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NYC music
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago

This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!

Fifth Avenue hosts the Museum Mile Festival, offering free museum access and live performances on June 9 from 6pm to 9pm.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.
London politics
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A story that needs to be told': the Manacillos festival of Colombia photo essay

Afro-Colombians celebrate the Manacillos festival to unite and resist economic instability and violence, preserving their ancestral heritage along the Yurumangui River.
#rumba
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley

Rumba event at La Peña Cultural Center features Afro-Cuban music and dance every 1st and 3rd Sunday, encouraging community participation.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley

Rumba event at La Peña Cultural Center features Afro-Cuban music and dance every 1st and 3rd Sunday, encouraging community participation.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley

Rumba event at La Peña Cultural Center features Afro-Cuban music and dance every 1st and 3rd Sunday, encouraging community participation.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley

Rumba event at La Peña Cultural Center features Afro-Cuban music and dance every 1st and 3rd Sunday, encouraging community participation.
Berlin music
from48 hills
1 week ago

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back-and ahead-at vibrant diasporic culture - 48 hills

The 20th annual CubaCaribe Festival showcases Caribbean cultural traditions through dance, music, and community events across various Bay Area venues from April 8-19.
#khmer-new-year
NYC LGBT
fromVogue
1 week ago

At the Trans+ Passover Seder in Brooklyn, an Evening of Queer Jewish Joy

The Trans+ Passover Seder is an inclusive celebration for transgender and non-binary Jews, fostering community and spiritual connection.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Lights, Movement, and Meaning: Achievement First Dance Festival Brings 700+ to Brooklyn Stage * Brooklyn Paper

There's something powerful that happens when students step onto a stage and the entire community shows up for them. Events like this bring families, staff, and students together in a way that builds pride, connection, and a real sense of belonging.
Brooklyn
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

2026 San Francisco Carnaval Festival & Parade (May 23-24)

Carnaval San Francisco returns in 2025 for its 47th annual celebration, featuring a free two-day festival with diverse cultural performances and vendors.
Arts
fromDocumentjournal
3 weeks ago

How a resort art fair is reshaping a small island nation's art world-and taking it global

FUZE Art Fair at Baha Mar is elevating Bahamian art to global recognition, notably with representation at the Venice Biennale.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Greetings from Turkey's border with Iran, where Iranians let loose on the dance floor

Underground discos in Turkey reveal the complex emotions of Iranian exiles amidst festive atmospheres and stories of pain and hope.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance

No experience necessary, bring your pals; all dances taught, all ages welcome: LGBTQAI+ friendly. We offer a basic class for beginners from 7:45-8pm.
SF music
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

SF's 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, Block Party & Free Carnival Rides (Fillmore)

California's largest Juneteenth celebration features live music, a kids zone, and spans 8 city blocks with free entertainment.
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago
London politics

Notting Hill Carnival Is Getting More Than 4 Million in Additional Funding

Notting Hill Carnival receives £4.66 million funding for safety and security in its 60th anniversary year.
Brooklyn Nets
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Nets' West Indian Night helps highlight diverse Brooklyn culture | amNewYork

The Brooklyn Nets celebrated Caribbean heritage at their West Indian Carnival game, emphasizing community and culture despite a loss.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The week in which Puerto Rico celebrates its Afro-descendant heritage

The Bandera Cimarrona, a flag conceived at the first edition of the International Summit of Afro-descendants in Puerto Rico in 2022, stands as a symbol of the resistance, the pursuit of freedom, and the strength of Afro-descendants on the island and throughout the Americas.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Krewe de Kinque Bal Masque XXIII at The Cafe - San Francisco Bay Times

Krewe de Kinque's Bal Masque XXIII was the largest LGBTQ+ party in the Bay Area, benefiting Openhouse and celebrating the Academy Awards.
fromBronx Times
3 weeks ago

Teatro Fest NYC returns a spotlight on Latino performers with 24 shows citywide - Bronx Times

Teatro Fest NYC returned for its 11th year earlier this month, celebrating a history of Latinx identity and performance through 24 unique and original shows.
NYC music
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

Tenderloin Buzz: Eid festival returns to Golden Gate avenue

"We really appreciate the support of the community," said Danial Shahbaz, Mohammad Shabaz's son, accepting the certificate on Tuesday. "We hope to be here for many, many years."
East Bay food
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Nets shoot to connect with Caribbean community on and off the court

