"Monkey King," a SF Opera premiere, blends East and West in a bilingual production based on "Journey to the West," featuring a $10M budget for costumes and sets, and includes kung fu and puppetry.

Amon G. Carter, known for his significant contributions to media and the development of Fort Worth, Texas, left a lasting legacy through philanthropy and the promotion of the city.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces is accepting entries for the 2026 high school art show, prohibiting AI-generated art. Submissions close on January 23, 2026.

Kuku Studios debuts "In Your Dreams" on Netflix, with actor Simu Liu voicing a character and contributing to an original song, reflecting on dreams and family.

The Tennessee State Museum seeks partners to restore and relocate the Red Grooms Fox Trot Carousel, as per an official statement. An RFI invites proposals to manage the culturally significant carousel.

Composer Danny Elfman joins the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall this Thursday and Friday to perform his Tim Burton scores live with film clips and Burton’s artwork. Elfman will appear onstage as a vocalist alongside the orchestra and chorus.

The San Francisco Symphony receives its 32nd Grammy nomination for Best Orchestral Performance with a recording of Stravinsky; Esa-Pekka Salonen led the performance.

The Arlington Public Library hosts events for Native American Heritage Month, including talks on Texas history, weaving lessons, and discussions on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Lily Cabatu Weiss will retire as executive director of the Dallas Arts District on Jan. 30, 2026. The board has named Jill Magnuson interim and will launch a search early next year.

The New Tampa Performing Arts Center announces a diverse November event lineup, including comedy, symphonies, ballet, classic rock, and Latin jazz performances.

San Antonio enhances its film incentive program, offering up to a 45% rebate with a $250,000 cap, aiming to spur local film industry growth and workforce development.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center features a diverse late fall program including comedy from Thomas Nichols and art exhibitions from Victoria Gonzales, Bonny Leibowitz, and Carolina Yáñez.

The Kneebone family ranch and cemetery were recognized as a Nevada County historical landmark, with plaques unveiling their pioneer history and tragedies.