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Erin Wilson

Brooklyn’s African Pop-up Fest Is Back!

Mark your calendars—Brooklyn’s getting a major culture boost! The African Pop-up Festival is hitting Hillel Plaza July 26-27, packed with food tastings, live music, art, and a vendor marketplace. Think Afrobeats, Jollof rice battles, chef showdowns, and even a pitch contest for local entrepreneurs. It’s basically a two-day party celebrating African, Caribbean, and African American vibes. If you’re into good eats, epic music, and supporting local talent, this is the spot! #Culture #BrooklynEvents #AfricanFestival

Michelle Taylor

NYC’s Latin American Foto Fest Takes Over

The Latin American Foto Festival is back and bigger than ever! Massive photo installations are popping up all over NYC, from the Bronx to Brooklyn, showcasing powerful stories from Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, and more. Think housing crises, Zapatista history, and the real lives behind the headlines. Plus, there are workshops, tours, and panels in some of the city’s most iconic community spaces. If you want to see NYC’s Latinx culture in full color, this is the moment! #Culture #LatinAmericanFotoFestival #NYCEvents

Zachary Vazquez

Detroit’s Throwing a Latino Party!

Did you hear? Detroit’s getting its first big Latino festival in over 30 years! ARRiBA! is taking over Hart Plaza on August 2 & 3, and it’s going to be wild—think live lucha libre wrestling, lowrider car shows, and food that’ll make you drool (street tacos, anyone?). The lineup’s stacked with global and local stars, plus tons of family-friendly fun. This isn’t just a party—it’s a cultural comeback. Who’s coming with me? #Culture #ARRiBADetroit #LatinoFestival

Erin Wilson

Detroit’s African World Fest Turns 60!

Detroit’s African World Festival is back and celebrating 60 years! Hart Plaza is about to be packed with live music, art, dance, and some seriously good eats (think African, Caribbean, and soul food). There’s even a kids’ village and a marketplace full of Black-owned businesses. Whether you’re there for the performances or just the vibes, this is THE spot to be this weekend. Tickets start at $13, and museum members get in free! #Culture #DetroitEvents #AfricanWorldFestival

Kyle Fleming

Nisei Week Kicks Off with Queens & Gratitude

Nisei Week just launched in Little Tokyo and it’s packed with tradition, community pride, and some serious queen energy! Seven queen candidates were introduced, and the whole festival is embracing the theme of “Kansha” (gratitude) this year. Expect epic parades, dance-offs, taiko drumming, a baby show, and tons of Japanese cultural events through Aug. 17. If you want to see Little Tokyo at its liveliest, mark your calendar for the parades and street dancing! #Culture #NiseiWeek #LittleTokyo

Vincent Silva

Philly’s Weekend: Wu-Tang, Lanterns & More!

Philly is absolutely popping off this weekend! Wu-Tang Clan is saying goodbye at Wells Fargo, the Chinese Lantern Festival is lighting up Franklin Square, and Cyndi Lauper’s farewell tour is hitting The Mann. If you’re more into vibes, check out the Summer Ale Fest at the Zoo, the magical Philly Fairy Festival, or jazz it up at Lancaster Ave. Plus, Phillies are back and Eagles fans are throwing a boat parade. How are we supposed to pick just one? #Culture #PhillyEvents #WuTangClan

nhayes

Detroit’s Epic Culture Fest Weekend

Detroit is turning ALL the way up this weekend! Concert of Colors and African World Festival are taking over Midtown and Hart Plaza with wild lineups—think Mavis Staples, Femi Kuti, The Dramatics, and more. There’s food, art, kids’ activities, even an African safari with animatronic animals (yes, really). You can bounce between both fests on the QLINE and catch everything from jazz mashups to panel talks on art and activism. If you love music, culture, or just a good time, this is THE weekend to be out. #Culture #DetroitEvents #ConcertOfColors

dianahicks

Nominate a Hometown Hero for Xmas in July!

Glittering Lights is turning 25 and throwing a Christmas in July bash! They’re looking for 25 Hometown Heroes—think teachers, nurses, volunteers, or that amazing neighbor—to honor with VIP perks, a magazine feature, and a $250 donation to their fave nonprofit. Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Nominate them by Sept 27! Plus, score discounted tickets for next season with code JOLLYJULY before July 31. Spread the cheer! #Culture #LasVegas #GlitteringLights

Kevin Gregory

Charlotte Soul Fest: Free Vibes & Dance!

Charlotte’s getting a brand new festival! Soul Fest is taking over First Ward Park on Sept. 6 with live music, dance workshops (think hip hop, belly dance, capoeira), an art walk, and a kids’ zone—all for FREE. Plus, you can get health screenings, vaccines, and even housing help while you’re there. Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and get ready to dance all day! #Culture #CharlotteSoulFest #FreeFestival