The Brooklyn Nets hosted a Caribbean-themed game night celebrating regional cultures through performances, carnival entertainment, and community programming to engage diverse local residents.
Social justice
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago

"Black excellence is everywhere, Black connection is not": Inside the event designed to connect, unite and inspire Black thinkers

The Diaspora Salon in Marrakech convenes African and diaspora intellectuals, artists, and entrepreneurs to discuss culture, power, and economic futures across multiple disciplines.
#fundraising-gala
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

From despair to dancing: Pat Brown's Mardi Gras tribute to a lost love keeps the good times rolling on the Lower East Side | amNewYork

Pat Brown, a fashion industry veteran, annually attends Fat Friday, NYC's most authentic Mardi Gras fundraiser benefiting Hurricane Katrina victims, known for elaborate costumes and celebration.
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago

Beloved NYC Mermaid Parade could be canceled amid 'financial crisis'

Coney Island USA is facing a serious financial crisis after a harsh winter and an exhausting fight to protect the neighborhood from a proposed casino development. Without urgent support, the 2026 Mermaid Parade may not happen.
NYC music
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Uruguay's candombe brings streets to life as the once-banned musical tradition roars back

Candombe, Uruguay's Afro-descendant music once banned and marginalized, is now experiencing peak popularity after spreading from Black neighborhoods throughout the country.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 weeks ago

Bad Bunny lookalike contest brings energy back to the Hub Bronx Times

A Bad Bunny lookalike contest in the Bronx drew over 100 spectators and 28 contestants competing for a $500 prize, organized by Bronx Native and 7th Street Burger.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Tenderloin Street Fair: Eid Celebration 2026 (SF)

The Tenderloin Street Fair celebrates Eid al-Fitr with free family activities, live music, food stalls, and a bazaar featuring neighborhood businesses on March 28, 2026.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

WBC 2026: Bitterness turns into celebration for Puerto Rico

We're not going to bow our heads. We trust our talent, we trust our pitching, we trust the defense. We're going to score. We're going to run the bases. We believe that these guys are ready for this event.
Miami Marlins
#black-joy-parade
Boston food
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Bad Bunny lookalikes unite: a competition is heading to NYC next week

A Bad Bunny lookalike contest at 7th Street Burger in the Bronx on March 14 offers $500 to the winner, with free burgers for the first 50 attendees.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Golden Gate Park Band's Symphony in the Park": Mexican Culture Day w/ Ballet Folklorico

The Golden Gate Park Band presents its 144th season of free weekly Sunday concerts at 1 pm in Golden Gate Park, featuring 70-90 minute performances with culturally themed programs and guest performers.
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I've Been to Nearly Every Caribbean Carnival-and These Are My Favorite Celebrations

Caribbean Carnival originates in Black resistance and remains a cultural celebration of freedom, music, vibrant costumes, and diasporic connection despite commercialization.
#danza-azteca
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The joyous, decorated Aztec dancers of San Jose

Danza Azteca communities in the Bay Area preserve ancestral dance traditions through spiritual and cultural ceremonies, with multiple active groups collaborating to uplift indigenous heritage.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The joyous, decorated Aztec dancers of San Jose

Danza Azteca communities in the Bay Area preserve ancestral dance traditions through spiritual and cultural ceremonies, with multiple active groups collaborating to uplift indigenous heritage.
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

10+ events to celebrate Holi around the Bay Area

Bay Area cities host diverse Holi celebrations throughout March, with peak events on Saturday, March 7, featuring neon parties, color throws, Bollywood performances, and traditional Indian food and beverages.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

Black Family Day SV Brings Culture and Joy to Downtown San Jose Today

This free public event runs today from 11am to 4pm at Parque de los Pobladores on 510 S 1st Street in Downtown San Jose. You can gather with your family amid lively performances, interactive activities, and wellness resources that honor African and African ancestry heritage.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

2026 California Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Festival (SF)

Join us at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 14 & 15, 2026 for an unforgettable cultural experience. This year, renowned Cantonese Opera artists from Hong Kong will present two full-length performances of beloved classic stories - a spectacular showcase you won't want to miss!
SF music
#mardi-gras
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PHOTOS: This year's Carnival in Rio had progress-and gays-on parade - Queerty

Brazil's Carnival in Rio showcases inclusivity, with transgender samba leaders, trans dancers honoring pioneers, and Porto da Pedra celebrating sex workers to fight stigma.
Video games
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Plus Arcade Party + Black Joy Parade Afterparty (Oakland)

High-energy afterparty blending hip hop, gaming, cosplay, and Bay Area vibes following Black Joy Parade at Plus Arcade in Oakland.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Asked Jamaicans About Cool Runnings. They Have ... Mixed Feelings.

