Henderson’s ‘Stories of Southern Nevada’ exhibition runs through Sept. 10
The City of Henderson’s “Stories of Southern Nevada” art exhibition opened July 30 and is scheduled to continue through Sept. 10. A public reception is set for Aug. 5.
Community & Culture
Arts, culture, community organizations, civic events, libraries, museums, recreation, philanthropy, and public participation.
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Rapid City Arts Council’s August Art Walk links 20 downtown venues; next event set for Sept. 6
The Rapid City Arts Council’s free, self-guided Art Walk on Aug. 2 connected 20 downtown business locations with music, poetry, family painting and pop-up exhibitions. The next Art Walk is scheduled for Sept. 6.
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Charleston’s Multifest scheduled for Aug. 6–9 as free cultural festival
Multifest is scheduled to return to Charleston Aug. 6–9, 2026, with four days of free programming centered on food, music, dance, art, crafts and family activities.
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Smithsonian’s “By the People” initiative heads toward its August 2026 conclusion
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s nationwide “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250” initiative is bringing community-created cultural programs to participating states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Lancaster County Super Fair begins its 2026 run in Lincoln
The Lancaster County Super Fair is underway in Lincoln, with its listed 2026 schedule running from July 30 through Aug. 8.
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Bismarck hosts 52nd annual Capital A’Fair through Aug. 2
The Bismarck Art & Galleries Association’s Capital A’Fair is underway on the North Dakota Capitol grounds, with vendors, food and family activities scheduled through Sunday afternoon.
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Memphis plans 2026 Creative Economy Communities network for cultural workers
The City of Memphis says its Creative Economy Communities initiative will launch in 2026, linking eligible local creative professionals across arts, culinary and design fields.
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South Burlington library’s summer-reading program continues through Aug. 6
South Burlington Public Library’s 2026 summer-reading program continues through Thursday, Aug. 6, with a Wednesday baby storytime and two Thursday all-ages storytime sessions on the regular schedule.
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Creamer’s Field Bird Festival set for Aug. 6-9 with Alaska Native stories, art and community events
Friends of Creamer’s Field and partner organizations have scheduled the 2026 Creamer’s Field Bird Festival in Fairbanks for Aug. 6-9, pairing cultural programming and community activities with the annual southward migration of sandhill cranes.
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Omaha guide highlights 10 events planned for August, including Balloon and Wine Festival
An Omaha World-Herald guide published June 16 highlights 10 events planned in Omaha during August 2026, including the Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival.
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Pierre library’s summer reading program reaches Aug. 3 grand-prize drawing
Rawlins Municipal Library’s free 2026 summer reading program has reached its grand-prize drawing after the reading-log return window closed Aug. 2.
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Austin opens FY27 arts grants with more than $23 million available for cultural programs
Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office has opened applications for four FY27 funding programs, with more than $23 million available and an Aug. 18 deadline.
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Chesapeake Public Library schedules Dizzy Con for Aug. 7
Chesapeake Public Library will hold Dizzy Con from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, on the Main Floor of Central Library for preschool and school-age children and their families.
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Cheyenne Arts Celebration set for Aug. 8 with 40-plus artist vendors at Lions Park
Arts Cheyenne’s free Cheyenne Arts Celebration is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Lions Park, with more than 40 artist vendors, live music, demonstrations and food trucks listed.
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West Las Vegas youth arts camp performance scheduled for Aug. 1
The City of Las Vegas lists a 2 p.m. Aug. 1 performance by its Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp at West Las Vegas Theatre.
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Eugene seeks artists for Santa Clara Community Park public-art installation
The City of Eugene and Eugene Parks Foundation are accepting proposals for a public artwork at Santa Clara Community Park, with submissions due Aug. 7.
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Houston City Council schedules Aug. 12 Arts and Culture Committee meeting
Houston City Council’s Arts and Culture Committee is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 to review matters within its oversight of city arts and culture activities.
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Seattle Parks schedules free Big Day of Play community celebration for Aug. 15
Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold its free Big Day of Play community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 5 p.m., with cultural programming, recreation activities, food trucks and community vendors.
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Casper’s Tate Geological Museum schedules free Cave Crawl for Aug. 8
The Tate Geological Museum at Casper College will hold its free 2026 Cave Crawl on Saturday, Aug. 8, with simulated caving and science activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Albany’s Empire State Plaza hosts Black Arts and Cultural Festival
Albany’s free Black Arts and Cultural Festival was scheduled for July 31-Aug. 1, 2026, at Empire State Plaza, with the Aug. 1 program listed from noon to 8 p.m.
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Harrisburg prepares for 110th Kipona Festival as vendor application period closes
Harrisburg’s 110th annual Kipona Festival is scheduled for Sept. 5-7 at Riverfront Park and City Island, with multicultural vendor and cultural-activity applications having closed July 24.
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Meridian’s Main Street Mix summer concert series runs through Aug. 12
Meridian’s free Main Street Mix concert series is scheduled to continue in downtown through Aug. 12, with Wednesday concerts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.