For the first time ever, Anime NYC expanded to a full four days—and honestly, even with that extra time, it still felt like just scratching the surface. The Javits Center was buzzing with energy from open to close, packed with fans, creators, vendors, and cosplayers who turned every aisle into a celebration of anime and…
Boston was buzzing with excitement on August 9, 2025, as the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center welcomed fans from all corners of pop culture for FanExpo Boston 2025. Thousands of attendees poured in, bringing with them incredible energy, creativity, and passion for the worlds of comics, anime, gaming, movies, and television. From the…
ConnectiCon returned to the Connecticut Convention Center in, July , 2025, and proved once again why it’s one of the most beloved conventions on the East Coast. We were only there for a single day this time—but wow, what a day it was. Cosplay on Another Level The creativity and craftsmanship on display were absolutely…
BROOKLYN, NY — Thousands gathered on the lawn of the Lena Horne Bandshell on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, for one of the summer’s most joyful celebrations of Black culture, music, and community: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz. The event marked the closing of BRIC’s multi-part homage to the legendary producer…
On June 28th, 2025, thousands gathered in Midtown Manhattan for the annual NYC Dyke March — a grassroots, unapologetic show of lesbian and queer power that has defiantly reclaimed the streets since 1993. Marchers assembled at Bryant Park and made their way down Fifth Avenue toward Washington Square Park, carrying signs, chanting, drumming, and dancing…
On the evening of June 27th, Tompkins Square Park erupted into a kaleidoscope of wigs, glitter, political signs, and fearless self-expression as hundreds gathered for the annual Drag March — a raucous, irreverent, and fiercely political tradition that turned the East Village streets into a runway of queer resistance. Under the canopy of summer trees,…
Despite a few rain showers rolling through the park, the spirit of liberation and joy was unstoppable at this year’s Dance Is Life: Juneteenth celebration held at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. Even arriving a little late, you could still feel the energy pulsing through the crowd. The plaza was alive with dancers of all…
A Celebration of Heritage and Pride: The 2025 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City On June 8th, 2025, Fifth Avenue transformed into a vibrant tapestry of culture, pride, and celebration for the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. Thousands filled the iconic thoroughfare, adorned in the island’s distinctive red, white, and blue, waving flags…
