The world’s only city-wide comic con takes place Friday, September 5-Sunday, September 14 at over 100 small businesses all over Portland. The fun starts with an Intergalactic Kick-off Party Thursday, […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
Triangle Productions! opens their 36th season of live theater with “The Cake,” a play by Bekah Brunstetter that is political, funny and hard hitting. The show runs for three weeks […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
Art Design Xchange (ADX) presents Playing The Cards, an exhibition exploring the creative potential of the playing card surface. Opening First Friday, September 5, 5–9 pm, the show invites artists […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
Celebrate the close of summer with an evening of art, connection and creativity at Sevigny Studio PDX (3576 SE Division St.) Friday, September 5, 6-9 pm. Explore a vibrant showcase […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
The first weekend of September at Tomorrow Theater starts off with A2(4)-Day Fest, featuring four days of films from women and nonbinary auteur filmmakers. Across four days, films from contemporary […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
One of the Pacific Northwest’s premiere end-of-the-summer events, the Catio Tour, is happening Saturday, September 6, 10 am-2 pm. Guests will enjoy a “purrfect” showcase that includes eight unique catios […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
The Oregon Science Festival, presented by OMSI, begins Science Week, five days of events in the Portland Metro Area and beyond, culminating in a two-day celebration at OMSI Saturday, September […]| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
Arts & Entertainment | Leach Botanical Garden August 29, 2025| The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon
By the time my conversation with Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney wrapped, I was still trying to figure out how to categorize “Twinless” — and whether I even wanted to. […] The post ‘Twinless’ Stars Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney on Queer Grief — and That Leaked Sex Scene appeared first on QBurgh.| QBurgh
This week: Kids capture Tenderloin in photos; Rainbow Sierrans hike decades-strong; “HOLE” digs theater at the beach; Fairfax still hums Summer of Love; Bimbo’s has secrets; Butterfly Fest blooms; Wonder Funday sparks STEAM; Architecture + the City unfolds; Voices of Adventure screens outdoors.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
If you still have the appetite and remaining stash left for one more Grateful Dead 60th anniversary party in San Francisco, Pier 39 is throwing one all day Saturday, with some Dead cover bands, drink specials, and a “tie-dye making station.”| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
The 35th annual Chalk It Up: Chalk Art and Music Festival runs Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, in midtown's Fremont Park| Sactown Magazine
A celebration of blues, jazz, rock, soul and plenty of multiethnic Texas heritage, the Tejano Conjunto music festival returs to downtown on Aug. 31.| Sactown Magazine
That trailer set me up for a straight-up horror film. What I got instead was something far more unsettling—and, ultimately, more rewarding. Presence isn’t built on cheap scares or cathartic screams. It’s a slow, intimate drift through grief and perspective, a ghost story told entirely from the other side. By committing fully to realism, Soderbergh dismantles horror’s most familiar conventions and archetypes, leaving us with something haunting in an entirely different way. We aren’t ...| Ms. Magazine
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week The post Events this week appeared first on My Southborough.| My Southborough
Drop in to a free event and learn, "What's the Scoop on Southborough's Tricentennial?" Read the full article → from Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday The post Free Ice Cream Social downtown this Sunday appeared first on My Southborough.| My Southborough
For those thinking about exhibiting this year, the deadline to register is the end of this month. Sign up has also opened for groups to march in the parade. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit The post Heritage Day 2025: Sign Up to Exhibit appeared first on My Southborough.| My Southborough
Margaret Qualley commands the big screen once again in “Honey Don’t!”, but this time with support from Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Aubrey Plaza. However, the film’s fragmented story keeps Coen from reaching past heights.| The State Hornet
The Padres and the San Diego FC are hurtling toward the playoffs, while SD Restaurant Week and Taste of Gaslamp step up to the plate, and more| San Diego Sun
While business at many neighborhood bars has yet to recover fully from the pandemic, some are benefiting from the new reality – and it’s playing on their TVs. While many local hangouts used to rely heavily on sports to get large groups of patrons through their doors, reality TV has been providing an unlikely boost to […] The post Thursday is the new Saturday at many neighborhood bars, thanks to reality TV appeared first on The Reynolds Center.| The Reynolds Center
