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Southbank Centre will host 'Relaxed Sessions: A Festive Cracker' on December 5, 2026, at 11am in The Clore Ballroom. The free, ticketed family event features games, dances, and craft activities led by multi-talented performer Len Blanco, a drag king, musician, comedian, and actor.
Southbank Centre will host Dua Lipa and Sudanese Canadian poet Mustafa for a conversation about Mustafa's 2025 poetry collection "Nour," meaning "light" in Arabic. The event also features readings by poets Victoria Chang and Safia Elhillo.
On October 28, 2026, the Getty Foundation announced New Interpretations, a grant initiative that awards $2.7 million to 11 museums and arts organizations worldwide for visitor-centered approaches to art interpretation.
On September 30, 2026, the Walker Art Center announced Sensory Friendly Evening, a free quarterly after-hours program for adults with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities.
On September 21, 2026, the Hirshhorn Museum announced elevator and escalator outages affecting access at its 7th Street entrance, just north of Pennsylvania Avenue.
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