by Lauren Herz | Jun 15, 2026 | Book Club, Culture, Events, News, NYC
A crowd of fans gathered at City Winery NYC to hear Olympic gold-medal gymnast Shawn Johnson and former NFL player Andrew East discuss their new book, The Courage to Commit: Embrace the Radical Power of Sticking with Something (Penguin Random House). The busy married...
by Lauren Herz | Jun 11, 2026 | Art, Culture, Museums, News, NYC
The Met’s 2026 Costume Institute exhibition, Costume Art, celebrates fashion as an art form. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute reveals how fashion and art have always been intertwined. From...
by Daphne Chandler | Jun 11, 2026 | Art, Culture, Movies, News, NYC, Theater
A recent screening of Paris is Burning was shown at the Conwell Coffee and Cocktail Hall, followed by a Q&A with director Jennie Livingston. Photo by Daphne Chandler. Nearly three decades later, the film Paris is Burning is still the hottest thing in Ballroom...
by Daphne Chandler | Jun 9, 2026 | Art, Culture, Downtown News, Movies, Music
Summer Tour is going on tour! Screening at select locations before its wide release on July 23, the Grateful Dead fan tribute documentary is bringing the Deadhead community back together. Directed and produced by Mischa Richter, the film follows the band Mason’s...
by Daphne Chandler | Jun 4, 2026 | Events, Living, Miami, News, NYC
Pridefest at NYC Pride. Photo Courtesy of NYC Pride. June is here and with it comes many opportunities to celebrate the queer community across the US. This is a Pride Month roundup of events in NYC, LA, and Miami for queer people of all ages and all interests. Taking...
by DOWNTOWN News | Jun 4, 2026 | Family, Gift Guide, News
Here is DOWNTOWN Magazine’s Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring everything from unforgettable experiences to timeless jewelry, watches, fashion, food, and more. Whether Dad loves travel, style, sports, or a great meal, these curated picks offer something...