In Columbus, Jack’s/Summit Station is remembered as a welcoming and well-respected lesbian social spot. The post ‘Free Beer Tomorrow’ documentary and research project honors Ohio’s longest lesbian-owned-and-operated bar appeared first on The Buckeye Flame.| The Buckeye Flame
A new 300-square-foot speakeasy opens in Old Sacramento that’s a little Enchanted Tiki Room, a little Indiana Jones, and a whole lot of exploratory fun. Adventure is in there.| Sactown Magazine
Selling out venues across the country and launching their 10th studio album, Deftones earned their place as one of our picks for Best of the City 2025.| Sactown Magazine
South Dakota State University’s biggest party is back. Jacks Bash 3, set for Thursday, Aug. 28, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, will feature a concert lineup and celebrate the stadium’s...| The Collegian
A vibrant celebration of creativity is coming to Fairfield this month. The first annual Southeast Iowa Art and Book Fair will be held on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Admission is free and open to the public. This inaugural event brings together over two| Iowa Source - Iowa's Enlightening Magazine
Performers competed for fun and prizes at the Serving Seniors' annual talent show in downtown San Diego| San Diego Sun
Tessa Thompson’s acting roles have turned her into a respected presence on screen, and her work behind the scenes as a producer means the serious projects she wants to make happen get to happen. Sh…| QBurgh
HBO Max's Hacks is a show within a show: Late Night With Deborah Vance, the first late night show hosted by a woman.| Ms. Magazine
Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts Project conclude the 22nd Twilight on the Tavern Lawn series on Aug. 24, with The Faux Paws.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Cyndi Lauper in concert, the Sacramento Ballet and Capital Stage launch their new seasons, and much more. Here are 15 reasons to fall for the arts.| Sactown Magazine
“A lot of people playing music out there– first time they ever played in front of an audience was at the Mama Ray Jam.”| Martin City Telegraph
From the shimmering waters of the Skagit River to the peaks of the North Cascades Skagit valley comes alive with natural beauty.| Visit Skagit Valley
The installation "Momentum" includes two moving, flowing pieces by the artist Patrick Shearn.| Pittsburgh Magazine
McCrory Gardens, SDSU’s very own botanical garden, is commemorating its 60th anniversary this year by hosting various events that will highlight the vast history of the gardens. August 8 marks...| The Collegian
The Nevada County Fair, Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar, midtown's chalk fest and more. Here are the fairs and festivals rounding out the summer.| Sactown Magazine
Upper West Siders may want to keep their eyes peeled—and their phones ready—this Friday, August 1, when filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2 takes| iLovetheUpperWestSide.com
Plan ahead with The Sun's collection of the sportiest, most musical and deliciously entertaining events happening all month| San Diego Sun
Eager to get outside but don’t have the gear? Waldo Outfitters rents it.| Martin City Telegraph
The 2025 summer blockbuster movie F1, starring Brad Pitt, includes several races in Europe, which has a grand history with auto racing. During the heyday of LIFE magazine’s original run racing was pretty much the top sport on the continent, and in 1953 the magazine sent staff photographer Frank Scherschel to cover one of its ... Read more| LIFE
In Backbone, the connecting thread is a distinct sense of melancholy that one can’t help but attribute to the predicament that the School of Art & Design (and the ANU at large) finds itself in," writes art reviewer SOPHIA HALLOWAY.| Canberra CityNews
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family. Much like the unexpected deaths| Madison365
James Bidgood’s seminal chronicle of gay erotic reverie, “Pink Narcissus,” returns in a newly restored version. Mostly set in an unnamed male hustler’s semi-ethereal apartment, this plotless vision of carnality chiefly delivered via innuendo takes viewers inside the hustler’s erotic fantasies as he awaits his next client. This hand-constructed film shot inside Bidgood’s apartment yields […]| Beyond Chron
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN Washington (CNN) — It is one of the most evocative works from the American Civil War: a sculpture of a Black man who had escaped from slavery helping an injured White Union soldier lost in hostile territory. When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wound| Madison365
Applications are open for the second year of the Big Field Fund (BFF), a regional grant program for artists, supplied by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and administered by Public Space One in Iowa City. BFF offers financial support to artist-led projects that manifest new, inventive models, support under-resourced creative communities, engage| Iowa Source - Iowa's Enlightening Magazine
