The North to Shore Festival announced its 2026 Community Arts Awards, spotlighting New Jersey artists and organizations across more than 80 events, including concerts, poetry readings, art exhibits, and dance workshops.
Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, CA will host its annual Cinco de Mayo event featuring a civic ceremony, performances by Plenazo Tribe, Los Caminantes, Buknas de Culiacan, and more, plus an LA Galaxy activation and family activities.
The Jersey City Jazz Festival will present a three-day waterfront event at Exchange Place Plaza, merging with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival for the first time, featuring Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, Nate Smith, and more.
Best of Broadway announced its 2026-2027 season at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, featuring MRS. DOUBTFIRE, THE BODYGUARD, HAMILTON, HELL'S KITCHEN, and more, with add-on productions including THE BOOK OF MORMON and BLUEY'S BIG PLAY.
Good Apples Collective has revealed programming for their 2026 season including another round of their popular Director/Playwright Speed Dating event in April, the World Premiere of benevolent by Sophie McIntosh in August, and more.
Glasgow's Citizens Theatre announced its autumn season, marking one year since its reopening, with productions including EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, and CINDERELLA.
Bergen County Players will host a free open house, Behind the Curtain, at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. The event will feature performances, backstage tours, workshops, and the announcement of the company’s 2026–27 season.
Disney's THE LION KING will partner with London Zoo for a second year, presenting a free exhibition featuring costumes, masks, and puppets from the West End production, alongside new expert-led talks on African wildlife.
Theatre by the Bay has announced that acclaimed comedy troupe Sex T-Rex will return to Barrie at The Five Points Theatre as the feature lead production of the 2026 Barrie Theatre Festival with their hit SwordPlay: A Play of Swords
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will join local schools and organizations for a birthday parade through Stratford-upon-Avon, plus scenes from ROMEO & JULIET, guided tours, and free access to New Place Gardens.
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, will present an encore screening of the LORD OF THE RINGS extended edition trilogy on its historic big screen, marking the series' 25th anniversary.
South Street Seaport Museum will present Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors as part of its ongoing series exploring queer life in Lower Manhattan. The event will feature live music and storytelling by the Ranzo Boys. The program will highlight overlooked queer narratives from maritime history.
Arts Advocates will present a series of May 2026 events in Sarasota, including a celebration with centenarian Sarasota Art Colony artist Beth Arthur and an annual scholarship luncheon awarding $50,000 to 10 students.
Narrows Community Theater has announced its upcoming production of Brigadoon, the beloved Lerner & Loewe musical, running at the Theater on Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Franklin Stage Company stages free, admission-free world premiere productions at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY, drawing professional talent from around the world to the intimate 120-seat historic venue.
The West Chelsea Artists Open Studios has announced its 2026 Call for Artists, inviting painters, sculptors, photographers, and multidisciplinary artists to participate.
MOCA will present Ed Young's Bright Worlds, the first U.S. retrospective of the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book illustrator, featuring original artwork from 15 projects, running May 14 through September 13, 2026.
South Street Seaport Museum announced ELEMENTS OF WONDER: WHEN NATURE BECOMES ART, a free outdoor photography exhibition by Australian photographer Jon McCormack, opening April 22, 2026, on the cobblestone streets at 207–211 Water Street.
NYFA and NYC's Dept. of Cultural Affairs announced 129 recipients of the 2026 Queens Arts Fund, distributing $493,350 in grants to Queens-based artists, collectives, and small nonprofits across disciplines.
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a Community Day event. The program will include art walks, workshops, and a live podcast. The event will take place in Summit.
Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival, running April 10–26, 2026, will present free and choose-what-you-pay performances centered on neurodiverse audiences, featuring local and international artists across sensory-based and interactive events.
CityPlace Doral will debut its new seasonal art installation, “Summer Lovin’,” on May 15, 2026, transforming the open-air center into a vibrant, interactive summer destination.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art announced its 2026 Carle Honors honorees, recognizing Bryan Collier, Ellen Michelson, the International Youth Library, Claudia Bedrick, and Robert L. Forbes at a September 17 gala in New York City.
Lori Shumpert was promoted to Director of Events at the Raleigh Convention Center, bringing over 18 years of experience in large-scale event management. She began her new role on April 4.
L'Alliance New York will present Comic Arts Fest April 24-26, featuring graphic novelists Charles Burns, Frank Quitely, and more in talks, masterclasses, screenings, and signings. Day passes start at $20.
