08 - August

John Waters: Pope of Trash (2024) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jan 1 - Aug 4, 2024

John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more. Click Here for the 2023 exhibition ….

Big Boi Day | Cultural Events | Aug 11

Big Boi of seminal hip hop duo Outkast received one of the highest honors the city of Atlanta can offer – having a day named after him on August 11, 2023, the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Big Boi Day was first celebrated when the artist was honored at Spaceman ATL, located on the rooftop of ….

Comic Legend Todd McFarlane Hosts Record-Breaking Buy the Booth Whatnot Auction (2023) | Milestones, Specialty, Themed Auctions & Auction Cons | Aug 23, 2023

Todd McFarlane makes collectibles history with historic “Buy the Booth” auction on Whatnot on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023. McFarlane made his Whatnot debut to host a first-of-its-kind activation, auctioning off pieces from his McFarlane Toys/Spawn San Diego Comic Con booth. McFarlane’s “Buy the Booth” auction featured 24 separate panels that were cut from his SDCC ….

Monument Day (2010) | Cultural Events | Aug 27, 2010

Monument Day commemorates the collapse of society in The Walking Dead universe. The fall occurred on Friday, August 27, 2010, three days after the Wildfire Virus became a global pandemic and the dead began to rise. Unrest and rioting lead to Martial Law being declared, and Operation Cobalt would be implemented two weeks later. Operation ….

Rush Plays Concert at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena (1974) | Concerts | Aug 14, 1974

Canadian rock band Rush played a concert at the Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on August 14, 1974. Rush included Geddy Lee (bass, lead vocals, keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitars, backing vocals) and Neil Peart (drums, percussion, lyrics). Civic Arena was formerly known as the Civic Auditorium and later Mellon Arena. The building was located in ….

Lakeshore and Broadway Records Digitally Release Sideways The Musical Original Cast Recording (2023) | Digital and MP3 Releases | Aug 18, 2023

Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records released Sideways The Musical Original Cast Recording digitally on August 18, 2023. Featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with lyrics by Adams and Rex Pickett. The Sideways: The Musical cast includes Devin Archer, Ruby Lewis, Ryan Quinn, Emily Goglia, James Byous, Juliette Goglia, Britton Sparkman and Rebecca Jade.

Burning Man Festival (2023) | Art Festivals, Experiences | Aug 27 - Sep 4, 2023

According to the official website, Burning Man is a network of people inspired by the values reflected in the Ten Principles and united in the pursuit of a more creative and connected existence in the world. Throughout the year organizers work to build Black Rock City, home of the largest annual Burning Man gathering, and ….

World Photography Week | Cultural Events | Aug 12 - Aug 26

Because of the extraordinary interest from around the globe in World Photography Day, in 2022 organizers announced World Photography Week – a two-week-long worldwide celebration of photography beginning a week before World Photography Day, on August 12th, and running for one week after, through August 26th. On each day of World Photography Week, share a ….

World Photography Day | Cultural Events | Aug 19

World Photography Day is an annual global celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography. Be sure to share your best photos on social media and tag using #WorldPhotographyDay. Everyone can participate in World Photography Day and help support photography everywhere, whether or not you have a photo to share. Search for posts ….