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Tierra Legacy To Return To Cal State LA For First Annual Car Show And Community Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Tierra Legacy, the continuation of pioneering East LA Chicano band Tierra, will perform at Cal State LA's First Annual Car Show and Community Festival, returning to the campus where the original band first performed over 50 years ago.
Lowell Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
The Lowell Folk Festival announced its first set of performers for its 39th edition, including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks across stages in downtown Lowell, MA.
Diana Byer To Host Teaching Cecchetti Morning Classes Via Zoom
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Master teacher Diana Byer has announced new Morning Advanced/Professional online classes from through June 5 via Zoom, as a part of her recently launched Teaching Cecchetti, a new channel meant to educate dancers via social media.
Rikud Studio Opens in Prospect Heights Offering Street and Club Dance Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Rikud Studio, a new Brooklyn dance school founded by former Goldman Sachs professional Caila Moed, focuses exclusively on breaking, hip-hop, and house dance — with no ballet, no mirrors, and no recitals.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Jason Flom Joins Producing Team of THE FEAR OF 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
Casts Set For Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 13
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Theatre Now's SOUND BITES 13 announced casting for its annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals at Symphony Space, hosted by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa, featuring Courtney Bassett, Leenya Rideout, and nearly 50 performers.
Kendra Dance Festival Will Include CHAKRAVYUH, श्रीDURGA & KARTIKEYA in New Delhi
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra will present KENDRA DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, featuring three mythological dance-dramas — CHAKRAVYUH, श्रीDURGA, and KARTIKEYA — performed by the Kendra Dance Repertory.
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Musical in Development; Dwayne Johnson to Produce
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
A stage musical adaptation of FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY is in development with Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded by Dwayne Johnson. The project will feature a book by Jon Brittain and music by Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler.
Massey Hall to Present Blackie and the Rodeo Kings at Danforth Music Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Massey Hall will present Blackie and the Rodeo Kings at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall. The Canadian Roots supergroup, formed by Tom Wilson, Colin Linden, and Stephen Fearing, is known for blending Americana, folk, blues, and country.
Chelsea Music Festival to Present 17th Annual Season 'Every Story Counts' in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
The Chelsea Music Festival has revealed that tickets and season passes are on sale for its 17th annual season, featuring 17 New York Premieres, 1 World Premiere, and a week of concerts, visual art, and culinary events in New York City.
GISELLE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and More Set For Chandler Center For The Arts 2026/2027 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Chandler Center for the Arts announced its 2026–2027 season lineup, set to launch following a major interior renovation. The season includes music, dance, theater, and family entertainment, with Pick 5 packages now available to members.
The Sunset Jazz Series Will Come to Sunset Station
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Sunset Jazz Series will present six outdoor performances at the Side Lawn at Sunset Station in Las Vegas, featuring Billboard-charting artists including Jarez, Adrian Crutchfield, Patrick Lamb, Nicholas Cole, and Blake Aaron. Tickets are $25.
THIS WHEEL’S STILL ON FIRE: THE LEGACY OF LEVON HELM Will Open At Walton Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm will be presented at Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery. The exhibition will highlight Helm’s life, music, and cultural impact through rare artifacts and multimedia elements.
DON'T TELL DAD ABOUT DIANA Will Come to Underbelly Soho
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May. Learn more here!
David Rose Will Bring NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Sydney Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2026
Melbourne comedian David Rose brings his stand-up show NEPO GREAT GRANDBABY to Bondi Pavilion as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival, exploring Jewish identity and the legacy of his vaudeville great-grandfather.
Matt Lapinskas Will Run London Marathon For Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
EastEnders actor Matt Lapinskas announced he will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Acting for Others and Theatre Chaplaincy UK, two charities supporting the financial and emotional wellbeing of UK theatre workers.
FLASHBANG To Play Belgrade Theatre As Part Of UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Flashbang, a new play by James Lewis, will visit the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry as part of its UK tour. The production explores themes of friendship and identity among young people.
NEC's CMA Small Ensemble Festival Will Include Jazz, Folk, World Music & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
New England Conservatory's CMA Spring Ensemble Festival will present student ensembles performing West African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, American Roots, and Indie/Punk/Art Rock music. All festival events are free and open to the public.
Comedian Matt Mathews Will Come to the Lied Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
Matt Mathews is a comedian and singer/songwriter whose blend of honesty, quick wit, and Southern charm has made him one of comedy's fastest-rising stars. He will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Bernadette Peters and More Set for The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2026–27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Hylton Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2026–27 season of performances, featuring a myriad of artistic acts and styles as part of its four main series: Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and American Roots Series.
Phoenix Dance Theatre Returns This June With A New Mixed Bill INTERPLAY at Sadler’s Wells East
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
This June, Phoenix Dance Theatre will return following their sell-out 2025 production Inside Giovanni's Room, presenting a new mixed bill, Interplay, running at Sadler's Wells East.
Melbourne's RISING 2026 Expands With Pasifika Block Party, First Peoples Works & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Melbourne's RISING festival announced an expanded program featuring city-wide parties, First Peoples-led projects, and public events across clubs, streets, and civic spaces, including a free Pasifika block party at Fed Square.
Richmond County Orchestra Will Perform ALLURE IN LAUGHS AND LUSTER With Comedy and Dance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Richmond County Orchestra will present Allure in Laughs and Luster, featuring comedians Mary Dimino, Nanci Richards, and Danielle Hernandez alongside dancers Anna Polyachenko and Sivan Sheli Yakovich at 4089 Victory Blvd. in New York City.
L'Alliance New York to Present EUPHRATE, a French Solo Show Blending Dance and Spoken Word
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
L'Alliance New York will present Euphrate, a solo performance by Nil Bosca blending dance and spoken word at the Florence Gould Theater. The French-language show with English supertitles follows a young woman navigating dual Turkish-French identity.
Amy Grant to Bring THE ME THAT REMAINS TOUR to Patchogue Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant will bring her Me That Remains Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, supporting her first new album in over a decade, produced by Mac McAnally.
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