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.

Rainbow Vomit's Fair Park site will close on March 23 after seven years. Creators cite a change in building ownership and say they’ll explore new projects.

On Tuesday, the historic Castro Theatre held its first concert after reopening last week, with Grammy award-winning singer Sam Smith kicking off a sold-out 20-show residency.

Pacific Electric will open a 750-capacity room in the Naud Warehouse on Feb. 27, 2026, promising artist-first production, backstage amenities and community programming. The hospitality-forward venue aims to fill a mid-size gap in L.A.’s live scene.

Heritage Square will host Phoenix Chinese Week’s 36th Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 14–15, 2026, with free admission, lion dances, performances and family activities.

A hidden ladder and tiny cubby in the Merchant’s House Museum point to a NoHo safe house on the Underground Railroad.

Ohio handed out more than $3 million in film tax credits to seven productions — including "Exodus," a project state filings suggest may be tied to the Superman sequel.

Denton’s free Arts & Jazz Festival will move from Quakertown Park to the North Texas Fairgrounds and shift to Sept. 11–13, 2026 amid funding and logistical pressures.

Carnaval Miami launched its 2026 slate this week, with neighborhood events across Little Havana and Coral Gables ahead of the Calle Ocho festival on March 15.

The 62nd Coconut Grove Arts Festival in Miami features over 275 artists, interactive sections, live music, and requires paid admission, with road closures during the event.

Honolulu’s Chinatown Festival & Parade returns Feb. 14 for its 50th year with lion dances, keiki zones, 40+ vendors and a 4:30 p.m. parade led by Sen. Karl Rhoads.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts students are set to perform "The Cottage" at Calderwood Pavilion, injecting British farce with modern elements and empowering female characters. School values character and community over competition.

The Woodson Museum is renovating its Jordan Park home after plans for a new building tied to the Rays' stalled stadium fell apart. The museum repurposed a $1M grant and expects to reopen this spring.