Austin Public Library's centennial runs Feb. 16–Dec. 23 with branch parties, a History Harvest and an Oct. 17 Central Library celebration.

The 21st San Diego Tết Festival moves from Mira Mesa to Liberty Station this weekend, expanding to a larger waterfront site with free admission and family programming.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces $1.2 million funding for historical centers, with Weeksville Heritage Center receiving $1 million for education and restoration, and Eastville Historical Society getting $200,000 for facility upgrades.

A new exhibit at the Science History Institute spotlights Philadelphia’s rise as the "Workshop of the World." First Friday on March 6 will pair a curator's talk with library tours and hands‑on objects.

House and Senate budgets split funding for MOSH and the planned Florida Museum of Black History, leaving both projects' timelines and private fundraising in doubt.

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham makes its Cal Performances debut at Zellerbach Hall with three works danced to live jazz, including the Bay Area premiere of 2x4.

The Atlanta Opera is retrofitting the Bobby Jones Clubhouse into the Molly Blank Center for Opera, pairing intimate halls with creek‑side restoration. Construction is underway with an eye toward late‑2027 completion.

Pennsylvania Hospital’s Pine Building will become a public museum in May 2026, showcasing a restored apothecary, surgical amphitheatre and eight interactive galleries.

Tampa Theatre will close its main auditorium this spring for a months‑long restoration as the nonprofit races to finish repairs and modern upgrades in time for its 100th birthday. The work is backed by public funds and private donors.

St. Louis's MATI music festival is moving to July 17-19, transitioning from outdoor to indoor venues to improve the attendee experience and align with the summer season.

Sponsorships have plunged heading into next Saturday’s Brite Winter, leaving organizers to lean on tickets, donors and a small volunteer team. The festival will still run stages and art in Waterloo.

Longstanding clubs across Minneapolis–St. Paul say falling bar sales, fees and new amphitheaters are eating into slim margins for venues and musicians.

HSO musicians performed free Valentine pop‑ups across Honolulu while the orchestra pushes lawmakers to back HB1764 to expand concerts and education statewide.