Penny Lane moves from Dunedin to a 2,100-square-foot space in downtown St. Pete, opening July 29 with hundreds more Beatles artifacts on display. The new gallery will showcase rare items and larger showpieces.

A Washington nonprofit struck a short-term deal with King County to keep Harbor Island Studios operating, buying time while partners work on a lasting funding plan.

Massimiliano Gioni will become director of the New Museum on August 1, 2026, taking the helm as the Bowery museum begins programming in its expanded galleries.

Chicago’s Shannon Rovers mark their centennial with a Soldier Field gala that blends family tradition, parade pageantry and a village‑style celebration.

Dolly Parton's life musical will open Jan. 19, 2027 at the St. James Theatre in Manhattan. Previews begin Dec. 7 and ticket presales open this week.

The Dublin Irish Festival returns July 31–Aug 2 at Coffman Park with headline acts, family programming and local hospitality gearing up for the crowds.

The Library of Congress announced an 80+ author lineup for the National Book Festival on Aug. 22, with free but required tickets and special America 250 programming.

The Franklin Institute will host the world premiere of Star Wars: The Experience Feb. 13–Sept. 6, 2027. The 18,000‑sqft exhibition includes 70+ artifacts and will tour North America.

Several Baltimore arts nonprofits, including the group behind Artscape, admitted late state filings — a lapse that can bar them from soliciting donations.

National City approved a Comic‑Con–backed Meeting of Styles mural festival for July 19 that will turn I‑805 underpasses into public art with temporary road closures.

After nearly 40 years on Tempe’s music map, owner Michael Pawlicki retired and The Ghost of Eastside Records closed June 30. A local buyer is expected to take over the Southern Avenue space.

The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse is expanding its Johnstown campus: new proscenium, modern stage tech and more room for events and youth programming. The project aims to boost season capacity and regional arts offerings.

One year in, AVAM’s new director is rolling out a five-year plan to grow the museum’s endowment, reopen an on-site restaurant and deepen neighborhood ties as attendance climbs.