Drag queen, filmmaker, and author Kyle Casey Chu talks about their new young adult novel, "The Queen Bees of Tybee County."| Rough Draft Atlanta
As New York City hit 100 degrees this week — a mark not reached in June since 1994 — multiple standout events were postponed. We| iLovetheUpperWestSide.com
He is the most prolific public artist in Sacramento, and now, J.M. Knudsen is expanding his vision for a more creative city.| Sactown Magazine
Today the name “Gidget” brings to mind a series of films and a TV show about a plucky teenage surfer girl. But did you know that Gidget was, in fact, a real person? Her name was Kathy Kohner, who as a teenager was given her now-famous nickname by the surfer boys at the beach in ... Read more| LIFE
The North Shore of Chicagoland is full of events hosted by local communities. Read this list of the best events to catch this summer.| Better Magazine
Orchestras from Los Angeles Philharmonic to Chicago Symphony, Philharmonia Orchestra London, and more to play series beginning in the fall.| The Santa Barbara Independent
Hunger enters stage right wearing a tight fitting black costume, a skeleton painted on the front and back. Hunger walks to the edge of the stage purposefully, then in a strolling fashion back to th…| The Text Message
Since the school year is soon coming to a close, I wanted to highlight the summer-long concert series, located at the Upper Merion Township Building Park, which is just a 10-minute drive from Norristown. The event series features some pretty awesome bands, who may surprise you. Below are five concerts that you should check out...| The Wingspan
It was 1967. A far-right revolution had just overthrown the democratic government and established a military dictatorship in Argentina. Porteños roamed and scurried the wide streets of Buenos Aires. Those associated with the arts found a home in a furnished bar lined with drinks and squeaky-clean glasses along the wall—well, rather in the men’s restroom...| The Wingspan
WWE is designed as a scripted performance art, blending athletics, drama, and storytelling, but is it considered “real” when one goes off script? There is a storyline in WWE where retired wrestler, “Kane” aka Glenn Thomas Jacobs, seemingly injured his opponent, Bryan Lloyed Danielson known as “Daniel Bryan’s.” Kane broke his neck, and it was...| The Wingspan
Irony had become sincerity. I hung up a good thirty posters of his EP cover. I was forcing the rest of the Wingspan Staff to hear his ballads of trucks he cannot legally drive yet. I went to a Bass Pro Shop, I scheduled a fishing trip, I tried to become an ordained minister, and...| The Wingspan
Autumn Breon is using performance and mixed media art to both celebrate Black women's achievements and honor their struggles. Her latest performance, Dignity Denied, shines a light on the case of Adriana Smith.'I wanted to show what lack of autonomy, what surveillance looks like, and durational performance felt like the best way to highlight her situation.''You might have a six-week abortion ban. You might have whatever other oppressive policies in place. We have always found ways to aid and ...| Ms. Magazine
“Your manuscript is both good and original, but the parts that are good are not original.” This is the quote people on Tiktok have posted about Lauren Roberts hit series “Powerless.” Many people claim it has blatantly plagiarized Victoria Aveyard’s book “Red Queen.” “Red Queen” is the first book in an adult dystopian novel series;...| The Lance
Taqueria el Jalapeño is a Mexican Restaurant located in Mount Airy, Md. It seemed to be a spot locals are enjoying, so I went and tried it out for myself, and my comrade Andrew Kelley.When I sat,| The Lance
What began as a hurricane recovery effort blossomed into a women-run collective empowering generations of Indigenous artisans on Isla Mujeres.| Ms. Magazine
On June 2, a new play, One Body: Dispatches from Idaho, brought the harrowing reality of Idaho’s abortion ban to the New York City stage. Performed at Theater 555 in midtown Manhattan, the one-woman show explores the devastating consequences of Idaho’s extreme abortion ban, drawing on over 30 interviews with women, doctors, lawmakers and activists. “With One Body, we’re not just telling stories; we’re building infrastructure for change,” said Jen Jackson Quintano, an abortion acti...| Ms. Magazine
The popular and critically acclaimed series The Handmaid’s Tale and The Righteous Gemstones each recently wrapped a successful series run.When placed in conversation, The Righteous Gemstones and The Handmaid’s Tale expose the dangerous consequences of women participating in the cultural backlash against feminism. The tradwife ideologies that Amber and Judy negotiate, and that Serena Joy embraces in theory, become a totalitarian nightmare for women in The Handmaid’s Tale.| Ms. Magazine
