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Alexander Pobutsky And Mateo Davis Did Not Come To Play In DPT’s ‘King James’ Detroit

Alexander Pobutsky And Mateo Davis Did Not Come To Play In DPT’s ‘King James’

The show explores the ups and downs of friends with Lebron James’s career as the anchor

  • Go to the profile of  Randiah Camille Green
Randiah Camille Green
22 May 2026 · 2 min read
What Do A Wasp’s Nest And A Nebula Have In Common? Tulsa

What Do A Wasp’s Nest And A Nebula Have In Common?

Two shows in the Arts District walked me through stars, spores, and cathedral-like termite towers

  • Go to the profile of  Ariana Jakub Brandes
Ariana Jakub Brandes
22 May 2026 · 5 min read
This Spangly, Sassy Shakespeare Is Shelter In The Storm Tulsa

This Spangly, Sassy Shakespeare Is Shelter In The Storm

It’s spangly. It’s whimsical. It’s heart-thrumming. It’s messy (complimentary).

  • Go to the profile of  Alicia Chesser
Alicia Chesser
22 May 2026 · 5 min read
Treasure Sanctuary Philadelphia

Treasure Sanctuary

An exhibit of folklore-filled monotypes by artist Otoño Andino-Gaskins finds refuge in escapism.

  • Go to the profile of  Soleil Summer
Soleil Summer
21 May 2026 · 4 min read
MakeHaven Survives, Thrives New Haven

MakeHaven Survives, Thrives

Amid "maker movement" shakeout.

  • Go to the profile of  Midbrow Editor
Midbrow Editor
21 May 2026 · 9 min read
Baby's First Rodeo Philadelphia

Baby's First Rodeo

Johnny Brenda's celebrates "yee-haw stuff!" with a night of country music and two-stepping.

  • Go to the profile of  Marquis Combs
Marquis Combs
21 May 2026 · 3 min read
Ghosts of Shoegaze Past Philadelphia

Ghosts of Shoegaze Past

Did not haunt, but rather inspired, a showcase of modern bands invested in extending the subgenre's shelf life.

  • Go to the profile of  John Morrison
John Morrison
21 May 2026 · 2 min read
All Blue Hartford

All Blue

June Mita's lighthouse photo looks like a painting.

  • Go to the profile of  Jamil Ragland
Jamil Ragland
20 May 2026 · 2 min read
Buffalo Prescott’s ‘Vernal’ Exhibit Brings Spring Reprieve Detroit

Buffalo Prescott’s ‘Vernal’ Exhibit Brings Spring Reprieve

Themes of motherhood, gestation, and fertility abound.

  • Go to the profile of  Randiah Camille Green
Randiah Camille Green
20 May 2026 · 3 min read
It’s Ethel Cain’s Ballroom Now Tulsa

It’s Ethel Cain’s Ballroom Now

In a three-night, sold out run, the Southern Gothic singer inspired near-spiritual fervor

  • Go to the profile of  Jerakah Greene
Jerakah Greene
20 May 2026 · 4 min read
“May Your Condition Be Like Living A Million Times” New Haven

“May Your Condition Be Like Living A Million Times”

Reads a 4,300-year-old papyrus fragment included in a exhibition on writing culture in ancient Egypt.

  • Go to the profile of  Midbrow Editor
Midbrow Editor
20 May 2026 · 4 min read
American Girl Doll Hits Puberty Philadelphia

American Girl Doll Hits Puberty

A musical about the childhood toy spurs existential reflection on changing personal and political identities.

  • Go to the profile of  Leo David
Leo David
20 May 2026 · 3 min read
Added Dimensions Philadelphia

Added Dimensions

A four-band bill brought a degenerate crowd out to Launderette Records.

  • Go to the profile of  Benjamin Gallman
Benjamin Gallman
19 May 2026 · 2 min read
The Florida --> Philly Pipeline Philadelphia

The Florida --> Philly Pipeline

A bunch of bands with connections to the sunshine state played Cousin Danny's on Sunday.

  • Go to the profile of  Pierce Jordan
Pierce Jordan
19 May 2026 · 4 min read
Dressed — and Dancing — Towards Equality Oakland

Dressed — and Dancing — Towards Equality

Oaklash Stuns for the 9th Year in a Row.

  • Go to the profile of  Vita Hewitt
Vita Hewitt
19 May 2026 · 3 min read
Worrywart Bravely Crosses Borders Philadelphia

Worrywart Bravely Crosses Borders

The Canadian band stopped by Abyssinia while playing their first U.S. tour.

  • Go to the profile of  Tyler Maxwell
Tyler Maxwell
19 May 2026 · 2 min read
Community Celebrates Heritage and Innovation Oakland

Community Celebrates Heritage and Innovation

Rhythm and community aligned at the annual Malcolm X Fest.

  • Go to the profile of  Midbrow Editor
Midbrow Editor
19 May 2026 · 4 min read
Post-Apocalyptic Wizardry Philadelphia

Post-Apocalyptic Wizardry

Local trio Midnight on the Water jumped all over the map during a celebratory show for the release of their double album.

  • Go to the profile of  Tyler Maxwell
Tyler Maxwell
18 May 2026 · 2 min read
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