Definitions for "Happenings"
Happenings is an album by jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, released in 1966 on the Blue Note label. The album features six compositions by Hutchinson, and one by Herbie Hancock, "Maiden Voyage".
Developed by sculptor Alan Kaprow in the 1950s and presented as artworks, often involving multimedia presentations and audience participation. Happenings are regarded as the forerunners of performance art.