Crews have begun covering Robert Wyland’s 1999 Whaling Wall at 505 N. Akard to install a FIFA World Cup mural; the artist and his foundation say they were blindsided. Local officials say the work is part of World Cup preparations.

Playhouse Square will host the spring 2028 launch of The Lost Boys national tour after the show's Broadway run and 12 Tony nominations.

The Kerrville Folk Festival returns May 21–June 7 for 18 days of songwriting, camping and nightly headliners at Quiet Valley Ranch near San Antonio. Advance tickets are on sale through May 20.

State funding changes and a rebrand at Pennsylvania’s arts agency threaten teaching‑artist residencies and small Pittsburgh festivals.

The National Law Enforcement Museum’s new "Without Warning" exhibit brings the blue Caprice and the Bushmaster rifle from the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks into a gallery that centers victims and the investigation.

Jamie Principle's 'Your Love,' a Chicago house classic, was named to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry, joining 700 preserved titles.

A Los Angeles federal jury found Kanye West liable for sampling an unreleased instrumental during a 2021 Donda listening event and awarded more than $400,000.

The GRAMMY Museum opens Tower of Song on May 28 in downtown LA, showcasing artifacts from Nirvana, Prince, Miles Davis and film interviews with songwriting legends. The exhibit pairs Songwriters Hall of Fame items with Grammy Hall of Fame recordings.

Sarah Lucas’s VENUS VICTORIA perches on a giant washing machine outside the New Museum, inaugurating the museum’s new plaza commissions. The playful monumental work will be on view for roughly two years.

The 55th Northwest Folklife runs May 22–25 at Seattle Center, themed UBUNTU with Smithsonian programming, dozens of stages and free family events.

The Museum of Illusions plans a 14,300‑sq‑ft Market Street outpost near Union Square, bringing selfie-ready optical rooms to downtown San Francisco’s retail core.

Milwaukee’s Polish Fest returns June 12–14 to the Summerfest grounds with polka, pierogi, vodka tastings and a full cultural lineup. New bag rules will be enforced.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens a major new show on May 15 that collects rare McCartney and Wings artifacts and stages a ticketed opening party the night of May 16.