Youth & Community Arts: Oakland Peace Center’s “Youth Sustaining Peace” program returns with hands-on workshops on zero waste, food systems, gardening, and leadership through July 18. Historic Preservation: Germantown Historical Society pours concrete for an addition to the Christ Church Museum, aiming to expand displays of antique farm tools. Live Performance: Theatre on the Bay brings “The Music Man” to the Bayshore Arts Center with a run of public performances in late July. Public Art & Community Craft: Butler’s Penn Theater mosaic gets final grouting as residents help seal and finish the five-panel artwork honoring local industrial and cultural history. Cultural Festivals: Boyle Arts Festival returns for ten days (July 16–25) with music, visual art, theatre, literature, comedy, and free family events. Arts Funding for Youth: Schack Arts Center in Everett receives a major youth-focused boost from the Jody and Paul Allen philanthropic foundation to expand visual arts, internships, and mentorship. Art, Environment & Waste: Portugal’s “Waste 2 Arte” turns beach litter into an outdoor photo exhibition meant to spark reflection on pollution. Photography & Legacy: “We Are Martin Parr” opens in Seoul, offering a major Asia retrospective of the late British photographer’s everyday-life wit. Body & Culture: A plastic surgeon in Orlando outlines post-pregnancy options like tummy tucks and “Mommy Makeover” procedures. Cultural Diplomacy: France marks 140 years of ties with Korea at a large Bastille Day reception in Seoul.