor: The Art Fair of the Global Majority

Conductor: Art Fair of the Global Majority debuts April 30-May 3, 2026, centering artists from Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Oceania, and Indigenous nations historically underrepresented in New York's art market.
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Art Problems: How Do I Get Gallery Representation?

Dealers like artists with established sales records because it lowers their already considerable financial exposure. Renting a gallery space in Tribeca costs anywhere between $8,000-30,000 a month on top of staff, marketing, and daily operations. With that kind of overhead, very few business owners can afford to take on the financial risk of untested artists.
Arts
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 10 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area offers diverse musical performances this weekend, including Jazz Mafia residencies, classical concerts, and opera productions across multiple venues.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

The Mercury's 2026 Spring Arts Preview: We Need Art to Survive

More and more, I am realizing that we need art to survive. The phrase worked in two ways: We need art to survive for our personal enrichment and enjoyment. We need art to survive for its own longevity, so it can be around for us and those who come after us.
Arts
Remote teams
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"Focus on quality interactions rather than volume"

State communication preferences in a five-month work-health 1:1, request teammates' preferences, and ask the manager to reboot meetings to ensure inclusive, fairly chaired communication.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

Self-generating AI interfaces require structured constraints like A2UI to prevent chaotic, unusable experiences and shift designers from deterministic blueprints to probabilistic protocols.
#broadway
Arts
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Student dance showcase opens a window to China | Cornell Chronicle

Chinese folk dances embody the natural world and daily life of their communities, performed by Cornell student groups blending traditional and contemporary styles at their Rhythms of China showcase.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 9 cool concerts and shows to catch this week

Bayou Boogie West brings Cajun and zydeco music, dance lessons, and workshops to Berkeley; Julian Lage releases a new album.
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Nets' Egor Demin set for Rising Stars spotlight at All-Star Weekend

The event, set for 9 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome and airing on Peacock, gathers much of the league's young core for a four-team mini-tournament. Three squads of NBA rookies and sophomores will be led by Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter, while a fourth team of G League standouts will be coached by Austin Rivers. Dëmin slots onto Team Vince, alongside VJ Edgecombe, Derik Queen, Kyshawn George, Matas Buzelis, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells.
National Basketball Association
fromMbtn
1 month ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
fromsf.funcheap.com
1 month ago

"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

Multiple free and low-cost Bay Area events on March 14 include cultural festivals, museum free days, parades, volunteer opportunities, classes, and evening performances.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"Try reaching out to some founders"

Search beyond major job engines by using niche job boards, Google X‑ray searches, industry trade directories, company filings, supplier and client lists, local business registers, conference speaker lists, and professional association directories; cross-reference these sources, build a prioritized spreadsheet, and set email or RSS alerts to track when small employers post trainee or entry-level opportunities, and monitor sector-specific hashtags and community Slack/Discord channels for unadvertised roles.
Careers
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

"There's an appetite to learn more, know more and do more"

I believe we've yet to fix the challenge around silos, but I have seen a lot of people being unafraid to start again and find their new potential, whether that's in a new workplace, a new country, or even a completely new sector. There's an appetite to learn more, know more, and do more, and honestly I love that. I think the bravery is also in the ability to share.
Remote teams
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

American dream: How one woman came to America chasing music and is now building a space at the table for Asian artists

Wang was on the edge of 17 when she arrived at Nashville International Airport with her entire life packed into three suitcases and a carry-on. She had traveled all the way from Zhejiang, China, chasing a dream that would ultimately shape her future: studying music business at Belmont University. Now 26, Wang is an Artist Development Manager at Sony Music Entertainment.
Music
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
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

"The content is king"

I'm a midweight designer looking to step into another job elsewhere but I keep hearing so many conflicting things about portfolio formats and I don't want to have to recreate three versions all on different platforms just to apply for a job. I can't find any solid advice on what agencies are looking to see regarding format and if sending a PDF makes you look dated.
Graphic design
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

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

Multiple international art opportunities are available including juried exhibitions, grants, and residencies with deadlines in March 2026, offering selected artists exhibition, publication, promotion, and financial awards.
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
SF music
from48 hills
2 months ago

Sketchfest stars reflect on wild comedy journeys: 'I worked at two Starbucks' - 48 hills

SF Sketchfest transforms San Francisco into a two-week hub where comedians, musicians, and performers reunite, experiment live, and create unexpected collaborations.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Under the Radar 2026: what NYC's boldest theater fest is

Under the Radar presents 31 adventurous, genre-defying theater and performance works across four boroughs, emphasizing experimental, in-progress pieces and vibe-based programming.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Going Under the Radar' with international experimental theater amNewYork

Two years ago, the annual Under the Radar festival (which showcases international, experimental and multidisciplinary theater) was unexpectedly canceled by the Public Theater, its longtime presenter, due to financial issues. In response, the festival was quickly reconceived as a citywide effort involving several other theater companies, allowing it to move forward. The festival, now in its 21st edition, returns this month with productions at theaters across the city from Jan. 7 to 25.
Arts
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Dance Reflections Festival Is a Gift

Van Cleef & Arpels is sponsoring an expanded Dance Reflections festival in New York featuring sixteen mainly European dance productions and high-profile companies.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Palo Alto Players are up to Code' in latest production

When Palo Alto Players Artistic Director Patrick Klein learned that a stage version of Dan Brown's 2003 bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code was out in the world, he had to know more. Trekking out to Houston's Alley Theatre last fall for their production provided clarity, leading to his own company's regional Bay Area premiere. How can this dense novel become something to see on stage?
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 month 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
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Free Artist Panel: The Future is Collective (Southern Exposure)

Collective leadership, mutual care, and participatory practices enable artists and arts workers to support each other and sustain resilient creative communities.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

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

Monthly listing of open calls, grants, fellowships, residencies, and competitions for artists and designers with application details, fees, prizes, and deadlines.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Gallery Shows Featuring Estates Are Everywhere. Here Are 5 to Catch

Exhibitions of deceased artists and estates are rising, signaling momentum for historical reappraisals and potentially making January a season for such shows.
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