By kawarthaNOW. Lynda Todd, Olivia Whetung, Syd Birrell, Sarah DeCarlo, David Goyette, and Chad Hogan each received $2,000 and a pin created by local artists.| kawarthaNOW
Held every year for three days starting on the first Friday of June, Tōkasan [とうかさん] is the most festive of The post Tōkasan Yukata Festival appeared first on Get Hiroshima.| Get Hiroshima
The Black & White encourages the student body to comment on the issues covered by the newspaper. The Black & White believes that user feedback is beneficial to maintain a balanced journalistic perspective. However, we encourage all comments to remain respectful and constructive to the issue. We also encourage students to restrain from using profanity and making inappropriate comments.| The Black & White
It’s been a busy year for the Piikani artist Terran Last Gun, but he’s excited to be back in Montana showcasing his work at Good Luck Gallery in downtown Kalispell, where a new solo exhibition of ink and colored pencil ledger drawings will run through mid-August. Originally from Browning, but based now out of Santa […]| Flathead Beacon
For more than 30 years, a small arts nonprofit in Missoula has connected elementary school kids with professional writers to create and perform poetry. Residency Coordinator Emily Walter says after 28 years of teaching, she still finds open-hearted creativity in every generation. “It’s a 12-week program and at the end, kids choose two of their […]| Flathead Beacon
This month, I’m celebrating nine years of writing the Twice as Tasty food blog and more than 3-1/2 years of this column. My family also recently celebrated several birthdays, and one of my contributions was blackberry sorbet. I make sorbets at home because they don’t require any special equipment. You can make sorbet in an […]| Flathead Beacon
Classic car fans will have a chance to admire a variety of vintage vehicles this Saturday.| LevittownNow.com
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough.| kawarthaNOW
Break out the lawn chairs and the popcorn for a bevy of outdoor summer movie nights (and a few fall ones, too) across the Sacramento region.| Sactown Magazine
Skagit Valley has something to do for everyone this summer! The post Summer in Skagit - June and July Events appeared first on Visit Skagit Valley.| Visit Skagit Valley
I was always in what felt like the minority of students who enjoyed the assigned readings in English class. Even if the works were not to my taste, I still enjoyed discussing their flaws with friends. As I moved on in my academic career, I challenged myself with AP English and Literature courses. While incredibly...| The Wingspan
Fairy tales have captured people's attention for generations, inspiring many modern authors like Alexandra Christo, Marissa Meyer and E.D. Baker to make those stories their own. Here are just a few.| The State Hornet
Jeff Nebeker and his ceramic doughnuts have gone deliciously viral. We talk to the Sacramento artist and former baker about his “yum aesthetic.”| Sactown Magazine
NBA champion Bill Cartwright—who recently published his autobiography, "Living Life at the Center"—talks about why Sacramento “is the place to be.”| Sactown Magazine
Renaissance-style romance and yearning is back. Or, at least, that's what singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus says. On March 28, Dacus released 13 tracks under the album “Forever Is A Feeling.” In j| The Lance
The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society is expanding its arts programming this summer. Residents and guests are invited to participate...| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Sting heads to Hard Rock Live; the Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival comes to The Sofia; Channel 24 continues its opening concerts in midtown and more.| Sactown Magazine
Bristol Borough's popular Sunday Stroll event is set to return this weekend along Mill Street.| LevittownNow.com
Check out the 2025 Hiroshima Carp schedule so you don't miss out on one of Japan's most unique and fun experiences. The post Hiroshima Carp Schedule of Home Games appeared first on Get Hiroshima.| Get Hiroshima
E.A. Hanks, Tom Hanks' daughter and self-described “Sacramento girl,” on her childhood and new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."| Sactown Magazine
As my head whacked into a protruding section of the staircase’s ceiling — undoubtedly, a mean-spirited prank by the house’s architect — Moon Veil vocalist Korben Mitchell informed me it was a rite of passage. Mitchell, along with drummer Skye Lewis, had just shown me the band’s practice space. A blue neon sign with the [...] The post Manitou Springs band Moon Veil discover themselves in psychedelic rock appeared first on Colorado Springs Independent.| Colorado Springs Independent
For more events listings, click here! 1. ODDBALLS Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Times vary. World of Fluff puppet shows are morbid. Kilah Storm taxidermies roadkill and uses them as puppets, putting on shows throughout the Pikes Peak region. But hey, I’m all about reducing, [...] The post The 14er: An Arts & Entertainment Guide for the Fortnight (04/19-05/04) appeared first on Colorado Springs Independent.| Colorado Springs Independent
