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Top Picks: Charly Bliss's 'Guppy,' National Geographic's video of a feather star, and moreIn PBS鈥檚 'Ireland鈥檚 Wild Coast,' cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson explores everything from the impressive Skellig Rocks to the various wildlife that can be seen in the beautiful area, the classic story of King Kong gets an interesting update with the movie 'Kong: Skull Island,' and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Wood Brothers' 'Live at the Barn,' the movie 'The Sense of an Ending,' and moreFans of Mozart can add a visual component to their enjoyment with a video by filmmaker Matthew Rycroft titled 'Siege of聽Salzburg,' the聽Komoot app聽can help you plan the best path for an outdoor adventure, and more top picks.
Exhibit offers look at the age of the ocean liner'Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed, and Style' traces the dramatic changes in their development, from 'hazardous' early steam-powered vessels to symbols of national identity to luxuriant playgrounds.聽
Top Picks: PBS's 'Weekend in Havana,' Richard Russo's 'Trajectory,' and moreThe聽ParkMe app聽lists prices, shows availability, and in some cases lets you book a parking spot ahead of time, Hudson's album of the same name brings together聽four of the world鈥檚 greatest musical improvisers, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Phoenix's 'Ti Amo,' HBO's 'The Words That Built America,' and moreThe Bulgarian History Podcast聽provides a deep dive into the history of the Balkan nation, director Raoul Peck uses James Baldwin鈥檚 writing for his documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro,' and more top picks.
Damien Hirst returns with art exploring mythologyAt this Venice art exhibit,聽barnacles, sea fans, and myriad coral stud and enshroud bronze deities, triumphant warriors, and even an occasional Walt Disney character.
Top Picks: The Smithsonian Channel's 'First Ladies Revealed,' the Fresh Air app, and more'The LEGO Batman Movie' features the return of hit 'LEGO' character Batman, singer Ariana Grande聽brought together artists including Chris Martin of Coldplay, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus to perform a benefit concert in Manchester, England, and more top picks.
Top Picks: The Netflix documentary 'Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower,' the Skyview app, and moreAsghar Farhadi's Oscar-winning film 'The Salesman' is available on DVD and Blu-ray, Fathom Events brings Studio Ghibli films back to theaters, and more top picks.
Artists team up with planners for urban changeArtists are experienced at gathering diverse voices, celebrating local history, and connecting with communities. Planners want to do that better.
Top Picks: PBS's 'The Story of China,' the J酶rgen Emborg Quartet鈥檚 album 'What's Left?,' and more'Toni Erdmann' tells the story of a corporate strategist and her聽mischievous father who loves playing pranks on people, artist Thomas Dambo's 'The 6 Forgotten Giants' brings creatures out of fairy tales to life, and more top picks.
Top Picks: Chris Stapleton's 'From a Room: Volume 1,' 'Land of Mine' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreIn PBS鈥檚 'The American Epic Sessions,' artists including Elton John, Jack White, and the band Alabama Shakes are challenged to create music using old technology, the聽NPS National Mall聽app could help you on a Washington, D.C., trip, and more.
Literature, dance, art explore masculinityAcclaimed creators, including writer Paul Auster and artist Mark Bradford, are examining what it means to be a man in the modern world.
Top Picks: Joe Goddard's 'Electric Lines,' the REI Co-op Guide to National Parks app, and moreThe app聽BringFido lets you聽find a dog-friendly hotel as well as other area attractions, such as dog parks, trails, and beaches,聽movie fans should check out Isabelle Huppert's work in the film聽Things to Come, and more top picks.
Top Picks: 'The Red Turtle' on DVD and Blu-ray, the Wild Weather app, and moreA raw and beautiful sadness permeates the 11 tracks on Feist's 'Pleasure,' the movie 'Silence' features an intriguing turn by actor聽Issei Ogata, and more top picks.
Top Picks: 'Hidden Figures' on DVD and Blu-ray, 'Children of the Force' podcast, and moreThe聽Dog Park Finder Plus app聽can help you locate nearby dog parks as well as other dog-friendly locations, the聽Maps 3D Pro app聽brings maps to life for those who love the great outdoors, and more top picks.
How Nari Ward reimagines the immigrant experience through artAt a time when immigration has become a contentious political issue, Ward has emerged as one of the most visible artists fostering conversations about the topic in ways that go beyond Republican and Democrat talking points.
Ancient class distinctions displayed in Rome exhibitAn intimate look at life in ancient Rome is on rare public display outside Italy in an exhibit at the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, Mass.
Top Picks: Tim Gautreaux鈥檚 'Signals,' 'Lion' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreNetflix's 'The Mars Generation' follows teenagers as聽they learn what they will need to know to travel to the Red Planet, 'The Vampires Meet Lionel Loueke' will put a smile on your face, and more top picks.
Laughs take center stage at San Francisco festivalWill comedy fans be drawn to a festival from Comedy Central and the organizers of the successful Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival?
Top Picks: 'World Party: The Big Bang Concert Series,' the 'Revolutions' podcast, and moreThe magic of 'La La Land' comes to DVD and Blu-ray,聽National Geographic Documentary Films looks back at the Los Angeles riots with 'LA 92,' and more top picks.
