Representation in film: DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island” brings Filipino culture and Tagalog dialogue to mainstream animation, leaning on family details and folklore to make the story feel lived-in. Hispanic Heritage Month onstage: “Dominant Animals” returns to NYC’s Teatro LATEA for a Puerto Rican family story that tackles machismo, trauma, and healing through honest conversation. Community arts as public safety: Cleveland’s summer plan announcement pairs neighborhood investment with reported drops in homicides, robberies, and stolen vehicles—an example of culture-and-community priorities showing up in real life. Music with a mission: Classics Northwest’s season-opening concerts highlight collaboration and new programming ideas as the organization looks to the future of professional music. Interactive culture tourism: Seoul Gallery at City Hall turns Pokémon GO into a family art-and-games takeover, with performances and a Pikachu hanbok moment. Indigenous culture in the spotlight: The Aquinnah Powwow draws dozens of tribes and emphasizes education and understanding through dance, storytelling, and community honors. Art meets heritage education: The Asia Culture Center’s “Faces of Books” treats book covers as artworks, pairing original illustrations with the published editions. Public art for nature: Auckland’s Lightship unveils large-scale works exploring arrival and belonging, including a Māori-led film installation. Local creativity, global reach: Anseong’s Baudeogi festival expands with theme-park hands-on experiences and international master classes. Arts funding debate: Bradford’s council “call-in” challenges plans to re-open a historic tip by de-prioritizing £400,000 for cultural events. Culture protection: The NCCA and Philippine National Police sign an MOU to better guard cultural properties from theft and damage.