This Fourth of July, I was invited to celebrate at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, NYC’s largest indoor/outdoor rooftop experience atop Moxy Times Square. The space had come back on my radar, and this was the perfect occasion to experience its transformation once again.
Thank you again to Nina for this invitation. The Knockturnal was invited to attend the remarkable and deeply moving concert of soul and jazz singer-songwriter Karen Bernod, who has spent decades lending her voice to legends like Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, and Luther Vandross. Now, she returns center stage to remind us of her power and presence as a solo artist.
La Factoría, the iconic Old San Juan bar ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars, brought its renowned “run-down chic” aesthetic and Boricua hospitality to New York City for a vibrant one-night takeover at UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley.
On Monday, June 9th, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal launched its 30th anniversary celebration with an unforgettable evening of cocktails, cuisine, and culture at Fandi Mata in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Held ahead of this year’s Bar Convent Brooklyn, the anniversary event brought together industry tastemakers, spirits enthusiasts, and cultural connectors under one roof to raise a glass to three decades of pioneering mezcal excellence.
Step into a surreal garden in the sky as Moxy Times Square’s iconic rooftop transforms into a vibrant floral wonderland.
On a bright Wednesday afternoon in NYC, Fat Joe and Jadakiss partnered with REFORM Alliance to bring 40 fathers and their families impacted by the criminal justice system to Sei Less NYC. The Asian fusion hotspot, known for its celebrity guests like Cardi B and J. Cole, transformed into a space of healing and connection.
With so many transformative activations taking place, May was a powerful month. On May 30, 2025, Roc Nation and the United Justice Coalition (UJC) hosted the third-ever UJCSummit at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York City. Over 1,300 attendees gathered for a full day of deeply moving, thought-provoking conversations focused on criminal justice reform—a testament to what’s possible when people come together with intention, compassion, and purpose.
Thank you to AEG and Janet’s incredible management and publicist, via the introduction, facilitated by Joanne Juele of AEG Presents for Resorts World Las Vegas, for the warm welcome. I had the pleasure and honor of attending the final night of Janet Jackson’s May 2025 residency on May 28th — and what a night it was.
On International Tea Day, Lipton—America’s #1 tea brand—invited select guests to its Hoboken headquarters for an immersive experience celebrating its bold new era. The exclusive event offered an inside look at the brand’s evolution and reaffirmed Lipton’s position not just as a household staple, but as a cultural mainstay with global roots and a renewed vision.
Spring is here, and despite everything happening in the world, I’ve made it a point to find light—and amplify it.