Collage of Rise and Resist protesters outside the Met Gala, including a Tax the Rich outfit, a top-hat billionaire satire costume with fake money, and a masked red-and-black protest look.

Outside the Met Gala, Rise and Resist Stages a “Resistance Red Carpet”

AFixedMoment Photography & Culture — Brooklyn, NYC About This Story Rise and Resist staged a satirical “Resistance Red Carpet” outside the Met Gala in New York City on May 4, 2026. The action used costume, protest signs, fake money and performance to challenge wealth, corporate power and elite spectacle. Photography · Richard Scalzo · May…

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Batman and Spiderman cosplayers pose with attendees during Free Comic Book Day at Earthworld Comics in Albany, New York, on May 2, 2026.

Earthworld Comics Celebrates Free Comic Book Day With Community, Cosplay and a Cause

Earthworld Comics celebrated Free Comic Book Day in Albany, New York, on May 2, 2026, with free comics, cosplay, local vendors and a fundraiser supporting the West Hill Refugee Welcome Center. Free Comic Book Day Albany 2026 brought crowds to Earthworld Comics, where visitors picked up free comics, met cosplayers, and supported local vendors and…

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Project Dance performers dance on an outdoor stage in Times Square during Project Dance New York City on April 18, 2026.

Project Dance New York City Performs in Times Square on April 18, 2026

Project Dance NYC Brings Faith-Based Contemporary Dance to Times Square — A Fixed Moment AFixedMoment Photography & Culture — Times Square, NYC About This Story Project Dance New York City brought a full day of contemporary, faith-based dance to Times Square, with performances running from approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the ground, April…

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Sam Heughan stands in front of a Grand Marshal banner on a parade bus, raising his fist while holding a bottle of whisky as Highland dancers and drummers perform on Sixth Avenue in New York City.

NYC Tartan Day Parade 2026: Scotland Comes to Sixth Avenue

New York, NY — April 11, 2026 Sam Heughan was pouring whisky into strangers’ mouths on Sixth Avenue, and nobody was complaining. Sam Heughan brings the crowd to life while sharing Sassenach Spirits along the parade route. The Outlander star served as Grand Marshal for this year’s NYC Tartan Day Parade, and he took the…

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Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2026 Brings Color and Creativity to Fifth Avenue

New York, NY — April 5, 2026: By noon, the rain had already settled into an on-and-off rhythm, but the crowd outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral did not seem to mind. Umbrellas opened, outfits came out, and Fifth Avenue once again turned into one of New York City’s most creative and charming spring traditions: the Easter…

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Composite image of cosplayers at Awesome Con 2026 in Washington DC featuring Kratos from God of War, Shazam, and Wicked characters posing inside the convention center

Awesome Con 2026: Cosplay, Community, and Creativity in Washington, D.C

Mandalorian group cosplay at Awesome Con 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Awesome Con 2026: Cosplay, Community, and Creativity in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. — March 14, 2026: A Fixed Moment spent the day at Awesome Con inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where thousands of fans, cosplayers, and…

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Flamenco instructor Xianix Barrera leads a pre-show dance lesson with audience members gathered in the lobby during the 25th Flamenco Festival at New York City Center in New York City.

Flamenco Festival Brings Rhythm and Community to New York City Center

On March 6, 2026, the 25th Flamenco Festival, presented in partnership with New York City Center (@nycitycenter), continued its celebration of Spanish music and dance in New York City. The festival brings internationally recognized flamenco artists to the city each year while introducing audiences to the traditions and evolving artistry of flamenco. Before the evening’s…

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A composite feature image from the 2026 Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown NYC showing a colorful dragon head, a packed parade route on Mott Street, and community leaders marching with red banners.

The Year of the Horse Charges Through Chinatown

2026 Lunar New Year Parade – March 1, 2026 | Chinatown, NYC Chinatown was packed shoulder-to-shoulder on March 1, 2026, as thousands lined the narrow streets for the annual Lunar New Year Parade. Lanterns hung overhead. Confetti coated the pavement. The sound of drums, cymbals, and firecrackers echoed off brick buildings and fire escapes. The…

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