When she was a kid, Lorelei Beckstrom had three goals: to be an artist, to be a doctor and to travel the world. Now, she’s a wandering painter who lives off one suitcase of clothes and another of paints, brushes and rolled-up canvas. She’s accomplished two out of three of her goals — all she [...] The post The World-Builder: Lorelei Beckstrom creates fantasies in paint inspired by lifelong travels appeared first on Colorado Springs Independent.| Colorado Springs Independent
Despite its promise of progress, Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight exposed the persistent double standards women face in STEM| Ms. Magazine
Porta-potties were set up on the roof of San Francisco City Hall in 1998. A group of five overall-clad workers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades rubbed 24k gold squares into the building’s dome as the wind whipped their hair every which way. City Hall was undergoing renovations to make it more [...] The post Roots and gold leaf: An artist’s journey to Colorado Springs appeared first on Colorado Springs Independent.| Colorado Springs Independent
On Friday, February 21, Tate McRae released her newest album “So Close To What.¨To-date, almost every review written about the album has been positive. McRae announced in November 2024 that she| The Lance
The local studio Sac Dance Lab hosts their annual spring showcase, “BLOOM,” in March 2025.| The State Hornet
This Is Not An ExitOn January 24, indie rock band The Backfires released their debut album, “This Is Not An Exit.” With 10 songs creating a runtime of 30 minutes, the band proves quality over| The Lance
Kings, queens and monarchs alike performed their hearts out to songs we know and love.| The State Hornet
A new retrospective at the Legion of Honor spotlights the late Sacramento painter Wayne Thiebaud as a master student of art history.| Sactown Magazine
The Tina Turner musical at Broadway Sacramento, a world premiere for Capital Stage, Jack Gallagher at The Sofia, and more. Here are 10 can't-miss events.| Sactown Magazine
Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts has announced the new position of assistant director and the appointment of Katie Stockhammer to the role.| SBU News
The Jurassic Park franchise popularized the idea that all its dinosaurs were genetically engineered to be female to prevent uncontrolled breeding. However, the films reveal that this isn’t always the case. Not all dinosaurs in the Jurassic Park franchise are genetically engineered to be female. This conclusion is supported by evidence from Jurassic Park, Jurassic...| The Warrior Ledger
My workshop for Free the Seeds last weekend focused on seeds as spices. I strongly encourage you to buy spices whole and grind them in small batches at home. Whole spices last longer, and freshly ground ones have superb flavor. You also save money, primarily because you’re not throwing out half-used jars that have gone […]| Flathead Beacon
Cutting Through Rocks, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, follows Sara Shahverdi, the first female council member of a remote village in northern Iran, as she battles for women’s rights and community progress. Despite resistance from men who dismiss her as an exception, Shahverdi strives to change the lives of local girls, advocate for property rights, and improve village infrastructure. This intimate documentary captures her triumphs and setbacks, offering a...| Ms. Magazine
If you want a glimmer of hope that there are still sane, compassionate and intelligent politicians in the world, Prime Minister—winner of the Audience Award in the World Cinema Documentary Competition—will offer just that and more.Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's sure-footed and community-minded approach to leadership shines through in this inspiring documentary directed by Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz.| Ms. Magazine
Sean Baker’s Anora invites our capacities for feelings, not judgment, to accompany one young, female sex worker through a few roller-coaster, genre-defying weeks in her life. Like all of Sean Baker’s films, it refuses an ending that tells us what to think. It doesn’t tie things up and lead us to a morally unambiguous conclusion but to the perfect, emotionally right one. And the magic of it is that it does it without much being said. While the comic parts of the movie, like classic screw...| Ms. Magazine
Concerts, food festivals, films, art exhibits, plays, musicals, comedy & more. Here are 25 events around the Sacramento region to fill 2025.| Sactown Magazine
Founded in 2002, Iowa City’s Public Space One (PS1) has become a thriving, artist-led, community-oriented art center, maintaining multidisciplinary, experimental spaces for Iowa City and Southeast Iowa. Not only does PS1 advocate for art in everyday life, it also supports artists with welcoming spaces for making art, innovative programs that stretch boundaries, and cultural resources| Iowa Source - Iowa's Enlightening Magazine