Editorial standards and source methodology

What we consider

We consider publicly announced events within the publication's stated market. Relevance, source quality, completeness, geographic fit, timing, distinctiveness, and the overall mix of the calendar all influence selection. We may decline, delay, shorten, or remove a listing at our discretion.

• Live music, comedy, theater, dance, sports, and other performances
• Museums, galleries, talks, workshops, and cultural programs
• Food, drink, markets, festivals, and neighborhood gatherings
• Family activities and public or nonprofit community events
• Other time-specific activities with clear attendance information

How we source event facts

We prefer first-party sources such as an organizer, venue, institution, team, artist, or government page. We may also use licensed feeds, partner data, organizer submissions, and reputable public calendars. A listing can combine facts from more than one source, but we do not treat a ticket offer by itself as proof that every event detail is current.

Before publication, an event should have a recognizable title, date or date range, location or clearly stated online format, and a source that supports the core facts. Material claims that cannot be verified should be omitted or clearly qualified.

Selection and ranking

Inclusion is not an endorsement. Our default ranking signals are usefulness to the visitor: date, distance or market fit, category relevance, source confidence, freshness, stated availability, and editorial variety. Commercial availability may be used to identify a ticket option, but commission is not the sole basis for a recommendation.

Sponsored placement, if introduced, will be labeled. Affiliate links are disclosed. Neither arrangement guarantees favorable editorial language.

Automation and human review

Software may help import, normalize, deduplicate, categorize, summarize, and monitor listings. Automation can make mistakes. We use publication rules and review higher-risk conflicts, but visitors should confirm final times, age limits, accessibility details, availability, and entry requirements with the organizer or seller before making plans.

Images and descriptions

We use media and text we create, receive with permission, license, or are otherwise permitted to display. We may edit supplied descriptions for length, clarity, style, or structured presentation without intending to change their meaning. Rights holders can contact us with a specific URL and a description of the concern.