Mesa Library is hosting Fandom Week with themed activities for pop culture fans at all locations, including interactive movie events and games for all ages.

San Diego Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week with events to oppose censorship and promote intellectual freedom, highlighting 821 censorship attempts in 2024 and featuring George Takei as honorary chair.

Artist Michael Duncan will discuss his abstract sculptures blending cubism and human anatomy at the Visual Art League of Lewisville's Art Talk on October 14.

Hennepin County celebrates the start of construction for a new Southdale Library and Edina Art Center, aiming to create a community hub for education and the arts.

The Alley Gallery in downtown Gilbert has introduced six new art installations on doors within the Heritage District, showcasing the work of local Arizona artists.

Raleigh's Pullen Arts Center introduces a chalk mural wall, a free public exhibition changing bi-monthly until January 2026. Visitors need weekday parking permits, available on-site.

The Pullen Arts Center offers a variety of artistic classes for different skill levels, including jewelry making, painting, mixed media, and pottery. Classes are open to both adults and teens.

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas starts its festival with performances including a play about a Mexican reporter and a satirical comedy about American politics.

Garland City Hall hosts the "Texas Tamales: Wrapped in Tradition" exhibit, exploring the cultural and culinary history of tamales, from Oct. 11 to Jan. 3.

The deadline for Hawaii's SFCA Community Arts Grants Program applications has been extended, offering extra time for local artists and nonprofits to apply for funds up to $15,000.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is presenting an exhibition of Native American art focusing on Anishinaabe artists, featuring over 60 creators and offering a blend of traditional and contemporary works.

Raleigh's Pullen Arts Center offers a "Pottery Class in Spanish," combining pottery-making with language learning, inclusive of lunch, on October 24 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

Centro De Artes Gallery in San Antonio presents two exhibitions: "Madre_Land" and "Cuentos y Arte," featuring South Texas culture and Mexican American folklore until February 22, 2026.