Happenstand is an online resource for the Bay Area arts community that enables anyone of any means to create and consume information about local art activities. In addition to the website’s calendar, directory, news aggregator, email list and archive, the site also hosts an API (application programming interface) that allows site users to link Happenstand hosted information to their own websites, desktop or mobile applications. This self-propagating form of distribution promotes artistic activity and encourages artists and event organizers to submit their events to the system.