Detroit celebrates Black History Month with a free event featuring City Historian Jamon Jordan and pianist Alvin Waddles; a mix of history lecture and musical performance at the Charles H. Wright Museum.

North Carolina is honoring abolitionist and author Moses Roper with a historical marker recognizing his escape from slavery and contributions to social justice.

Raleigh’s North Carolina Museum of History is closed for a $180M renovation that expands gallery space, adds classrooms and modernizes climate controls; reopening is expected in 2028.

The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery opens a Black History Month exhibit featuring African American artists, with an Artist Meet & Greet event on February 17.

Federal Hill’s 8x10 is listed for sale or lease with a reported $450K asking price; owners say they'll close June 30 while shows continue into spring.

The Boston Symphony and New England Conservatory launched 'BSO x NEC' at Symphony Hall, promising shared programming, masterclasses and a free youth chorus.

Boston celebrates Lunar New Year with cultural events including traditional dances, concerts, and culinary activities, spanning February into early March.

The Franklin Institute premieres a world‑premiere Universal Theme Parks exhibit this Saturday — an 18,000‑sq‑ft, hands‑on show with ride vehicles, props and interactive tech.

A hidden passageway from the Underground Railroad was discovered at Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum, providing a historic link to New York's role in the abolitionist movement.

The Denver Museum is expanding its Gems & Minerals Hall by 50% and renaming it for donors Cathy and Peter Dea. The $30M overhaul adds immersive caves, a fluorescent room and a planned 2027 reopening.

San Francisco expanded its Scene in San Francisco rebate program to refund more city fees and add tiered local-spend rebates, aiming to keep shoots and jobs in neighborhoods.

An intimate jazz room on Hennepin will open this Saturday with a Valentines brunch and weeknight residencies. The owner hopes it will be a neighborhood music home.

DIFF returns April 23–30, 2026 for its 20th anniversary with Tanya Foster and Lynn McBee as co‑chairs. Passes start at $75 and venues include Cinépolis Victory Park and the Texas Theatre.