The Art Institute’s Modern Wing gathers 140 works from the Lee Kun‑hee bequest, including 22 Korean National Treasures, on view through July 5, 2026.

Bich heirs say a Fra Angelico panel was taken from Bruno Bich’s Fifth Avenue apartment decades ago and later sold; they’re asking a court to recover the work or its proceeds.

The Pocket, a 170-seat jazz club, is set to open inside the Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan in the coming weeks.

A community-painted mural is going up at Lincoln Center as the campus prepares a $335M redesign to open Damrosch Park and reconnect with neighbors.

A century-old Wadsworth school reopened as the Celestia Theater, selling out its opening weekend and giving downtown businesses a late-night lift.

The San Francisco Symphony’s 2026–27 season brings Esa‑Pekka Salonen back to Davies, new commissions by Gabriella Smith and Kyle Rivera, and dance and film collaborations. The plan arrives amid budget questions and Davies renovation planning.

Christie’s opened a new Miami showroom and event space in the Design District, its second South Florida outpost.

National Geographic's Museum of Exploration opens June 26, 2026, capping a $300M rework of the society’s downtown campus with immersive galleries and public spaces.

Austin’s Hole in the Wall has new owners as longtime operator Will Tanner retires but remains a partner; the venue's 50-year legacy and city-backed lease remain intact.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is pausing its 2026 edition and is already promoting a 2027 return on its official channels. Fans and local businesses await details.

The River West arts high school says it needs about $500,000 to keep operating after its lease wasn’t renewed. Students continue rehearsing and performing as leaders launch an urgent appeal.

Downtown Orlando will host the Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival on April 25, 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with music, vendors and a scholarship gala.

After nearly 49 years leading Westword, Patty Calhoun will step down on July 1, 2026 and remain as editor emeritus to write and help guide the paper to its 50th anniversary.