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Sep 16, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 New York City

Ongoing

The "Chasing Clouds" exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City explores the historical representation of clouds by artists. It showcases how clouds have been captured from the early...

Exhibition Art +5

Brice Marden: I Am Plane Image

Sep 16 - Dec 12, 2026 New York City

Ongoing

The exhibition "Brice Marden: I Am Plane Image" is a comprehensive survey of Brice Marden’s paintings, spanning works from 1961 to 2023. Held at Gagosian, 522 W 21 St. in New York...

Art Exhibition +3

Santa Cruz County Fair

Sep 16-20, 2026 Watsonville, Santa Cruz County

Ongoing

The Santa Cruz County Fair is an annual five-day event held from September 16-20, 2026, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California. With the theme "Apple Pies and Starry Skies,"...

Fair Agriculture +8

Tewksbury Community Market

Sep 17-24, 2026 Tewksbury

Ongoing

The Tewksbury Community Market is a weekly event held in Tewksbury, featuring food, live music, and engaging activities. It runs every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., starting September 17 and continuing...

Community Market Food & drink +3

12th Annual Juried Exhibition

Sep 17 - Nov 12, 2026 Newport

Ongoing

The Perry County Council of the Arts presents its 12th Annual Juried Exhibition in Newport from September 17 to November 12, 2026, featuring original works by Pennsylvania artists across five media categories.

Art exhibition Juried Show +6

Beckley Concert Association 2026-27 Concert Season

Sep 17, 2026 - Apr 16, 2027 Beckley

Ongoing

The Beckley Concert Association's 2026-27 season offers a diverse program of musical performances, including jazz, tribute bands, classical, Irish, barbershop, and Motown. The season runs from September 17, 2026, to April 16,...

Music Concerts +7

Blue Ribbon Round Up: Western Art Show and Sale

Sep 18-26, 2026 Tyler

Ongoing

The Blue Ribbon Round Up: Western Art Show and Sale is an annual exhibition in downtown Tyler, Texas, showcasing a diverse collection of western artwork by East Texas artists, including a dedicated...

Art Show Western Art +5

Being on the Wing

Sep 18 - Nov 29, 2026 Port Townsend

Ongoing

"Being on the Wing" is a photography and text exhibition hosted at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's Flagship Landing Gallery. Running from September 18 through November 29, 2026, the free exhibit...

Photography Art exhibition +7

Garfield County Fair and Rodeo

Sep 18-20, 2026 Pomeroy, Garfield County

Ongoing

The Garfield County Fair and Rodeo is a traditional community celebration held annually in Pomeroy, Washington. The event features a wide array of agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and family-oriented entertainment. In 2026,...

Fair Rodeo +6

Grand Point North

Sep 18-20, 2026 Burlington

Ongoing

Grand Point North is a music festival held at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont, curated by musician Grace Potter. Scheduled for September 18–20, 2026, the event features a lineup of rock and...

Music festival Rock +6

Nelson Algren Celebration

Sep 18-20, 2026 Chicago

Ongoing

The Nelson Algren Celebration is a three-day "tavern hopping" event in Chicago, held from September 18-20, 2026. It marks the 75th anniversary of Algren's book, "Chicago: City on the Make," featuring readings,...

Cultural events Literary Festival +4

Friday Sidewalk Show

Sep 18 - Oct 30, 2026 Vallejo

Ongoing

The Friday Sidewalk Show is a weekly community event held on Fridays at the Vallejo waterfront, featuring live music, DJs, and entertainment. It aims to bring energy and reactivate downtown Vallejo.

Community Event Live music +4

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