The Grand Prairie Main Library celebrates Black History Month with events on African Americans in the arts, including free programs and performances for all ages.

The "Evicted" exhibit at the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago delves into America's eviction crisis, displaying personal stories and highlighting the hardship of housing insecurity.

The Chicago Theological Seminary is launching an oral history project featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Civil Rights movement in Chicago, set to be shared online and at the Chicago History Museum.

Fort Worth hosted an Omani delegation to discuss innovation and economic strategies, touring local sites and exchanging ideas on tourism, economic development, and health.

Arlington celebrates the Lunar New Year with a weekend of festivities at Ben Thanh Plaza, featuring cultural performances, markets, food vendors, and activities for kids.

Universal Orlando announces Epic Universe, opening in 2025 with over 50 experiences, five themed worlds, three resorts, and attractions like Starfall Racers and Constellation Carousel.

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival returns to Glendale, CA, in 2024, promising a showcase of college theatre talent, with performances, competitions, and educational opportunities.

Hubbard and Birchler's art installation, displaying Waller Creek artifacts at Austin's Moody Amphitheater, opens March 2 for a five-year nighttime exhibition.

The annual Snowflake Days Snow Sculpture Contest in Coon Rapids was canceled due to unseasonably warm weather preventing the creation of snow sculptures.

The City of Irvine introduces the "Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art" exhibition, which transfigures books into sculptural art, running from February 11 through May 5 at the Great Park Gallery.

Chicago museums offer free admission days for Illinois residents during the winter, with required advance online booking for places like the Shedd Aquarium and Art Institute.

New York's annual polar plunge in Mesquite aims to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas, as participants prepare to dive into Vanston Pool on February 3rd. Registration costs include a T-shirt, and costumes are welcome.

The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills reopened with a new exhibit after a $31 million renovation, prioritizing survivor stories, particularly from Michigan.