A new basement club, East Wind, has soft-opened in Aurora with jam nights, pool and a mission to serve immigrant communities.

Edouard Duval‑Carrié will bring a Vodou pantheon from Little Haiti to the Venice Biennale. Miami supporters and institutions helped get his installation to Venice.

A rehearsal room at the Lawrenceville Arts Center flooded and nearly collapsed during a weekend rehearsal; performers evacuated safely and repairs are underway. Aurora Theatre says the show remains on schedule.

The Rolling Stones announced Foreign Tongues and released "In The Stars" during a Brooklyn launch event. The 14-track album arrives July 10 with guest appearances and a Charlie Watts contribution.

CBS’ Tracker will film Season 4 in Los Angeles after landing a $48M California tax credit, bringing about $129M in spending and hundreds of cast and crew.

Bill Wise, a fixture of Austin’s film and theater community, has died at 61. Friends and collaborators remembered his scene-stealing turns and tireless behind-the-scenes work.

Sonia Winner resigned as president and CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Tuesday, triggering a leadership transition after a high‑profile $150M remake. Local unionization and staffing disputes add context to the change.

A prized Gelman trove — including works by Frida Kahlo — has been placed under Banco Santander's management after a reported sale. The move has sparked protests in Mexico and fresh scrutiny of a New York curator's role.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's 39th Annual Art Fair runs May 8–10 during the park's 50th anniversary weekend, featuring 160+ juried artists, live music and family activities.

Mayor Cherelle Parker pledged new operating and capital funds for the Dell Music Center as the venue's 2026 season kicked off in Strawberry Mansion.

Boston artists want to wrap the Tobin Bridge in climate‑driven lights, a $10M plan that has drawn civic interest and sharp warnings from dark‑sky advocates. The proposal mixes ambitious design with knotty permitting and wildlife concerns.

New Braunfels adopted a 15‑year arts master plan that calls for new venues, festivals and public art while urging partnerships to carry the costs. The strategy aims to boost local artists and spotlight the city’s cultural heritage.

Bun B will perform UGK’s Ridin’ Dirty in sequence at Smart Financial Centre on Aug. 1, with guest artists, recreated skits and presales beginning May 6.