The Mellow is turning its Haight shop into a ticketed jazz room with a new Type 90 license and a quick cocktail program. Shows begin in early August.

Neon artist Todd Sanders is relocating Roadhouse Relics to Round Top; the 'Greetings From Austin' mural will be preserved while the gallery moves next year. Appointments in Austin continue through 2026.

Hamilton returns to the Majestic July 28–Aug. 9 with evening shows and matinees.

A Raleigh native joined Madonna on the World Cup final halftime stage last Sunday, calling the moment “incredibly iconic.”

Lamar “Black Ice” Manson, a fixture of Philadelphia’s spoken‑word scene and a star of Def Poetry Jam, died Wednesday at 54. Tributes from peers and students poured in.

Opera Carolina named Stefano Vignati general director and launched a recovery plan after its FY2025 Form 990 showed an $847,020 deficit.

After years of limited public access, the Detroit Children's Museum reopens July 25 with state grant support, monthly family days and expanded school programming.

The International Black Theatre Festival returns to Winston‑Salem July 27–Aug. 1 with more than 100 performances, workshops, panels and community events across downtown venues.

Stellantis says it’s weighing whether to open the old Dodge Viper plant in Detroit as a public car museum that could showcase dozens of concept and historic vehicles. The plan is exploratory and no timeline has been set.

Clay By The Bay abruptly closed after a landlord eviction, leaving potters and teachers rushing to retrieve work and sort out refunds and memberships.

The Rockettes will stage a record 230 performances of the 2026 Christmas Spectacular at Radio City, adding a new number and immersive staging.

PNB is opening the Peter Boal Center in SoDo, leasing space in the Track Six building to expand lower-division and adult classes. Renovations start next week with a goal to welcome students by fall 2027.

Festival Latino is moving from Genoa Park to Columbus Commons and the Ohio Theatre Aug. 22 623, with international headliners and expanded family programming.