Lucasfilm will re-release a newly restored 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars on Feb. 19, 2027 — the version where Han shoots first — reviving memories of SF’s Coronet. Ticketing details will appear on StarWars.com.

Gretchen Baker will take charge of the Chicago Botanic Garden on March 16, 2026, succeeding Jean Franczyk. Baker arrives from the Carnegie Museum with a background in exhibitions and public engagement.

The Bath House Cultural Center hosts "Ageless Passion," a free art exhibition featuring works by Dallas-Fort Worth artists over 65, from Dec 6, 2025, to Jan 31, 2026.

The Alamo has shifted ticketing indoors with a new Welcome Center at the Menger Hotel, replacing the red ticket shed and centralizing tours, tickets and a small gift counter.

Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District offers a space for creative healing through art and activities, promoting wellness and community in the downtown area.

Frank Gehry, the Pritzker Prize–winning architect behind Chicago's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, died Friday at 96. His daring, sculptural buildings remade skylines from Bilbao to L.A.

Renowned architect Frank Gehry passed away at 96 after a short respiratory illness. He was known for distinctive designs like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and was honored with numerous awards.

Boston's United Dance Company presents 'The Extraordinary Nutcracker,' an inclusive, narrated version of the holiday classic featuring dancers with disabilities.

The "Miracle House" in Lahaina, surviving the 2023 Maui wildfires, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, honoring its architectural and historical significance.

Drag queen Pattie Gonia backpacked 100 miles in drag to raise $1 million for eight charities supporting diversity and environmentalism, generating over $600k in three days.

Irelyn and Bradley Yoshawirja share the spotlight in El Paso Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker, which runs Dec. 5–7 at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The local production mixes community kids and company pros.

A new mural, "A Symphony in Bloom," has enlivened Oklahoma City's EMBARK Sheridan/Walker Garage with a vibrant, community-inspired 6,000-square-foot artwork by Denver artist Adden Joule Davis.

New York Transit Museum's "FAREwell, MetroCard" exhibit celebrates the history of the iconic MetroCard as it nears retirement.