I had the incredible opportunity to watch the Season 2 premiere of Percy Jackson and the Olympians at the Academy Museum, and experiencing it on the big screen with the cast in attendance made it unforgettable.
Netflix celebrated the premiere of The Abandons on December 3 at the Tudum Theater with a Western-themed red carpet that had the buzzy feeling of a family reunion. Red carpets tend to blur together, but this one had a strange consistency to it. Reporting for The Knockturnal, almost everyone I spoke to ended up talking about the same thing: cowboy camp.
Brooklyn Roots Collective, located at 255 Randolph Street at the border of Bushwick and East Williamsburg, is a 20,000-square-foot indoor–outdoor venue designed for sustainable businesses, plant-based cuisine, and community-driven programming. As one of New York City’s largest spaces dedicated to conscious culture and creative events, it blends secondhand and sustainable markets, plant-forward dining, educational workshops, and live entertainment. Its flexible layout allows the venue to shift seamlessly from daytime marketplaces to evening music, nightlife, and large-scale gatherings, making it an increasingly popular setting for corporate functions, private celebrations, and cultural events.
American Express and Delta Airlines painted the art crowd in dazzling colors with the welcomed return of the Untitled Art Fair: The Artscape Lounge.
Cinema luminaries and film visionaries gathered for a dazzling evening at the 35th edition of The Gotham Awards.
I recently had the chance to attend the official preview of Culinary Month 2026, hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority at the prestigious Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York City. From the moment I stepped inside, I could feel the vibrant flavors and unmistakable love from Antigua radiating throughout the room. This wasn’t just a tasting—it was a warm, spirited invitation into the culture, heritage, and creativity of the islands. The full celebration will take place across Antigua & Barbuda from May 1–31, 2026, offering a month-long immersion into the islands’ rich culinary landscape.
An intimate screening of the film MONEY TALK$, written and directed by Tony Mucci, was held at the Core Club in New York City, attended by no more than 50 people, including members of the cast, producers, and Mucci himself. The screening was followed by a Q&A moderated by Liam Crowley, joined by Mucci, producer Bryan Schmier, and actors Zolee Griggs and Tyler “Hook” Senerchia.
The original Zootopia brought laughter, warmth, and a surprisingly sharp social message when it hit theaters in 2016. Walking into the El Capitan Theatre for the world premiere of Zootopia 2, I felt that same spark—this time mixed with the thrill of exploring an entirely new corner of the animal world.
Los Angeles has no shortage of glam nights — but on November 18, 2025, the city witnessed something for the first time. It wasn’t just another gala. It was a convergence of global artistry, philanthropy, and imagination.
The 36th Annual St. Jude Taste of New York Gala returned to The Lighthouse at Pier 61 with an unforgettable night of culinary excellence, powerful survivor stories, and community support for lifesaving pediatric research.