Marlowe Theatre Will Transform Canterbury's Poor Priests' Hospital Into Creative Learning Centre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Marlowe Theatre received £4.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to convert Canterbury's 800-year-old Poor Priests' Hospital into The Hive, a creative learning centre for children and young people, with free public access.
UNCLE VANYA to be Presented at Shakespeare Downtown's 10th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Shakespeare Downtown will present Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at Castle Clinton National Monument in Lower Manhattan, marking the company's 10th season of free outdoor performances.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Sixth Annual Visual Arts Exhibition EARTHLY DELIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present its sixth annual Visual Arts Exhibition, 'Earthly Delights,' featuring artists exploring biological and natural forms across the 153-acre Tivoli, NY grounds. Admission is free.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Will Open 6th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present its sixth annual Visual Arts Exhibition, titled Earthly Delights, featuring nine contemporary Hudson Valley artists curated by Hilary Greene at its Tivoli, NY campus.
Full Cast Set for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.
North Shore Civic Ballet Opens Spring Online Auction
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The North Shore Civic Ballet launched its annual online auction to raise funds for dancer scholarships, training, and performances. Bidders can access items ranging from hotel stays to theater tickets at biddingforgood.com/ballet.
QPAC's CLANCESTRY Festival Reveals Programming
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
QPAC announced the free program for its CLANCESTRY festival, celebrating First Nations art and culture with music, performance, family events, and markets at South Bank Cultural Forecourt in Brisbane.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Hudson River Park Reveals Free Summer 2026 Lineup of Music, Dance, and Science Events
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Hudson River Park will present hundreds of free events this spring and summer, including BROADWAY BY THE BOARDWALK performances, Sunset Salsa, Jazz at Pier 84, Science After Dark, and outdoor fitness classes across the park's four-mile waterfront.
Casa Romantica Will Present THROUGH THE DECADES: ARTISTS THAT SHAPED THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will present Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts, featuring works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, tracing over a century of Southern California art history.
Authentic Berlin Wall Segments Arrive in Kansas City for North American Premiere of THE BERLIN WALL. A WORLD DIVIDED.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Six original Berlin Wall segments have arrived at Union Station Kansas City ahead of the North American premiere of THE BERLIN WALL. A WORLD DIVIDED., an international touring exhibition presented by Chase.
John Legend to Perform at Lincoln Center Summer Gala Honoring Misty Copeland
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
EGOT-winner John Legend will perform at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' 2026 Summer Gala, honoring dancer and advocate Misty Copeland and SNF Co-President Andreas C. Dracopoulos at David Geffen Hall.
The Impostors Will Bring FOOTHOLDS VOL. 7 to The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
The Impostors Theatre Company will present Footholds Vol. 7, the final production of its seventh season, at The Den Theatre in Chicago, featuring short plays built around a shared creative constraint.
THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS Will Present World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Carli Wright's original musical THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS blends horror, romance, and comedy at the Hobgoblin Playhouse during the Hollywood Fringe Festival, featuring a seven-person cast, live acoustic songs, and a ghost haunting her childhood home.
ALCEE HASTINGS: A LEGACY OF SERVICE Exhibition Opens at Florida Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center will present a free exhibition honoring late Congressman Alcee Hastings, featuring rare photographs, papers, and artifacts from his career as a civil rights advocate, federal judge, and Florida legislator.
DRINKING HABITS 2: CAUGHT IN THE ACT To Be Presented At Centerstage North Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Centerstage North Theatre in Marietta stages DRINKING HABITS 2: CAUGHT IN THE ACT, Tom Smith's farcical sequel featuring nuns juggling a secret winemaking operation and a theatrical production of their own.
Workshops, Wine Nights, Live Music and More Set for Casa Romantica’s May - June Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente will present a packed season of programming, including live blues concerts, youth chamber music, film screenings, art workshops, and family events.
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival to Present 13 Concerts in 43rd Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will return for its 43rd season, featuring 13 concerts celebrating American music, BCM founder Marya Martin’s 50th anniversary in the U.S., and more.
BAM Unveils DANCEAFRICA Festival 2026 Lineup and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica Festival will return to Brooklyn from May 16-28, 2026. The long-running celebration of African and diasporic dance and culture will feature performances, films, dance classes, and community events across the BAM campus.
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2026 Awards Honorees for Fairfax County Arts Recognition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, has revealed the 2026 ArtsFairfax Awards recipients, elebrated as the annual event to recognize visionary contributions to the arts countywide.
Broadway and The Park 2026- Inside the Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 8, 2026
From philanthropy, business, fashion, and the Broadway community, for one of New York City’s most elegant and meaningful spring traditions, the annual Central Park Conservancy Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon once again brought together leaders!
Festival of Arts Returns to Laguna Beach with New Music Series and Events
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026
The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show will return to Laguna Beach, featuring over 120 Orange County artists, new weekly music series, and special events including Cultural Arts Day and Battle of the Arts.
Laura Linney to be Honored at Sing For Hope Pianos 25th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Sing for Hope will present 25 artist-designed pianos across all five NYC boroughs for a citywide public residency, with Laura Linney set to receive the 2026 Art for All Award at the launch event.
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera will present Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, directed by Steven Stead, before transferring to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg.
Hyper SoCal Reveals Summer 2026 Arts Programming Across 40+ Partner Spaces
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Hyper SoCal, the regional arts initiative based at Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, will present festivals, performances, and exhibitions across more than 40 partner spaces spanning five Southern California counties.
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