1. events or occurrences, especially those that are notable or interesting
Usage: plural form of happening
2. spontaneous or improvised artistic performances or events
Usage: art context; 1960s counterculture

Examples

• The local newspaper covers all the happenings in our small town.
• She always knows about the latest happenings at school.
• The festival featured various cultural happenings throughout the weekend.
• Strange happenings have been reported in that old house.
• The artist organized several happenings in the park during the 1960s.
• Current happenings in politics dominate the news cycle.