The Modern Dispatch

Performing Arts

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Dancers from diverse cultural backgrounds performing energetically on an outdoor stage at the Richmond International Dance Festival.
Experiences

International Dance Festival Richmond celebrates cultural significance

The 2026 Richmond International Dance Festival offers free public access to a diverse cultural celebration, yet paradoxically charges its 18 choreographers and 9 film artists a $20 submission fee.

Theo Ashford·August 19, 2026
A colorful Cantonese opera performance on stage in San Francisco, showcasing traditional costumes and performers with a modern city backdrop.
Culture

Cantonese Opera Festival San Francisco Celebrates 25 Years of Cultural Impact

Last year, the San Francisco Cantonese Opera Festival drew over 15,000 attendees, with a surprising 60% being of non-Chinese descent, according to Festival Organizers and an Audience Demographics Stud

Elise Marrow·May 4, 2026