Dallas is offering free Thursday summer concerts at the Urban Arts Center and a new mural at Phillis Wheatley School, encouraging community engagement through the arts.

Orlando introduces massive inflatable pigeons as part of its latest public art project to inspire urban wildlife appreciation.

"FunkFest: A Celebration of All Thangs Funky" is a free event in Cambridge featuring live funk music, dance performances, and graffiti on August 10 in Central Square.

The Mexic-Arte Museum unveiled banners celebrating Republic Square's history and is pushing for a cultural district on Fifth Street, while preparing for a museum redevelopment project.

The Visual Art League of Lewisville presents two art exhibitions, Ariel Bowman's "Lap of Luxury" and "Patterns and Textures," at Lewisville Grand Theater, with receptions on August 17.

San Antonio's First Friday event includes Albert Alvarez's art exhibition, the Novel Ideas Art Book Fair, and Panzones Lonches serving snacks at Roadmap Brewing during movie nights.

San Antonio offers numerous free events in August, including the Market Square Summer Bash, Labor Day celebrations, La Villita Market Days, and cultural festivals. The city encourages the use of public transport and provides parking promotions.

The sale of a contentious African art collection in Houston was halted by a court order right before auction to address a legal debt of the owner, Sam Njunuri.

Artist Naomi Young will present her "Textura" exhibition at The MAIN in Santa Clarita, featuring textured artworks from August 6 to September 30, with a reception on August 15.

Anime Impulse Phoenix and Phoenix Fan Fusion are set to delight fans with activities, special guests, and gaming in back-to-back weekends at the Phoenix Convention Center.

League City released their "Events & Reminders" list on Facebook to help residents stay informed about local government meetings and community events.

San Antonio offers up to 30% cash rebates for filmmakers, but eligibility often excludes low-budget projects which struggle to meet local hiring and spending minimums. However, the city supports various production scales and offers grants to artists.

Orlando Museum of Art offers a free program, 'Art's the Spark', for people with memory and neurological impairments, facilitating discussions and creativity before regular hours.