Cool Runnings remains a nostalgic, culturally influential but inaccurate portrayal of Jamaicans and the Jamaican bobsled team.
Wine
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Afro-Centric Trivia Night (Oakland)

Black culture-focused trivia night with DJ, live music, wine, prizes, and community vibes at Coco Noir Wine Bar in Oakland; attendees must buy at least one glass.
UK news
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

The Black Culture Market Is Returning for a Spring Edition

Black Culture Market returns to Brixton for a spring indoor weekend, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses in shopping, culture and community.
US news
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

SuperFriends NYC Trip to Philly for the Mummers Parade - San Francisco Bay Times

The 125th Mummers Parade showcased flamboyant costumes, lively string bands, the chaotic Wench Division, multi-generational performers, and Philadelphia's exuberant, enduring community tradition.
#bad-bunny
from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

Pavas, sapos, and perreo at Mission Loteria's Bad Bunny look-alike contest - 48 hills

fromCN Traveller
2 months ago
Music

Bad Bunny's halftime show had a wealth of cultural references - from real bars you can visit to traditional music to listen to

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

Pavas, sapos, and perreo at Mission Loteria's Bad Bunny look-alike contest - 48 hills

fromCN Traveller
2 months ago
Music

Bad Bunny's halftime show had a wealth of cultural references - from real bars you can visit to traditional music to listen to

Photography
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Rhythm, roots and revolution: Jennie Baptiste on capturing Black culture through photography

Jennie Baptiste combines a background in dance and performance with sensitive music photography that explores identity, mental health, and Black music culture.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

The New York Flamenco Festival celebrates 25 years by honoring flamenco's pioneers | amNewYork

The New York Flamenco Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, presenting over 200 companies across 16 venues to more than 1.6 million audience members worldwide.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

Is This Love? The Jamaica Bob Marley-inspired World Cup kits will have you jamming this summer

Jamaica unveiled Bob Marley–inspired home and away kits by Adidas while the team proceeds to play-offs needing consecutive wins to reach World Cup 2026.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Latinas Forever "Maiden Lane Mini Block Party w/ Drag + DJs (SF)

Latinas Forever takeover at Maiden Lane, Union Square on January 24, 12–4 PM: family-friendly celebration with Latina pop music, drag performance, and Latina-owned market.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Caribbean sprinters are hoping to transform Winter Olympic bobsledding

Axel Brown, the pilot of Trinidad and Tobago's bobsled team, came to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games with a simple goal. "Just don't come last," he said. "We know that there is a 0% chance of us contending for medals. It doesn't matter if we have the absolute best day we've ever had. "That's just the reality of it. It's not defeatist, it's not negative. It's just being realistic."
Running
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A small Africa in Colombia': the palenqueras of Cartagena

Cartagena's palenqueras symbolize the enduring, commodified legacy of enslavement, mixing cultural resilience with tourist-driven exploitation.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

How Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival rescued the human scale of the city

Carnival rehearsals and blocos transform Rio's streets into vibrant pedestrian spaces, mobilizing millions, reshaping urban life, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
#black-history-month
from48 hills
1 month ago
Arts

BIG WEEK: Black Choreographers Fest, Sunset Night Market, FAGJAZZ, Winterfest, more - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
Arts

BIG WEEK: Black Choreographers Fest, Sunset Night Market, FAGJAZZ, Winterfest, more - 48 hills

SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Afro Chill Night: Rare Grooves + Vibes (SF)

DJ Pez Vagabeatz presents rare African grooves spanning Afrobeat and Highlife traditions in a laid-back, soulful musical experience.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Fastelavn - the Danish Mardi Gras tradition - is popular in Bay Ridge

BAY RIDGE - FASTELAVN, THE DANISH VERSION OF MARDI GRAS, comes to Bay Ridge on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Scandinavian East Coast Museum sponsors this annual event, held in advance of the penitential season of Lent, which is observed in many Lutheran countries, including in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Lent begins early this year, on Feb. 18, which will be Ash Wednesday. Bay Ridge carries a rich Scandinavian history dating back to the immigration waves of the mid-19th century and again post-World War II.
Miscellaneous
Food & drink
fromEater LA
2 months ago

Bridgetown Roti Is Los Angeles's Most Personal Caribbean Restaurant

Bridgetown Roti delivers vibrant biographical Barbados–Brooklyn–Los Angeles Caribbean roti and dishes in East Hollywood with bold flavors and lively ambiance.
fromKqed
2 months ago

A Mission District Dance Party Wants to 'Melt the ICE' | KQED

This Sunday, like so many other nights at the Mission District queer bar El Rio, the dance floor will fill up with partygoers getting down to a live set of Latin fusion beats. There will be a full lineup of all trans DJs. There will be homemade tamales. Since then, the collective has mostly focused on distributing food, clothing and other supplies to unhoused communities in Oakland and San Francisco.
SF LGBT
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bad Bunny brought a tiny Brooklyn Latino bar to the Super Bowl stage, and it meant the world to me

Toñita's Caribbean Social Club is a vital, welcoming cultural hub and one of New York City's last traditional Latino social clubs.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Venezuelan Dance Group in the Bay Area Keeps Culture Alive for a New Generation | KQED

Michelle Paulin dances while instructing youth at the Dulce Tricolor Venezolano dance group at the Ariel Dance Studio in Campbell on Jan. 25, 2026. Dulce Tricolor, a Bay Area Venezuelan dance group founded in 2019, teaches children traditional folk dances while preserving culture, building community and offering a sense of home amid Venezuela's ongoing political and economic crisis. (Josie Lepe for KQED)
World news
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Dance Reflections Festival Is a Gift

Van Cleef & Arpels is sponsoring an expanded Dance Reflections festival in New York featuring sixteen mainly European dance productions and high-profile companies.
San Francisco
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 months ago

San Francisco's Slavic Festival (2026)

Free and low-cost Bay Area events and cultural activities occur across January–February 2026, including museum free days, festivals, sales, and comedy shows.
fromsf.funcheap.com
2 months ago

San Francisco's Slavic Festival (2026)

SF Sketchfest 2026 (Final Day) $30* *Ticket prices vary based on show. Tickets start from $30 All Day 2026 Hearts in San Francisco at the Ferry Building (Jan. 24 Feb. 11) FREE 10:00 am Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday) FREE* *Special exhibitions may require separate admission surcharge 10:00 am 2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 Feb. 21) $7 10:00 am
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Inside the Havana School for Cuban Circus Performers

Young Cuban circus artists train at Escuela Nacional de Circo, blending Soviet technical rigor with Cuban creativity to sustain a circus tradition amid demographic challenges.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Dancers in the Bay Area's vibrant ballroom scene call it a 'fountain of youth'

Rick Greene, nearly 100, continues ballroom dancing three times weekly, learning new steps despite physical limitations and staying socially engaged.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Fat Tuesday New Orleans-Style Bash w/ Rebirth Brass Band (SF)

Rebirth Brass Band delivers fiery, genre-blending New Orleans brass music, headlining a Fat Tuesday celebration at Curio with East Bay Brass Band and NOLA food.
Music
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

TikTok and beats: Cologne's famed carnival has a new image

Cologne Carnival music has shifted from nostalgic marching rhythms to louder, faster, more diverse pop-infused tracks embraced year-round by younger audiences.
SF music
fromKqed
2 months ago

A Mission District Dance Party Wants to 'Melt the ICE' | KQED

Melt the Ice Fest is a queer fundraiser with all-trans DJs raising money and legal aid for Bay Area families affected by ICE.
Music
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Had a Wealth of Cultural References-From Real Bars You Can Visit to Traditional Music to Listen to

Bad Bunny's mostly Spanish Super Bowl performance spotlighted Puerto Rican and Latin American culture through artists, local icons, fashion, and everyday street traditions.
Music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

2026 "FOG Holi" Festival of Colors (Fremont)

FOG Holi in Fremont is a large, family-friendly Holi festival with colors, Bollywood music and dance, eco-friendly powders, food, and free parking.
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